I have been immersed in reviews for the past week, as I am in the market for a new car. Your reviews are head and shoulders above anyone else. Straightforward. no nonsense, and complete. Now I finally understand all the trim levels, which was so confusing. To top it all off, you're an amazing speaker!
Thank you so much Mark! This is one of the nicest comments anyone has ever said to me. I really appreciate it, and thank you for the subscription as well. Take care, and stay safe out there! -Mark
My S model has heated seats. I really do freakin love my Kia Seltos… I get excited every time I drive it, like I’m 16 driving my very first car again lol
when i clicked this video i didnt know how many views it has and how many subscriber u got, i thought u would have atleast 300k subscriber they way u were explaining this car, keep doing such good job you'll get there one day
The Canadian version of the SX turbo also includes heads up display, ventilated front seats, heated front and rear outboard seats, and heated steering wheel! Very well equipped for the price. Great review!
Sarah Desmarais Thank you Sarah! I'm glad you enjoyed, and I hope you consider subscribing! That's cool to hear though about the Canadian market model. You are right. The Seltos is a great value for the money!
Very nice review. I've had this car in the exact same trim in 'Mars Orange' since the end of February, and it satisfies all of my needs/wants. Actually had no intention of buying a new car when I brought my 2016 Soul in for an oil change. Saw this, which was an unknown model to me, while wandering around the showroom to waste time, and thought "crap, this is the car I really wanted when I bought the Soul." My only real complaint about the Soul was cargo space (couldn't fit my golf clubs or many grocery bags with the seats up), and the Setos looked like its cargo space was much more useable. Turns out, it is. It may not look like a huge amount of difference, but you can fit quite a bit more back there without having to mess with the seats. A couple of comments on some of your review: - Yeah, it is kind of strange that they don't have auto-up on the window, but I actually always thought that was a bit unsafe anyway. I always envisioned someone getting their head stuck in my Soul's window (though I imagine there are safety measures to prevent that). - The 'Lane Following Assist' that you demo'd isn't something I've used much, but on the rare occasions where I have to take my hands off the wheel for a moment, it has come in handy. Naturally I don't do it without keeping my eyes on the road. - The 'Lane Keep Assist' is a bit different, in that it will not keep you in the lane, but it will 'nudge' you over if you start to cross the line. I don't particularly like that, BUT, you can modify it so it only beeps rather than nudges, and I have that on all the time, as I find the warning useful if I tend to zone out for a moment. You can also turn it off completely of course. - The car also has Idle-Stop-Go (ISG), which is a deal breaker for some. That's the option that turns the engine off at stops (though there are times when it intentionally does not do this). You can also turn this option off, but you have to do it each time you start the car. it's a simple push of a very accessible button. I've found I actually like the ISG however, after thinking I wouldn't. Reasoning is, I actually get better fuel mileage driving around town than on the highway, and I'm guessing the ISG helps that. Highway I get just over 34mpg, and when driving mostly around town, I get 35-36mpg (this is another reason I opted for FWD over 4WD). - One negative I've found about the interior is that the black plastic 'v-shaped' piece that connects the horn-part of the steering wheel to the bottom part of the steering wheel will occasionally cause a blinding glare when the sun shines through the rear windshield at just the right (or wrong) angle. Hasn't happened enough for me to try to do anything about it, but it has happened. - As for acceleration, I've never felt unsafe in this car. I drive in 'normal' mode, and whenever I've needed to accelerate quickly, no problem. I've driven cars where it's literally felt like I could have started faster by pushing with my feet. This isn't one of them. - And one more thing I really like about this car - in the 10 months I've had it, I have yet to see another one on the road. Thanks again for a quality review.
