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Who is the KIA Seltos a good car for?
What is the KIA Seltos like to drive?
Tech features in the KIA Seltos
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Is the KIA Seltos a good car?
The KIA Seltos offer good levels of comfort and safety in a compact but spacious package. The range also provides high levels of standard specification. With all this taken into account, the KIA Seltos can certainly be regarded as a good car.
Who is the KIA Seltos a good car for?
The KIA Seltos is a good car for small families that are seeking space and convenience with distinctive Korean styling and reliability.
Is the KIA Seltos a good first car?
While not as compact as the Sonet, the Seltos still offer very manageable dimensions for new drivers. The standard driver-assist systems and the reverse camera will make parking a breeze for the inexperienced.
Is the KIA Seltos a good family car?
The KIA Seltos comes standard with 6 airbags amongst other safety systems and also offer ISOFIX anchor points on the outer rear seats which makes it a safe choice for a family car. The spacious cabin and 433-litres of luggage space also make it a practical choice for families.
Is there a Hybrid KIA Seltos?
At the time of writing this article, KIA does not offer a hybrid variant of the Seltos locally. However, customers have a choice between three engine configurations. First on offer is a 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine offering 90 kW and 151 Nm of torque. Alternatively, customers can opt for the 1.5-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder diesel motor, capable of 86 kW and 250 Nm of torque. Fitted to the flagship offering is a 1.4-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol engine which develops 103 kW and 242 Nm of torque.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
Too often a sub-compact SUV / crossover will get lost in between hatchback and SUV, lacking the suspension travel and comfort and presenting an erratic, choppy experience behind the wheel. In the Seltos the ride is a well-executed blend of high-speed comfort and predictable handling. You won't be carving up a mountain pass with a grin on your face, but for its intended purpose, even on our less-than-ideal road surfaces.
- Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the KIA Seltos like inside?
Entry-level variants get cloth upholstery but are no less stylish than the higher specified derivatives that receive leather treatment on the seats and door trim. The comfort levels are high with very little road noise making it into the cabin. Both front and rear occupants are treated to ample leg- and shoulder room while at the far back, customers can expect 433-litres of boot space.
Style
The exterior of the KIA draws attention to its pronounced "tiger nose" grille and sharp headlamp design. Strong character lines extend the length of the vehicle while at the rear, the sharp and angular theme of the headlamps is mirrored in the taillamp design. In all four corners, customers can expect alloy wheels to feature with lower- to mid-grade derivatives getting 16-inch designs while the flagship model comes fitted with 17-inch iterations.
Tech features
- ABS brakes
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution
- Airbags: 6
- Parking Assist Sensors
- Rearview Camera
- Central Locking with Immobiliser
- Air conditioning
- Automatic headlights
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Electric side mirrors with integrated turn signals
- 8-inch colour touch screen infotainment system
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Voice control
- Apple Carplay & Android Auto
- USB input front
- USB port rear
- 3.5-inch Mono TFT LCD Screen instrument cluster
- Cruise Contro
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Seltos?
The cheapest KIA Seltos is the entry trim 1.6 EX - prices usually start from R 403 995
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How much does it cost?
| Kia Seltos 1.6 EX | from R 403 995 |
| Kia Seltos 1.6 EX auto | from R 421 995 |
| Kia Seltos 1.5CRDi EX | from R 433 995 |
| Kia Seltos 1.6 EX+ | from R 439 995 |
| Kia Seltos 1.5CRDi EX auto | from R 451 995 |
| Kia Seltos 1.5CRDi EX+ | from R 469 995 |
| Kia Seltos 1.4T-GDI GT Line | from R 499 995 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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