The 2022 Kia Seltos is one of the most popular small SUVs on the market, and it isn’t difficult to see why. Offering more space than its direct rivals, the Kia Seltos also looks and drives more like a traditional SUV than most small sport utility vehicles designed for urban use. It sits higher off the ground, it has more cargo capacity and even its design looks more like a utility vehicle than, say, a Subaru Crosstrek.
Powering the 2022 Kia Seltos is a base 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that delivers 146 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. This engine is paired with a continuously variable automatic gearbox that can transfer power to the front wheels or all four wheels depending on the version selected. If you want even better performance, however, you can opt for a turbocharged four-cylinder with 175 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.
You won’t find a more powerful engine in the segment than this turbocharged powertrain, and you get the added benefit of a dual-clutch automatic gearbox with seven speeds. This means that the Seltos is not only quick with its turbo engine, it is also sportier. Better yet, you don’t compromise fuel economy despite having more power as the turbocharged Seltos offers an average fuel consumption rating of just 9.4 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway.
If you opt for the 2.0-litre entry-level engine, then you enjoy an average fuel economy rating of just 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway, with all-wheel drive.
The 2022 Kia Seltos shines with its versatility just as much as its performance. With 752 litres of cargo space, it is by far the most spacious option in the segment. Contact us today to learn more!
