2025 Kia Seltos Consumer Reviews
Pricing
LX - $26,085 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$24,791Prices based on sales in TX thru 6/2/25
Final assembly in South Korea
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Seltos, so we've included reviews for other years of the Seltos since its last redesign.
Truly an awesome, affordable vehicle.
Gma, 06/08/2023
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
74 of 74 people found this review helpful
The Kia Seltos is a SUV gem. Tons of extras including all wheel drive, little to no road sounds while driving, heated seats, power seat for the driver, with a spacious interior and great gas mileage. I’m averaging around 34.5 miles while driving in town and on the high way. A bargain and the warranty is terrific. If your looking for a compact suv give this one a test drive.
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Great styling, electronics and a joy to drive
Doug M., 06/30/2023
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
47 of 47 people found this review helpful
Picked up this brand new 2024 Seltos SX with all the packages. The dash is full LCD display without the typical boring dual round speedometer and Tachometer. The display above the wheel has so much information and has a background that mimics the current weather you are in. If it is stormy, you see dark clouds with lightning. So cool! The electronics are mind blowing and haven’t figured them all out yet. It has a large 11 inch display for navigation with split screen for backup etc. It has lane assist and cruise control that keeps you a distance behind the car in front. Almost self driving but it expects your hands on the wheel and will politely signal to put your hands on the wheel. It has three modes of driving, normal, sport and smart. Very responsive off the line. It feels like you are driving a vehicle from the future. We bought this car after selling our Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD with hemi 5.7L engine. Was shocked that my first fillup was only $28.00.
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Everything is perfect for me!
Sherry C, 07/03/2023
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
I love all the safety features, it even drives itself! My husband and I are both tall, he is 6'9" and fits comfortably. It has great acceleration and gas mileage so far is doing ok at 24 mpg, I have only made short local trips so far. Handling is responsive, controls are well placed and intuitive. The only thing I wish it has is a heated steering wheel. Seats are heated and cooled both.
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MY PERFECT RIDE
DRH, 01/28/2024
updated 03/04/2025
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
I have a 2024 Kia Seltos EX Plus fwd. i really like this SUV, it rides good lots of room. On the highway I average about 33 miles to a gallon. It power is average for a 4 cyl. engine, it's not a race car and it's not a snail. I went from a Kia Soul! To a K5. I am really happy with my Seltos UPDATE: We purchased our 2024 Kia Seltos EX in late July 2023. We have had Kia's over the last 20 years. The Seltos EX with the 2000 engine seems to be perfect for us. We are in are early 70's. The 2024 Kia Seltos EX is the perfect SUV for us the 2000 engine is not a snail and produces an average of over 30 miles to a gallon it is comfortable, and the leather like interior and color are great. We went on vacation to Beaumont Texas about 4400 hundred miles. Our Seltos averaged 34.7 miles per gallon we drove the speed limit in Texas, which somtimes reached 80 MPH. The Seltos did not hesitate in power nor did it use any oil. The Seltos was perfect in performance and comfort. I am in AW of the performance of the Seltos. Just over 9000 miles now, and still one of the best trucks or cars I have ever driven
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Genuinely surprised by how much I enjoy this car
T., 01/24/2025
2025 Kia Seltos SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
