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Used 2021 Kia Seltos Consumer Reviews

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DON'T BUY THIS CAR NEW

Jordan Trujillo , 08/03/2020
2021 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
59 of 83 people found this review helpful

Car broke down with 2800 miles and kia still hasn't figured out whats wrong its been 2 months now they wanna replace the engine on a brand new vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality vehicle

Bob, 02/28/2021
2021 Kia Seltos LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

It's a good solid vehicle. It has great gas mileage. Power is sufficient for passing easily on the highway. I have snow tires on it right now and the road noise is a little loud on dry pavement. I'm in Alberta Canada so of course I need snow tires for now. The only negative thing that I have to say is that the area where the USB plugins are located is cramped and tight for people with large hands. I'm 6'2 and weigh 265 lbs but with the drivers seat in the lowest position I have plenty of head and leg room. Overall I'm very pleased with my 2021 KIA Seltos LX.

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Don't do it!

LoisA, 11/27/2021
2021 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Rides and sounds like a tin can, you feel every bump. The back hatch sticks. The heat isn't so great. I hate that I am stuck with this piece of junk for another 4 years. Buy a Honda, I'm sorry I didn't. I hate driving it

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3 out of 5 stars

Jury is still out

Jenn, 08/17/2020
2021 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
43 of 62 people found this review helpful

I've had the car for 6 months. I like the look and the feel of the car and the bells and whistles do no disappoint. However, just like one of the other reviewers mentioned, certain parts of the car do scratch easily from the inside and the outside. I have had two engine issue already with only 7200 miles on the car. Current the car when stopped completely turns off - while you are in DRIVE! The engine has started to make noises that are loud and the engine shakes when it is in lower speeds. This week with all of that going on the check engine light came on so it has a date with the dealership. If it doesn't get better I will be writing the corporate office as there should not be this much trouble the first couple of months on a new car!

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3 out of 5 stars

Nice Enough

Pam, 08/19/2020
2021 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
25 of 36 people found this review helpful

I recently purchased a 2021 Seltos. i like that the Seltos is a smaller sized SUV, than my Sportage but still roomy, also better gas mileage-I'm averaging 32/Hwy. one thing i do not like is the driver seat is cupped on the outside making it very uncomfortable entering and exiting the vehicle, another con for me would be the engine shutting off while stopped-there is quite a lag when you let off the brake and take off. i was not informed of any of this while purchasing the Seltos. had i know these details i would have kept my Sportage.

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