REFRESHED! -- The 2024 Kia Seltos gets More Power, New X-Line, and More Screens!

[@KhrissyDaDon]

They need to make LED headlights standard, the entire industry is moving in that direction!

[@sachilee1]

not the entire industry tho

[@KhrissyDaDon]

@@sachilee1 the entire industry

[@busbytes]

Have you priced an LED headlight assembly? If they break for any reason you are out serious Money

[@tails300]

@@busbytes sorry the rest of us aren’t settling for inferior light quality.

[@DaengDaengee0128]

Seriously... that yellow halogen projector is old... Also less visibility at night! #Kia

[@davidgiles9751]

I like this new Seltos. Think it's a better choice and a better bargain then the VW Taos. Just wish kia would offer a hybrid version.

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

The Taos also gets horrendous reliability reviews. Yes, even more than KIA.

[@marliegirl9114]

Yaaaay! I upgraded from my 2008 Sportage and purchased a Snow White Pearl X-line Seltos. I love it. Great video. Agree with everything stated. So while not all of the same bells and whistles as the SX…still loaded with groovy gadgets and technology. Very happy with this vehicle. And the turbo is a lot of fun!!!

[@CarConfections]

Congrats on your new Seltos!

[@joshuawang5859]

Your videos always come with details and data, definitely the best review on KZbin

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! We appreciate that!

[@AL-kc4kg]

Great review as always! It’s kind of weird that it does not have privacy cover in the rear cargo area

[@sir_john_hammond]

the rear window is heavily tinted anyway...

[@Tully3674]

The Seltos and new Chevy Trax are the value leaders in this segment. I would choose the Seltos 1.6 w/ the 8 spd auto. Trax has better reliability, but I don't trust a 3 banger engine,

[@StlPike2004]

Trax has better reliability? Most Chevy's are junk. 3 year powertrain warranty vs a 10 year with Kia.

[@larryg6865]

I’ve had my 2024 Kia Seltos S for a few months now and I love the way it drives and handles. The CVT is silky smooth and 2.0 naturally aspirated engine is fine for merging and highway driving.

[@timmerred5]

I’ve researched towing with the Seltos. It seems like many other countries state that it can tow up to 1,000 pounds. In the U.S., Kia recommends that you do not tow with it. I’ve read a few U.S. dealer sites that say while not recommended, you could easily tow up to 1,000 pounds. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Thank you for any answers.

[@BoopSnoot]

The US is unique in that our SAE organization has created a safety guideline for towing, which does not exist in Europe. The Chinese have proven that you can tow with a moped, but the question is about safety. Europeans tow with very little tongue weight and in some countries at a max speed as low as 60kph, which is just over 35mph. In the US, we rate vehicles so that they can safely tow on the highway and with higher tongue weight for greater stability, and have to pass tests like being able to go up and down certain grades and do avoidance maneuvers. So if you want to be safe, don't tow with the Seltos, its too small and it will invalidate your 10 year powertrain warranty. Look at a Nissan Rogue, its about the same price, bigger, just as fast with its 205hp, and is actually rated 37mpg highway which is superior to the seltos, and is rated safe to tow 1500lbs.

[@timmerred5]

@@BoopSnoot Thank you!

[@simons5193]

Very nice handsome looking little SUV. It looks more mature now. Good video guys.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@joelanderson6777]

We just bought a 24 Seltos SX. We love it!

[@RealKevGotEm]

The halogen lights😂😂😂😂

[@crazyhands911.]

Great review. I do wish you used the tape measure to measure the width of the trunks, like shortest space between the wheels and the widest space. That would be great to help in some comparisons. I just test drove a 2024 Seltos today and was very surprised at the lack of cargo width, compared to my 2011 Sonata. I barely could fit my golf clubs in the Seltos and only if place in there in specific ways, without lowering the back seats.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Great suggestion!

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

It’s actually a fairly big cargo area that competes with many compact SUVs. It’s 41.5 inches between the bulkiest part of the wheel wells. And ~49 inches from side to side otherwise. Lift gate opening 42.5 inches at the widest portion. If the golf clubs remain a big issue for you, maybe consider a Sportage?

