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 Suzuki Vitara Comparison
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7.9
7.3
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Based on the Kia Seltos SPORT+ (FWD)
Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO ALLGRIP
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
50L
345 to 370 km
47L
273 to 291 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,500 - $44,900
$29,990 - $40,990
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo performance, keen dynamics
- Fun colour options
- Decent boot given its compact dimensions
Misses
- Turbo AllGrip is too expensive
- Budget interior feel, sub-par infotainment
- Sorely lacking in assistance tech at this price point
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)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,340)
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 | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 146kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 265Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.5 | 10 - 11 | |