Thank you for all of the info Bill! This is a great comment that I'm sure potential buyers of this car will find very helpful. I actually laughed reading, "I always envisioned someone getting their head stuck in my Soul's window" LOL! I will say on a serious note, this is a very valid point to consider, especially with dogs or children. I hope there is a safety feature in place (like the same kind of sensor in elevator doors for instance) that would prevent a tragedy as such. Either way though, my main complaint was that they give you the auto-up in the higher trims, but not this one. Just seemed like a silly way to cheap out where they shouldn't have. I also find the car to be very practical, comfortable, and roomy as far a storage goes. It's space inside is deceiving when looking at the exterior. It's also interesting to hear that you get better gas MPG in the city than you do on the highway with the ISG system. Good to know for future reviews! I'll mention that if it comes up again with a different vehicle. About that black plastic piece on the steering wheel, I can totally see that blinding you with the glare! I clearly didn't experience that because I only drove the car for a few hours, but I can totally see how you might have since you own it. The HP and torque overall didn't blow my socks off as you can tell, but obviously that isn't what this car was built for. Like you said Bill, for a daily driver it has plenty of power. You won't be taking anyone to Gapplebee's, but it's better than the flintstones cars that we've all driven at some point in our lives hahahah I'd love to drive an SX Turbo one day though. That might actually be faster than I expect! Overall, I'm glad you are happy with your Seltos, and thanks for checking out my channel too! I'm also very glad you liked the video. Take care and stay safe out there! -Mark
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews One thing I forgot to mention in my lengthy comment, Mark, is that of the cars in the same class as this one (sub-compact SUV), the only one that seems to compare in terms of cargo space is the Suby Crosstrek. My wife has one of those (I think a 2018). The Crosstrek is a very nice car, and drives more smoothly than the Seltos, but even it won't quite fit a full set of golf clubs with the seats in place, while my Seltos does it easily. Take care as well. Keep up the good work. - Bill
@@billjordan1173 Good to know! I have heard that many people are happy with the Crosstrek. However, as far as golf club carrying ability goes, I think you picked the right car for yourself! Thanks again Bill
Im buying this exact same one on Wednesday mars orange s model and fwb thanks for ur comment its gonna be my first new car even tho its used but i was having a lot of mix feelings since i never drove one before or been in one 🫶🏼
Thank you very much Bilal! I also really appreciate the sub! That really means a lot to me. Sometimes this channel can be a lot of work, and it can be a little overwhelming to try and make the best video possible with the budget, resources, and time I have right now. However, hearing encouraging comments like yours help me keep my head in the game, and continue to work hard to grow my channel. Thanks again, and take care! -Mark
Popular car and it’s harder to get cars over due to covid I think. So the manufacturer is making them to order. Some car dealers don’t even have demo models anymore.
@@amyrah9546 Aha that makes sense. Yeah I heard Australia/New Zealand had a super tight lock down when COVID hit... I'm glad you got one ordered though! I really liked the Seltos. I thought it was a good car for the money. Good luck with yours and I hope you really enjoy it!
5 months does seem a bit excessive. I ordered mine (I'm in Oz too) on the 6th of February and was told I'd have it around the end of March, though that may be wishful thinking on the dealer's part. Can't wait, as this seems the ideal car for me and I've been without wheels since 2nd of January, when a young lady wiped out my Nissan Pulsar. Much longer and the Salvation Army will have to start sending me food packages. :)
Lobo Solo WOW That's a big oopsie by Kia. I will let my friend know that she might be getting a new engine soon! Lol I really hope it doesn't blow up on her before then though! Cool name and pic btw (Lone Wolf)
Great video thank you! So up date for this car that I really like and an thinking about getting at the end of 2021..............Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage. Oops! This is from Consumer Reports!
Kat Snow Thank you! Yes I did hear about that. If I remember correctly, I believe this one that I am driving did not have that issue. I did let the owner know and she was aware of the overall recall. That is a HUGE oopsie by Kia. Thankfully, to my knowledge it appears that there have been no injuries/deaths reported because of it yet. If and when you buy one, just make sure you don't get one of those! Lol Thanks for your comment Kat, and good luck with the search!
Good info, much appreciated. Friendly suggestion: please consider using a dead cat to reduce the wind bursts in your mic, which distract from your otherwise clean presentation. Subscribed!