[@xPUFNSTUFx]

Any thoughts on how you think this will compare to the new 2024 Kona?

[@CarConfections]

We have a 2024 Kona First Look coming to the channel soon... There will be a lot of differences but the main one is that this looks a lot more like a traditional SUV. The Kona is sleek and lower to the ground.

[@noralee212]

This was a great review. Just ordered my Seltros.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks and congrats!

[@bradbowles1153]

If you like to keep a car or than 5 years you will appreciate halogen headlights and incandescent tail lights. LED lights are super expensive to replace. I also like a manual parking brake lever.

[@Fake-wp9up]

you guys forgot about the dealer markups...we in the real world will get those for sure

[@thewolfwhocries]

When are Kias this size going to break the 200HP mark? My mums 2018 Kia Sorento 2.2litre diesel only makes 190 HP (its still awesome tho)

[@juelzm149]

Very interesting trim line up! Def should do standard LEDs.

[@yinyangthang]

WHY?

[@skalawitz]

Corolla cross, CX30 and Seltos.. I'm juggling between these 3.

[@andy.4790]

What did you end up choosing? I'm juggling between the seltos x-line and Mazda cx-30.

[@skalawitz]

@@andy.4790 It's funny cos I end up with subaru crosstrek.. 😂

[@sharvajoshi]

Hey Nice Review, Can you tell me what software is the integrated Maps In Kia is it available online in Google Play / App Store

[@micdoses1]

Really nice wheels

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic review!

[@JG90984]

What’s the best overall deal the seltos, Crosstrek, or CX30?

[@CarConfections]

Seltos is probably the best deal, as in equipment for the money. But there are many unique advantages of each

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

Seltos. And you can wipe the Crosstrek right off that list.

[@ericl20881]

@@CarConfectionswhat is the most reliable of the 3 that were mentioned?

[@lorenschwiderski]

I wonder about the 3 yr paint warranty? Can this be possible? This appears to be KIA's coolest little SUV -- and fast at under 6 sec to 60MPH.

[@tanekiagrant8479]

It's a shame that it don't have LEDs this is why I'm choosing the Sportage

[@sachilee1]

thats why SX exists

[@KhrissyDaDon]

You can get LEDs on a Toyota Corolla LE 😂, there’s no excuse for this to not have that standard!

[@EspressoDrinker]

The Seltos SX does have all LED lights

[@pondofzulu3945]

Wonder if the 2024 Sorento is getting a face lift?

[@adamwright9741]

The moment somebody mentioned the speaker grills look like old grills that were banged up... I could no longer un-see that description haha. Believe it or not, I could not buy this vehicle because of that. It would always be in my face!

[@shamatua]

All i see is a lot of gloss black that easily attract fingerprints and gets dirty real quick.

[@Elw00d28]

good review, already ordered an EX in ocean blue.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Love that new color 👍

[@stetsonclark8348]

It's 2023 why do we still have halogen headlights?!

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

Good question for many manufacturers. I think it’s purely just to make people buy higher trims because they know that halogen lights looks ridiculous on modern vehicles.

[@shaquillem250]

How can I open the trunk from inside the car

[@itsITwarrior]

I don't know why Kia isn't giving the Panaromic sunroof even in the 2024 model.

[@sandeep123802]

Habibi come to india😂...

[@hcgandhi]

Please tell me the price of it

[@Kazze1]

Very disappointed about LED lights not being standard. Cmon Kia. This is a 2024 car, not 2014. I’d probably just take the more equipped Corolla Cross.

[@barbz_zayne]

better yet the vw taos

[@Kazze1]

@@barbz_zayne I disagree… terrible engine power for its size while the new cross hybrid has around 200 horsepower.

[@barbz_zayne]

@@Kazze1 the power figures are underrated. 158 hp and 184 lb ft of torque is what VW is saying, but multiple DYNO tests have said 180-185 hp and ~200 lb ft of torque. my sister has one and it does 0-60 in 7.4 seconds and gets an average of 33.1 mpg, city & highway combined. not to mention, the taos has much more room and a better driving experience and a lot of upper class features such as adaptive headlights, 10-color dash and door ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, and full digital cockpit that the toyota more than likely doesn't have. and although the toyota may be a little more reliable and fuel efficient, the taos for sure has me sold.

