Kia’s on a roll. The Korean automaker can’t build the Telluride three-row SUV fast enough, and now its pint-sized Seltos crossover brings some slick European design to a usually utilitarian segment.
The 2021 Kia Seltos small crossover SUV fills a void between the subcompact Niro and the popular Soul. Count the Soul as its competition as well as the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Hyundai Kona, Subaru Crosstrek.
With a TCC Rating of 5.8 out of 10 the 2021 Kia Seltos wins us over with distinct style, a good value, and great packaging.. But it’s loud on the highway, the upgraded stereo is atrocious, and the transmission doesn’t like certain situations.
Here’s what I learned after a week with the Kia Seltos getting groceries, running errands, and taking a road trip with the family.
2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Kia Seltos
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