After almost a year of searching and test driving all sorts of new cars at different brands’ dealerships, I just purchased a brand new Kia Seltos at the highest level SX trim. Which is still somewhat crazy to me since I had never heard of the Seltos, nor would I have even considered a Kia even just a few weeks ago to replace my aging Jeep Liberty that was now 20 years old and in desperate need of retirement. This “SUV” is the perfect size for me, easy to park, has handled the terrible snowy Northeast weather roads with no issues, and has been overall FUN to drive with the surprising amount of “pep” this little 4cyl engine has. I have not seen anything else that looks remotely close to the Seltos in a market that’s oversaturated with enormous yet somehow still classified as “sub-compact” sized SUVs. Its unique design was another deciding factor for me and it really does look stunning inside and out. I was about to pull the trigger on a Mazda until the sales manager dropped the ball, so I decided to explore other options and was pleasantly surprised to find the Seltos. This Kia feels infinitely roomier; I have more than enough cargo space and at no point do I ever feel cramped in this car. I can’t say the same about the CX30 I test drove and I’m only 5’3. In fact, this is why I almost bought a CX5 even though it was “more car” than I needed when we already have a larger Honda SUV in this household. I’m getting just as good if not better MPG with this Kia at the highest turbo trim than I would have with the Mazda at a non-turbo trim. The lack of a heated steering wheel here in the US market is a total bummer, but I’ll probably resolve that issue with a sub-$20 cover from Amazon. I would have gladly paid extra for the heated wheel and ditched the “mood lights” as I am an adult now whose rave days are over. I do appreciate the premium Bose sound system however - definitely spring for that and the AWD turbo engine with additional safety features if your budget can swing it. If the “gentle brown” tan interior was available with my “pluton blue” exterior color, and the black roof could be combined with the sun/moonroof weather package, this would have easily been an over-10/10 vehicle for me. Even though the turbocharged Seltos doesn't have "great" gas mileage compared to its competitors, it's still significantly better than what I used to get from the Liberty’s awful 10-14 MPG. The Jeep wouldn’t even hit 200 miles on a full tank that also had more fuel capacity than the Kia’s! Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and consider this an absolute steal in terms of value, considering that I had never even considered anything other than a more expensive Honda, Toyota or Mazda for my next new car purchase. The only concern I have is reliability as I’m totally unfamiliar with Kia, but the 10-year limited powertrain warranty from the manufacturer is also way better than what I’ve seen from any of the other brands. And let’s face it, pretty much anything would have been more reliable than a Jeep (thanks for nothing, Stellantis! And RIP DaimlerChrysler) Honestly, the Honda CR-V Hybrid was probably the car I liked the most out of all the cars I test drove. However, it also cost about $15k more than the top trim Seltos I just bought. I wouldn’t be able to make up that difference in cost with gas savings in the way I drive. And the CR-V didn’t even come with a spare tire which just really, really bothered me for some reason. Because the Kia Seltos isn’t popular in the northern NJ/NYC metro area where I'm located (I’ve seen maybe 2 others on the road compared to hundreds of CR-Vs and CX-5s), I was able to negotiate a great OTD price at my local dealership which brought this to well within budget. This includes factoring in a “faster” brand depreciation factor which probably doesn’t matter in this case; I hope to drive this vehicle for a very long time. I do miss the additional height the Liberty had, and the absolute "VROOOMM!" it used to growl every time I fired up that V6 engine, but I don’t miss all the problems that came with an aging vehicle that outweighed its value. The advanced safety features on the Kia Seltos SX trim are a really nice upgrade. But then again, I drove a very low-tech Jeep that had a key ignition and no backup camera so take that with a grain of salt. Ultimately, the best way for you to decide if the Seltos (or any vehicle, really) is the right car for you is to go out and test drive it along with several other models and brands that have all the features you want within your budget. That’s how I stumbled upon this little gem despite putting hours of research into other cars by reading copious reviews online like you are right now. I hope this review will help you make an informed decision as you continue your car-buying journey and wish you best of luck with your new set of wheels!
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WOW great update from 2021
Hank Homer Glen Il., 10/23/2023
2024 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
First I drove 97300 miles in my 2021 Seltos S AWD how do they say seats not comfortable I'm 5'10 and 195 pounds enjoyed the ride just traded in for 2024 Seltos S major upgrades dash is super nice and I can tell it has more horsepower only have 1200 miles this month more up dates later.at 5000 miles I drive 2600 miles per month.
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Love my 2024 X-line!