Alpha MRC Thank you very much! I really appreciate you checking me out. And I know, I was getting so frustrated with the wind that day, but it's all good. I'm literally ordering a 5 pack of mini "dead cats" right now! I have seen those before and thought that I may need that one day, and it's apparent that I do. I had no idea that's what they were actually called LOL Thanks again!
They certainly have my friend! Especially over these last 5 years compared to how they used to be 25 years ago. Kia and Hyundai are leaps and bounds ahead of a lot of the competition when they used to be the laughing stock of the car community. Truly goes to show that perseverance and hard work to produce quality products pays off! I also really appreciate you checking out the videos and commenting! If you enjoyed them, please make sure to leave me a like, and also consider subscribing to the channel! It really helps me out to grow, and I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have a great day! -Mark
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews hi mate. I am a long time subscriber from Australia 😁. My hobby car is a suzuki swift gti. I dont think they sold them over your way? Light and nimble, similar to mx5. Great little 90s car. Many have been tuned but i have kept mine stock. Getting rare now.
@@zooks3894 Hey mate!! Thank you so much for being a long time subscriber. I appreciate that so much, you don’t even know. 😁 No, at least I’ve never seen those over here. They do look pretty cool though in the GTI trim! The only thing I could compare it to is something like the Geo metro hatchback. That certainly wasn’t as suped up as the GTI though. Very cool car! I wish I was planning a trip to Australia soon, because I would ask you if I can review it! Hahaha
All of the 2021 Seltos S in my area (as well as the Kia site) show heated front seats and 4 wheel lock included in that trim, are you sure this isn't the LX? The Kia site also shows the most basic trim (LX) coming with the AWD lock. Any thoughts on road/tire/wind noise?
Nolan Ellis Hi Nolan. I have certainly made mistakes before, however I am positive that this was an S trim Seltos, not an LX. @ 1:20, you can see in the top left hand corner of the window sticker that it is an S trim, and it is FWD, not AWD. Where are you located if you don't mind me asking? I am in Massachusetts, USA. Maybe in other countries, the line-up is different. I pulled my info right off of the KIA US website as you can see @ 9:18. If you view that page on their website under interior you can see that heated front seats are optional on the S trim. This Seltos S did not have them. If you want to see that same page, go to kia.com, click vehicles, then Seltos, then scroll down a bit and click specs, then click compare trims. Scroll down to see all of the comparable options. I actually found this page made by the Kia website editors to be quite helpful, intuitive, and user-friendly. I hope this helps answer your question. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed!
Nolan Ellis Also, I forgot to answer your question about the wind/road noise. I noticed it, but it wasn't that bad. To be honest, if it's not horrendous (which it wasn't) that stuff doesn't bother me personally, especially on a car at this price range.
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews I'm in Oregon, so should be the same availability as you. I didn't catch that you were in a FWD, everything available here is AWD so that makes sense for the AWD lock not being an option for you. I guess all the dealers here optioned for heated seats. Thanks for the quick reply.
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews Thanks. I'm right down the middle between the Seltos S and the Hyundai Kona SEL, with a Mazda CX-30 in mind if I hate the test drives on the first two. Seems the Kona may have the highest road noise of the three, with the Mazda being pretty damn quiet.
@@nolanellis6139 Nice! It's very interesting for me to hear where my viewers are from. I think it's so cool that people so far away are actually watching my videos! Yeah, I'm assuming our availability is the same, but the dealers near you just didn't bother with getting any FWD S trims. And no problem about the quick reply! I try to get back to people that ask me questions as soon as I can. I really enjoyed the Seltos. I thought it was a great car for the money if you are in the market for a crossover/sub-compact SUV. That is an excellent idea to check out and test drive ALL of those cars before making a final decision. I would also test drive the Honda HR-V and CR-V as well as the Toyota CH-R and RAV4 to see how you like those. Good luck with your car shopping!
Just got one yesterday and love it. I have a question though if anyone can help. Mine is the base model I believe but came with remote start on a separate fob (detached from the Kia fob). Does anyone have this feature?
