Nice review. It would be good the mention the other varients as they are sometimes better value. E.g. my pick is the base model because it has a few features that are better than the higher specs. It has a 30L larger boot, it has wireless Apple CarPlay, it has the more comfortable suspension and the better fuel economy. Two things it lacks is a boot cover (can be added) and a rear armrest that can't be added without replacing two thirds of the back seat. Still my pick though.
@iDerekDroog-ix5hk
9 ай бұрын
One day one of these review channels will review the base model instead of the high end.
@Drivecomau
9 ай бұрын
If you're interested in the entry-level Seltos S you can read about it at www.drive.com.au/reviews/2023-kia-seltos-s-review/
@iDerekDroog-ix5hk
9 ай бұрын
@@Drivecomau thanks
@Earshoes777
Жыл бұрын
The traffic sign recognition system is an absolute deal breaker for me, that thing would drive me nuts
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
Yep, and I understand Kia are working on a fix for this. Would be perfect if you were running out of demerit points though...
@simondarcy9536
Ай бұрын
Still no fix?
@punkjake
Жыл бұрын
I was looking at one of these, or a Stonic, but that beeping issue wouldn't be an issue if it stayed off, but having to turn it off every single time you start the car? That's a massive turn off, same with the fuel economy. Shame, it seemed like a solid car, and for the price the issues shouldn't be what they are
@agamkataria1396
8 ай бұрын
Check Indian spec that is more features loaded
@kane4013
Жыл бұрын
That beeping begins the moment the speed limit is exceeded by just one kilometre. Also, the option to turn it off is buried deep in the menus. It was bad enough to be a dealbreaker for me ☹
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
I tend to agree. It was driving me crazy. - Sam
@vlfreak
Жыл бұрын
Hmm this could be a deal breaker for us as well.😢 A simple software update could be implemented to knock off the chimes and stick to dash announcements 🧐 Hello mr kia are you listening?
@DaniilBalkans-jh2rw
9 ай бұрын
Mr Kia wisely said, how about you drive legally within the speed limits all the time & you'll never hear the annoying beeps🤔?. And annoying they should be, coz they are warning you that you are breaking the law speeding🙄?. The car does not wish to be your accomplice in breaking the law & endangering all road users😂?. The cars should have speed limit kill switches, not beepers , for 5km+ over😁?. So many drivers today think speeding 5-10 km over the speed limit is just normal & called just being in a little hurry🙄?. You see it every day on the roads?. Just a few k's over & a couple of seconds😳, & so many people's lives are instantly changed forever 😥?.
@iDerekDroog-ix5hk
9 ай бұрын
@@DaniilBalkans-jh2rw Thanks Karen
@JaneDoe-ft7ln
2 ай бұрын
@DaniilBalkans-jh2rw the speedo reads less than your actual speed. If you're driving around under the limit you'll piss off anyone stuck behind you.
@adsalvo
5 ай бұрын
I wonder how reliable the torque converter is over time
@gregy1194
Жыл бұрын
Pity they couldn't fit the sorrento hybrid engine into this. It would be a winner.
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
That would be a nice fit, and would add even more power into the mix. I wonder if it would fit with the battery. - Sam
@atan5207
Жыл бұрын
For practicality to live with, which would you buy with your own money? 2Lt or 1.6Lth turbo???
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
I'd go for the 1.6 turbo, for that mid-range responsiveness and overall improvement in power. - Sam
@351tgv
Жыл бұрын
@@Drivecomau - Sam I think the torque curve is something like 265Nm from 1,600rpm to around 4,000rpm, that is nice mid range, more than enough for all your needs in this market segment. example: look at the Mitsubishi ASX with its NA (Naturally Aspirated) 2.0L engine, 198Nm at 4500rp, drivers have to push the engine and combined with CVT well you can figure out the rest, even the bigger 2.4L NA 4cyl has only 228Nm at 4,500rpm, turbo petrol is all about mid range torque these days not peak power which in reality is only needed for getting up to highway speeds mid range torque lets you stay there in a top gear without the need to rev the crap out of the engine.
@GlowingTube
Жыл бұрын
Too bad you can’t actually buy one. There are zero discounts and you have to wait 8 months. The prices are also very high. The speed detection system is also an own goal. It makes the Skoda Octavia wagon look like a bargain.
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
Waiting lists aside, would you choose an Octavia wagon over the Kia? - Sam
@GlowingTube
Жыл бұрын
@@Drivecomau I would given how it offers superior space and value. The negatives for the Skoda are the soft high wear euro brakes, 95 RON, lower ride, plastic water pump designed to die young. Given the 7 year warranty I’d take a punt on the Octavia.
@agamkataria1396
8 ай бұрын
Varient distribution is better in indian spec. In total around 25 models
@MrKbaloch1
Жыл бұрын
Can you give a review for Kia Seltos Sport 2023?