Brent Lister, 01/11/2024
updated 07/01/2024
2024 Kia Seltos X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2024 X-line back in October and love it. I had to claw back one star for the disappointing fuel economy when I drive over 105 km/h on the highway. It is impressive up until that point but drastically drops over the 105km/h. But if you drive the speed limit you’ll be fine. Lol I’m 6-2” and so comfortable to drive. Impressive tech and pretty easy to navigate. I was hooked by the pep in its step. Tons of get up and go. No road noise and interior fit and finish is next level. I am interested to find out how the Seltos performs for the long haul. I feel the reliability and things like service and parts will play a role for the long term satisfaction and I will update. But the first taste makes me feel like I will be a long time Kia customer. UPDATE: I wrote a review on my 2024 X-line and have to update on the one star I clawed back for poor fuel economy. Since then I feel my Seltos has “broken in” and on my recent 3000km road trip I got between 6.6 and 7.5 litres/100km. I apologize to my American friends but you’d have to do the conversion to mpg. Suffice to say it improved significantly. I am very satisfied with the recent mileage. It still performs best at 90 km/h and at that the consumption continually plummets. It even can achieve 7.5 litres/100 km with the cruise set at 115 km/h. Super! The next update is a slip in the area of tech. Two issues here. One is a dealer admitted “glitch”. I had the message on my recent road trip that states oil change is due. Reset oil life after service. This message comes across my display every time I start the vehicle despite having reset the oil life on the car and the app. Not a show stopper but a bit annoying. I hope Kia figures out a fix and can update the software or whatever needs to happen. Also the Apple CarPlay occasionally glitches. It is not my cord because it charges the phone but CarPlay won’t work. It’s happened a handful of times but there is a possibility it could be my older IPhone. I’m will to accept it. The Bluetooth still works. So not debilitating. So those are the only two issues. I still love the car and would highly recommend seriously considering a Seltos if you’re in the market for a smaller SUV. My wife has a Volvo XC-40 (2022) and we both agree the Seltos is a better value for the dollar. And I don’t have to burn premium fuel. That helps the bottom line$
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Love my KIA!
Lori C, 10/28/2023
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is my third lease of a KIA and second of a Seltos :) I love how it drives and was great through the winter last year! It has great gas mileage and is comfortable to drive! It also has a lot of great features! I would recommend one to anyone!
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Not sure why I haven't bought a Kia before?
DTORRES, 05/13/2024
2024 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
The supposed "cons" of this car weren't that bad. Sure it's not a V8 engine and can't take corners like a Lambo but it's just fine to drive and picks up enough to hop on a freeway without issues. I like the double screen on it and the customization. It drives smooth and even as a 6'2" 220 lb man, I think there's plenty of room and is comfortable enough. For the price and the best warranty available, so far I'm very happy wit this purchase.
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Nice car
John, 01/06/2024
2024 Kia Seltos SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
It is well made, reasonably quick, and the all wheel drive w/ 8 speed tranny is very good. I like it a lot. And I like the great warranty, which I hope to never use. This vehicle has amazing bells and whistles.
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2024 Seltos, you can't go wrong!
BarnBuster, 07/17/2023
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Although I've only had my EX for a few months, everything is great. Thoroughly pleased with car. Wind buffeting with an open sunroof is a little annoying but cracking the rear windows solves that.
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Zoom, zoom, but not a mazda
Martman, 12/23/2023
2024 Kia Seltos SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
My wife just bought a sx turbo, I wanted a lexus..after comparing prices here in Canada there there was no way to justify the vast prices difference, ya I know the brand snobs will not agree, but this kia has every imaginable option you can think of for $20k less than the Lexus. Lots of power, great handling, lots of rear seat room..
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Great deal on 2024 Seltos S
Hank Homer Glen Il., 09/19/2023
updated 09/30/2024
2024 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Just traded 2021 Seltos S for same S 2024 fantastic new model my 2021 had 94000 miles yes all highway only one set tires no brakes needed great car got 31 mph hope new one gets same let you know in a few months.Always get dimming rear mirror and remote start awd great price.
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Great little car !!
Bob, 11/20/2023
2024 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Really like the Seltos S bought a 2024. No turbo no all wheel drive. Its not a race car but has good power for getting around. Love the infotainment center. Great mpg. My wife loves it to. Only 8000 miles so far all is good up to this point.
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Perfect!
Julietta Parker, 11/23/2024
2025 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2021 Seltos LX for the 2025 Seltos Ex in Pluton blue, it was love at first sight. After two months I have almost 2500 miles on it. I love everything about it. I especially like how easy it is to get in and out of it, makes running errands a breeze. I am 5ft 4 so I like that I can adjust the seat higher so I can see all around. I think the ride is really nice and the safety features works very well. I feel safer on the road now. I enjoyed the 2021 LX Seltos but I missed having a sunroof and the extra safety features. This is my perfect vehicle!
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Snappy drive
Krafty Artisan , 07/28/2024
updated 10/07/2024
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Had this beauty from new with 45 original miles. We're up to about 2300 miles. Our impression so far is very good. It's a little snazzy in styling, looks a bit like a futuristic vehicle. It handles pretty well, taken a few longer trips and it's nice. Way too many controls and features to list. Good gas mileage, varies between 29 and 37 so far. Only drawback is factory Kumo tires that provide a bit stiff ride at times. I'll be switching to Nitrogen gas in the tires, I've had good fortune with Nitrogen. Interior is pretty comfy, I'm only 5'10" tall, so judge it accordingly. Like the sunroof.
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Kia got right!
Steve M., 11/24/2023
2024 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Just leased out from my 2021 passport into a kia seltos. It's perfect for what it is. Considering current interest rates it was very affordable. It's everything I need it to be. Small but capable, infotainment better than expected so really the car is everythingyou need it to be. It's not not much different than a mini skirt. Long enough to cover the subject, but short enough to keep thing's interesting..
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Nice car, but ...
Kman, 01/21/2024
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
Just traded in our 2021 Kicks SV for a 2024 Seltos EX. The Seltos is a sharp looking car with tons of tech, it's literally like driving in a computer around town. It rides nice, is quieter than our Kicks was but... I miss my Kicks already. My wife wanted the Seltos, got it in Pluton Blue and the dealer included pinstripe, tinted glass and free oil changes for life. So why do I like the Kicks better? Adaptive cruise control, brake hold, and comfortable cloth seats compared to faux leather (vinyl) seats. I think Kia should spend less on the computer bells and whistles and put adaptive cruise control and brake hold in their middle trim package like Nissan did for the Kicks. IMO, those 2 features make all the difference in enjoying driving short or long distances. The lane control feature is too corrective as I think I'm going to cancel it and after trying the self driving mode I found it way too sluggish, I actually didn't feel safe. I do like the interior size, it's wider and roomier than the Kicks and does offer driver's side power seats which is nice, as well as heated front seats. It has good acceleration and a smooth quiet drive. Steering is stiff but I like the smoothness of the wheel cover. I can't say enough about the dash display, but you should just go test drive one to see for yourself. Again, I would have gone with a new Nissan Kicks but it was the wife's turn to choose our new car.
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A (literal) pain in my backside
Jay Elbee, 10/14/2024
2025 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
After my dearly beloved 2008 Kia Optima EX V6 in sparkling Deep Ocean Blue reached the end of its (affordably) repairable life in the third week of August this year, I was left with the challenge of finding a new vehicle to take its place. A ’25 Crosstrek was too cramped and too stylistically similar to its unimpressive Impreza sibling. A used 2022 Buick Encore GX in lovely dark blue had sweet exterior styling (so much more attractive than the goofy botched nose job on the current Encore GX models) and comfy leather seating but excessive road and wind noise - it actually whistled on the highway. So, I turned once more to Kia. I loved the Forte GT with the killer 201 horsepower turbo engine and supportive racing style seat but, being now 63.5 years old, I’m not nimble enough to duck into a low riding sedan several times a day. Therefore, the handsomely styled (on the exterior, anyway; excessive tacky/shiny black plastic mars the interior design) Seltos seemed like the best option. Twice I test drove the EX which I eventually bought, and twice within ten minutes I could not find comfort in the overly firm fake leather seat with the shallow bottom cushion. I chalked it up to the vehicle being super fresh on the lot and figured that I’d get used to it or the seat would give in time. Wrong. So, so wrong. I’m a month and some change into owning the Seltos and already contemplating ditching it for a Buick Envista or Mazda CX-5, both of which I tested last year and had no discomfort in either. I’ve tried numerous seat adjustments with the Seltos’ power controls, all to no avail, and I’m on my third different memory foam contoured back pillow. The pillows, however, only push me forward so that the already lacking thigh support leaves the lower seat even shallower. I’m merely 5’8”-ish in stocking feet and by no means long legged. My sadly departed Optima had very comfortable leather seats which would have been welcome just plunked in the living room. Why the Seltos is proving so torturous in comparison is frustrating and truly disheartening, to say the least. Perhaps the SynTex upholstery is partially the culprit - too firm and unforgiving. Whatever the cause, folks, just be warned. If you also find the Seltos’ driver’s seat painful during a test drive, thank the dealer for his (or her) time then look elsewhere. Your spine and glutes will thank you. If you don’t find the driver's seat uncomfortable or are just a sucker for punishment anyway, you’ll discover that the Seltos EX does feature easy cabin access, a roomy interior which feels larger than the vehicle’s exterior size, decent visibility, enough cargo space, easy touch screen controls, warning signals for surrounding vehicles, a fisheye backup camera, good sound from the audio system, and lots more bells and whistles for the bucks. The 146 horsepower engine has been peppy enough for around town driving yet not a laggard on the highway, either. (No match for my Optima’s zippy 190 HP, though.) Braking is good, as is the tight and nimble turning radius. I find the steering to be overly light, however, and it provides no road feedback. Road noise is also on the loud side and tiring on highway drives - better noise suppression tech is definitely needed on any next gen Seltos models. Because of its many plusses, I’m not about to give up on my Seltos EX - just yet. I’ll give it another few months, at best. Perhaps by then, I’ll have found the solution to the painful posterior issue which prevents me from fully enjoying my new vehicle. Until then, however, three stars is all I honestly can bestow on it.
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Traded my 2019 Sportage for 2024 Seltos S
Marcy Lyn, 08/02/2024
2024 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
So happy with my Seltos S. Was originally looking to trade for another Sportage, but just couldn't find what I wanted. Then the dealer suggested I test drive the Seltos. So glad I did, it had everything I was looking for and more. The Seltos is typical of the KIA brand with a quiet ride. Great gas milage, awesome info/entertainment system. Love the cloth & Syn text seat material. Black and blue color is very eye catching. Think I will enjoy this SUV for a long time.
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nstill85, 06/26/2024
2024 Kia Seltos SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
High quality and fun to drive. Only negative I have is it should have a larger gas tank (16 gal. in stead of 13).
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Pearl. One fine car!
GySgt K.E. Rininger USMC Ret., 12/05/2024
updated 06/06/2025
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
My wife has always named our cars, and we generally lease every 3 or 4 years. We're now in a Pearl White 2024 KIA Seltos, and it's a wonderful, solid vehicle with outstanding fuel economy. We have heated seats ( nice in the winter ) satellite radio which is a must have for us, plenty of head and leg room as well as storage. We've gotten over 43 MPG on long road trips! Seats are very supportive and comfortable. Really. We have nothing bad to say about this vehicle. And we highly recommend it for anyone wanting a very fine great running and comfortable car.Great job to KIA!
