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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Seltos, so we've included reviews for other years of the Seltos since its last redesign.
Dashes through the Snow
Trilby, 01/10/2024
updated 07/10/2024
2023 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Two winters ago my Minnesota city had a seasonal record snowfall of ten feet. By January half the time I was stuck in my house, as my FWD sedan couldn't make it up the steep hill to the driveway. I reluctantly decided I needed to get an AWD vehicle. After looking at AWD Nissans, Buicks, Toyotas, and Mazdas, I chose the Seltos. I wanted a small SUV to fit into my 1950's garage and to accommodate my arthritic border collie. The Seltos has worked out very well. Its strong points: quiet, (relatively) powerful 4-cyl engine that goes easily up hills; excellent traction in snow; roomy (relatively) cargo area; rubber mats to contain melted snow and road grime; rapid warming of "rear roasting" seats; clear backup camera. Quite a few people have complimented my Seltos on its attractive exterior--a white roof and dark blue body. Negatives: The dashboard controls are way too complicated. I'm always having to look up how to do this or that. It's bossy and tells me I should take a break, even though I've driven only 15 minutes on the highway. I discovered that the roof rack is ornamental--It has no slits for tie-down cords. The highway gas mileage is good, getting 39 mpg on 55 mph drives to the cabin. I've had it two years and have driven it only 5800 miles, so it remains to be seen how reliable it is. I don't know why Kia chose the spelling "Seltos", when it's named after the mythological father of the Celts (pronounced with a hard "C"). I like the alliteration of "Kia Keltos" better, and that's what I call it.
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Awesome little nugget
Dirtydominican , 01/05/2023
updated 07/06/2023
2023 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Smooth ride, awesome design, and mileage is on par with Toyota and Honda sedans. You won't be disappointed. 6 Months later still love it!
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LOVE
Kayla Samuels, 09/10/2022
2023 Kia Seltos LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
Upgraded to this and it’s the perfect size up from the Kia Soul I had. Big enough but not too big.
The worst decision ever
Dissatisfied Customer, 10/25/2022
2022 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
33 of 36 people found this review helpful
Shortly after my daughter purchased the 2022 Kia Seltos, she has had nothing but trouble. All the controls in the vehicle just stop. It all goes black. She has completely no idea if anything is working. Lights, blinker, horn, etc. and the only way she can tell how fast she is going is thank god for her cell phone. She at least can see on her cell phone, the speed. She has to drive an hour to and from work 5 days a week. The worst part of it is, when she tries to get it into the Dealership, everytime, it's like two weeks or more before she can get an appointment. Then by the time she is able to get it there, the controls are working again and she is told that they can not do anything until the vehicle controls are not working. She has been through this so many times, it's ridiculous. Then they will tell her to leave the vehicle for a couple of days and they will check on it, but being a single mom, having one vehicle, they will tell her, everytime, they do not have any rental vehicles to provide for her. It's a lost cause either way she goes.
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Eloi Mumford, 10/19/2021
2022 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
Coming from a Sorento Lx 2015 , I appreciate smaller , more agile vehicule , sharper turning radius .The 2 liters engine with intelligent cvt gives more acceleration than expected reaching redline easily in sport mode. Wished an electric seat for driver but Lx is Lx . Styling , finish gives ownership a sense of proud.Bay engine breathes modernity with solid components.Too bad that Canadians receive a shorter warranty : 60,000 versus 100,000 miles.Few missing utilities that cost pennies are not there : trunk 12 v outlet , rear seat usb. My final note : one of the leader of the classroom in this price bracket.
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