Automagz - 2021 KIA Seltos
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Overview
Kia knows SUVs—just look at the company's latest Soul subcompact or the all-new mid-size Telluride—and it's adding the rugged-looking Seltos to its lineup for 2021. Based on the same platform as the excellent Hyundai Kona, the Seltos offers sharp handling similar to that SUV but pairs it with a taller ride height, a roomier cabin, and even more technology. Two engines are offered—a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder—as is either front- or all-wheel drive. A host of driver-assistance features are optional, including an adaptive cruise control system with lane-centering assist and automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Infotainment, too, is cutting edge with a large 10.3-inch touchscreen gracing well-equipped examples. From what we can tell so far, Kia has yet another fantastic SUV on its hands. You may have seen the Seltos in a Super Bowl LIV commercial. Check out all of the Super Bowl car commercials HERE.
What's New for 2021?
Everything. Seltos is an all-new SUV for the Kia brand and, despite being on sale in global markets for 2020, is launching in the North American market for the 2021 model year.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
LX: $23,110
S: $23,110
EX: $26,410
SX: $29,010
The best value lies with the Seltos's EX trim. The SX model will come loaded with almost everything, but the EX is well-equipped, too, but much cheaper. All-wheel drive will ratchet up the price of all four versions, but depending on where you live and how you plan to use the Seltos, that feature may not be necessary.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Kia offers two different four-cylinder engines in the Seltos: a 2.0-liter that makes 146 horsepower or a turbocharged 1.6-liter that pumps out 175. We were able to sample the Seltos with the turbocharged 1.6-liter in Korea and found its power to be more than adequate. While the base engine is mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), the turbo comes with a seven-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is optional with both engines. The Seltos offers a firm but mostly smooth ride and handling is sharp for an SUV—it's far more entertaining and composed than rivals such as the Jeep Compass and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. read more caranddriver.com
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