7.7
2024 Kia Seltos Sport+ 1.6T AWD review
The Seltos Sport+ AWD is nearly GT-Line money, and for us that step up to the flagship grade with FWD is probably a wise one.
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James Wong
Kia Seltos vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Kia Seltos
Mercedes-Benz GLE
2024 Kia
Seltos
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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Driving the family
City driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
50L
345 to 370 km
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,850 - $45,270
$139,900 - $168,800
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives and handles well
- Practicality up there with class leaders
- Full safety suite in this specification
Misses
- Halogen headlights, no auto wipers?!
- Turbo-AWD option is thirsty, not that fast
- Hard, scratchy interior plastics
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
Colours Available
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 146kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 265Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.5 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
