2020 Kia Seltos - New Small SUV from Kia | Better than Hyundai Kona? Hyundai Venue?

[bloowolf]

From CarGuide PH:


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Looking at the specs sheet, it seems the EX mid-range variant is the best bang for the buck deal. ₱1.5M for the TOTL seems a bit steep considering the Subaru XV 2.0i-S is just around the corner at ₱1,618,000 (and with the discounts available now, this will be a better deal than the SX Seltos).

Between the 2, I’d compare the fuel efficiency. Subaru with the bigger engine & AWD, Seltos with the smaller, Atkinson cycle engine.


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[Bon23]

UPDATE: Finally saw the new SELTOS in the metal * Ayala Mall Nuvali, Sta Rosa Laguna over the weekend.

First impressions - a bit smaller than how I imagined it would be but totally good-looking crossover.

Here are some info I got from my brief inspection if the car and quick chat with the agent (I was there for a concert which was already about to start).

- All variants coming in will carry the 2.0L Nu Atkinson Gasoline Engine.
- Arrival of the top of the line - GT Line (phun intended) with diesel engine may or may not happen due to pricing concerns which I will clarify in a bit below.
- For now only 3 trims are available with some details as emailed by agent:

LX (Base/Entry Model) 1,098,000
17" Alloy wheels
8* touchscreen audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Rear View Camera
Halogen headlamps
Electric adjust side view mirrors
Fabric seats
Multifunction steering wheel
Keyless entry
Multifunction Display
Driver and Fr. Passenger Airbags
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
6 Speakers
Bluetooth & USB connectivity
Manual Air-conditioning

"EX (advantage)" 1,198,000
LED tail lights
Beltline satin finish
LED DRL, LED position lamps (front grille)
Radiator grille chrome trim
Front fog lamps
Side turn lamps at mirrors
Roof rail
Cruise control
Fabric+leatherette seats

"SX (advantage)" 1,498,000
LED headlamps, fog lamps
LED tail lights
Beltline satin finish
Front side + curtain airbags
Electronic stability control (ESC/ESP)
Smart Entry
Auto Climate Conditioning
Chrome door inside handle
Leather steering wheel and gear knob
Leatherette sliding console box
Rear parking sensor
Engine immobilizer

And yes no panoramic sunroof even for the SX trim. But ALL variants will sport the same tires / rims of the top model GT LINE - as seen in attached photo (and as sales guy said)

Colors may vary depending on stock but what was on display was the yellow gold color if Im not mistaken



Again, its a great looking crossover but the 1.5M price tag tho maybe due to the 2.0 engine, may seem a bit too steep a price tag personally speaking.

But if you DO have the money to burn, I think it will still be worth it.

[Aleman]

How's the quality of the interior, particularly the quality and texture of the plastics?

UPDATE: Finally saw the new SELTOS in the metal * Ayala Mall Nuvali, Sta Rosa Laguna over the weekend.

First impressions - a bit smaller than how I imagined it would be but totally good-looking crossover.

Here are some info I got from my brief inspection if the car and quick chat with the agent (I was there for a concert which was already about to start).

- All variants coming in will carry the 2.0L Nu Atkinson Gasoline Engine.
- Arrival of the top of the line - GT Line (phun intended) with diesel engine may or may not happen due to pricing concerns which I will clarify in a bit below.
- For now only 3 trims are available with some details as emailed by agent:

LX (Base/Entry Model) 1,098,000
17" Alloy wheels
8* touchscreen audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Rear View Camera
Halogen headlamps
Electric adjust side view mirrors
Fabric seats
Multifunction steering wheel
Keyless entry
Multifunction Display
Driver and Fr. Passenger Airbags
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
6 Speakers
Bluetooth & USB connectivity
Manual Air-conditioning

"EX (advantage)" 1,198,000
LED tail lights
Beltline satin finish
LED DRL, LED position lamps (front grille)
Radiator grille chrome trim
Front fog lamps
Side turn lamps at mirrors
Roof rail
Cruise control
Fabric+leatherette seats

"SX (advantage)" 1,498,000
LED headlamps, fog lamps
LED tail lights
Beltline satin finish
Front side + curtain airbags
Electronic stability control (ESC/ESP)
Smart Entry
Auto Climate Conditioning
Chrome door inside handle
Leather steering wheel and gear knob
Leatherette sliding console box
Rear parking sensor
Engine immobilizer

And yes no panoramic sunroof even for the SX trim. But ALL variants will sport the same tires / rims of the top model GT LINE - as seen in attached photo (and as sales guy said)

Colors may vary depending on stock but what was on display was the yellow gold color if Im not mistaken



Again, its a great looking crossover but the 1.5M price tag tho maybe due to the 2.0 engine, may seem a bit too steep a price tag personally speaking.

