Two solid and spacious small SUVs priced below $40,000 battle it out for supremacy.
Kia Seltos vs Kia Seltos Comparison
Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos
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CarExpert's Take
- Comfortable and compliant ride
- Modern infotainment setup
- Proper full-size spare wheel
- Halogen headlights look cheap
- Runs out of puff at highway speeds
- Annoying and loud chimes
- Comfortable and compliant ride
- Modern infotainment setup
- Proper full-size spare wheel
- Halogen headlights look cheap
- Runs out of puff at highway speeds
- Annoying and loud chimes
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^
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^
Comparison
Reviews
The Kia Seltos Sport+ is the penultimate specification and features a full gamut of safety tech, though it misses out on desirable features.
Jack Quick
The Kia Seltos Sport+ is the penultimate specification and features a full gamut of safety tech, though it misses out on desirable features.
Jack Quick
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Specs
Type | ||
MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 1999 | 1598 - 1999 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 1.6L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 146kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
Power RPM | ||
6000 - 6200 | 6000 - 6200 | |
Torque | ||
180Nm - 265Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 4500 | 1600 - 4500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10 - 12.5 | 10 - 12.5 |