The 2027 Kia Seltos is a second-generation vehicle built on a different set of dimensions, not an updated version of the model currently on sale. Its wheelbase stretches 60 mm beyond the 2026, and that extra length brings 25 mm of added rear legroom, more headroom, and an estimated 786 litres of cargo room behind the second row, expanding to roughly 1,817 litres with the seats down. A 12.3-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard on every trim, where the 2026 offers an 8-inch base screen and reserves wireless phone mirroring for select trims.
The current 2026 Seltos still holds up well as a right-sized subcompact SUV with strong equipment and a proven pair of engines, and it can be driven home today. The 2027’s 2.0 L and 1.6 L turbo versions are due at Canadian dealers this summer, with a new hybrid, including an available e-AWD system that is a Kia first on a hybrid SUV, following by the end of the year. The decision for Richmond Hill shoppers comes down to how much the added space, standard technology and hybrid option are worth against buying now.
- Compare the cabin dimensions in person: sit in the rear seat of a 2026 and note whether 25 mm more legroom and extra headroom would change your daily use.
- Decide which powertrain you need. Buyers who want a hybrid or e-AWD must wait for the 2027 HEV at year-end, while the 2.0 L and the 190 hp 1.6T arrive this summer.
- List the driver assistance features that matter to you. Safe Exit Alert, front and rear Parking Distance Warning and Junction Turning collision avoidance are standard only on the 2027.
- Ask Plaza Kia about current 2026 inventory and whether reservation options exist for the incoming 2027 before you commit either way.
- Book a test drive in a 2026 Seltos so you have a baseline to judge the new generation against when it lands.
Subcompact SUVs account for the largest share of new vehicle sales in Canada, and the Seltos is one of Kia’s top sellers here. A full redesign shifts what the segment offers, so timing the purchase carefully protects both your budget and your long-term satisfaction.
