Does this updated Toyota Corolla Cross rival take safety too far? Kia Seltos 2023 review: Sport+ FWD

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The Kia Seltos has been a smash-hit since it entered the small SUV segment in 2019. But with the recent arrival of its facelifted version, has it gone to the next level?
Well, the Toyota Corolla Cross rival has an updated design and upgraded technology, which should help it hold its own in one of the most competitive segments in Australia.
In this review, Contributing Journalist Emily Agar finds out if the facelifted Seltos has what it takes to tackle family life. She explores how well the city crossover's mid-range Sport+ FWD variant does on the practicality, driving and safety fronts.
And as Emily finds out the hard way, one of the Seltos' safety 'improvements' might be so annoying it turns off buyers. Yep, if you already find speed limit recognition to be a nuisance, Kia’s taken it a step further - but in a way that will quickly have you looking for the ‘off’ button.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Pricing and features
01:05 Design
01:57 Practicality
04:06 Driving
05:01 Efficiency
05:29 Safety
06:28 Ownership
06:54 Verdict
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@galacticgorillaaah Жыл бұрын

I've just picked up my new Seltos Sport+ and I must say, the speed warning is absolutely INFURIATING. As it is camera based (sees the road signs), it believes the 40km school zones are permanent speed limits and will beep at you incessantly on weekends and after school hours if you do over 40km in a school zone. The fact that this audible warning is on by default, and the only way to turn it off is through navigating laboriously through the menu on the info system to turn it off EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE, makes this just the most ridiculously annoying feature. If I'd known about the school zone thing, I would not have bought this car. Now considering selling and going to a Honda HRV. At least Mitsubishi got it right by not beeping, but simply flashing the speed limit on the dash if you go over. KIA NEED TO CHANGE THIS FEATURE.

@ttpp9584 Жыл бұрын

I bought the '22 Seltos SX Turbo (Canada). This is one of the few reviews I have seen that detail the 2.0 engine vs. the 1.6 Turbo I have. And with this review, I'm glad I went with the Turbo as I was suspicious of the 2.0. I don't have as much "beeping" in mine however in my model the setup allows you to turn on/off the sounds for various features.

@0097King Жыл бұрын

Might be a stupid question, but can you still listen to audio/music through just a bluetooth connection? Since it's only wired android auto/carplay?

@maneesharupasinghe Жыл бұрын

Why only apple car play mentioned ? There are lot of Android phone users in Australia

@garvinweston6281 Жыл бұрын

Ya nice review. and correct info.

@kane4013 Жыл бұрын

Took one for a test drive and the beeping drove me nuts. What are Kia thinking!?

@applerider4205 Жыл бұрын

I wrecked my Toyota vehicle with too many defects. I understand your feelings. 😢

@muhammadharits3237 Жыл бұрын

I like Sportage than seltos 🙂🙂

@martinfarrell5778 7 ай бұрын

Ours in Canada does not beep at over seed.

@keishajones5899 7 ай бұрын

????

@palladen1933 10 ай бұрын

I didn't find those issues, the motor is very zippy in sport, And there's a ton oc room in there I think you need to lose a bit of weight, I'm taller than you, I think they're great