Is the 2024 Kia Seltos S the BEST new SUV for $26k?

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  • Опубліковано 3 січ 2024
  • The Seltos gets some changes for 2024 from Kia. A new front fascia, grill and wheels are on the exterior. On the inside you get an all new 10.25in infotainment screen and digital gauge cluster. Under the hood is a 2.0L inline-4 mated to a CVT. Is the 2024 Kia Seltos S the BEST new SUV for $26k?
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  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 6 місяців тому +41

    Four days into the new year and the man's cranking out multiple videos a day. You spoil us!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому +5

      You guys deserve it David!

  • @sunfiend
    @sunfiend 6 місяців тому +23

    Purchased a white 2024 Kia Seltos FWD EX a week ago as a first car for my teenager. Intentionally got the base engine, because teenager. I do have to say that the base engine is plenty peppy for driving around town and general highway driving. Lots of safety features and technology. It's got a great warranty. I know Kia has a lot of haters and skeptics on reliability, and time will tell. But for the price, you can't beat the value proposition of this vehicle. The EX trim to me is the sweet spot.

    • @dgdave2673
      @dgdave2673 6 днів тому +1

      Good choice, same here with the 2021 SX for my teen.

  • @doglover2973
    @doglover2973 6 місяців тому +18

    The only sensibly priced vehicle these days very nice looking

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому +3

      It is becoming harder and harder to find those in today's market for sure!

  • @tomdrummy4984
    @tomdrummy4984 6 місяців тому +21

    Lots of value in this little vehicle. They dressed it up nicely inside and out.
    I like the wheels too.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому +3

      These is so very true Tom!

  • @nnzprz7113
    @nnzprz7113 6 місяців тому +11

    I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEOS FOR ALMOST A YEAR🤣♥️♥️♥️ YEESSS I prefer WAY MORE your reviews on cars, nobody does it like you 🔥

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому +2

      That really means the world!

  • @wutaboutthemravens
    @wutaboutthemravens 6 місяців тому +31

    Joe, props for continuing to review the base trims of economy vehicles like this Kia Seltos because that is what most people would buy.
    IMO, for such a small crossover, the beefed up turbo 4-banger with about 200 HP and 200 lb-ft of torque is pretty peppy on paper

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for taking the time to say that!

    • @scrambler69-xk3kv
      @scrambler69-xk3kv 5 місяців тому

      Yes, I'll take a prop rod any day. Those hood struts eventually go bad, and they are not cheap to replace.

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr 6 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Joe for your great review

  • @pricilaaguilar7637
    @pricilaaguilar7637 6 місяців тому +4

    Thank you Joe for showing average cars and base trims for most of the audience! Love seeing the base, mid and top for sure, to compare and make sure we make the right choice!!!!

  • @ead5590
    @ead5590 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Joe! I was so looking forward to this review. As a first time car buyer, I needed something that wouldn't break the bank and has a good amount of ground clearance, just in case. 🤣
    The base model is quite feature packed; but I'd go for a higher trim for a bit more power and any additional features that come along with it.
    Thanks again Joe, Lori and Steven! Your reviews are exceptional and unparalleled to all the other reviews out there. 📸
    Greetings from sunny side Dubai! ☀️👋🏻

  • @kb1767
    @kb1767 6 місяців тому +4

    You rock! Keep up the sweet information!!!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому

      You got it! Thank you fir tuning in

  • @SuperOperativac
    @SuperOperativac 5 місяців тому +3

    Joe, this is absolutely the best car review, I have seen so far. Thank you. This particular model is my first pick for my daughter. Now I am sure. I'm buying it.

  • @dforrest4503
    @dforrest4503 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice ride! It’s always interesting what carmakers include and what they don’t on base models. I’ve enjoyed my 2021 Kia Soul with the same engine. My Soul is an S model, and it has struts for the hood, a power seat, soft padding above the dash, but hard plastic on the doors and no grab handle above the driver. 🤷‍♂️

  • @Jack.Smith80
    @Jack.Smith80 6 місяців тому +1

    Good economy car. joe, so much love you and Stephen for your efforts to sharing videos.❤❤

  • @federicomejia2929
    @federicomejia2929 6 днів тому

    Great review!!!!!

  • @karenpusateri2089
    @karenpusateri2089 6 місяців тому +1

    I just (Nov) leased a 2023 Kia Sorento X-Line SX Prestige and it has exceeded my expectations. I am very happy with this choice. It's the super black one and looks so sharp. I've gotten a few compliments. Not sure if the entry has it, but the digital dash has this cool option where it shows the display has a visual rep of the time of day (uses daylight, sunset, sunrise, and night) and weather... It's really neat. Kia and Hyundai offer so much bang for the buck.

