One of the latest and most exciting additions in Kia’s lineup, the Seltos compact SUV, will be arriving in Canada late this spring. The compact SUV market is white-hot right now and full of stiff competition, but Kia is confident the Seltos will immediately become a popular choice for young Canadians. Upon its arrival, Seltos will compete with the Nissan Kicks, the Ford EcoSport and of course the Hyundai Venue just to name a few.
The Seltos, a name derived from Hercules’ son Celtos in the Greek mythology, will be aimed directly at millennials. Indeed, Kia said earlier that it will be “aimed at youthful, tech-savvy buyers.”
EXTERIOR DESIGN
The Seltos is designed to get noticed, no matter where you take it. Available LED headlamps light up the road and get attention along the way. Let the available 18” machine-finish alloy wheels and instantly iconic front grille complement the overall design, and you’ve got a new favourite accessory that also just happens to be All-Wheel-Drive.
Available colours include:
Lunar Orange
Snow White Pearl
Onyx
Neptune Blue
Steel Grey
Starbright Yellow
Dark Ocean Blue
Gravity Grey
You will also get a number of trim level choices as well:
LX FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM
Blind Spot Warning System
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Heated front seats
LX AWD
Adds to LX FWD
All-wheel drive
17” Alloy Wheels
EX
Adds to LX AWD
Sunroof
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
Lane Follow Assist
Smart Key & Push Button Start
Sofino Leather seats
EX PREMIUM
Adds to EX
LED Headlights & Fog Lights
25” multimedia interface with built-in navigation
UVO IntelligenceTM
Wireless Cell Phone Charger
SX TURBO
Adds to EX Premium
6L Turbo-GDI Engine
7-Speed Auto Dual Clutch Transmission
Head’s Up Display
Bose Premium Sound System
Since the 2021 Kia Seltos is the Hyundai Venue’s un-identical twin, we can surely expect it to be powered by the same 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine paired to a six-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable automatic gearbox.
In India, one of the first country where the Seltos was marketed, the compact SUV is packed with technologies. The 2020 Seltos features a Bose premium sound system with 8 speakers, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with UVO, ventilated and power seats, a head-up display and LED headlamps with DRLs among others.
ADVANCED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
Seltos incorporates a whole new level of safety into every driving experience. Advanced safety technology like Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Follow Assist, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, and Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance Assist can be employed when they’re needed most, giving you comfort and peace of mind on every trip.
CONNECTIVITY
Staying connected is everything. Good thing the Seltos is basically a smartphone that seats five. Our 10.25” multimedia screen makes navigation a breeze, and when paired with Apple CarPlay® or Android AutoTM, you can safely connect with your phone, hands-free, to access important apps, text, and music. Take your connectivity even further with UVO IntelligenceTM, our exclusive app that connects you to a world of support services that enhance security, comfort, and confidence, every time you get behind the wheel.
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Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications, at any time, without notice.
