Kia says the 2024 Seltos will arrive in the first half of 2023, but it hasn’t yet revealed the SUV’s full trim lineup or pricing. Trims, Pricing and Release Date 2024 Kia Seltos | Manufacturer image An eight-speed automatic transmission replaces the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic for the 1.6-liter models, while the 2.0-liter is once again paired with a continuously variable automatic. The Seltos’ two engine options carry over, but the available turbo 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine now makes 195 horsepower (up from 175), while the base 2.0-liter four-cylinder gets the slimmest of power bumps to 147 hp from 146. Turbo Engine Gets Power Boost 2021 Kia Seltos | Manufacturer image For 2024, the SUV gains a blind spot collision warning, a speed limit assist and warning that alerts the driver or automatically limits the vehicle speed, and enhanced forward collision avoidance assist that now offers pedestrian and cyclist detection. This includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane departure steering assist, lane-centering steering and automatic high beams. The Seltos offers a standard suite of driver-assist tech across all trims. (The current model comes with a standard 8-inch touchscreen a larger 10.25-inch display is offered on higher trims.) Additionally, a digital key feature is added to the Kia Connect app, and the SUV now comes with two USB ports in the front row and two in the rear, doubling the number of the outgoing model. An available panoramic screen incorporates two 10.25-inch displays that include the center touchscreen and digital gauge cluster an upgraded 4.2-inch digital gauge cluster is also available. New Tech and Safety 2024 Kia Seltos | Manufacturer imageĮnhanced tech and safety features are the highlights of the Seltos’ interior updates. Already offered on the Sorento, Soul, Sportage and Telluride, the Seltos X-Line will come with an exclusive front grille in a gunmetal finish, unique 18-inch wheels, gloss-black trim, a black roof rack and X-Line badging. Kia’s X-Line badge is making its way to the Seltos with altered exterior appointments. New geometric wheel designs and three new exterior paint colors will be available: Pluton Blue, Fusion Black and Valais Green. ![]() Other tweaks include an updated front bumper, foglights now integrated with the LED daytime running lights, and a new rear light bar that connects the SUV’s LED taillights. The front end gets a larger version of Kia’s signature “tiger nose” grille, which features a new lighting signature. ![]() Exterior Facelift 2024 Kia Seltos | Manufacturer imageĬhanges to the 2024 Seltos’ exterior are subtle. The 2024 Seltos addresses some concerns with a newly available power liftgate and an enhanced forward collision system, but we’ll see if the enhanced turbo engine improves acceleration when we drive it. Auto Show CoverageĪlthough the Seltos came out on top in our most recent Affordable Small SUV Challenge, it fell short in a few categories: An inferior collision avoidance system, the lack of a power liftgate and turbo lag from the 1.6-liter engine were common complaints among editors. Kia’s smallest and most affordable SUV also sees some changes inside like a newly-available panoramic touchscreen and enhanced driver-assist technology. The refreshed 2024 Kia Seltos makes its debut at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show with updated front and rear ends, more power from its turbo 1.6-liter engine and a new X-Line trim. Powertrains: 147-horsepower, 2.0-liter four cylinder engine paired with continuously variable automatic transmission 195-hp, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder paired with eight-speed automatic transmission front- or all-wheel drive Looks like: The current Seltos with a facelift ![]() ![]() Competes with: Chevrolet Trailblazer, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-30, Toyota Corolla Cross
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