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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Kia Seltos vs Suzuki Jimny Comparison
Kia Seltos
Suzuki Jimny
2024 Kia
Seltos
vs
2024 Suzuki
Jimny
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How they stack...
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Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Based on the Suzuki Jimny XL
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
50L
345 to 370 km
40L
256 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$29,850 - $45,270
$28,490 - $37,490
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tiny dimensions make it fun to drive in town
- Impressively capable off-road
- Remains totally unique
Misses
- Expensive to service for a basic engine
- Four-speed auto and atmo engine lack punch
- Reversing camera reveals aftermarket origins
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)
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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^
Suzuki offers seven colour options for the 2024 Jimny including:
- Kinetic Yellow and Bluish Black Pearl
- Brisk Blue Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Jungle Greem
- Medium Gray
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Superior White
The Jimny XL is available in the following colours:
- Arctic White Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Granite Grey Metallic
- Sizzling Red Metallic
- Jungle Green
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1462 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 146kW | 75kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 265Nm | 130Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.5 | 10 | |
