It's taken years, but with the Seltos, Kia finally has a small SUV on sale in Australia. Can it compete in a hard-fought market? Alborz Fallah finds out.
Pros Super spacious and practical inside Great ride and handling package Looks the business Best in class infotainment and technology Seven-year warranty
Cons Base models miss out on more advanced safety features No rear-air vents on most variants No power tailgate Front-wheel drive models ride a little on the firm side
Limited-edition Black Line variant returns
Pros Impeccably crafted, attractively designed cabin Generous passenger room Supremely quiet interior Smooth power delivery
Cons Below-average cargo capacity Relatively slow acceleration Touchpad controller is distracting to use Subpar real-world fuel economy
Pros Classy cabin Long list of standard and optional features Well-balanced ride and handling
Cons Unimpressive cargo space Cramped optional third-row seats Some distracting infotainment controls