  • @AJJax-kd4kr
    @AJJax-kd4kr 6 місяців тому

    It's gonna be a good idea if you show how the vehicle led lights looks like at nighttime. I love your vids.very informative and easy to understand

  • @darrylharris2430
    @darrylharris2430 5 місяців тому +2

    Love your video, entertaining,informative, love your energy.. skip for the daughter, 4 wifey and above ... I love this color .. and Hubby will get me one. However, I'm staying... shopping and all... sending our best regards Harris-Unit!

  • @pricilaaguilar7637
    @pricilaaguilar7637 6 місяців тому +4

    love how you make us laugh 😂😂😂 “frappalappacrappa”

  • @shraddhasagar234
    @shraddhasagar234 6 місяців тому +6

    To the door panel!!! ❤❤❤❤ It sounds to me more like “avengers ASSEMBLE “ 🎉🎉🎉

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому +1

      I like the way you put it!

  • @VinoDeRio
    @VinoDeRio 6 місяців тому

    I'm actually quite surprised that for a base trim it comes with decent infotainment screens digital gauge cluster and good climate control O.O I bought 2023 Hyundai Elantra N-line ultimate last yr and I love my 1.6L turbocharged engine giving me 201HP. I got my bang for the buck for what I wanted but this Seltos for the price is a pretty awesome new car for a first time buyer for a teenager or a single person wanting something that isn't 2nd hand. Great video as always happy new yr!

  • @paulwatson4574
    @paulwatson4574 6 місяців тому

    Thanks Joe for your great review,I think this kia is excellent value for money there’s a lot on the inside for a base model.this is surely on my shopping lists.

  • @LukeO-1234
    @LukeO-1234 6 місяців тому +1

    I love how you describe that Starbucks drink😂😂. And I am camp Joe when it comes to the rear reflector

  • @sankethbe
    @sankethbe 6 місяців тому

    Hey Joe! Nice review! I'll share this video with my friend so he'll buy the Seltos for his 18 yr old daughter. It's a cute crossover 👍

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood 6 місяців тому +1

    Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true 👍

  • @veronicahill6212
    @veronicahill6212 28 днів тому

    just purchased this exact model in white 2 days ago, and i love it!

  • @stephenwinter8892
    @stephenwinter8892 6 місяців тому

    Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video but on January 30th at 11am est is the unveiling of the 2024 mazda CX70 which us Canadians can add to the CX30&CX50

  • @sagevibes3458
    @sagevibes3458 6 місяців тому +5

    I have the 2024 S model. It really goes fast, especially in sport mode. The only thing I hate is the sound system…it sounds terrible

  • @frankcancian4129
    @frankcancian4129 6 місяців тому +1

    Dam it Joe , you always make me feel like snacksercercing 😂👍

  • @christopherTheCarpenter
    @christopherTheCarpenter 3 місяці тому

    My 24 seltos lx is black, my daughter pointed out how it sparkles and changes color depending on the sun.

  • @vuckomrakic3760
    @vuckomrakic3760 6 місяців тому +5

    Ppl, here in Europe, are skeptic about Kia vehicles... They are mostly driving Mercedes, Audi, BMW, VW... They are spending thousands and thousands of euros 💶 for those cars, but always talking $hit about Kia, Toyota, Volvo...For me, at least these past 10 years till today, Kia did a great job with new models and made the quality much more upscale. Just think about Stinger🤩 Awesome review like always and greetings from Sweden!!!

    • @lordflashheart3706
      @lordflashheart3706 6 місяців тому +1

      Which is weird, because euro spec Kias seem to be optioned better than here in the U.S.

    • @vuckomrakic3760
      @vuckomrakic3760 6 місяців тому

      @@lordflashheart3706 Much better... But, however, ppl are still sceptic. In Europe, when u buy Kia, u get 5 years warranty, that's guaranteed. Uncle, who lives in Germany atm, has Kia Stinger and it's rival BMW M5, If that is Stinger's rival?! However, he prefers Stinger over BMW, + he tuned Stinger from 340 hp, to 450 HP. I swear, that car is fing sick.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing that insight

  • @larsonewhipsnade1643
    @larsonewhipsnade1643 6 місяців тому

    My brother has last year's model after waiting over a year for a Yaris Hybrid which never appeared. Very happy with the vehicle.

