Unveiled at the last Los Angeles International Auto Show in November, the Kia Seltos arrived just in time for spring. Completely new, the 2021 Kia Seltos is an entry-level sport utility vehicle that fits into the already complete line of Kia SUVs. Like its big brothers, the Seltos offers great value, robust style, sharp driving and impressive performance.
This is what sets it apart from an established competition that includes the Nissan Qashqai. Let's face it, the Qashqai is a good vehicle and it has been since its entry into the market almost four years ago. That said, four years is a long time and when we compare one of the first subcompact SUV models to hit the market with the most recent, it is obvious that we will see significant differences between the two. In simpler terms, the 2021 Kia Seltos compares favourably to the Qashqai in terms of powertrains and fuel economy, but it dominates in terms of space and handling.
With 752 litres of cargo space even with all seats in place, the Kia Seltos offers almost 200 litres more than the Nissan Qashqai. It is more spacious than any urban SUV in fact, largely dominating the Honda HR-V, the Subaru Crosstrek, the Jeep Renegade, the Mitsubishi RVR, the Hyundai Kona, the Toyota C-HR and the Ford EcoSport versatility.
It offers a four-cylinder engine with 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, consuming an average of only 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway even with all-wheel drive. The Qashqai offers an average consumption of 9.1 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres with 141 horsepower. A little less powerful and a little less efficient, that's how we could describe the powertrain of the 2020 Nissan Qashqai compared to the Kia Seltos,
Finally, the 2021 Kia Seltos has the option of an even more powerful and turbocharged 175-horsepower engine. Offered well equipped starting at $24,905, the 2021 Kia Seltos has the space, power and efficiency you are looking for!
