7.9
2024 Kia Seltos Sport+ 2.0 FWD review
The Kia Seltos Sport+ is the penultimate specification and features a full gamut of safety tech, though it misses out on desirable features.
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Jack Quick
Kia Seltos vs Kia Niro Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.9
7.4
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Based on the Kia Seltos SPORT+ (FWD)
Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
345 to 370 km
42L - 45L
168 to 194 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$29,500 - $44,900
$41,710 - $72,360
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Journalist
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable and compliant ride
- Modern infotainment setup
- Proper full-size spare wheel
Misses
- Halogen headlights look cheap
- Runs out of puff at highway speeds
- Annoying and loud chimes
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 1.6L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 146kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 265Nm | 144Nm - 395Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.5 | 13 - 14 | |