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
We've covered the Seltos Sport+ with the 2.0-litre non-turbo engine here: www.drive.com.au/reviews/2023-kia-seltos-sport-review/ Although it's not quite the Seltos Sport, the powertrain is the same, just with some added equipment. Keep an eye on the website though as we'll have a Sport review coming soon.
@LukeLonardo-jo4kz
4 ай бұрын
Great vehicle
@mandardesai3841
Жыл бұрын
Make video on top variant of kia seltos.
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
We haven't done a video review of the Seltos GT-Line, but if you'd like to read our written review you can visit www.drive.com.au/reviews/2023-kia-seltos-gt-line-review/
@tuscan54321
6 ай бұрын
Tape over the camera to stop the beeping
@adsalvo
5 ай бұрын
Can you do that. If so please share for humanity’s sake
@kimmarshall6047
Жыл бұрын
I have a low mileage Sr5 04 hilux that i was thinking of trading up to a Seltos but that beeping and poor fuel economy ended those thoughts.
@Mububban23
Жыл бұрын
near 10L/100km for something that small is absolutely disgraceful
@351tgv
Жыл бұрын
@@Mububban23 - not really, look at the torque curve, 265Nm from a small 1.6L 4cyl means the turbo is on BOOST a lot and throw in short gearing (since tis an 8-speed) you have to expect higher fuel consumption, also on-demand AWD has added around 120kg extra weight more weight more fuel. So instead of saying something is disgraceful maybe do some research to find out what is the cause.
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
Keep your ears out, because I think Kia are working on a solution. - Sam
@Mububban23
Жыл бұрын
Claimed 7L/100km but tested nearly 10L/100km??? If that was combined testing and not just urban, that is appalling for a car that size.
@351tgv
Жыл бұрын
Sam was driving in and around North Sydney / Wollstonecraft for this video review, even Hybrids are doing around 8L in and around North Sydney / Wollstonecraft, the average speed would be 35km/h and hilly terrain so Hybrids would be switching to petrol power very fast so a turbo petrol with short gearing (since its an 8-speed) would also be consuming petrol at high rate, that said get the vehicle on a more falser speed roads no doubt the fuel consumption will improve to around 8L per 100km.
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
@@351tgv You definitely picked the location.
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
You could probably get better figures, but this engine/gearbox/AWD combo is never going to be best in class for efficiency. - Sam
@agamkataria1396
8 ай бұрын
Check Indian spec Kia seltos that is more features loaded
@351tgv
Жыл бұрын
well people want power and from a small displacement 4cyl the TURBO has to make more BOOST and when you add those two together ? the answer is more fuel consumption. that said the inclusion of a 8-speed torque converter over the awful junk that is DCT makes the added fuel consumption so much more accepting. The other issue is the nanny intrusions, clearly KIA have been spooked by some stupid law suit somewhere in other countries probably the land of law sits the USA so it has inflicted every car they make with those stupid nanny crap, shame it is buried somewhere in the sub menus and not a physical button that can be easily switch off, it should not be up to KIA to determine how you drive the vehicle, that said I wonder what the courts would say if you have an incident as you were occupied by having to do stupid sub menus operations and BAM accident because you were focused on other thing than driving. Just a thought KIA.
@Febzi57
Жыл бұрын
Hi I have heard that it can be turned off from the steering wheel settings instead of sub menus. Also there is talk of some consideration to adjusting this to some thing similar to USA where we can adjust it to 5 -10 kms over before the beeping.
@351tgv
Жыл бұрын
Nope the option to switch off the overapeed is in 3 sub menus. Also since this review did not mention it the speedometer is off by 5km/h, so at an indicated 60km/h the real vehicle road speed is 55km/h. There is no way to change that (unless you opt for taller tyres which would change the gearing). So yeah KIA need a physical button or in the software an option to permanently switch that warning system off as KIA have no right to tell you how to drive your car.
@Febzi57
Жыл бұрын
@@351tgv I have tried it and you can turn it off for each engine start up, from the steering wheel controls but of course not permanently. Thanks I didn't know about the speedometer.
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
I think you are on the money. And personally, i'd prefer to use a little more fuel as a trade for power and a smooth transmission. But that won't suit everybody.
@TheVix211
Жыл бұрын
Hope it doesn’t lose power while driving!👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽
@chucknorris8704
Жыл бұрын
Those wheels are hideous.
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
I don't really mind them, to be honest! - Sam
@StevenG89
Жыл бұрын
Skoda Karoq is more practical. Similar size however boot measures over 500L and also has removable rear seats for even more room.
@351tgv
Жыл бұрын
no one in their right mind would ever buy a SKODA on their own free will. In Australia SKODA is as relevant as the French car makers are.
@StevenG89
Жыл бұрын
Well I only commented on the practicality side of it as that's what the video asked. However plenty of reason to choose a Karoq though. Better fuel economy with only slightly less performance, 8 speed Aisin auto, better tech and surprisingly cheaper to service over 7 years.
@Drivecomau
Жыл бұрын
That would be a good comparison actually! Thanks for the idea. -Sam
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