All-new Kia Seltos debuts at 2019 LA Auto Show

All-new Kia Seltos debuts at 2019 LA Auto Show

KUALA LUMPUR: Kia Motors America has finally launched the all-new Seltos at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show in California. The B-segment SUV has been added between Soul and Sportage in the line-up. The brand has scheduled to start the delivery process next year in the first quarter.

Kia Seltos front

2020 Kia Seltos will be available in the US with its five variants, such as entry-level LX, EX, S 2.0L, S 1.6T and SX. The new kia Seltos price will start from US$ 22,000, which is equivalent to RM 92K in Malaysian currency. However, as for now, prices for all the variants are not declared in detail.

Kia Seltos side

Exterior wise, the all-new Seltos gets “Crown Jewel” LED headlights, silver skid plates along with black wheel arch cladding, 18-inch wheels and more. These equipment are different for different Seltos variants. The equipment list also includes front and rear bumper in a sporty design and centre wheel caps in red colour.

Kia Seltos rear

Inside the car, 2020 Seltos has been given either a 7-inch or 3.5-inch digital multi info display. Along with this, the car also features an eight-speaker Bose premium sound system. Moreover, leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, rear air vents, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system are also present inside.

Kia Seltos cabin

Moving to the powertrain options, the entry-level model is powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. It can churn out a maximum power of 146 hp and a peak torque of 179 Nm. The engine is paired to Kia’s IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission), which is commonly known as CVT.

The top-ranking model, SX and the S 1.6T variants are powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which can make out 175 hp of maximum power and 264 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a dual clutch seven-speed transmission. Furthermore, there are three drive modes such as Normal, Eco and Sport.

Kia Seltos front

All the variants will come with MacPherson struts at the front, but at the rear, the suspension will vary with respect to the offerings. The FWD variants will come with a torsion beam for the rear, while AWD variants get a multi-link setup.

Kia Seltos safety features includes “Kia Drive Wise” advanced driver assist system, which can be customised. The system comes with a large number of features including forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, blind spot collision warning, highway driving assist and more.

Also read: Kia releases official images of all-new Optima or K5

 

 

Sippi Vig

Sippi Vig

Sippi is a versatile writer and specializes in crafting both blog articles and site content for the automotive industry. Her strong analytical skills help in curating articles backed with stong number analysis for our audience. She enjoys reviewing the latest cars/models and describing new technologies. She holds a master of business administration degree in finance and marketing. When she’s not working, she enjoys travel, adventure, reading, and gardening.

Read Full Bio

Sell your car at the best price

Verified and genuine buyers Verified and genuine buyers
Free listing Free listing
List your car

Kia Car Models

  • Kia Carnival
    Kia Carnival
  • Kia Sorento
    Kia Sorento
  • Kia EV9 ev
    Kia EV9
  • Kia Niro EV ev
    Kia Niro EV
  • Kia EV6 ev
    Kia EV6
Kia Cars Price

You might also be interested in

  • News
  • Featured Stories
  • Upcoming
  • Kia EV3 ev
    Kia EV3
    Price coming soon
    Expected Launch Dec, 2024 Alert Me When Launched
  • Kia Cerato K3
    Kia Cerato K3
    RM 109,000 Expected Price Kuala Lumpur
    Expected Launch Dec, 2025 Alert Me When Launched
  • Kia Sportage 2024
    Kia Sportage 2024
    Price coming soon
    Expected Launch Dec, 2025 Alert Me When Launched

Latest Kia Car Videos on Zigwheels

Zigwheels
  • Kia Seltos X-Line - Satin Smooth | First Look | PowerDrift
    Kia Seltos X-Line - Satin Smooth | First Look | PowerDrift
    13 Sep, 2021 .
  • 2021 Kia K2500 Karga Review | Zigwheels.Ph
    2021 Kia K2500 Karga Review | Zigwheels.Ph
    13 Sep, 2021 .
  • Kia Seltos | Why is it so popular? | Powerdrift GIAS
    Kia Seltos | Why is it so popular? | Powerdrift GIAS
    12 Aug, 2021 .
  • Kia Optima GT arrives in Malaysia – 2 0L T GDI with 242 hp and 353 Nm; officially open
    Kia Optima GT arrives in Malaysia – 2 0L T GDI with 242 hp and 353 Nm; officially open
    31 May, 2017 . 250 views
  • 2016 Cars - 2016 Kia Rio Interior Exterior
    2016 Cars - 2016 Kia Rio Interior Exterior
    24 Nov, 2015 . 20K views
  • 2016 Kia Rio four-door sedan b-roll video
    2016 Kia Rio four-door sedan b-roll video
    24 Nov, 2015 . 10K views
  • Kia Rio Sedan 2016
    Kia Rio Sedan 2016
    24 Nov, 2015 . 161 views
  • 2016 Kia Rio - new compact sedan
    2016 Kia Rio - new compact sedan
    24 Nov, 2015 . 23K views
  • 2016 Kia Rio Sedan
    2016 Kia Rio Sedan
    24 Nov, 2015 . 130 views
  • 2016 Kia Rio Start Up, Road Test, and Review 1.6 L 4-Cylinder
    2016 Kia Rio Start Up, Road Test, and Review 1.6 L 4-Cylinder
    24 Nov, 2015 . 27K views
Latest Kia Car Videos

Compare

You can add 3 variants maximum*