Hey Sarah! I think that might be an aftermarket installed remote start. The models with RS from the factory have the button in the center of the KIA key fob as far as I know. Also, having 2 separate key fobs is a dead give away to me that it was installed aftermarket. I hope this answers your question and I hope you enjoy your Seltos! -Mark
According to the Kia website, the remote start is only available on the EX and SX Turbo trims, so Mark is likely correct. Seems strange to me you'd have a 3rd party remote start on a new vehicle, unless that's something that particular dealer does routinely for some reason - or you bought the vehicle used.
@@billjordan1173 Exactly Bill. I'm thinking it was used and installed aftermarket by the previous owner. That would be a very random thing for a dealer to do to a new car IMO.
@@billjordan1173 actually you are both incorrect. Official document given to me by Kia: TO: SUBJECT: DATE: Dealer Sales & Service Team IQS Quick Tip #16 -Accessory Remote Start December 10th, 2020 A customer’s ability to understand the functionality and operation of the Accessory Remote Start feature (if equipped) can help avoid “Difficult to Understand” concerns. Full explanation of this feature can “surprise and delight” the customer. Understanding the operation of the Accessory Remote Start feature: • To start the vehicle remotely, the remote engine START/STOP button should be pressed 1 time and then, within 3 seconds, pressed a second time and held for approximately 3 seconds • When entering the vehicle, press the START/STOP button twice to unlock the driver’s door and an additional two times to unlock all doors. Within 30 seconds the key must be inserted, and the ignition turned on (Flip Key), or the push button start depressed (Smart Key), or the vehicle will turn off. KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. Corporate Headquarters 111 Peters Canyon Rd. Irvine, CA 92606 TEL: (800) 542-5611 FAX: (949) 468-4905 KEY REMINDERS: • The Accessory Remote Start feature will not operate when a door is open or unlocked • The Accessory Remote Start feature will not operate when the hood is open • After remote starting, the vehicle will run for 10 minutes before turning off • On some models, including Stinger and Forte, the engine will turn off when any of the vehicle’s doors are opened. This is normal operation and is per system design. For additional information on the Accessory Remote Start operation, please refer to the remote start reference material in the glove box or the video below: Remote Start video ua-cam.com/video/Cxrf29FnqkA/v-deo.html Regards, Julie Kurcz Executive Director, Product Quality KDealer: QUICK TIPS www.kdealer.com/more/training/Pages/2021MYIQS.aspx
@@sarahhskies I also a remote starter with my S awd mode. It's a smaller second remote that you have to carry which is kind of a pain but it comes in handy for the winter time. It was a nice surprise. I didn't know I was getting it until i picked up the vehicle.
It sure was! I thoroughly enjoyed driving the Seltos. For an every-day economical family vehicle, I thought it was one of the best on the market for the price. Thanks for checking out multiple videos on my channel! I really appreciate it.
I have been immersed in reviews for the past week, as I am in the market for a new car. Your reviews are head and shoulders above anyone else. Straightforward. no nonsense, and complete. Now I finally understand all the trim levels, which was so confusing. To top it all off, you're an amazing speaker!
Thank you so much Mark! This is one of the nicest comments anyone has ever said to me. I really appreciate it, and thank you for the subscription as well. Take care, and stay safe out there! -Mark
My S model has heated seats. I really do freakin love my Kia Seltos… I get excited every time I drive it, like I’m 16 driving my very first car again lol
Very glad to hear you are enjoy it! I had fun driving it too. I think the Seltos is a great daily driver, commuter, and small family car.
when i clicked this video i didnt know how many views it has and how many subscriber u got, i thought u would have atleast 300k subscriber they way u were explaining this car, keep doing such good job you'll get there one day
Wow, thanks Malik! I really appreciate that.
The Canadian version of the SX turbo also includes heads up display, ventilated front seats, heated front and rear outboard seats, and heated steering wheel! Very well equipped for the price. Great review!
