7.8
2025 Kia Seltos review
In base specification the Kia Seltos is practical and refreshingly uncomplicated, although it lacks the polish of newer rivals.
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Josh Nevett
Kia Seltos vs Nissan Juke Comparison
Kia Seltos
Nissan Juke
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2024 Kia
Seltos
vs
2024 Nissan
Juke
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.8
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Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Based on the Nissan Juke ST-L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
345 to 370 km
46L
267 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$29,850 - $45,270
$28,890 - $37,190
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
Misses
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks amazing on the outside
- Way more practical than you’d expect
- Decent spec and safety tech
Misses
- No rear air vents
- Outdated interior look and feel
- Some serious DCT quirks
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)
- Premium Paint (+$750)
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^
The 2023 Nissan Juke is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level:
- Arctic White
- Fuji Sunset Red
- Ivory Pearl
- Platinum
- Ceramic Grey (NEW)
- Gun Metallic
- Pearl Black
- Burgundy
- Magnetic Blue (NEW)
All colours apart from Arctic White and Fuji Sunset Red cost an additional $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 146kW | 84kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 5250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 265Nm | 180Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 2400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.5 | 10.5 | |
