A recent hit in the compact SUV segment, the Kia Seltos has a new update that sports bold new looks, specification tweaks and some new running gear. You can check out our Seltos reviews here, and we attended the launch, too
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'Opposites United', the design language used by Kia, blends modernity and nature into a harmonious SUV package. Kia emphasised this philosophy more with new front and rear fascias for the Seltos and a new interior, too, with one key design feature being the large curved display. There are some new engine options, too, for you to try out. With all this new spec, which is the best Seltos variant?
What's on offer?
| Model | 1.5 LX | 1.5 CRDi LX | 1.5 EX | 1.5 CRDi EX | 1.5 EX+ | 1.5 CRDi EX+ | 1.5 T-GDi GT Line |
| Engine | Gammall 4 Cylinder Petrol Non-Turbo | Ull 4 Cylinder Turbodiesel | Gammall 4 Cylinder Petrol Non-Turbo | Ull 4 Cylinder Turbodiesel | Gammall 4 Cylinder Petrol Non-Turbo | Ull 4 Cylinder Turbodiesel | Kappa PE 4 Cylinder Petrol Turbocharged |
| Power | 84kW | 85kW | 84kW | 85kW | 85kW | 85kW | 118kW |
| Torque | 144Nm | 250Nm | 144Nm | 250Nm | 144Nm | 250Nm | 253Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual/ CVT | Automatic | CVT | 6-Speed Auto | CVT | 6-Speed Auto | 7-Speed DCT |
Fuel Consumption l /100km | 6.5 (Manual) /6.8 (CVT) | 5.5 | 6.8 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Park Distance Sensors | Rear | Rear | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Dual Auto AirCon | n/a | n/a | x | x | x | x | x |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 8 inch | 8 inch | 10.25 | 10.25 | 10.25 | 10.25 | 10.25 |
| Upholstery | Cloth | Cloth | Artificial Leather | Artificial Leather | Artificial Leather | Artificial Leather | Artificial Leather |
| Mood Lighting | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | x | x | x |
| Panoramic Sunroof | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | x |
| Additional Driver Assistance Systems | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| Price | from R467 995 | from R492 995 | from R532 995 | from R561 995 | from R570 995 | from R599 995 | from R626 995 |
Verdict
Looking at the lineup, in our view, we reckon the 1.5CRDi EX model would be the best to own in the sense that it has a good powertrain combo with meagre fuel consumption, a sufficient amount of specification, including the larger infotainment screen and artificial leather upholstery. It strikes a nice medium for those looking to travel longer distances but still have some of the greatest features that the Seltos has to offer. You can search AutoTrader for the latest offerings and sell your car too.