Sarah Desmarais Thank you Sarah! I'm glad you enjoyed, and I hope you consider subscribing! That's cool to hear though about the Canadian market model. You are right. The Seltos is a great value for the money!
Very nice review. I've had this car in the exact same trim in 'Mars Orange' since the end of February, and it satisfies all of my needs/wants. Actually had no intention of buying a new car when I brought my 2016 Soul in for an oil change. Saw this, which was an unknown model to me, while wandering around the showroom to waste time, and thought "crap, this is the car I really wanted when I bought the Soul." My only real complaint about the Soul was cargo space (couldn't fit my golf clubs or many grocery bags with the seats up), and the Setos looked like its cargo space was much more useable. Turns out, it is. It may not look like a huge amount of difference, but you can fit quite a bit more back there without having to mess with the seats. A couple of comments on some of your review:
- Yeah, it is kind of strange that they don't have auto-up on the window, but I actually always thought that was a bit unsafe anyway. I always envisioned someone getting their head stuck in my Soul's window (though I imagine there are safety measures to prevent that).
- The 'Lane Following Assist' that you demo'd isn't something I've used much, but on the rare occasions where I have to take my hands off the wheel for a moment, it has come in handy. Naturally I don't do it without keeping my eyes on the road.
- The 'Lane Keep Assist' is a bit different, in that it will not keep you in the lane, but it will 'nudge' you over if you start to cross the line. I don't particularly like that, BUT, you can modify it so it only beeps rather than nudges, and I have that on all the time, as I find the warning useful if I tend to zone out for a moment. You can also turn it off completely of course.
- The car also has Idle-Stop-Go (ISG), which is a deal breaker for some. That's the option that turns the engine off at stops (though there are times when it intentionally does not do this). You can also turn this option off, but you have to do it each time you start the car. it's a simple push of a very accessible button. I've found I actually like the ISG however, after thinking I wouldn't. Reasoning is, I actually get better fuel mileage driving around town than on the highway, and I'm guessing the ISG helps that. Highway I get just over 34mpg, and when driving mostly around town, I get 35-36mpg (this is another reason I opted for FWD over 4WD).
- One negative I've found about the interior is that the black plastic 'v-shaped' piece that connects the horn-part of the steering wheel to the bottom part of the steering wheel will occasionally cause a blinding glare when the sun shines through the rear windshield at just the right (or wrong) angle. Hasn't happened enough for me to try to do anything about it, but it has happened.
- As for acceleration, I've never felt unsafe in this car. I drive in 'normal' mode, and whenever I've needed to accelerate quickly, no problem. I've driven cars where it's literally felt like I could have started faster by pushing with my feet. This isn't one of them.
- And one more thing I really like about this car - in the 10 months I've had it, I have yet to see another one on the road.
Thanks again for a quality review.
Thank you for all of the info Bill! This is a great comment that I'm sure potential buyers of this car will find very helpful.
I actually laughed reading, "I always envisioned someone getting their head stuck in my Soul's window" LOL! I will say on a serious note, this is a very valid point to consider, especially with dogs or children. I hope there is a safety feature in place (like the same kind of sensor in elevator doors for instance) that would prevent a tragedy as such. Either way though, my main complaint was that they give you the auto-up in the higher trims, but not this one. Just seemed like a silly way to cheap out where they shouldn't have.
I also find the car to be very practical, comfortable, and roomy as far a storage goes. It's space inside is deceiving when looking at the exterior.
It's also interesting to hear that you get better gas MPG in the city than you do on the highway with the ISG system. Good to know for future reviews! I'll mention that if it comes up again with a different vehicle.
About that black plastic piece on the steering wheel, I can totally see that blinding you with the glare! I clearly didn't experience that because I only drove the car for a few hours, but I can totally see how you might have since you own it.
The HP and torque overall didn't blow my socks off as you can tell, but obviously that isn't what this car was built for. Like you said Bill, for a daily driver it has plenty of power. You won't be taking anyone to Gapplebee's, but it's better than the flintstones cars that we've all driven at some point in our lives hahahah I'd love to drive an SX Turbo one day though. That might actually be faster than I expect!
