Kia shows off small cars in NY: The 2027 EV3 and 2027 Seltos Hybrid

Kia debuted two new 2027 models at the New York auto show this morning: the EV3 electric SUV and a Seltos that now offers a hybrid option. The EV3, which Kia first showed more than two years ago, uses SUV styling similar to the larger EV9 and arrives as the EV4 sedan's U.S. launch was shelved. The debuts represent a shift toward smaller vehicles after recent industry pessimism and respond to consumer demand for compact cars rather than three-row or mid-sized models. Ars tested the EV3 briefly in 2025; the hybrid Seltos represents Kia's expansion of powertrain options in its compact crossover lineup.