2027 Kia Seltos for Sale in Fort Smith, AR

There's a new Seltos in town, and it doesn't look or feel like the one you remember. The 2027 Kia Seltos in Fort Smith, AR, brings a second-generation overhaul that touches nearly everything, from the redesigned outside to the updated tech inside. It's still the compact, budget-friendly SUV River Valley drivers have counted on, just built better in almost every way.

What's New for 2027?

Kia rebuilt the Seltos from the platform up for 2027, and the changes are obvious the moment you see it. It's longer, wider, and rides on a stretched wheelbase, and all three of those changes work together to open up more room inside, especially in the back seat.

Outside, the design pulls inspiration from Kia's larger Telluride, with boxier proportions and a bolder grille replacing the softer look of the outgoing model. Door handles now sit flush against the body and pop out on their own as you walk up, and an animated Star Map lighting sequence welcomes you before you even reach for the handle.

One more change worth noting: Kia has confirmed a hybrid Seltos is on the way for the first time, built on the Niro's platform. It hasn't been released for order yet, so the details below focus on the gas-powered lineup available now.

Plenty changed under the surface, too. Here's what stands out most across the lineup:

• A 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with an available 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster for nearly 30 inches of combined display

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the lineup

• An available panoramic sunroof for a brighter, more open cabin

• A hands-free smart power liftgate that opens with a wave near the bumper

• Available all-wheel drive for added confidence in changing road conditions

• A turbocharged 1.6-liter engine option producing 190 horsepower

• Customizable ambient lighting with dozens of color options

Fort Smith, Van Buren, and Alma drivers alike will notice the difference the first time they get behind the wheel.

Kia didn't skimp on driver-assistance tech this time around. Every trim comes standard with forward collision avoidance and automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and front and rear parking sensors, so there's a safety net built in, no matter which Seltos you choose.

Move up through the higher trims, and you get even more protection. Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic alerts, and a Blind-Spot View Monitor that feeds a live camera view to the gauge cluster all become available, and a 360-degree Surround View Monitor takes the stress out of tight parking spots. Kia calls this whole system Kia Drive Wise, and it's worth a closer look if you want the full rundown.

Safety at a glance:

• Standard forward collision avoidance and automatic emergency braking

• Standard lane-keeping assist

• Standard front and rear parking sensors

• Available blind-spot collision avoidance assist

• Available rear cross-traffic alerts

• Available Blind-Spot View Monitor and 360-degree Surround View Monitor

If you spend a lot of time behind the wheel, you'll appreciate what Kia packed into this cabin. An available digital cockpit stitches the touchscreen and gauge cluster together into one wide display, and an AI assistant is on hand to answer questions, pull up directions, or just take a voice command off your plate.

Kia Connect extends that convenience beyond the car itself, letting you check security alerts, monitor your vehicle, and pair with Amazon Alexa for things like remote start, all from your phone. Software updates roll out over the air, so your Seltos can pick up new capabilities without a trip to the shop. An available wireless charging pad, four USB-C ports, and an optional Harman Kardon sound system round out a cabin that punches above its size.

Tech rundown:

• Available digital cockpit combining touchscreen and gauge display

• AI-powered voice assistant

• Kia Connect with Amazon Alexa pairing

• Over-the-air software updates

• Available wireless charging pad and four USB-C ports

• Optional Harman Kardon audio system

That extra wheelbase isn't just for show. Kia says the redesigned Seltos delivers best-in-class second-row legroom, and the rear bench reclines so backseat passengers can stretch out on longer drives. Front-row riders benefit too, with more shoulder and hip room and available heated seats for chilly Arkansas mornings.

Cargo space grows right along with everything else, and dropping the rear seatbacks frees up even more room for hauling gear or groceries. The cabin's squared-off steering wheel and updated dash borrow styling cues straight from bigger Kia SUVs like the Telluride and EV9.

Comfort quick list:

• Best-in-class second-row legroom

• Reclining rear bench seat

• Available heated front seats

• Expanded cargo space with folding rear seatbacks

• Squared-off steering wheel and updated dashboard

Five trims give Fort Smith shoppers plenty of room to find the right fit. 

The LX starts things off with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, and a full set of standard safety features. 

Move to the S for 18-inch wheels, dark exterior trim, and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist, and the EX builds on that with a smart power liftgate, SynTex seat trim with heated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control with its own 5-inch display.

For a tougher stance, the X-Line S adds exclusive styling, roof rails, smart cruise control with stop and go, and standard all-wheel drive on 18-inch black wheels. 

Topping the lineup, the X-Line SX pairs the turbocharged 190-horsepower engine with a panoramic sunroof, a heated steering wheel, and gloss black 19-inch wheels. 

Every higher trim can also add the available Prestige Package, which brings the Blind-Spot View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, ventilated front seats, and a multi-terrain mode selector with mud, snow, and sand settings. 

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Trim breakdown:

• LX: 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, standard safety assist features

• S: 18-inch wheels, dark exterior trim, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist

• EX: Smart power liftgate, SynTex seat trim with heated front seats, dual-zone climate control with 5-inch display

• X-Line S: X-Line styling, roof rails, smart cruise control, standard all-wheel drive on 18-inch black wheels

• X-Line SX: Turbocharged 190-hp engine, panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, gloss black 19-inch wheels

• Available Prestige Package: Blind-Spot View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, ventilated front seats, multi-terrain mode selector

A new Seltos is just the start of what Crain Kia of Fort Smith offers. Between ongoing coverage, financing help, and options for your current ride, we're set up to handle the whole process, not just the sale. Our pre-owned lot is also worth a look if a used Seltos fits your plans better than a new one.

Coverage That Actually Means Something

Kia's warranty is one of the best in the business: 10 years or 100,000 miles on the powertrain, plus 5 years or 60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper. That kind of backing matters for both daily River Valley commutes and longer weekend trips.

Financing Without the Headache

Our team handles financing in-house, working through rates, terms, and incentives so you know your numbers before you ever sign anything. Pre-qualification is quick, and we're happy to walk you through it.

Got a Trade or a Car to Sell?

You don't have to buy a Seltos to get value out of your current vehicle. Crain Buys Cars gives you a no-obligation offer on your car, truck, or SUV, whether you trade it in or just sell it outright.

The new Seltos is on our lot now, ready for a closer look. Schedule a test drive to feel the redesign from behind the wheel, browse our current inventory to compare trims side by side, or reach out with any questions before you decide. We're already seeing plenty of interest from Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, and Greenwood drivers, plus a few curious shoppers making the trip from Ozark.