What Makes the New Kia Seltos a Popular SUV in East Texas?

The Kia Seltos offers a standout compact SUV option for East Texas drivers. The new Seltos features several driver assistance features as standard kit, making even the most basic model safer on the road. A modern, easy-to-read 10.3-inch infotainment display is standard on all but the base model Seltos LX. What's more, the new Seltos offers plenty of style with a variety of trim options, including the sleek looking Seltos Nightfall Edition that offers unique 18-inch wheels.

Performance

KIA offers two four-cylinder engine choices for the KIA Seltos. You can choose either a 2.0-liter engine (146 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque) that is mated to a variable automatic transmission or a more powerful turbocharged 1.6-liter engine (175 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque) that is mated with a seven-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available on the S trim and standard on all other trims.

Interior

This is one of the largest vehicles in the subcompact SUV category. Therefore, while it excels in tight spaces and on crowded streets, the inside offers ample accommodations for passengers and their things. For increased cargo capacity, the 60/40-split rear seats fold down, expanding the space up to 63 cubic feet.

Infotainment and Technology

Every KIA Seltos comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that connects to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. You can upgrade the touchscreen to a 10.3-inch display. Enjoy charging your devices wirelessly with the available charging pad, and enhance the SUV's audio system with an available premium Bose audio system.

Driver Assistance and Safety Features

The new Kia Seltos comes with a host of driver assistance features as standard, including automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist. The former works with forward collision warning and pedestrian detection to help slow you down when you can't react quickly enough to trouble ahead. And on the highways and two-lane roads, lane-keep assist reads road markings and can gently nudge you back into your lane should you begin to drift.

2023 Kia Seltos Trim Levels

You'll find five unique trim levels as you explore the 2023 Kia Seltos lineup:

• Seltos LX: The base model comes with standard all-wheel drive, rear privacy glass, keyless entry, and both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Seltos S: The infotainment display gets a bump to 10.3 inches, while you'll find design touches like an integrated LED lightbar in the grille, roof rails, and all LED exterior lighting.
• Seltos Nightfall Edition: This trim level offers some sleek appearance upgrades. The Nightfall Edition offers 19-inch wheels and a dark color palate true to its name.
• Seltos EX: The middle child in the lineup offers torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, power-adjustable driver's seat, the Kia Smart Key with remote start, and wireless phone charging.
• Seltos SX Turbo: The most powerful engine in the Kia Seltos lineup gives you 180 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque sent through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Test Drive the New Kia Seltos in Tyler, TX

Check out our East Texas Kia dealership to see the new 2023 Kia Seltos for yourself. For more information about the available trims, features, and finance options, contact the team at Peltier Kia Tyler. If you'd like to try it out for yourself, we welcome you to visit our Kia dealership in Tyler, TX, for a test drive. We'll be happy to assist you.