  • @Bowhunters6go8xz6x
    @Bowhunters6go8xz6x 6 місяців тому +4

    Very nice base (Bang for the buck SUV) by Kia but I would have to get the Turbo version with the 6sp transmission over the CVT. Agree with you that the burned orange paint is very cool and has some pop when the sun hits it!

  • @ronlaskiewicz7134
    @ronlaskiewicz7134 6 місяців тому

    I like the dull black on the wheel wells and I like the shiny black on the upper trims and yes I like either blacks on all SUV wheel wells.
    Get a head mounted Go Pro and give us a little POV action with vehicles with no sunroof 😊.

  • @omarcortes5754
    @omarcortes5754 6 місяців тому +7

    The price is actually really good

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому

      Especially for what you get!

  • @AD1978leo
    @AD1978leo 4 місяці тому +3

    Joe must have a daughter lol

  • @bigmittengaming1590
    @bigmittengaming1590 Місяць тому

    My lady just leased one. I have a Forte GT-Line. Excited to drive this thing. It seems like a great vehicle. Lease a little high though, but could be a car to buy out at end.

  • @mailman7478
    @mailman7478 6 місяців тому +2

    Base trim thanks Joe

  • @YasminWilson-no3bh
    @YasminWilson-no3bh 6 місяців тому +4

    A digital gage cluster on a base model 26k car that’s impressive Kia

    • @otroflores91
      @otroflores91 6 місяців тому

      Wonder how long they will last and how much to replace it.

  • @mystictk4149
    @mystictk4149 6 місяців тому

    I feel like the looks of it could be a little better with the way it’s designed but here’s the thing. This is still really nice looking in most areas.

  • @mrees5170
    @mrees5170 6 місяців тому +2

    Nice car for a nice value. Can’t zonk the flat black trim outside when a “premium” company like Mercedes has it on almost all their vehicles.

  • @nxp22
    @nxp22 6 місяців тому +3

    Frappa-lappa-crappa 😂 my favorite drink

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому +1

      It seems to be everyone's favorite nowadays!

  • @fredradatz9575
    @fredradatz9575 6 місяців тому

    I got one I like it’s ride and interior

  • @umbrawitchx1943
    @umbrawitchx1943 6 місяців тому

    The only guy with good adult jokes and car review is what makes this fun to watch 😮‍💨❤️ instead of a long boring school show
    As well.. Why does the car do “car will automatically turn off”

  • @markallen2984
    @markallen2984 6 місяців тому +1

    If this was available with a MT it would be close to the perfect entry-level car.

  • @scrambler69-xk3kv
    @scrambler69-xk3kv 5 місяців тому +2

    Yes no damn turbo to go wrong I'm sold. Turbos are a deal breaker. for many of us.

  • @vmarsfiles
    @vmarsfiles 3 місяці тому

    I bought the SX with the sunroof. It's literally the best version to buy

  • @abood9150
    @abood9150 6 місяців тому +1

    lotta daughters shivering watching this video

  • @darkivaz-aaa1145
    @darkivaz-aaa1145 6 місяців тому +5

    Great valuable car

  • @NYRIKAN
    @NYRIKAN 6 місяців тому

    Raiti I Cant Believe You Like This THING

  • @SuperSymbol
    @SuperSymbol 6 місяців тому +1

    Hope Honda WR-V comes to America too. Because in Japan the base model would be $14.5k US dollars.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому +1

      We will see how that pans out

  • @matthewnellis4927
    @matthewnellis4927 6 місяців тому

    The base trim is actually the LX. It comes with an 8 inch touch screen and no navigation.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for your thoughts on this one.

  • @NintendoSlim
    @NintendoSlim 6 місяців тому

    Almost thought it said for $26 you almost had me sold on a new Kia!! 🤣🤣

  • @beatrixbrennan1545
    @beatrixbrennan1545 4 місяці тому +1

    Frappalappacrappa! 😂

  • @brokeboy87
    @brokeboy87 6 місяців тому +2

    The Honda Hrv LX doesn't have some of these amenities and the Honda cost a bit more.

  • @DarkJediChrisG-1425
    @DarkJediChrisG-1425 6 місяців тому +2

    Hey Joe! First drive on the 2025 Sorento soon?

  • @michaelhsu7142
    @michaelhsu7142 6 місяців тому +1

    Hey Joe, if I keep buying my daughter LV bags etc, she will never leave my house. I can save that money and buy her an Audi A3 LOL

  • @dgdave2673
    @dgdave2673 6 днів тому +1

    Compare this base trim with the huge 11” screen to what cheapo Honda and Toyota do with their base cars with a 7” screen in 2024!

