kia seltos review 2023 Page 4

The 2023 Kia Seltos is the small SUV that does the school run with a smile and a boot that actually swallows school bags. The cabin gets a slicker twin-screen look and a fuller active safety suite, which is very on-brand for Kia’s value-first philosophy. The base 2.0 with a CVT is fine for city life, while the turbo AWD finally pairs with a proper automatic, making hills feel less like a trust exercise. Ride can be a touch firm on bigger wheels, but the handling’s tidy and road noise is well managed for the class. Interior space is generous, and the warranty—seven years, unlimited km—remains a big confidence booster. If you want fuss-free, feature-rich motoring without frightening the bank manager, this one’s right in the pocket.