Kia Seltos 2023

The Kia Seltos in 2023 is the smallest crossover from the South Korean automaker, which returns to the third model year in 2023 as a carryover model. The 2023 Kia Seltos, which shares the platform with the Hyundai Kona, is an attractive and feature-packed option in the Subcompact crossover class. The current Kia Seltos has a very stylish exterior.  Likewise, it has an athletic look reminiscent of the trendiest vehicles in the Subcompact crossover segment.  

There are two power plants available along the 2023 Kia Seltos line, both of which are not very powerful. The lower-end models get a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine, while the Nightfall Edition and the SX turbo trim will get a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that is turbocharged. The all-wheel drive is available as standard on most trims.   The Kia Seltos can be turned into an attractive proposition at its price point as well as the Kia Seltos Good car showcases standard safety features including automatic emergency braking, fixed lane assist, automatic headlights, and driver attention monitor.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

 Kia has added new acoustic glass windshields to all the 2023 Seltos to help reduce road noise. Meanwhile, the value-based S trim now comes as standard with a rear cross-traffic alert with automated emergency braking and a blind-spot collision avoidance system.  On the Seltos, Kia offers two different four-cylinder engines, a 2.0-liter with 146 horsepower or a 1.6-liter turbocharged 1.6-liter pumping out of 175. 

The turbocharged 1.6-liter Seltos can be sampled with 6 litres and its power was found to be higher than the adequacy. This vehicle was able to achieve a top speed of 60 mph in 6.6 seconds in the test vehicle when its base engine was continuously mated to a variable automatic transmission.  The turbo comes with a seven-speed automatic. Likewise,  all-wheel drive comes as standard on everything except the trim. The seltos offer a sturdy but largely smooth ride, and  SUV handles sharper- it's more fun and composed than rivals such as the Jeep Compass and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The EPA estimates that the Seltos will provide fairly efficient MPG figures.  The highway fuel economy is estimated to be as high as 35 MPG for the 2.0-liter four-cylinder front-wheel-drive models.

Interior, Safety, Warranty, and Maintenance

Inside, the Seltos offers more space for people and goods than the Kona. The materials used throughout the cabin are among the best brands. Interior ambient lighting is standard on the high-SX model and can be set to pulse with music like the system offered by Kia on the smaller soul SUV. Its cargo area is very spacious and contains a lot of material. The cargo hold has eight carry-on suitcases and 20 suitcases with the rear seats folded. There is also a touchscreen infotainment display with Android Auto integration.

And it's standard on everything except the LXS trims. Let's take a look at what are the key safety features of this vehicle, which do standard automated emergency braking along with detecting pedestrians. It has a standard line-departure warning with lane-keeping assist. Adaptive cruise control and cyclist detection are available. Kia Seltos' limited warranty of 5 years or it covers the mile. Its powertrain warranty covers 10 years or 100,000 miles. As well as it does not have complimentary scheduled repairs. Thinking about switching to 2023 edition cars? Sell your car with just a quote on the car removal company website or with car dismantlers to experience the benefits.