  • @wardellward
    @wardellward 6 місяців тому +3

    Awesome color

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому

      I am so glad that you like this one!

    • @wardellward
      @wardellward 6 місяців тому

      @@RaitisRides yup

  • @joeymadden7456
    @joeymadden7456 6 місяців тому +3

    Pretty good honestly

  • @wwesupermiahroblox4460
    @wwesupermiahroblox4460 6 місяців тому +3

    Nice car!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for letting me share it with you!

  • @jamisonz3365
    @jamisonz3365 6 місяців тому

    This kind of gives me a Renault Captur vibe as you mentioned.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому

      Unfortunaley Renault is not sold in the USA

  • @WonderWoman248
    @WonderWoman248 Місяць тому

    You all break down the specs of vehicles in the simplest way so us Moms can understand too!
    - MPG
    - Hybird
    - AWD
    - Keyless entry
    - Two Twinkie’s in depth lol 🤭
    - Two hot pockets and a juice box.
    I’m like okay cool! That can work for us!🤭

  • @sange8582
    @sange8582 6 місяців тому

    would be perfect with a 360 camera

  • @kickstand801
    @kickstand801 6 місяців тому

    I'm seeing these cars...... EVERYWHERE!!! Sheesh😂

  • @joejackson1541
    @joejackson1541 3 місяці тому +1

    Yes!

  • @LeeoJohnsonTV
    @LeeoJohnsonTV 5 місяців тому

    That's a FL area code and papa's looking for a car!

  • @PistolTCG
    @PistolTCG 6 місяців тому

    Can we please get a Kia Seltos GT!

  • @JCVACCARO
    @JCVACCARO 6 місяців тому +3

    To the door panels!

  • @BUY.YOUTUBE.VIEWS.717
    @BUY.YOUTUBE.VIEWS.717 6 місяців тому +1

    This video is a masterpiece!

  • @floridian1087
    @floridian1087 6 місяців тому

    Joe ran into a 31 year old woman that goes clubbing lol

  • @melakudulla3927
    @melakudulla3927 6 місяців тому

    17:51 😅

  • @26drdeath26
    @26drdeath26 3 місяці тому

    I'm 6'2". Looks a bit tight.

  • @exitstrategy8125
    @exitstrategy8125 6 місяців тому +3

    This or Chevy Trax 1RS?

    • @crow_2k11beatsbydre8
      @crow_2k11beatsbydre8 6 місяців тому +1

      Trax hands down........

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому +1

      That is a tough call! I think the Trax looks better!

    • @exitstrategy8125
      @exitstrategy8125 6 місяців тому +1

      @crow_2k11beatsbydre8 Thanks I love the looks of the new Trax just worried about reliability.

    • @cindyb9903
      @cindyb9903 3 місяці тому

      Kia offers better warranty

  • @keishajones5899
    @keishajones5899 5 місяців тому

    Just got my Seltos 2024. Initially I didn’t like it but it grows on you. I found the interior smaller than my Nissan sylphy.

  • @digitaldoc100
    @digitaldoc100 6 місяців тому

    Torqueless engine with a CVT... no thanks based on the powertrain. At least they offer the 1.6T.

  • @kinghill500
    @kinghill500 6 місяців тому +3

    Nice suv

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому

      I’m so glad that you think so

  • @rsorry
    @rsorry 6 місяців тому

    PB&J won us WW2 😂

  • @zzz181085
    @zzz181085 5 місяців тому

    Camp Joe 💫

  • @scrambler69-xk3kv
    @scrambler69-xk3kv 5 місяців тому

    I would think maybe the HRV and not so much the CRV.

  • @oonwing
    @oonwing 6 місяців тому

    Excuse me sir!!
    I like RATT, " TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART", "WALK THIS WAY".
    I like my age!!!

  • @genzigzag
    @genzigzag 6 місяців тому

    Some of Kia's entry level models are a great value. Helped my niece last year buy a Kia Forte EX auto for $26k Canadian including taxes and freight!!
    She loves the car.

  • @dymundprynsess
    @dymundprynsess 2 місяці тому

    I have a dog, hard plastic on the door is heaven to my ears

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  2 місяці тому

      I can totally understand that!