Overall, I'm glad you are happy with your Seltos, and thanks for checking out my channel too! I'm also very glad you liked the video. Take care and stay safe out there! -Mark
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews One thing I forgot to mention in my lengthy comment, Mark, is that of the cars in the same class as this one (sub-compact SUV), the only one that seems to compare in terms of cargo space is the Suby Crosstrek. My wife has one of those (I think a 2018). The Crosstrek is a very nice car, and drives more smoothly than the Seltos, but even it won't quite fit a full set of golf clubs with the seats in place, while my Seltos does it easily. Take care as well. Keep up the good work. - Bill
@@billjordan1173 Good to know! I have heard that many people are happy with the Crosstrek. However, as far as golf club carrying ability goes, I think you picked the right car for yourself! Thanks again Bill
Im buying this exact same one on Wednesday mars orange s model and fwb thanks for ur comment its gonna be my first new car even tho its used but i was having a lot of mix feelings since i never drove one before or been in one 🫶🏼
@@zoangarciia1550 good luck. Just had mine in for the 52,500 maintenance and still loving it.
Great review mate well done. Love how genuine you are with all your reviews. It's easy to tell that you love what you do. Keep it up.
Thank you very much Bilal! I also really appreciate the sub! That really means a lot to me. Sometimes this channel can be a lot of work, and it can be a little overwhelming to try and make the best video possible with the budget, resources, and time I have right now. However, hearing encouraging comments like yours help me keep my head in the game, and continue to work hard to grow my channel. Thanks again, and take care! -Mark
Best review on seltos s
Thanks!
Great review ‘ hopefully you can review 2022 Seltos SX soon
Thank you very much! I'm always up for another one lol
Wonderful review thank you. Just ordered this Car in Australia with a five month delivery time haha popular car
Amy Kite Thank you Amy! I really appreciate it. And 5 months!?!?! WOW that's a long time to wait. Why does the delivery take that long?
Popular car and it’s harder to get cars over due to covid I think. So the manufacturer is making them to order. Some car dealers don’t even have demo models anymore.
@@amyrah9546 Aha that makes sense. Yeah I heard Australia/New Zealand had a super tight lock down when COVID hit... I'm glad you got one ordered though! I really liked the Seltos. I thought it was a good car for the money. Good luck with yours and I hope you really enjoy it!
5 months does seem a bit excessive. I ordered mine (I'm in Oz too) on the 6th of February and was told I'd have it around the end of March, though that may be wishful thinking on the dealer's part. Can't wait, as this seems the ideal car for me and I've been without wheels since 2nd of January, when a young lady wiped out my Nissan Pulsar. Much longer and the Salvation Army will have to start sending me food packages. :)
@@pp312 Well good luck, and I hope you can get yours soon too! We don't want to overwork the Salvation Army now do we haha
Kia recalls 147,000 Seltos and Soul vehicles for fire risks, new engines needed
Lobo Solo WOW That's a big oopsie by Kia. I will let my friend know that she might be getting a new engine soon! Lol I really hope it doesn't blow up on her before then though! Cool name and pic btw (Lone Wolf)
Great review
Thank you!
Great review man!
Salan Patrocini Thanks bud!
Trying to find a little Suv for my wife, looks good, honest review 👌
Thanks very much! Good luck with the search!
Same here. My only issue is the lack of air in the back seats.
Great video thank you! So up date for this car that I really like and an thinking about getting at the end of 2021..............Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021
Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings
may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine
damage. Oops!
This is from Consumer Reports!
Kat Snow Thank you! Yes I did hear about that. If I remember correctly, I believe this one that I am driving did not have that issue. I did let the owner know and she was aware of the overall recall. That is a HUGE oopsie by Kia. Thankfully, to my knowledge it appears that there have been no injuries/deaths reported because of it yet. If and when you buy one, just make sure you don't get one of those! Lol Thanks for your comment Kat, and good luck with the search!
