The third and capable crossover SUV in the Kia lineup this year is the Kia Seltos, and it is available with all-wheel drive. Featured in Car and Driver over the last week, the introduction of the new X-Line trim has rugged vehicle fans nationwide buzzing with chatter and excitement.
This trim offers 18-inch wheels, a unique grille design, and special badging. Even without this trail-ready and capable trim addition, the 2024 Seltos now boasts a revised front end with a larger grille, updated front and rear fascias, and a taillight design that is much wider than before. Inside, the current Selto’s analog gauges are traded in for a digital set that features a 4.2-inch digital display screen, and an even larger 10.3-inch instrument cluster for you to efficiently control all the vehicle’s vitals.
As the age of electrification draws near and astutely reminds consumers of all the luxuries they enjoy most, current models have had to step up their game to retain savvy buyers. The new Seltos’ cabin offers many perks, such as lane change assist, adaptive cruise control, power opening liftgate, and cooling front seats on the top-line SX trim. The 2.0-liter or turbocharged 1.6-liter powertrain are great power sources prepared for long haul.
The second and more powerful option now benefits from a 20-horsepower increase, allowing it to clock in at 195 horsepower total. There's also a brand-new HP automatic transmission that replaces this year's 7-speed unit. The Motor Trend team all agreed that the Kia Connect features such as digital key and OTA functionality allow for a level of competitive edge and appeal that drivers will desire. The body’s recent overhaul allowed for Kia to work with some new lighting features that tie the front LED projection lights in nicely with the iconic Kia grille.
The Seltos was named “Best Subcompact SUV” for the second year in a row by Kelley Blue Book, solidifying its worth in a large sea of vehicles. The Seltos’ spacious upscale interior with modern technology, class-leading cargo room, and reasonable price were all factors in this accolade that deemed it a segment leader. With its abundance of attitude, the Seltos is going to be one of our favorite 2024 models. As the holidays get into full swing, there's no time like the present to carefully weigh your options for your next amazing automobile!
