Four Reasons to Test Drive the 2025 Kia Seltos

Despite its small size, the 2025 Kia Seltos delivers an exceptionally athletic driving experience for daily commuters and weekend adventurers. Learn about the highlights of this subcompact SUV, such as efficiency and smart safety features, before visiting your Kia dealer. 

Four Reasons to Test Drive the 2025 Kia Seltos

1. Eco-Friendly Performance

The Seltos maximizes your fuel economy so you can save on fuel even with a traditional gas-powered motor. This SUV gets an estimated 27 MPG in the city, 31 MPG on the interstate, and 29 MPG combined. One reason the Seltos is so efficient is the 2.0-liter multi-port engine under the hood, which provides 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. This motor is paired with an IVT for even greater efficiency. 

Some Seltos models, like the X-Line, are equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. This turbocharged motor generates 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. With the turbocharged motor, the Seltos gets 24 MPG in the city and 27 MPG combined. Normal, Eco, and Sport driving modes are standard for both powertrains. 

2. Comfort Seating

The Seltos has a 60/40 folding rear bench seat with two-way recline to maximize rear rider comfort on long trips. On the base model, cloth seating material and a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat are standard. Upper trims upgrade the upholstery with SynTex seating material, along with three-level heated cushions and ventilated front seats. The SX has a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with added lumbar support. 

3. Intuitive Connectivity

The Seltos has an eight-inch multimedia screen on the front center console to manage your connected apps via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. You can sync your smartphone with the infotainment screen with Bluetooth technology and even control in-cabin settings with voice recognition technology. On higher models, the touchscreen is upgraded with a 10.25-inch display and a built-in navigation system. 

4. Smart Safety Systems

A wide selection of driver assistance software improves your on-road safety and driving confidence with key systems to identify distracted driving, centralize steering, and automate high-beam headlight control based on outdoor lighting conditions. The forward collision avoidance system can identify potential accidents with other vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. This system is enhanced with junction turning accident detection on upper trims. 

Lane-keeping assistance is also standard, along with active steering support to ensure you do not depart from your traffic lane without the use of turn signals. Some higher trims are equipped with blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, and intelligent speed limit assist. 

The Seltos meets all of your daily driving needs with style, efficiency, and tech-savvy standard features. Get in touch with Kia of Marin in Novato, CA to explore current financing opportunities. 

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