Kia Seltos 2021: low-cost SUV with premium body and interior design

At the end of 2019, the Korean brand Kia has started mass production of the next version of the compact SUV model range Seltos. In the new generation, Kia Seltos 2021 offers:

• bright and memorable body design;
• technical and electronic equipment that meets European standards;
• economical consumption parameters of petrol and diesel engines.

According to experts and visitors of several reputable car dealerships, the new model, designed in a semi-sports dynamic style, meets the needs of users of different age groups. Despite a thorough restyling, the crossover model 2021 retained the status of a budget car.

The asset of the new product is a decent level of cabin comfort in all respects, an expanded list of functional options, optimal driving and off-road characteristics of the all-wheel drive chassis.

Exterior 

Even against the background of more expensive and prestigious analogues, Kia Seltos 2021 is identified at first glance by the design and design features of the corporate identity. The design features of the front part of the body:

• a dynamic angle of the windscreen and almost smooth, decorated with longitudinal ribs and brand symbols wide hood;
• compact format framed by a narrow silver perimeter of a large-cell radiator grille;
• modern design of multifunctional front optics.

The lower segment of the massive front includes rounded sidewalls of a convex wide bumper, a plastic grille of the lower air intake, vertical blocks of fog lamps integrated into the diffusers and a small plastic-metal body kit. The new body of the updated Seltos in the profile projection also looks bright and sporty.

In view:

• gentle slope of the roof;
• tonal contrast of black side window trim and exterior paintwork;
• stylish semi-oval mirrors and chrome handles recessed into the door frame;
• a large number of sports stepped terrain.

The entourage is complemented by the correct geometry of the three-dimensional wheel arches, an array of protective plastic trim of the lower body perimeter, high ground clearance and the signature pattern of aluminum off-road wheels. Brand specialists creatively approached the design of the rear plane of the crossover. Attention is drawn to the combination of classic crossover layout with new design solutions.

In the basic configuration of the new model range, there is a spoiler visor extending the roof line with stop lighting, multi-function lamp blocks visually connected by a chrome bar, and a luggage compartment door supplemented with brand symbols and ribbed reliefs. The wedge-shaped fog lights, large-caliber exhaust pipes and shaped protective and decorative panel of a powerful plastic body kit fit seamlessly into the overall style.

Interior

Depending on the level of equipment, the Kia Seltos 2021 will get a comfortable fabric or leather interior in combination with plastic and metal interior details. The new modification extends the functionality of the steering wheel, increases the information content of the instrument panel with classic arrow pointers, and improves the layout of the console and the Central tunnel. A brief review shows that by the level of technical and electronic equipment upgraded Seltos is not inferior to the same type of products in the higher price range. 

The three-tiered design of the torpedo includes a media-command medium-format tablet, a block of interior ventilation deflectors and a remote control for activating a few standard options.

The tunnel provides convenient access to the transmission shift knob, several command buttons, cup holders and the volume of the mini-refrigerator hidden under the folding armrest. The front seat service offers side support elements, heating and ventilation functions, as well as several standard adjustments. Riders of the three-seat rear sofa can tilt the back and convert the central seat into a wide and comfortable armrest.

Partial dismantling of the rear row seats allows outdoor enthusiasts to increase the useful volume of the 498-liter trunk by more than 2.5 times.

Technical parameters

Belonging of the new crossover to the category of compact cars is confirmed by the external dimensions implemented in the classic ratios of 4370x1800 and 1615 mm. In the asset of the front - or all-wheel drive chassis, there are:

• elastic combined suspension;
• extended centerline base and 180 mm off-road ground clearance;
• a set of effective anti-roll bars and state-of-the-art active safety systems in terms of output parameters.

In the basic version, the crossover will get an effective tandem of a two-liter economical and reliable "atmospheric" engine with an output of 146 HP/132 Nm of torque and a continuously variable variator.

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