2022 KIA Seltos LX

The Seltos is Kia's subcompact SUV, sized between the Soul and the Sportage and aimed at buyers who want a small crossover with a bit more presence. It's a willing little SUV around town, with light steering and a ride that's composed on most roads, though it can feel busy over sharper bumps. The cabin is roomier than the exterior suggests, with a straightforward dashboard and plenty of headroom for front-seat passengers. Standard tech includes an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a full suite of driver assists like forward collision warning and lane keeping assist. The LX is the base Seltos, and it's the one to pick if you want all-wheel drive standard without paying extra for the S or EX. Its 2.0L I4 makes 146 horsepower and works with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, which gives it sure-footed traction in rain or light snow, though it's not quick off the line. The LX skips the larger touchscreen and push-button start of higher trims, but you still get the same 8-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.