Simone reviews the Kia Seltos in its top GT-Line trim. The all-new Seltos is the latest subcompact SUV to be offered by Kia and is made available to Australia with a choice of two engine transmission combos. A 2 L Petrol CVT or a 1.6 Turbo Petrol Dual-Clutch transmission.

Engine Specifications

S

Engine: In-line 4 cyl. DOHC MPI1 D-CVVT2 16 valve
Power: 110 kW@ 6,200 rpm
Torque: 180 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission: 2WD (FWD)  
Fuel Consumption (combined): 6.8L/100km

SPORT

Engine: In-line 4 cyl. DOHC MPI1 D-CVVT2 16 valve
Power: 110 kW@ 6,200 rpm
Torque: 180 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission: 2WD (FWD)  
Fuel Consumption (combined): 6.8L/100km

Sport Plus CVT

Engine: In-line 4 cyl. DOHC MPI1 D-CVVT2 16 valve
Power: 110 kW@ 6,200 rpm
Torque: 180 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission: 2WD (FWD)  
Fuel Consumption (combined): 6.8L/100km

SPORT PLUS DCT

 Engine: In-line 4 cyl. DOHC T-GDI3 D-CVVT2 16 valve
Power: 130kW @ 6,000  rpm
Torque: 265 Nm @ 1,500~4,500 rpm
Transmission: Active AWD (Part-time with lock mode)  
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.6L/100km

GT-Line

 Engine: In-line 4 cyl. DOHC T-GDI3 D-CVVT2 16 valve
Power: 130kW @ 6,000  rpm
Torque: 265 Nm @ 1,500~4,500 rpm
Transmission: Active AWD (Part-time with lock mode)  
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.6L/100km

The Kia Seltos really feels like a bigger car on the inside, while keeping the same dimensions. The legroom is particularly generous. Two adults in the back will have more space than it should be possible in a subcompact.