The 2024 Kia Seltos will debut in South Korea in June 2022. Now, the refreshed compact crossover will make its United States premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, including a full powertrain and tech details.
In the US, the 2024 Seltos is available with an upgraded 1.6-liter turbocharged Gamma engine that now produces 195 horsepower (145 kilowatts), which is a 20-hp (15-kW) increase in output. It is connected to an eight-speed automatic gearbox and comes exclusively with all-wheel drive.
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The base engine remains the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder that produces 147 hp (110 kW) and 132 lb-ft (179 Nm). The gearbox is CVT. Front and all wheel drive configurations are available.
The Seltos refreshed to US specs looks like the version for South Korea. It has a more visually prominent grille with the available Star Map light effect. Projector LED headlights are present on some models, and there’s been a tweaked look for the vertical fog lamps. At the rear, the taillights now span the entire hatchback. Buyers can choose from three new exterior colors: Pluton Blue, Fusion Black and Valais Green.
A rugged new X-Line trim joins the Seltos range. It has a gunmetal finished grille, 18-inch wheels, black roof rack, and gloss black trim on the doors.
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Kia is making the updated Seltos available with a more high-tech interior. Buyers can opt for a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment screen. If customers don’t get this giant screen, a 4.2-inch monitor is in the instrument cluster to replace the current 3.5-inch unit. The revised design for the HVAC controls retains the physical buttons
The Seltos cabin now has four USB ports – two on the front and two on the back. An electric liftgate and ventilated front seats are available with select packages.
The updated Seltos will debut in the first half of 2023. Pricing will be available ahead of launch.
