The 2024 Kia Seltos: Small SUV, Big Personality

Jul 12, 2024

When you want all the advantages an SUV offers but need a vehicle with a tiny footprint, a subcompact crossover is the perfect solution. You have space inside for people and cargo while saving on fuel and slipping into tight parking spots. The 2024 Kia Seltos is not only comfy, convenient, and safe, with plenty of wonderful standard features, but it’s also really fun to drive.

Design

Even the base model offers air conditioning with rear vents, rear seats that recline and fold, standard comfort and convenience elements, advanced safety features, and the latest entertainment technology. Need more storage? Lift the hatch floor to access the dual-level cargo space with a cover to keep its contents hidden.

Kia has also provided the 2024 Seltos with thoughtful features that make long journeys more pleasant. Sound-absorbing windshield glass helps keep the cabin quiet even at high speeds. Projector beam headlights have enhanced illumination, making it easier to see any obstacles ahead of you, so driving at night is much less stressful.

Performance

A 2.0-liter engine that delivers 146 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque is standard on the 2024 Seltos line’s lower trims. A turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine providing 195 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque is standard on the top two trim levels. All-wheel drive is standard on the whole line. However, front-wheel drive is also available to the S and EX trims. Hill Start Assist Control and Downhill Brake Control are both standard.

The new Seltos is very fuel-efficient, no matter which model you choose. AWD models are estimated to reach 27 mpg driving in the city and 31 mpg on highways. With front-wheel drive, you should achieve 28 mpg on city streets and 34 mpg on the highways.

Technology

Kia has provided all the latest technology necessary for you to enjoy hitting the road regardless of which trim you choose. Even in the base model, a 6-speaker audio system, 4.2-inch Instrument Display, and 8-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system are all standard. You also get Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and wireless Bluetooth connectivity for multiple devices at no extra cost.

Front-row occupants have a USB data port and a USB-C charging port. Second-row passengers have two USB-C charging ports.

Safety

You need not worry about safety when driving a 2024 Seltos. Kia generously installed an impressive selection of highly coveted standard driver’s aid and safety features even in the lowest LX trim that many brands would only offer as options, including: