Kia Seltos

Positives:

• The Seltos is equipped with a panoramic sunroof.
• The quality, along with fit and finish levels are good.
• This Kia SUV can seat five passengers comfortably over long distances.
• The touchscreen and instrument cluster, which look like one large display, work smoothly.
• Music sounds excellent on the Bose music player.
• Visibility is good due to the sloping dashboard design, thin pillars, and big window area.
• The front ventilated seats and electric driver’s seat improve comfort and convenience.
• Gets dual-zone climate control system and voice-controlled power windows.
• Receives Kia Connect app features such as live tracking, remote start/stop and lock/unlock, and security alerts.
• The Seltos’ bootspace is deep and wide.

Negatives:

• Tall passengers may find the rear seat headroom restrictive.
• Inadequate rear seat thigh support and middle passenger’s back cushioning is hard.
• One will need to lift luggage high to load the boot; the boot space is not tall.

Positives:

• The Kia Seltos has received a three-star crash test safety rating from the GNCAP.
• Gets ADAS with 17 features including forward collision warning/avoidance, lane departure warning/keep assist, and smart cruise control with stop/go.
• Includes safety features such as six airbags, hill assist, 360-degree camera with blind-view monitor, and all-wheel disc brakes.

Positives:

• The Seltos has modern styling both inside and out.

• Gets the distinctive crown jewel LED headlamps with DRLs.

• The turbo-petrol versions get a sporty dual exhaust.

• There are four alloy wheel designs between the 16, 17, and crystal-cut glossy black 18-inch rims.

• Equipped with connected taillamps with a wide LED bar on the bootlid.

• The trims offer several colour fabric/leatherette seats and inserts, with varying patterns and cabin colours.

Negatives:

• The Seltos does not feel as much like an SUV as the Tata Harrier does.