2021 Kia Seltos Debuts at 2019 L.A. Auto Show

2021 Kia Seltos SUV Specs, Features, Pricing, and Release Date

Although previously announced, we now have an official debut and American market confirmation for the 2021 Kia Seltos SUV model! Having premiered at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, today we’ll take a look at the design, specs, features, pricing, release date, and more in our overview of the upcoming 2021 Kia Seltos!

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2021 Kia Seltos – Exterior Design

Along with pricing, the size and build of the Kia Seltos will fit between the Soul and Sportage models.

Exterior design highlights of the 2021 Kia Seltos include:

17” and 18” Alloy Wheel Options
“Aggressive” Lower Front Bumper Design
Black Wheel Arch Cladding
Front and Rear Skid Plates
Full LED “Beat” Lighting for Grille and Headlamps

Long Wheelbase and Hood
Red Wheel Center Caps
Sculpted Dual Exhaust Outlets
Tailgate Garnish (Connects Taillamps)
And More!

2021 Kia Seltos – Engine Specs and Performance Features

The 2021 Kia Seltos will come with 2 engine options.

The baseline option is a 2L inline 4 engine that produces up to 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque and is paired with an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT).

The upgraded option is a 1.6L turbocharged inline 4 engine that produces up to 175 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).

Front-wheel drive is standard, with an Active On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, adapted from the Telluride SUV, available.

2021 Kia Seltos –Exterior and Interior Features

Available features highlights of the 2021 Kia Seltos include:

8-Speaker Bose® Premium Sound System
10.25” High-Resolution Color Touchscreen UVO
Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel and Shift Knob

Multi-Bluetooth® Wireless Connectivity
Normal, Eco, and Sport Driving Modes
Wireless Smartphone Charging
And More!

Telematic improvements include:

Automatic Engine Shut Off
Connected User Profiles
Engine Idle Notification

In-Vehicle Notification Center
Next-Generation Connected Notifications
And More!

2021 Kia Seltos – Safety Features

Available driver-assistance and safety features of the 2021 Kia Seltos include:

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Pedestrian Detection
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Rear Occupant Alert
Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC w/S&G)
And More!

2021 Kia Seltos – Trim Levels

The 2021 Kia Seltos model will debut with 5 trim levels. Those are as follows:

LX
EX
S 2.0L

S 1.6T
SX

2021 Kia Seltos – Cost / Pricing

Exact pricing for the 2021 Kia Seltos model will be announced closer to its release date.

However, Kia announced that the cost of the baseline LX trim level will start under $22,000.

2021 Kia Seltos – Release Date

The 2021 Kia Seltos is expected to release in the American automotive market during the first quarter of 2020.

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