I am a owner. Love it.
Awesome! I'm glad you are happy with it.
Just bought one too! Such a good car for the price, better then those in the 30-38k range for 21k
@@kibskibs498 That's awesome. Good luck to both of you guys. I hope you enjoy them!
Good info, much appreciated.
Friendly suggestion: please consider using a dead cat to reduce the wind bursts in your mic, which distract from your otherwise clean presentation.
Subscribed!
Alpha MRC Thank you very much! I really appreciate you checking me out. And I know, I was getting so frustrated with the wind that day, but it's all good. I'm literally ordering a 5 pack of mini "dead cats" right now! I have seen those before and thought that I may need that one day, and it's apparent that I do. I had no idea that's what they were actually called LOL Thanks again!
Good review and i agree with you on those crappy headlights.
Laura Softheart Thanks! Yeah I hope they update those for all of the Seltos models this year.
Kia has come a long way and make great cars.
They certainly have my friend! Especially over these last 5 years compared to how they used to be 25 years ago. Kia and Hyundai are leaps and bounds ahead of a lot of the competition when they used to be the laughing stock of the car community. Truly goes to show that perseverance and hard work to produce quality products pays off!
I also really appreciate you checking out the videos and commenting! If you enjoyed them, please make sure to leave me a like, and also consider subscribing to the channel! It really helps me out to grow, and I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have a great day! -Mark
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews hi mate. I am a long time subscriber from Australia 😁. My hobby car is a suzuki swift gti. I dont think they sold them over your way? Light and nimble, similar to mx5. Great little 90s car. Many have been tuned but i have kept mine stock. Getting rare now.
@@zooks3894 Hey mate!! Thank you so much for being a long time subscriber. I appreciate that so much, you don’t even know. 😁 No, at least I’ve never seen those over here. They do look pretty cool though in the GTI trim! The only thing I could compare it to is something like the Geo metro hatchback. That certainly wasn’t as suped up as the GTI though. Very cool car! I wish I was planning a trip to Australia soon, because I would ask you if I can review it! Hahaha
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews if you ever make it here you're welcome to review it 😁👍👍
@@zooks3894 I appreciate that my friend! I would love to make it out there, and to New Zealand also one day. What city are you in?
All of the 2021 Seltos S in my area (as well as the Kia site) show heated front seats and 4 wheel lock included in that trim, are you sure this isn't the LX? The Kia site also shows the most basic trim (LX) coming with the AWD lock. Any thoughts on road/tire/wind noise?
Nolan Ellis Hi Nolan. I have certainly made mistakes before, however I am positive that this was an S trim Seltos, not an LX. @ 1:20, you can see in the top left hand corner of the window sticker that it is an S trim, and it is FWD, not AWD. Where are you located if you don't mind me asking? I am in Massachusetts, USA. Maybe in other countries, the line-up is different. I pulled my info right off of the KIA US website as you can see @ 9:18. If you view that page on their website under interior you can see that heated front seats are optional on the S trim. This Seltos S did not have them. If you want to see that same page, go to kia.com, click vehicles, then Seltos, then scroll down a bit and click specs, then click compare trims. Scroll down to see all of the comparable options. I actually found this page made by the Kia website editors to be quite helpful, intuitive, and user-friendly. I hope this helps answer your question. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed!
Nolan Ellis Also, I forgot to answer your question about the wind/road noise. I noticed it, but it wasn't that bad. To be honest, if it's not horrendous (which it wasn't) that stuff doesn't bother me personally, especially on a car at this price range.
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews I'm in Oregon, so should be the same availability as you. I didn't catch that you were in a FWD, everything available here is AWD so that makes sense for the AWD lock not being an option for you. I guess all the dealers here optioned for heated seats. Thanks for the quick reply.
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews Thanks. I'm right down the middle between the Seltos S and the Hyundai Kona SEL, with a Mazda CX-30 in mind if I hate the test drives on the first two. Seems the Kona may have the highest road noise of the three, with the Mazda being pretty damn quiet.
