We love SUVs for their versatility, weaving through highway traffic and easily navigating rough terrains. The Kia Seltos is an excellent example of a spacious SUV that’s small enough to maneuver in and out of tight parking spots. For the first time since its debut in 2021, the Seltos will receive a facelift for the 2024 model year. Take a look at the exciting new features and upgrades the 2024 Kia Seltos has to offer.
Exterior Improvements
Design enhancements for the 2024 Kia Seltos start with brand-new, bold exterior paint colors such as Pluton Blue and Valais Green. Keep the roof the same color as the body, or switch it up with a Fusion Black or Clear White roof. Elevate the appearance of the new Seltos with upgraded geometric wheel designs available in Gloss Black, Dark Gray, or Machined Finish. Paired with a larger front grille and available LED headlamps, this compact SUV stands confident against the competition.
The Seltos’ rear is just as prominent as the front, with rear lights integrating with the tailgate and an upgraded lower bumper with ridges matching the front. If you want a more rugged exterior, choose the X-Line trim when purchasing a 2024 Kia Seltos. Wanting a sporty look? Choose the black sport design roof rails, which are as functional as they are stylish.
Interior Refinements
Bring your friends or family along for a ride through Rochester, Minnesota, and enjoy the best-in-class headroom and legroom for the first and second row of the 2024 Kia Seltos. The 60/40 split of the rear seats allows you to arrange your space to your liking with a max cargo capacity of 62.8 cubic feet of volume. Need to hide important cargo? Stow it away in the hidden cargo floor under the rear seats with a sturdy shield cover.
The five-passenger seating capacity remains the same for this first-generation compact SUV, but the available interior conveniences make it worth the upgrade. Start off with the new sleek dash with horizontal design elements that blend well with your choice of Black, Blue, Brown, or Green cloth or SynTex seat trims. Stay cool or warm no matter the weather with available heated and ventilated front seats. Relish in peace and quiet while driving down busy roads with the Seltos’ sound-absorbing windshield glass.
Upgraded Powertrain
The 2024 Kia Seltos presents a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with multiport gasoline injection that delivers 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. You’re in luck if you’re looking for the most powerful engine option. The Seltos’ facelift includes a brand-new engine option, a 1.6-liter turbo engine with gasoline direct injection. Reach 195 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque with this turbo engine, which pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission for a more dynamic performance and seamless acceleration.
Better Handling and Fuel Economy
Known as one of the best Kias for off-roading, the Seltos has engaging drive modes — Normal, Smart, and Sport. These modes allow you to customize your ride to suit your driving needs and improve handling on rough or snowy roads. Link the front wheels or all four with available front-wheel or all-wheel drive for responsive handling on various terrains.
On select trims, the front-wheel drive helps the 2024 Kia Seltos achieve the best fuel economy with an EPA-estimated 28 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 31 mpg combined. Depending on the trim, all-wheel drive contributes to an EPA-estimated 27 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 29 mpg combined or 25 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway, and 26 mpg combined.
Enhanced Technology
When you get in the driver’s seat of the 2024 Kia Seltos, you’ll feel transported into the future with the newly added dual panoramic screen display. This upgraded touch-screen technology gives the Seltos a driver-centric feel from the available 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster to the 10.25-inch infotainment screen. Depending on the trim level, the touch-screen display will feature navigation with automatic updates and important vehicle information. The screen even features a blue light filter to reduce eye strain and driver fatigue.
Other embedded connectivity features include a smartphone or smartwatch app that acts like a virtual key that locks, unlocks, or starts your car remotely. Music lovers should upgrade to the Seltos’ Bose premium audio system with a mood lamp that pulses to the beat and changes color. Keep everyone’s devices charged with four available USB ports. The latest available tech element on the 2024 Kia Seltos keeps your convenience in mind. The smart power liftgate allows you to open the SUV’s rear without using your hands for effortless loading and unloading.
Advanced Safety Features
Some of the most important upgrades in the 2024 Kia Seltos’ facelift involve the Kia Drive Wise safety features. Kia’s advanced driver-assistance system standard specs include high-beam assist, driver attention warning, and lane-keep assist. A standard rearview monitor helps you ensure no cars or pedestrians are behind you when backing up. Maintain appropriate speeds on the Minnesotan highways with the intelligent speed-limit assist and smart cruise control on select trims.
Kia Drive Wise also helps the 2024 Kia Seltos prevent accidents, keeping you and your passengers safe with forward collision avoidance assist and blind-spot collision warning. Available auto emergency braking technology detects potential collisions with pedestrians, cyclists, or oncoming vehicles and stops the vehicle when necessary. If you need extra help with parking, you’ll appreciate the available remote smart parking assist, surround-view monitor, and safe exit warning.
Learn More About the 2024 Kia Seltos at Tom Kadlec Kia
The Kia Seltos’ facelift is nothing short of exciting, from the eye-catching exterior paint to the impressive interior technologies. Want to learn more about what’s new with the 2024 Kia Seltos? Contact our dealership in Rochester, Minnesota. At Tom Kadlec Kia, our knowledgeable sales team can answer any question and set you up with a test drive. Browse our new car inventory online to compare the Seltos with other Kias, or give us a call to check our availability.
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