Kia Seltos review, road test

We put Kia’s first offering in India through our exhaustive test to find out whether it is worthy of the hype.

Published on Apr 04, 2020 06:00:00 AM

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At 433 litres, the boot can accommodate a decent load of luggage.

Gearshift lights in Sport mode lend a racy feel, but DCT feels too snappy for city driving.

It’s easy to accidently press SOS button while adjusting the mirror.

Kia’s 10.25-inch touchscreen is easy to read but it’s not the best in terms of response or touch-sensitivity. Earlier batches had a software glitch where the screen would suddenly go blank, but this problem has now been solved. You get the option of two to three split displays, and that proves to be useful during navigation. Improving usability further are the touch-operable shortcut controls beneath the screen.

While most users will be happy using Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, higher variants also get the SIM-based UVO connected tech, which offer roadside assistance and concierge services at the press of a button placed on the inside mirror.