@@nolanellis6139 Nice! It's very interesting for me to hear where my viewers are from. I think it's so cool that people so far away are actually watching my videos! Yeah, I'm assuming our availability is the same, but the dealers near you just didn't bother with getting any FWD S trims. And no problem about the quick reply! I try to get back to people that ask me questions as soon as I can. I really enjoyed the Seltos. I thought it was a great car for the money if you are in the market for a crossover/sub-compact SUV. That is an excellent idea to check out and test drive ALL of those cars before making a final decision. I would also test drive the Honda HR-V and CR-V as well as the Toyota CH-R and RAV4 to see how you like those. Good luck with your car shopping!
Might lease one...
Cool! Let me know how you like it.
Just got one yesterday and love it. I have a question though if anyone can help. Mine is the base model I believe but came with remote start on a separate fob (detached from the Kia fob). Does anyone have this feature?
Hey Sarah! I think that might be an aftermarket installed remote start. The models with RS from the factory have the button in the center of the KIA key fob as far as I know. Also, having 2 separate key fobs is a dead give away to me that it was installed aftermarket. I hope this answers your question and I hope you enjoy your Seltos! -Mark
According to the Kia website, the remote start is only available on the EX and SX Turbo trims, so Mark is likely correct. Seems strange to me you'd have a 3rd party remote start on a new vehicle, unless that's something that particular dealer does routinely for some reason - or you bought the vehicle used.
@@billjordan1173 Exactly Bill. I'm thinking it was used and installed aftermarket by the previous owner. That would be a very random thing for a dealer to do to a new car IMO.
@@billjordan1173 actually you are both incorrect.
Official document given to me by Kia:
TO: SUBJECT:
DATE:
Dealer Sales & Service Team
IQS Quick Tip #16 -Accessory Remote Start
December 10th, 2020
A customer’s ability to understand the functionality and operation of the Accessory Remote Start feature (if equipped) can help avoid “Difficult to Understand” concerns. Full explanation of this feature can “surprise and delight” the customer.
Understanding the operation of the Accessory Remote Start feature:
• To start the vehicle remotely, the remote engine START/STOP button should be pressed 1 time and then, within 3 seconds, pressed a second time and held for approximately 3 seconds
• When entering the vehicle, press the START/STOP button twice to unlock the driver’s door and an additional two times to unlock all doors. Within 30 seconds the key must be inserted, and the ignition turned on (Flip Key), or the push button start depressed (Smart Key), or the vehicle will turn off.
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. Corporate Headquarters
111 Peters Canyon Rd.
Irvine, CA 92606
TEL: (800) 542-5611 FAX: (949) 468-4905
KEY REMINDERS:
• The Accessory Remote Start feature will not operate when a door is open or unlocked
• The Accessory Remote Start feature will not operate when the hood is open
• After remote starting, the vehicle will run for 10 minutes before turning off
• On some models, including Stinger and Forte, the engine will turn off when any of the vehicle’s doors are opened. This is normal operation and is per system design.
For additional information on the Accessory Remote Start operation, please refer to the remote start reference material in the glove box or the video below:
Remote Start video
ua-cam.com/video/Cxrf29FnqkA/v-deo.html
Regards,
Julie Kurcz Executive Director, Product Quality
KDealer: QUICK TIPS
www.kdealer.com/more/training/Pages/2021MYIQS.aspx
@@sarahhskies I also a remote starter with my S awd mode. It's a smaller second remote that you have to carry which is kind of a pain but it comes in handy for the winter time. It was a nice surprise. I didn't know I was getting it until i picked up the vehicle.
Overheating DCT problem with this car
oh Happy Day! m Oh boy! Another thing that Kia might have to recall on this car....
I’d be a liar if I said it wasn’t an intriguing SUV/CUV
It sure was! I thoroughly enjoyed driving the Seltos. For an every-day economical family vehicle, I thought it was one of the best on the market for the price. Thanks for checking out multiple videos on my channel! I really appreciate it.
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