2024 Kia Seltos Review: Better Than Ever

Cars.com’s editors recently pitted the refreshed 2024 Kia Seltos against five other affordable small SUVs in a direct comparison to thoroughly review the Seltos against the latest and greatest competition in its class. Managing Editor Joe Bruzek, News Editor Jennifer Geiger and Road Test Editor Brian Normile take you through all the ins and outs of what we like about the new Seltos — and there’s a lot to like about it. The Seltos gets top marks for interior quality and, despite its high price, boasts a lot of features others can’t match. The updated optional turbocharged engine remains a big hit with our editors, and Kia’s decision to ditch the previous model’s dual-clutch automatic transmission for a traditional eight-speed automatic is also praiseworthy. There’s not a lot we don’t like about the Seltos, but it’s worth noting that the turbo engine does get comparatively poor fuel economy and the Seltos lacks some more common features (it still isn’t available with wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone connectivity, for example). Check out our full review of the 2024 Kia Seltos for all of the details. Find a 2024 Kia Seltos for sale near you: https://www.cars.com/shopping/kia-sel... See the 2024 Kia Seltos’ pricing, trims and specs: https://www.cars.com/research/kia-sel... Read our full review of the 2024 Kia Seltos: https://www.cars.com/articles/2024-ki... 0:00: Intro 0:19: Interior 1:22: Powertrain 2:28: Noise 3:14: Value 4:39: Fuel economy 5:36: Quirks and (lack of) features 6:39: Outro Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.