2024 KIA Seltos Review, Specs, and Features
June 28 2023 - joshkim
2024 KIA Seltos Review, Specs, and Features
A common sight in daily commutes, the KIA Seltos compact SUV provides impressive technology, a roomy class-leading interior, and an industry-leading warranty at an affordable starting MSRP of $24,390. A repeat Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award Winner in the subcompact SUV segment, the 2024 KIA Seltos is the subcompact SUV to own. Intrigued? Read on to discover more about the 2024 KIA Seltos and what it can do for you!Alright, So What's Actually New?
The previous year's KIA Seltos was long overdue for a refresh, and boy does it make the 2024 KIA Seltos look good. The 2024 KIA's black grille has been enlarged, exuding confidence, while lighting elements have been added and lengthened for optimal visibility. A new trim, the Seltos X-Line has also been introduced and provides a rugged, blacked-out makeover. Regarding the interior, the 2024 KIA Seltos steps up the infotainment game with its dual 10.25-inch panoramic screens. A significant upgrade to last year's 8-inch touch screen and 3.5-inch digital cluster.
Last but not least, the 2024 KIA Seltos now offers an optional 195-horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine! A welcome addition to the 2024 KIA Seltos armory, especially since the 2023 KIA Seltos had numerous drivers thirsting for more power.
2024 KIA Seltos: Oustanding Performance and Fuel Economy
Let's face it. The 2024 KIA Seltos is purely meant for utility and easy driving, and in those aspects, does them very well. As previously mentioned, there are a couple of engine options for the 2024 KIA Seltos. The base engine, a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder delivers a smooth 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy is ridiculously frugal, producing 28/34 mpg in FWD and 27/21 in AWD formats. A spicer engine, the turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder produces a whopping 195 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. You might think that the increased performance and AWD will significantly affect fuel economy, but thankfully that assumption is not true. The new turbocharged 1.6-liter provides 25/27 mpg! Front Wheel Drive is standard across all trims besides the 2024 KIA Seltos SX.2024 KIA Seltos: Loaded with Convenience and Safety Technologies
Kia has always been known to provide the most at an affordable MSRP and the 2024 KIA Seltos is no different. Loaded with convenience and safety technologies, it's no wonder why the KIA Seltos has been praised so vocally. Standard and Available Convenience Features include:
- Bose Premium Audio
- Wireless Charging
- Transferable Digital Key
- Smart Power Tailgate
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- LED Headlights
- Remote Start with Climate Control
- Voice Assistant
- Find My Car
- Mood Lighting
- Standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
- Highway Driving Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Following Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- and more!
2024 KIA Seltos: Ample Interior and Cargo Space
Boasting a roomy interior space, the 2024 KIA Seltos offers 26.6 ft³ of cargo space with rear seats up, and 62.8 ft³ with the seats folded down. Compare that to the Mini Cooper Countryman's 47.6 ft³, the Honda HR-V's 55.1 ft³, the Chevrolet Trax's 54.1 ft³, and the Buick Encore GCX's 50.2 ft³. Clearly, the KIA Seltos offers more than what the competition is providing. With a total EPA interior volume of 126.2 ft³, the KIA Seltos also offers:
- 40 inches of Head Room
- 41.4 inches of front Leg Room
- 55.5 inches of Front Shoulder Room
- 53.5 inches of Front Hip Room
- 38.4 inches of Rear Head Room
- 38 inches of Rear Leg Room
- 54.7 inches of Rear Shoulder Room
- 52.8 inches of Rear Hip Room