  • @The_Jim1
    @The_Jim1 4 місяці тому +1

    2024 Seltos or 2024 trax?

  • @jimmydeneus7109
    @jimmydeneus7109 6 місяців тому +3

    💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏

  • @StealthSecuritySystems
    @StealthSecuritySystems 5 місяців тому +1

    For the love of god please stop the food references

    • @rafaelgomez1989
      @rafaelgomez1989 4 місяці тому

      ENOUGH SPACE FOR 2 TWINKIES, A HOT APPLE PIE AND 1 STARBUCKS FRAPPA LAPPA CRAPPA COFFEE...HAHHAA

  • @Nzuri.Apparel
    @Nzuri.Apparel 6 місяців тому

    Frappa Lappa Crappa 😂😂

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому +1

      I am so glad that I can share the laughs and the cars with you!

  • @paulhung3213
    @paulhung3213 5 місяців тому

    I got already bought it , I love it , who do the same with me ???

  • @odinfatherofthor
    @odinfatherofthor 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice car, 1 zonk is it doesn't come with a husband feature for the daughter.

  • @youknowJP
    @youknowJP 4 місяці тому

    The s is not the base model that's the lx

  • @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790
    @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790 6 місяців тому +1

    Nah, I rather buy used 2017 Nissan Maxima.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому

      Everyone has a choice to make it

  • @msgreenjojo60pg
    @msgreenjojo60pg 17 днів тому

    Would you buy seltos or nissan kicks

  • @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219
    @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 6 місяців тому +1

    No, I rather buy the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.

  • @motocrossedful
    @motocrossedful 4 місяці тому

    I have a 2015 Kia Sportage, my neighbor just purchased 2014 Seltos. They are the same size

  • @blackineese
    @blackineese 3 місяці тому

    Is he saying this car is a woman car??? 😂😂😂

  • @LILCOLDHANDS
    @LILCOLDHANDS 6 місяців тому +2

    7th comment LETS GO

  • @wwesupermiahroblox4460
    @wwesupermiahroblox4460 6 місяців тому +3

    First

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  6 місяців тому +2

      I am glad that you made it.

  • @kensmith5108
    @kensmith5108 6 місяців тому

    I ordered this and then read it was not playable. Didn’t see the point. Got a refund.

  • @jeffs6090
    @jeffs6090 6 місяців тому

    I don't care if it's a base trim of the cheapest model, like this, or even some $50k+ vehicles...in 2023 and now 2024, every light in a car should be led. They are cheap so production cost can't be the reason to not use them. Plus, we've gotten rid of all other incandescent bulbs for our homes and such. Why hasn't that been mandated for cars by now?

    • @darkivaz-aaa1145
      @darkivaz-aaa1145 6 місяців тому

      Then go get a benz or bimmer if you want LED

    • @jeffs6090
      @jeffs6090 6 місяців тому

      @@darkivaz-aaa1145 that's not the point, genius. 😒

    • @kromahj
      @kromahj 6 місяців тому

      You asking for too much, car is already cheap, but you here asking for more stuff on the base trim

    • @jeffs6090
      @jeffs6090 6 місяців тому

      @kromahj - What are you talking about dude? Led lights are cheap, as I mentioned before. Having all lights on a vehicle is absolutely not asking for "too much", especially in 2023/24. Plus, if a car has the option of full led lighting over their base incandescent bulb lights, then that actually makes things more expensive for the automaker. They have to design, build, supply, and store two different types of lights.

  • @crow_2k11beatsbydre8
    @crow_2k11beatsbydre8 6 місяців тому

    Seltos is nice vehicle, but the Trax is so much better with a traditional 6 speed auto not a CVT that's in the Seltos......

    • @dgdave2673
      @dgdave2673 6 днів тому

      Seriously? That Chevy Trax China built junk?😊

  • @bjsimon802
    @bjsimon802 6 місяців тому

    For the price you paying, just buy a Rav4, CRV, or CX5. Way better options

    • @kromahj
      @kromahj 6 місяців тому +8

      All the stuff you getting on this base model, you can’t get it on the CRV, RAV4 or CX5 base . You need like 40k to have all that bro. Show me a base model crv, RAV4, cx50 that have digital gages in the base model

    • @bjsimon802
      @bjsimon802 6 місяців тому

      these cant compare, they will not match longevity . This is Sub class, the AWD like the RAV4 and forester will destroy this. @@kromahj

    • @dgdave2673
      @dgdave2673 6 днів тому +1

      You have a thing called brain? Show which of those have these for 26K out of the door?

    • @bjsimon802
      @bjsimon802 6 днів тому

      @@dgdave2673 it is 3cylinder, it has no power and it is weak