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Not worth it
SA, 01/15/2024
2024 Kia Seltos SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
My brand new Kia Seltos SX trim gives a loud humming noise very often. And today I found that the digital display did not work when I started my car after 1 day. Probably because of the chilly Chicago weather not sure though.
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I love Carole Sophia, she's my new Kia!!
Gabby, 06/29/2024
2024 Kia Seltos SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My seltos has turbo and is so fun to drive. Carole Sophia is her name and she is Mars Orange. I love how Carole will tell me when I need to take a break if I get sleepy at the wheel a light with a cup of coffee comes up on the screen, very sweet car.
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Great small SUV
P.L, 08/26/2024
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2022 Seltos for the 2024 EX Pluton Blue model. It has been flawless. Great gas mileage, nearly 40mpg on the highway. Kia did right on this one. I also have a 2022 Teluride (great family car).
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Hate my 2024 seltos
Tammy , 07/25/2024
2024 Kia Seltos LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 22 people found this review helpful
I've gotten my car last December and it's been in the garage 6 times 4 about the heater next week goes in again about the heater. My car radio has to be on 50 just for normal sound. I could go on sent email to kia Canada they sent one back saying I have to deal with the dealership not happy I wouldn't recommend them to anyone
Drive a luxury vehicle without the price tag!
Juan H, 11/12/2024
2025 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased the 2025 Kia Seltos S Model because we were looking for a second vehicle that was safe, affordable, and reliable. All the research pointed us in the direction of the Kia Seltos S. What we didn't realize is that we got a STEAL with this purchase. Driving the Seltos feels like you are driving a BMW or Mercedes Sub Compact SUV without the $50k+ sales ticket price! Our favorite feature of the Seltos has to be the SynTex fabric that adds to the luxury feel to the vehicle along with the Bose speakers the vehicle comes with. Its the perfect vehicle for a newly wed couple because it will support the car space needed for a young family while also being able to comfortably fit in your garage!
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Pretty great but missing some expected tech!
DaveL, 02/23/2025
2025 Kia Seltos SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The perfectly-sized subcompact 2025 Seltos SX is an excellent commuter car with great tech, made even more impressive with the Sunroof/Ventilated Seats package. However, I was surprised to find that kit that is included in Canada-bound Seltos S's, such as a much-missed steering wheel heater and power seats memory, are not included in the optional SX package in the USA and absolutely should be! Hopefully these can be add to the options package for 2026 in the USA. Also missed in the SX but of lesser importance to me personally are Wireless Android Auto, exterior mirror position memory, heated rear seats, surround view, and I notice that the Canadian SX includes power passenger seat a pretty cool head-up display that we here in the USA don't get! All-in-all, I love my new SX, but really miss the heated steering wheel and memory seats that I have enjoyed on my last 3 vehicles. Kia, please treat USA buyers to these 2 features at least.
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Great car with lots of bells and whistles
Patti S, 09/13/2024
2025 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love this car. The color is beautiful, the drive is smooth and comfortable, and the price is perfect. Seelye Kia of Battle Creek and salesman Chai Vue are the best.
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“Bluish”
Mk, 05/28/2023
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
All is perfect inside and out of this amazing car!
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New car
RAMW, 03/29/2024
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Love the car. A little delayed on the pick up.
Great value for todays market
Bob Vanvliet, 12/05/2023
2024 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Ample storage and good handling,
Love it.
Tracy , 06/16/2023
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Love it. Smaller of the Kia SUV’s but very roomy. Loaded!
Trash.
AP, 06/12/2024
2024 Kia Seltos SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
22 of 52 people found this review helpful
This car is designed for very young buyers. Senseless electronic shift control; cannot decide to move, shift through 5 gears under 20mph, or hold onto a gear 2000 rpm past reasonable. Leave a door partially latched? It will berate you with ww2 style submarine dive alarms. Move the car without latching your seatbelt, prepare for an audio beating. Want to set your cruise and decide when to slow down in relation to the car in front of you? Nope, not for you decide; no turning the slowdown feature, only shortening the range. Want a light show in your dash and door speakers with your night time radio? No? Too bad, you get pulsing rave LEDs anyhow. Taller than 5'-6"? Prepare yo hit your head on the roof stretching in the front seat. Need the parking break? Better hope the battery is charged, it's electric. Pray to God you actually get the car in park, I've had it roll several times. Any saving grace? Yes; 10 gallon tank and it's pretty efficient.
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Avoid if you have vertigo/motion sickness issues
EquinoxDrvr, 10/11/2024
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately, I had to sell this almost immediately after purchasing it, because it was making me sick. I have a vertigo issue due to a brain injury, and for the first time ever, driving a vehicle triggered my vertigo. I haven't experienced this as the driver of a vehicle before, only as the passenger. I test drove the vehicle twice but the test drive routes were so short, that I unfortunately didn't catch the vertigo issue before I purchased the vehicle. I think what triggered the vertigo was a combination of an awful suspension that makes for a pretty bumpy ride, and the rearview/side mirrors had a slightly distorted reflection compared to other vehicle mirrors. So if you have a vertigo issue (or even a binocular vision issue, which I also have and which contributes to my vertigo issues), you might want to rethink getting this vehicle. As far as pros of the vehicle- it was beautiful inside. I got the 2024 EX trim. It was spacious for being so small. I really loved the wireless phone charging. The infotainment system was nice and somewhat easy to figure out. I like that not everything was on a screen, there were some actual physical buttons below the screen too. The gas mileage is supposedly really good but I didn't get the opportunity to test that out. Additional cons to this vehicle- the digital dashboard has terrible graphics, especially when you set it to look like a traditional speedometer and tachometer. I personally hate the digital dashboards as it is, so it really didn't help how awful the graphics were. The rear AC vents don't have a lot of power, even when the air speed/power is set at the max. One of the reasons I got this vehicle is for the rear AC vents, so if that is a reason you are looking at it, make sure to test out the rear AC vents at max air speed. The infotainment system feels way too far away, I had to almost fully extend my arm to touch the screen/buttons, but I am short, so not everyone will have that problem. The EX doesn't have a power liftgate and I feel like it should, but maybe that is something that comes with one of the higher trims. But for being a mid level trim, I think it should come with it. Another con is that if you drive at night, there are these weird lights that flash inside the door and under the steering wheel/glove compartment area. If you are listening to music, it flashes to the beat of the music which is very distracting and honestly seems dangerous. I could not figure out how to turn that feature off. It was unfortunate I had to lose money by selling this vehicle soon after purchasing it. It only had 280 miles on it. It's also too bad that the dealership didn't try to work with me on maybe returning it or giving me some sort of good trade-in deal for a different vehicle (Sands Kia, in Arizona). I took quite the financial loss with selling it because the value of the vehicle drops dramatically as soon as you purchase it, unfortunately. But I ended up purchasing a 2024 Chevy Equinox after selling the Seltos, and this vehicle is much more sturdy and has a smoother ride. So if you also have a vertigo issue, you might want to look into an Equinox instead.
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Kind of mediocre
Jrwill228, 12/15/2024
2025 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
They kind of went cheap on this vehicle yet the price isn’t. Simulated leather interior that probably wont last the life of the vehicle. Wired CarPlay but not wireless - in a 2025 vehicle. And with a dash full of electronics that if they go out the car could not be driven safely (speedometer, out), they only give a 3 wear warranty - and warn you what will happen if you don’t buy an extended warranty. That bit of info also got me to walk away from the purchase. And few other issues exist but these are the major ones.
White Flight
Markus, 07/28/2023
2024 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Beautiful smooth running car with nice features.
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Like riding in a tin can
Rachel, 02/10/2024
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 42 people found this review helpful
Noisy to ride in. Feels like you are right in the road.
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The green apple
R masters, 01/13/2025
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love my seltos, I've had 2 souls and 1 rio, but the seltos is my favorite, has every safety on it, the color is awesome looks like the Crayola crayon greenish yellow, got lots of good comments on the color, just and awesome vehicle!!!!
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Seltos
Larry , 10/29/2024
2025 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Rides great, very comfortable, lots of safety features. Great on gas all for a good price. Wish they put in LED headlights and dual climate control.
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Best In Class Affordable Compact SUV! Homerun!
Todd L Canipe, USAF Retired, 01/23/2025
2025 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife and I were looking for an affordable option that we feel would be reliable, comfortable, and safe for our travels. We found all of that and more in our 2025 Seltos S! Our previous SUV is a 2013 GMC Terrain SLE1. We loved the Terrain, but since 125K miles it has began to give us a lot of problems with the 2.4 ltr engine and other systems. It is still sitting in our garage undrivable! We opted not to trade it in with our KIA purchase. Hendricks KIA of Concord was outstanding to work with and made us truly feel welcome and helped us through each step of our purchase with no pressure whatsoever, and in fact went way above and beyond helping us! But this review is about the 2025 Seltos, so let me get back to that. I know some reviews don't give respect to the 2.0 ltr 4-cylinder, but it has good enough power for my driving habits (which it learns in "Smart mode") when driving. I love the fact that the IVVT (CVT) transmission can be switched to "Normal", "Sport", and "Smart" modes of driving; In fact the Sport mode is aggressive in power output and is awesome to have on the highways, if needed. The inside is roomy enough for us and the cargo space is Outstanding! The Tech features are awesome as is the instrumentation and info-tainment touch screen; It should be noted that the screen is smooth and seamless all in one dimension of size. Other vehicles we looked at these screens were separate with the Info-tainment center looking like a vertical IPad screen (which I hated). The seats fit us really good and I haven't found it uncomfortable on a long drive. Gas mileage is awesome! I'm averaging 32 mpg with combined city/highway driving. Overall We love our Seltos, extremely satisfied with our purchase, and KIA hit a homerun with the Seltos!
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Road noise
R Stewart, 01/05/2025
2024 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
A lot of road noise. Especially with winter tires. Guess thats why the salesman had the A/C blasting and tje radio on loud.
Fun car
tom, 02/09/2024
2024 Kia Seltos X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
So far I like everything
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Great suv for the price
Bob, 04/25/2024
2024 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Comfort is decent, roomy for size , good fuel conception, decent handeling
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looking at the Soul - the other sweatheart
none, 12/28/2024
2024 Kia Seltos SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
love it all, different difference of the look a lights of SUV'S. best looks on the roads. has all the bells and whistles. it just looks better of the mass looks of everything else. remember the sports car called the bug eyed sprite of sports cars - different from the mass of other sports cars?
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Jumbo Shrimp
Vigo, 03/24/2025
2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
2024 Seltos ex. Surprisingly large on the inside. Great city runabout and adequate highway cruiser. Quiet and comfortable. Great buy!!!
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Sweet ride
JC, 01/07/2025
2025 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Really am enjoying my Seltos. Smooth ride, lots of fun tech.
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KIA SELTOS !!!
taylor, 01/23/2025
2025 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
LOVE IT !! so comfortable in my new whip 🔥
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Cindy, 06/13/2025
2025 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
my suv has now 10,000 miles on it the screen just turns off so no navigation, took it to be looked at they say cant find anything wrong,
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Lots to learn
Nsbs, 05/26/2025
2025 Kia Seltos S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far, so good. The ride is smooth but the most important thing for me is being able to see over the hood of the vehicle!😊 There are, however, a lot of features that I have not had before so I will spent some time learning new things.
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