The Kia Seltos is a small SUV with more space in the cabin than most others in its class. It’s stylish inside and out and offers the tech features you want with the performance and practicality you need. The Seltos fits in the Kia lineup between the Sportage and the Soul, and it stands out in the crowded compact crossover market segment with its long list of standard and available interior features. Take a closer look at what you can get with the Seltos. Wanna test drive one? Call Tom Kadlec Kia at (507) 215-8923.
What Is the Kia Seltos?
The Seltos is a subcompact SUV with two rows of seats. Kia offers it in five different trim levels, starting with the LX. Next in the lineup are the S, the EX, Nightfall Edition, and the SX Turbo. The standard engine for the Seltos is a four-cylinder with 146 horsepower, but the Nightfall Edition and the SX Turbo each get a turbo four-cylinder that puts out 175 horsepower.
While some subcompact cars have low-end cabins in the entry-level models, the Kia Seltos stands out with its more upscale features and equipment. Even the base trim has a cabin filled with high-quality materials, which makes riding in this small SUV an enjoyable experience and one that makes you feel like you got more than your money’s worth.
The Seltos Has Impressive Space
The Kia Seltos might fit into the subcompact crossover SUV market, but it has an impressive amount of space in the cabin. Kia designed it with a boxier frame than others in its class, and passengers in the front and back benefit from the raised roof line. It can seat up to five people in its two rows, and there is plenty of space in both rows for adults to sit comfortably.
Rear seat passengers will enjoy the reclining second-row seats, especially when on long rides, and they can even recline when the cargo area is fully loaded with gear. Front seat passengers in the Seltos will appreciate the ergonomically designed seats that offer extra comfort.
In the back, behind both rows of seats, you’ll find 26.6 cubic feet of cargo space. If you fold down the rear seats, it opens up the cargo area to an impressive 62.8 cubic feet. The Seltos also comes equipped with a 60/40 split rear seat, so you can adjust the amount of seating and cargo space to fit your needs and change it when you need to. In addition to the versatile seating, the dual-level cargo floor makes it easy to expand the area when you need additional storage space.
The Seltos Is Child Seat Friendly
There are two sets of LATCH connectors in the back of the Seltos. The lower and upper anchors are easy to use, and there is plenty of room for two car seats, whether you have infant, rear-facing, or forward-facing convertible seats. The lower anchors sit about a half-inch into the bottom of the seat where the back and rear cushions meet, making them easy to grab, and three tether anchors sit near the top of the seat backs.
Technology for Everyone
The 2022 Seltos is equipped with tech features, even at the base level. The entry-level LX has an 8-inch touch screen, a USB port, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a six-speaker stereo system. Just a step up to the S trim gets you a 10.25-inch touch screen, integrated navigation, a power outlet, a USB port for the rear seat passengers, and satellite radio.
The EX adds to this with a wireless phone charging system and Siri Eyes Free, and if you move up to the higher-end SX, it comes equipped with a premium Bose stereo system and a digital instrument panel in front of the driver.
Other available interior tech features for the Seltos include:
- Push-button start.
- 7-inch digital gauge cluster.
- An additional USB port.
- Steering wheel-mounted controls for the audio system.
The UVO Infotainment System
All of the Seltos models come with Kia’s UVO infotainment system. It uses both physical controls and the touch screen to control its features. The UVO system allows Kia drivers to make phone calls, play music, and navigate through voice commands to keep their hands firmly on the steering wheel. The Kia UVO system can also provide various other convenience services such as remotely starting and stopping your Seltos, locking and unlocking the doors, and providing you with maintenance information.
Interior Comfort and Convenience Features
Everyone will feel comfortable riding in the Seltos with supportive seats in both rows and a generous amount of head and legroom. Each of the Seltos trims has some unique features, and even the base trim comes well-equipped with the features you’ll want for any ride, whether it’s around town or across the country. Here are the features each one includes:
Kia Seltos LX
- Cloth upholstery.
- Tinted rear windows.
- Air conditioning.
- Front center armrest with storage tray.
- Front and rear door bottle holders.
- Six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat.
- Four-way manually adjustable passenger seat.
Kia Seltos S
- Mix of cloth and simulated leather upholstery.
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel.
- Automatic climate control with rear vents.
- Rear center armrest.
- Interior LED lighting.
- Leather-wrapped shift knob.
Nightfall Edition
- Heated front seats.
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel.
- Leather-wrapped gear shift knob.
- Manually adjustable passenger seat.
Kia Seltos EX
- Full simulated leather upholstery.
- Power-adjustable driver’s seat.
- Heated front seats.
- Push-button start.
- Standard sunroof.
Kia Seltos SX Turbo
- Sport-style flat-bottom steering wheel
- Cargo cover
The Cabin Storage
In addition to the cargo area, there is plenty of space to store things in the Seltos cabin. You’ll find plenty of pockets large enough to fit a water bottle, and there’s a small tray for your cellphone in front of the gear shift. Even the center console has some storage capacity, and the glove box provides more small item storage space in the cabin.
Come by Tom Kadlec Kia and learn more about the Kia Seltos and its interior features. We have a variety of trims in stock, so come and explore your options. You can get behind the wheel to see how it feels and hit the road for a test drive.
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