2024 KIA Seltos S X-Line

The 2024 Kia Seltos is a subcompact SUV slotting between the Soul and Sportage, offering a roomy cabin and a long warranty. It competes with the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-30, and Toyota Corolla Cross, standing out with its standard driver-assistance tech. The Seltos handles confidently for its class, with the turbo engine providing lively acceleration, though the ride can be firm on rough roads. Inside, the Seltos offers a spacious rear seat and generous cargo space for a subcompact, with available tech like a 10.25-inch touchscreen. Kia's reputation for reliability has improved, and the Seltos benefits from the brand's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. The S X-Line is the entry-level all-wheel-drive Seltos, adding rugged styling cues like satin-finish window trim and a matte black lower door garnish that the base LX doesn't have. Its 2.0L I4 makes 146 horsepower and pairs with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, which is enough for daily driving and returns 29 mpg combined. This trim comes with 18-inch machine-finished alloy wheels and a multi-link rear suspension, helping it feel planted on twisty roads.