Casper:
A CVT automatic is like putting a rubber band between a couple of thimbles, and hoping no one notices. Most of the time you won't feel the mushy, disconnected experience, but stick the boot in, and the engine sounds like it's going to come through the bonnet.
The driver's seat is comfortable, and all the switches are when you want them to be.
The Seltos ads put young buyers in the driver's seat. Are they really interested in this entry level SUV? Kia is probably right. See the Key Updates HERE
Max:
our 2.0 engine is the same used in all of the FWD Seltos models. The AWD's 1.6 turbo is much nicer, and without labouring the point, is my pick because of the glossy 8-speed automatic that comes with it. As it is, the CVT Seltos is perky enough.
It is a city car and at that, it is extremely competent, and sexy with it.
The small SUVs have taken the place of family hatchbacks , and perhaps that's for the best. They have a ton of space in the rear seats, and a cargo hold that has a TARDIS-like capacity for abuse.
It is cute without being twee.
Finally, I have to mention that the drive to the farm was hugely enhanced by Wireless CarPlay. It is about time Kia got it, this is not the 15th century.
Ethan:
Warranty, warranty, warranty.
You get 7-years of warranty. That says a lot about the kind of confidence the manufacturer has in a car.
Bigger interiors make for better long-distance trips, and despite the Seltos being smallish, the cabin feels big. Although S misses out on the cool stuff like LCD screens for the driver, the thing I really miss is Smart Cruise Control.
Seltos is reasonably fuel efficient, but the 6.9L/100km claim is a little on the light side. Our mini-trip scored 7.5L/100km with a decent amount of highway travel involved.
Alan:
Seltos is a little sweety-pie, but I dislike CVT automatics with the grit of cat-on-mouse grip. The best I can manage is not to hate them, and I don't hate this one. Make of that what you will.
The drive is a lovely experience. It is gentle yet cheeky. You have plenty of perk at lights, but it runs out of puff when over-taking. Keeping that in mind, prior planning does the job nicely. The cabin is quiet, the sound system adequate, and inclusions generous.
I like Seltos not because it is cheap, but because it is generous.
Conclusion:
We drove the GT-line earlier in the year. It had the 146kw 1.6 turbo and AWD, and we liked it a lot. It was only fair that Seltos S got the same outing. It is the right price, and even with the smaller output engine, is a peach. After all, this isn't a dick-swinging contest, so 110kw is plenty.
Brochure HERE:
| Powertrain | Transmission | Trim | RRP | DA |
| | S | $29,500 | $31,690 |
| 2.0 MPI | CVT FWD | Sport | $32,700 | $35,390 |
| | Sport+ | $35,800 | $38,490 |
| | GT-Line | $41,500 | $44,590 |
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| 1.6 T-GDI | 8AT AWD | Sport+ | $39,300 | $41,990 |
| | GT-Line | $44,900 | $47,690 |
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