KIA Seltos 2020 is presented

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With the boom of SUVs, the South Korean brand adds a new member to its ranks, it is the KIA Seltos 2020.

This new van is located between the Soul and Sportage.

Although the Seltos has several design elements that separate it quite a bit from the rest of its range sisters, such as the large chrome frame that in some parts is smooth and in others has a machined finish, as well as the three-dimensional elements of the black chrome grill .

The lower part of the front has a finish that simulates satin-tone metal, which is used for the periphery of fog lights and there are also the red inserts of the GT Line version.

KIA Seltos maintains the DNA of the brand with the tiger nose grill but is very subtle, sports spoiler, floating roof, 16 or 17 ”wheels and double exhaust that is combined with the lines of the rear diffuser.

Regarding motorization, there are two options; a 1.6L MPI engine with 121 hp and 111 lb-ft of torque, coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission offers 16.25 km / l while with a six-ratio automatic transmission, 15.80 km / l - EX and EX Pack versions- . Both yields are in combined cycle.

Or a 1.4L turbocharged engine with 138 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque, coupled to a 7-speed DCT transmission offers 17 km / l in combined cycle - GT Line version, we already drive it.

As standard, it equips six airbags in all its versions and disc brakes on all four wheels.

In addition, it has ABS brakes; brake distribution system -EBD-; Stability control -ESC- and slope control assistant -HAC-.

The input version will have an 8 ”touch screen compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the remaining with a 10.25” with the “split screen” option, which allows you to divide the screen into three sections, to have in sight Driver and passenger references.

In the case of the top of the range, the info-entertainment screen has a 7 ”color cluster with speed and RPM, transmission temperature, driving modes, turbo pressure, torque and fuel consumption as well as a Wireless charger for smartphones - Qi- charge.

The trunk offers a cargo space of 853 mm long, 1,025 mm wide and 813 mm high.

Like the KIA Forte sedan 2019, Seltos will also have connectivity to the MyKIA + app, which is available for IOS and Android operating systems.