Kia Seltos review: what owners and experts say

Rear seat space

Generally positivebased on 21 reviews

“The Kia Stos makes the most of its length to offer great legroom at the back. The new STOs has the second largest wheelbase in the segment and it shows when you're sitting on the back seat because there is generous leg room.”

ADAS driver assistance

Generally positivebased on 10 reviews

“A special mention to all the ADAS features -- they work flawlessly, and once turned off they stay off rather than silently re-enabling themselves, only coming back when the car restarts”

Touchscreen responsiveness

Generally positivebased on 7 reviews

“Such a nice screen -- extremely smooth, very responsive as well, and just works phenomenally well. That is how a screen should be”

Ride comfort

Generally positivebased on 22 reviews

“Ride comfort has taken a big step up over the first-gen model -- potholes and bumps are dealt with in a much more polished manner, you feel much less of the road below you; ride comfort has gone from a weakness to a strength”

Dashboard layout

Generally positivebased on 15 reviews

“In fact, in terms of UI, the Celtos does it best. You have enough physical controls for easy access. Even the touchscreen is very logically laid out.”

Parking camera & sensors

Generally positivebased on 8 reviews

“360-degree parking camera is nice, camera quality is decent, with adaptive guidelines when reversing plus front and rear parking sensors”

Braking

Generally negativebased on 8 reviews

“That was the ABS sound -- there's a bit of sensitivity toward the ABS and ESP, it shouldn't be this sensitive, though these systems aren't tuned that much for our road conditions”

Cabin refinement

Generally negativebased on 5 reviews

“The diesel is a little noisier than before -- Hyundai's diesel engines used to be very quiet, this one is comparatively a bit noisier, though overall still nice”

Turbo response

Generally negativebased on 5 reviews

“The strong mid-range that makes turbo diesels exciting to drive is missing here”

Air conditioning

Mixed reviewsbased on 6 reviews

“The third screen for climate control feels a bit redundant since physical controls already exist for the same functions and are easier to use on the go”

Seat comfort

Mixed reviewsbased on 25 reviews

“Front seat comfort is reasonable for average-sized adults, but for a larger frame the seats aren't as generous -- narrow at the sides, limited shoulder support”

How much does the Kia Seltos cost in India?

The Kia Seltos costs ₹10.99 lakh to ₹21.81 lakh ex-showroom across 44 variants. On-road price depends on your city, so ask a dealer or use our dealer quote check to see what a quote should look like.

Which engine and gearbox options does the Kia Seltos have?

The Kia Seltos is sold with diesel and petrol powertrains and automatic and manual gearboxes. The table above lists every engine and gearbox combination.

What do owners like most about the Kia Seltos?

Owners and experts are most positive about the Kia Seltos's rear seat space, ADAS driver assistance and touchscreen responsiveness.

What are the common complaints about the Kia Seltos?

The most common criticism is about the Kia Seltos's braking, cabin refinement and turbo response. Check the full list above to see how strongly reviewers agree.

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