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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Seltos, so we've included reviews for other years of the Seltos since its last redesign.
Engine dies
Ridgerider, 06/12/2021
2021 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2021 Seltos EX. One of the nicest vehicles I have ever purchased, or so I thought. However, it has the IDLE STOP and GO, and that is the most aggravating feature I have ever had the misfortune to have to deal with. If I want my car to shut off, I will do it. When I bought the rig, I saw the name but it meant nothing and the sales team did not explain it….until I called them later asking why the engine died. There is theoretically a switch to disable this feature. However, when the car starts, the light is on, giving the impression that the override is active. However, it soon shuts off to default ON, which causes the engine to die when stopped. When pulling into a parking spot, the engine dies before you can put it in park, then restarts when you put it park. Then you have to shut it off manually. I was told the intent of ISG was to save on gas, it won’t save a gallon in a year. All it does is add to pollution on the constant restarts. I can only imagine the wear on the entire starting system. Yes, KIA, I know there is a switch, but why should I have to push it every time I drive be the car. I contacted KIA Corporate and was given the usual kiss of death from their customer service department. “I’m sorry. There is nothing we can do about that”. Had I only known before I signed. Caveat Emptor.
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Very reliable, stylish car
Herb M., 08/09/2021
updated 08/10/2023
2021 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Can’t believe Kia was able to engineer a very reliable yet affordable car. I used to drive Japanese and American made cars and normally my brakes and tires will last only for 30,000 miles whereas with Kia Seltos, it took me 54,000 miles before I replaced them. Way to go Kia Motors. Keep up manufacturing highly reliable yet affordable cars!!!
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Smart suv!
Saadya, 02/12/2021
2021 Kia Seltos LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Only a couple of days of ownership so cannot provide a comprehensive review. Overall technology specs are outstanding, intuitive vehicle, spacious, comfortable and safe.
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People impressed with little SUV, I drove sobbing.
Tricia K, 05/17/2023
2021 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had to decide between fixing my beloved Chevy Equinox LTZ, again, or financing a newer vehicle. I went to Kia looking for a pre-owned Sportage. The only pre-owned Kia available was a 2021 Seltos. I did a 3-block test drive and thought it wasn’t anything like my Equinox, but it was adequate. I read Kia’s were exceptional vehicles and decided to trade my Equinox. The day after purchasing the subcompact Seltos, I knew it was absolutely the wrong vehicle for me. It was one of the most uncomfortable vehicles I ever drove. The seats were hard and narrow. I could not get comfortable. My work requires driving to multiple locations. Some days locations may be distances, with drive time an hour, plus. I could feel every bump and ridge in the road. The steering required constant adjustment to the swerving from highway texture change. The road noise amplified inside the car, which actually was louder than the radio. Even turning up the music from Spotify, the road noise was still distinctly heard. No escaping into a quiet enclosure to relax between jobs. My first lengthy trip was 45 minutes to the first location, then 65 minutes to the next location. Exiting the driver’s seat, the pain in my lower back made it painful to walk. This car exhausted me. Made another trip requiring 1.5 hours of drive time to the location. On the way back from this job, I called the dealership and requested options for a trade. They suggested a trade for a Sportage undergoing warranty repair in their service center. I was never called back about this vehicle. I drove to the dealership 2 days later, expressing how uncomfortable the Seltos was to drive, and was told their inventory was so low they didn’t have options within my budget. The following week, I picked up my license plate from the dealer, asked one more time for trade options, then drove across the street to a Nissan dealer and traded it for a Rouge. I lost a significant chunk of money doing this trade, but could not drive another day in this vehicle.
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Great car
Marianne Garrett, 07/15/2020
updated 07/25/2022
2021 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 17 people found this review helpful
The service that I get on this car is fabulous. I bought it from Seelye Kia in Kalamazoo Michigan. I'd love many features on my car. I especially love the heated seats but would love to have a heated steering wheel in the future
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