[@Kazze1]

@@barbz_zayne I respect your opinion. However, the safety systems on a Toyota don’t cost $2,000 extra since they are all standard. To be honest, I don’t really need a pano sun roof since repairs for a break will be more expensive. Ambient lighting anyone can live without.

[@JT-fq2bl]

The engine in the Taos is pretty good, but the transmission leaves much to be desire. I don't understand why automakers continues to put DCTs in cheap mass production crossovers. We have seen Hyundai/Kia struggle with their DCTs in the vehicles, and VW decided to throw one into their entry level crossover. I'll give Hyundai/Kia a pass for their DCTs on their hybrids, Kona (it screams hatchback, not crossover despite the cladding), and midsized crossover (their 8 speed auto can't handle the torque of the 2.5t engine). The only vehicle I can't give a pass to is the last gen Hyundai Tucson (WTH were they thinking? They should've kept the 6 speed auto from the jump) and the Kia Seltos (The 8 speed auto should've been in this from the jump. You can't off-road with the dry DCT). Hopefully, Hyundai/Kia will spread the 8 speed auto to the 2.0 engine/AWD powertrains and leave the CVT to the FWD models. The only CVT/AWD powertrain combo I trust is Subaru. Now back to the VW Taos, they need to swap the transmission pairings. The DCT need the pair with FWD, and the 8 speed auto need to be pair with AWD. You shouldn't be trying to off-road any crossover with a DCT, let alone a CVT. We enthusiasts know this, but the average American buyer don't, and they don't care to know. They don't know the technical difference, strengths, and limitations of the powertrains in any of their vehicles, and therefore automakers need to Toyotafied (idiotproof) lineup for their sake.

[@AceSpec]

Why do people like LED lighting so much? Living in Canada, we have snow. Typical halogen lights produce enough heat to keep the snow from building up on headlights. So unless they make heated LED lamps like they do side mirrors, I’ll take halogens.

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

They don’t have that awful yellow hue and offer better visibility. I live in the northern US, and never have a problem with snow covering them up while driving.

[@darriontunstall3708]

It looks alright! It’s a good price

[@didiespi4800]

I’ve been waiting for this to drop! Ahh

[@nezy3487]

wishing these had panoramic sunroofs

[@Schlunggi1]

Is rear seat heating available on the SX trim level?

[@reserva120]

This doesn’t corner as well as my 911 or tow as well as my GMC 1500 duramax .. Nor have the rear seat heaters like my Range Rover., I mean sure I’m a stupid moron spoiled punk millennial- who wants what I want anytime I want .. being a stupid moron is cool man ..

[@Dagon8661]

Is this an x line, the head lights and turn signals and fog lights look like the Ex model, but you have the x line features?

[@CarConfections]

Yes 1:46

[@tashaiprice535]

Very helpful thank you!

[@CarConfections]

Glad to hear that!

[@StlPike2004]

@@CarConfections hey there, does this take regular unleaded or does it need premium because of the turbo?

[@CarConfections]

@@StlPike2004 regular fuel

[@StlPike2004]

@@CarConfections interestingly enough, the owners manual says RON 95 and AKI of 91 or higher for the turbo. Kia's site is confusing. One thing says 87 octane or higher and another page with tech specs says 91 octane or higher.

[@spitsoup]

Doesn't the Seltos have a fold flat front passenger seat?

[@PlayNationDj]

My girlfriend owns a 2021 S turbo I'm so glad they changed the transmission the DCT is my least favorite part

[@thurules]

what is wrong with dct?

[@muhammadharits3237]

I don't like seltos....but i really like Sorento 😊😊 and Sportage and telluride 😊😊

[@ronbarcelona9265]

this or the jeep renegade? any thoughts?

[@CarConfections]

Our preference is definitely this Seltos

[@AbandoneD-b8m]

Off road-renegade No off road-Seltos

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

The Seltos. Without question.

