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2024 Kia Seltos GT-Line 1.6T AWD review
The Kia Seltos range still has plenty to offer, but the GT-Line is best enjoyed with less power... and a lower price.
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Scott Collie
2022 Kia Seltos vs 2024 BMW X1 Comparison
Kia Seltos
BMW X1
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2024 BMW
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Kia Seltos GT-LINE (AWD) (TWO-TONE)
Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 380 km
54L
351 to 421 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smartly laid-out interior
- Improved eight-speed automatic
- Impressive infotainment displays
Misses
- Infuriating safety systems
- Awkward turbocharged engine
- Lacking wireless smartphone mirroring
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
Colours Available
There are nine different colour combinations you can order the Kia Seltos in. Two-tone colour combinations include Starbright Yellow with a cherry black roof and Clear white and Cherry black roof.
Outside of those two-tone multicolours, the other single colours include Starbright yellow, Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 146kW | 115kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 4400 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 265Nm | 230Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.5 | 9.5 - 11 | |
