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2025 Kia Seltos Review: Compact and Budget-Friendly

The 2025 Kia Seltos is a stylish, efficient compact SUV with upgraded tech, safety features, and great value, making it ideal for families and city driving.
By Ayush Jain on 06-Jan-2025 05:09 AM
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2025 Kia Seltos

Practical, reliable, efficient, and loaded with a good array of features, the Kia Seltos is a compact SUV that has consistently been a bestseller in its segment globally. With a revamped design, enhanced features, and a competitive price, the 2025 Kia Seltos listed by Park Lane Motors on CarBike360 delivers excellent value for money, as we explore in this detailed Kia Seltos review.

Carbike Highlights

Updated Design: First introduced in 2019, the Kia Seltos remains in its first generation but underwent a facelift for select markets in 2023. However, the UAE and other Middle Eastern regions received a minor design update rather than the full facelift. A completely new generation is expected by 2026.

Growing Popularity: With over 1.5 million units sold globally in just five years, the Seltos continues to gain traction in the compact SUV market.

Diverse Powertrain Options: The Seltos offers multiple four-cylinder engine choices, including 1.5-liter and 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engines, along with a 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol option. Some regions also have access to a turbo-diesel variant. The model reviewed here is equipped with a 1.5-liter Smartstream petrol engine.

Improved Infotainment: The 2025 Seltos features dual 10.25-inch displays, adding a premium touch to its cabin. It also supports Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity.

Advanced Safety Systems: Kia has enhanced the Seltos with driver-assistance and safety technologies, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and a 360-degree camera, standard on higher trims.

Design & Styling

2025 Kia Seltos

The 2025 Kia Seltos stands out with its dynamic and bold design. The front showcases an updated tiger-nose grille with a prominent mesh pattern, emphasizing its sporty appeal. Complementing this are sleeker, redesigned headlamps that give the Seltos a bold and assertive look. At the back, the connected LED taillights and revamped bumper further enhance its sporty aesthetic.

Perched on newly designed 16-inch alloy wheels, the Seltos boasts a strong road presence. With a length of 4,365mm, it achieves a perfect mix of urban-friendly compactness and a confident stance. Its overall design exudes a premium feel that surpasses its price point.

Interior & Features

2025 Kia Seltos

Entering the Kia Seltos reveals a harmonious mix of practicality and sophistication. The highlight of the interior is the updated dual-screen arrangement, featuring a 10.25-inch infotainment display alongside a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel.

The infotainment system offers an intuitive interface and Apple CarPlay for effortless connectivity. This mid-trim model includes cozy fabric seats, rear AC vents, and generous legroom, making it an excellent option for families.

Engine & Performance

This Seltos variant is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder Smartstream engine, generating 121hp and 151Nm of torque. It achieves 0-100 km/h in roughly 11.5 seconds and boasts a commendable claimed fuel efficiency of about 16 km/l, making it an ideal option for urban commuting and extended journeys.

The CVT gearbox, though not geared toward sporty performance, offers smooth and efficient operation, ideal for city driving and highway cruising. Kia has optimized the suspension to provide a comfortable ride, and the Seltos handles confidently, delivering a well-balanced driving experience. While it may not appeal to performance-focused drivers, the Seltos excels in offering dependable and consistent performance.

Kia Seltos Price

The 2025 Kia Seltos, available at CarBike360, is priced at AED 86,990, positioning it as a competitive choice in the compact SUV category. Depending on the trim or variant, Kia Seltos prices at CarBike360 range from AED 76,990 to AED 96,990.

Verdict

The 2025 Kia Seltos impresses with its bold design, upgraded features, and efficient performance, making it a strong contender in the compact SUV market. With a competitive price range, a choice of powertrains, and enhanced safety and tech features, it offers great value for money. Whether for city driving or long road trips, the Seltos combines practicality, comfort, and style, making it an ideal choice for families and urban commuters alike.

Also Read: MG Plans to begin Car Production in Egypt by 2026

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