In recent years, the Kia Seltos has held its place in the Saudi market as the demand for compact SUVs continues to grow.
Cartea will provide details on the specific model configuration and highlights of the Kia Seltos in the Saudi market to help you make a more intelligent choice when purchasing a new car.
Exterior design
The exterior design of the Kia Seltos is a combination of modern and sporty elements.
The front features the signature large grille of Korean cars, which works in conjunction with the LED headlights and daytime running lights to give the car an aggressive look.
In addition, the rear of the car has a clean shape with full LED tail light clusters, which not only enhances the aesthetics, but also makes sure that it is highly identifiable when driving at night.
Interior and comfort
Inside, the interior layout of the Kia Seltos reflects a combination of technology and comfort, with a horizontal centre console design that adds to the openness of the space.
The Seltos offers a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster combined with a 10.25-inch centre touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
It also features wireless charging, which enables owners to easily charge their mobile phones at any time.
In addition, the interior ambient lighting is paired with an audio system to make for a moody nighttime driving experience.
Powertrain
The Kia Seltos is powered by a Smartstream G2.0 naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 149 hp and 18.3 kg-m of torque.
This powertrain balances smoothness and fuel economy in daily driving, and is designed to meet a wide range of needs in the city and on long journeys. It is matched with a CVT to provide a smoother acceleration experience.
Safety
Safety is another highlight of the Kia Seltos, equipped with Kia's latest DRIVE WiSE Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which includes a number of advanced features such as Blind Spot Collision Prevention Assist (BCA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
The BCA function will warn the owner if it detects a vehicle approaching from the side or rear when changing lanes and will automatically apply the brakes if necessary to avoid a collision.
In addition, the Seltos is equipped with the Reverse Rear Collision Warning and Braking System (RCCA), which automatically detects oncoming traffic on the left and right sides when reversing and automatically applies the brakes if necessary.
Prices
In the Saudi market, the Kia Seltos is priced from SAR 101,496-149,195 (pricing sourced from the Kia Saudi website).
Summary
The Kia Seltos could beat a lot of its peers for consumers who are more concerned about looking stylish, and that's what makes Korean cars the most special these days, will you give the Kia Seltos a chance?