[@chrismayer3919]

The only thing I don’t like about the Seltos are the speaker grilles; being all dented, it looks like someone kicked the crap outta them! 🤨

[@wbwayne8887]

Guessing Hyundai/Kia finally got tired of replacing 7spd dry dcts. 😂

[@sandeep123802]

There's the irony...India only has cvt & imt & dct😅

[@thurules]

Any issues on 7 dct?

[@wbwayne8887]

@althurules There has been in the past, not sure if it's been fully resolved yet or not. If you search Hyundai/Kia 7spd DCT, you will see more than enough on it. I personally would stay clear of it. There was even a recall and I believe class action lawsuit on the previous gen Tuscon 1.6T model which was equipped with the 7spd DCT.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

Very nice job with my dream vehicle guys.

[@barbz_zayne]

didn't you say that about the bmw x7 the other day

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

​@@barbz_zayneYeah, But I love this more bro.

[@barbz_zayne]

@@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan bro a seltos over an x7??🤣 that's hilarious

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

​@@barbz_zayneYep!! I buy a BMW X7 instead.

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

Dream bigger

[@aftabhussain7437]

Amazing 😊

[@khankhajjak4714]

Amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@McDonaldkid13]

Is this the same size as a Rogue or Escape?

[@CarConfections]

Not super far off but this technically a class below those products

[@nubiandiamond03]

Yes it's basically the same size as the rogue sport.

[@mirshahnawaz1391]

Great i love it 😍👍

[@husnainkhan5717]

Outstanding

[@stevenkreiss2113]

Kia on fire

[@vmarsfiles]

Not fully LED all around. No privacy cover in the rear....Kia design choices are annoying sometimes. Others in the class do stuff Kia doesn't

[@AAly-hf5mg]

Wonderful

[@barbz_zayne]

another case of kia being cheap with the halogen headlights

[@tommymas1088]

So, what's the 0-60 mph???@!!

[@yinyangthang]

Why are people so obsessed with LED headlights?

[@mackymode8185]

LED bulbs can't be that expensive, what is Kia thinking

[@yinyangthang]

They are thinking that LEDS are an unnecessary marketing gimmick?

[@anique1990]

Nice 👍

[@justicecenter]

Air ball …. No trailer towing ability. Even the little Toyota Corolla Cross has a manufacturer tow rating of 1500 lbs.

[@occckid123]

26mpg combined? Rogue is like 32 or 33 lol woth more power and is bigger. Even the rogue sport sucks compared...

[@AnasAmin-hc3gv]

Crazy

[@ZeeshanKhan-qm9uv]

Nice 🚘car

[@derekim75]

Halogen...hmmm........

[@RealKevGotEm]

They just redesigned the selfish why another design

[@Grimlock987]

Manual seats? Do better Kia, do better.

[@anjansingh3093]

the other guy never gets a chance to drive. Its very wired.

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

The ventilated seats are an upgrade.

[@oldshowfanatic77]

He does every now and then.

[@anjansingh3093]

@@oldshowfanatic77 ​ @JoJo S never saw. But may be he does 1% of videos and that is wired too. Seems like the other guy won't let him drive 🤣. funny.

[@oldshowfanatic77]

@@anjansingh3093 They explained awhile back that when they review cars provided by the manufacturer (a press car), Drew or Mason can drive. But when they had one provided by the dealer, Drew was the driver because at the time the dealership's insurance required the driver to be at least 21 to drive. Seems like that was the case. But now both are over 21.

[@oldshowfanatic77]

@@anjansingh3093 In fact, here's one where they both drove awhile back... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYvbmnxnnNGjn9U

[@salamatali6066]

😚😚😚🤗👍

[@cabbagehead8082]

Too small for a family

[@MiroBG359]

people have raised kids with smaller cars

[@btchidz]

@@MiroBG359 lol fr

[@theshowmaster3836]

@cabbagehead8082 My boy, I’ve seen people with two kids drive a Mustang. You don’t need a giant mom-mobile unless you have 5 kids, which very few younger families in the USA and Canada actually have.