2023 Kia Seltos

The 2023 Kia Seltos configurations are LX, S, EX, Nightfall Edition, and SX. Each one usually comes with increasingly more features and modern technology. The Nighfall Edition and SX trims get a more potent turbo powertrain. All Kia cars have a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty, and a 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan.

The base Kia Seltos LX trim offers a list of potent features and standard specifications, which include an 8-inch infotainment display with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, 17-inch wheels, a six-speaker audio system, standard AWD, and keyless entry. The 2023 Seltos S is just $50 more expensive than the base LX trim and adds heated outside mirrors, a blind-spot detection system, and roof rails, to name a few.

The 2023 Kia Seltos offers a variety of packages to choose from some of them are as follows: 

SX Sunroof Package (+$700)

• Sunroof.

S Navigation Package (+$400)

• 10.25-inch Touchscreen display with navigation.
• Kia Connect and SiriusXM satellite radio.

The 2023 Kia Seltos mpg ratings are 27 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 29 mpg in combined driving conditions with the AWD drivetrain. On the other hand, the S trim with an FWD drivetrain offers a mileage of 29/35/31 mpg in the city/highway/combined conditions. 

The Nightfall Edition and SX trim prove to be a bit thirsty and offer 25 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg in combined driving conditions. All the Seltos trims come with a fuel tank capacity of 13.2 gallons.

The 2023 Hyundai Kona outperforms all its adversaries, which offer a fuel economy of 30 MPG in the city, 35 MPG on the highway, and 32 MPG combined. Furthermore, it offers a range of 462 miles on the highway for a hassle-free ride without worrying about refilling at a gas station.

On the other hand, the 2023 Mazda CX-30 offers the least fuel tank capacity of 12.7 gallons when compared to its adversaries. When comparing all the statistics, we can clearly say that the Hyundai Kona 2022 offers the most efficient fuel economy of its rivals in this class.

The Kia Seltos 2023 interior is well-sorted and ergonomic. Furthermore, the interior looks more sophisticated than one might anticipate for the budget thanks to front seats with manual adjustments and cloth upholstery being standard. The S and above trims get black and gray SynTex upholstery. With plenty of flexibility, the front seats are supportive and comfy, especially when the driver's seat has a 10-way power adjustment.

There is sufficient headroom and legroom in both rows for adults to sit comfortably in the front seats, which are comfortable and supportive. The Kia Seltos cargo space is limited to 26.6 cu. ft. However, when the back seats are folded, there is 62.8 cu. ft. of room behind them. It also provides good outward visibility in all directions with an impressive cockpit, while the only nitpick is the elevated road noise at higher speeds.

The 2023 Kia Seltos offers a 60/40 rear seat split-fold that increases the cargo capacity from 26.6 cu-ft to 62.8 cu-ft, which is much more when compared to its adversaries. On the other hand, the 2023 Kona offers a mere 19.2 cu-ft of cargo space behind the rear seats in its class, while the 2023 Mazda CX-30 offers the least cargo capacity of 45.2 cu-ft behind the front row seats. The Seltos offers good leg room, and a reclining seatback is available for passengers in the second row, but there isn’t enough space for three adults without feeling cramped.

Every Seltos model has an integrated touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and an 8-inch infotainment touch screen as standard, and it provides an intuitive user interface. Some of the entry-level features include six speakers, USB ports, and Bluetooth connectivity. The top-tier SX trim gets a 7-inch digital gauge cluster and a Bose premium sound system with an 8-speaker setup with a sound-connected mod lamp.

Some of the key interior features of the 2023 Seltos are: 

• SynTex and cloth seat upholstery 
• Ambient lighting (SX)
• Smart Key w/push button start 
• Automatic climate control 
• Wireless phone charger 
• 10.25-inch infotainment screen (EX and above)
• Apple Car Play and Android Auto.
• 8-speaker Bose premium audio system

The Kia Seltos has a stylish black grille upfront and an attractive shape that is packed with details, though not all of them appeal to us. The intricate headlamps with DRLs that are adjacent to the tiger nose grille have several cut-outs and lines that create a unique identity with intricacy underneath. The Seltos seem fairly traditional from the side.

However, the belt line that arcs upward to separate the body from the striking roof adds some flair. A pair of large taillights in the back are connected by a matte silver strip that lacks the personality of the rest of the design. Some standard specifications include 17-inch alloy wheels, front and rear skid plates, and black window surrounds.

The highest ground clearance can be seen in the 2023 Mazda CX-30 that measures 8-inches which gives the wheels with a more vertical room to travel and absorb shocks while it additionally comes with the largest 104.4 inches wheelbase gives stability in corners and it feels much safer to drive. On the other hand, the Chevy Trailblazer offers much better exterior dimensions that measure 173.5 inches in length, 71.2 inches in width and 65.2 inches in height.

Some of the Kia Seltos 2023 colors are: 

• Cherry Black 
• Steel Gray
• Snow White Pearl
• Neptune Blue 
• Mars Orange 
• Dark Ocean Blue 
• Starbright Yellow

The 2023 Seltos comes with Kia's Drive Wise driver-assistance technology. The Kia Seltos received four-star overall safety certification from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2023. In the frontal crash and rollover tests, the Seltos scored four stars, while in the side crash test, they scored five stars. Furthermore, Seltos received good ratings in most crash tests by IIHS. Just last year, it also received the 2022 Top Safety Pick award.

Some key safety features of the 2023 Seltos include:

• Forward collision avoidance-assist with pedestrian detection.
• Lane following assist 
• Lane departure warning with lane keeping assist.
• Blind-Spot collision avoidance assist- rear
• Driver attention warning.
• Rear-view monitor 

2023 Kia Seltos vs 2022 Hyundai Kona

Despite having a completely different exterior, the Hyundai Kona is mechanically comparable to the Kia Seltos. For instance, both SUVs have comparable fuel efficiency ratings and use the same gearboxes and engines.

The Kona has a starting price that is around $1,200 less than the Seltos, and it also has somewhat better handling. In contrast, the backseat and cargo area of the Seltos are substantially larger. Overall, both are excellent choices in this class, and picking any option from the two will meet most of the buyers’ expectations.

2023 Kia Seltos vs 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer

The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a far better option than the Seltos if you frequently do long travels, mainly due to its more supportive seats and a quieter cabin. The Chevrolet’s acceleration to 60 mph in our tests took more than a full second longer while It seems to move just as quickly though in the city.

On the other hand, the 2023 Kia Seltos comes equipped with an enhanced AWD drivetrain that offers a spacious interior cargo space when compared to its counterpart, and an interactive driving experience makes it a premier option in its class.

2023 Kia Seltos vs 2022 Mazda CX-30

With its clean exterior style and relatively opulent inside, the Mazda CX-30 stands out as the fashionable sophisticate in its class. A turbocharged engine is an option, and it performs well as well, with lively handling.

On the other hand, the CX-30’s base engine cost more than any of the Selto’s options while it offers a better option for off-road capability and it has an advantage with the interior features, high-end technology, and better reliability which makes it a better pick on its counterpart.

Yes, we recommend the 2023 Kia Seltos, as it packs enough room and a pleasing driving style into a small SUV. It additionally provides a big, upscale cabin, an extensive list of technological and safety features, and standard all-wheel drive for most trims; it's a relative steal in the $23,340–$28,840 price bracket in its class. However, if you can wait for some time, then we would recommend the refreshed and more tech-loaded 2024 Kia Seltos without any second thoughts.