The 2024 Kia Seltos Is Refreshing and Refined

The 2024 Kia Seltos has improved, and on the list of updates are bolder looks, enhanced tech, and, on models with the turbocharged engine, greater power, and a brand new transmission.

2024 Kia Seltos Improvements

The 2024 Seltos earns its place in Kia’s lineup. A styling refresh for 2024 makes the Seltos even extra appealing than before, and its interior has been updated with better infotainment technology too. A duo of four-cylinders is available, which includes a 195-hp turbocharged engine. Most models come standard with all-wheel drive, or even the base-model Seltos offers good value and utility, making it a favorite in small SUVs. The SX trim new dashboard, which encloses 10.3-inch digital displays, looks marvelous and boasts some of the largest digital real estate amongst subcompact SUVs.

 More than simply looking good, Kia’s infotainment interface is simple to navigate, too. The shelf below the touchscreen is an ergonomic region to steady a hand while tapping. The available area in the 2024 Seltos is well-optimized. Beyond the door panel pockets, several storage areas are constructed into the center tunnel within easy reach. This trim’s wireless charging pad is cleverly integrated into a shelf beneath the button panel. Leather wraps the SX’s steering wheel, Kia got creative in molding astonishing textured patterns into the speaker covers, making it feel luxurious.

The 2024 Seltos gains a restyled grille and updated lighting elements to increase the SUV’s exterior, with new wheel designs and a rear light bar connecting the taillamps. The cabin gets an updated infotainment panel with massive screens, and the current model’s more traditional shift lever seems to have been changed with a rotary controller. 

The Seltos’s optionally available turbo 1.6-liter four-cylinder now makes 195 horsepower, up 20 horsepower from last year’s model, and provides a new eight-speed automatic transmission to update the previous seven-speed unit. A rugged-looking X-Line trim additionally joins the lineup and features unique exterior styling. The SX trim is loaded with nearly everything, but the EX is well-equipped as well It features faux-leather upholstery, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and the new dual-screen infotainment system with in-dash navigation. All-wheel drive is available as an alternative for those who want it. The EPA estimates that the Seltos will deliver fairly efficient MPG figures. The highway fuel economy is anticipated to be as high as 34 mpg for front-wheel-drive models with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder.

Kia includes a standard suite of driver-assistance tech on the Seltos; however, higher-tech features, which include adaptive cruise control, are optional. Some of the techs that are standard are automated emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection and lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist. Drivers also are capable of purchasing adaptive cruise control with a lane-centering feature if needed.

Southern KIA Greenbrier

The 2024 Seltos has been upgraded, and it hitting the road with grace. It is providing its drivers with a stunning look and comfort, plus its once great smooth drive. Come on into Southern KIA Greenbrier and have a look at it for yourself.