But if you DO have the money to burn, I think it will still be worth it.

[Walter]

He's a sales agent ...

[StockEngine]

UPDATE: Finally saw the new SELTOS in the metal * Ayala Mall Nuvali, Sta Rosa Laguna over the weekend.

First impressions - a bit smaller than how I imagined it would be but totally good-looking crossover.

Here are some info I got from my brief inspection if the car and quick chat with the agent (I was there for a concert which was already about to start).

- All variants coming in will carry the 2.0L Nu Atkinson Gasoline Engine.
- Arrival of the top of the line - GT Line (phun intended) with diesel engine may or may not happen due to pricing concerns which I will clarify in a bit below.
- For now only 3 trims are available with some details as emailed by agent:

LX (Base/Entry Model) 1,098,000
17" Alloy wheels
8* touchscreen audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Rear View Camera
Halogen headlamps
Electric adjust side view mirrors
Fabric seats
Multifunction steering wheel
Keyless entry
Multifunction Display
Driver and Fr. Passenger Airbags
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
6 Speakers
Bluetooth & USB connectivity
Manual Air-conditioning

"EX (advantage)" 1,198,000
LED tail lights
Beltline satin finish
LED DRL, LED position lamps (front grille)
Radiator grille chrome trim
Front fog lamps
Side turn lamps at mirrors
Roof rail
Cruise control
Fabric+leatherette seats

"SX (advantage)" 1,498,000
LED headlamps, fog lamps
LED tail lights
Beltline satin finish
Front side + curtain airbags
Electronic stability control (ESC/ESP)
Smart Entry
Auto Climate Conditioning
Chrome door inside handle
Leather steering wheel and gear knob
Leatherette sliding console box
Rear parking sensor
Engine immobilizer

And yes no panoramic sunroof even for the SX trim. But ALL variants will sport the same tires / rims of the top model GT LINE - as seen in attached photo (and as sales guy said)

Colors may vary depending on stock but what was on display was the yellow gold color if Im not mistaken



Again, its a great looking crossover but the 1.5M price tag tho maybe due to the 2.0 engine, may seem a bit too steep a price tag personally speaking.

But if you DO have the money to burn, I think it will still be worth it.

Why is that ESC feature costing a fortune? I mean does it really cost over 200,000 pesos to have it on there? The lack of this safety feature makes the base and mid trim look under done for a 1M+ cuv. Even the Suzuki's Vitara GL and GLX have ESC as standard. Its just funny they use the word "supplied" on their website instead of "standard"

[TheUninvited]

Wala ding active safety features like AEB, etc.

The Coolray is still the bang for the buck.

[Bon23]

How's the quality of the interior, particularly the quality and texture of the plastics?

How's the quality of the interior, particularly the quality and texture of the plastics?

It was already early evening and the lights in the KIA display booth were off due to the ongoing concert then.

But even so, yes personally speaking I felt the plastics were still pretty good to the touch and not really really bad as other cars. I guess the plastic were still pretty well made. Same goes for the plastic knobs / switches and buttons on the steering wheel and even the seats which was a combo of leather and fabric.

Certainly not luxury car levels but definitely not cheap as hell like either

Other issues I just recalled is that it did not have a fold down arm-rest at the back and no rear air vents either.

And thats the higher level trim too so thats minus points if you ask me.

[Bon23]

He's a sales agent ...

Me? no , the guy who emailed me the info I posted above, yes

[Bon23]

Why is that ESC feature costing a fortune? I mean does it really cost over 200,000 pesos to have it on there? The lack of this safety feature makes the base and mid trim look under done for a 1M+ cuv. Even the Suzuki's Vitara GL and GLX have ESC as standard. Its just funny they use the word "supplied" on their website instead of "standard"

Im definitely with you on this one, I thought ESCs already come as standard these days for cars in this category in particular. And again yes, for a car priced more than a million that should have been already installed as standard across all variants.

I hope KIA realizes this (or miraculously read this article and grew a conscience =) and re-adjust their prices accordingly.

That said, the other lowest variant should only be priced below 1M and the mid-variant slight above 1M only.

But again it may perhaps be due to the 2.0 engine?

[ray_noel]

Kung sa pinas, side mirror lang tinitira, sa india 4 rims/wheels... matindi! Ctto.







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