
From there, prices can rise to just over $30,000 for a fully equipped SX Turbo model. The big news is that 11 new electric vehicles will hit dealerships over the next four years but the Korean automaker is already making inroads with the current 2021 Kia Niro EV, a reasonably affordable compact crossover that bumps up against much more expensive luxury models in range and sophistication. Kia is known for its affordable and fuel-efficient cars, vans and SUVs and usually known as the value leader in each representing vehicle class. Pricing for the Kia Seltos starts at $23,110 including destination. Even while the Soul still exists globally, Kia has launched the 2021 Kia Sonet in India to be yet another installment to the ever-growing compact crossover segment. Kia, a subsidiary of Hyundai, is a South Korean car manufacturer that was first sold in the United States in 1994.
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View Local Inventory Read Full Review 2 of 48 Emme Hall/Roadshow There are a lot of great design details here, like the triple-stacked. Rear seat passengers also get standard reclining seats, and their own climate vents on EX and SX trims. This is the 2021 Seltos, a new subcompact crossover from Kia.
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On the safety front, the “Drive Wise” driver assistance package includes collision avoidance, lane keep assist, and Smart Cruise Control, among the standard stability control and safety systems.

Wireless charging and three USB ports keep the front seats fully charged for road trips. InteriorĪpple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard on the available 10.25-inch touchscreen, which can be coupled to an optional 8-speaker Bose audio system. The latest Kia is a little crossover with a lot of personality. Check out the video above to see how it fares in the Texas dirt. Throw in skid plates front and back, over 7 inches of clearance, and a bumper designed to improve approach angle, and you get a decently formidable compact off-roader. The biggest headlines for its AWD are the center locking differential which splits power between the front and back, and torque vectoring. Front-wheel drive models are equipped with torsion beam rear suspension, whereas AWD upgrades the rear end to a Multi-link set up. Kia also gave us a quick peek at the Carens' more high-tech cabin. The 2021 Kia Seltos gets front-wheel drive as standard, but those wanting a more secure driving experience can opt for an AWD system borrowed from the Telluride and Kia’s larger crossovers. Kia crossover 2021 Based on the teaser sketch, it looks like it will have a huge panel stretching across the dashboard. Picking the higher trims results in a healthy output of 175 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.

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However, the 1.6 liter turbo is available as an upgrade as it is on the Soul, with an accompanying seven-speed DCT. The base drivetrain features a 2.0-liter four cylinder with 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque mated to a CVT. It’s not every day that an ornery ostrich attacks the car while we’re filming, but that’s what happened to Roman and Tommy in the 2021 Kia Seltos.įor those who haven’t seen it before, the Seltos is Kia’s all-new crossover, positioned between the Soul and the Sportage.
