We’ve previously reported on Kia’s new global compact SUV, but until now it remained nameless. Well today we learn it will be called the Kia Seltos
The name has its roots in Greek mythology and the legend of Celtos, who was the son of Hercules, or so I’m told. Kia says the ‘S’ in the name “implies speed and sportiness and brings the name in line with Kia’s Sportage and Sorento SUVs.”
This is an SUV squarely aimed at the millennial generation. Kia set out to find the perfect blend between sophistication, a sporty edge and the capabilities you’d expect from a traditional SUV.
The Seltos offers a long hood, a bold-looking front bumper and sharp lines pressed into exterior panels. The windows taper towards the rear of the car giving it quirky look. Out back is a rear bumper with a metallic muffler effect which adds some more bling.
Tech-savvy buyers will appreciate the dramatic cabin and its highly technical details. There’s a large 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and even a “Sound Mood Lighting” feature.
The Kia Seltos will be fully revealed later this month, with sales in Korea and other regions to follow in the second half of 2019.
Chris was EFTM’s Motoring Editor for many years, driving everything from your entry level hatch to the latest Luxury cars through to the Rolls Royce.
He has been in the media for 20 years, produced three Olympic games broadcasts, attending Beijing 2008 & London 2012.
Strangely he owns a Toyota Camry Hybrid, he defiantly rejects the knockers.
Chris is married to Gillian and resides in Sydney’s North West. They have Sam the English Springer Spaniel and Felix the Burmese cat to keep them company, and recently welcomed baby Henry to the family.
He has now left EFTM, and writes freelance and runs his own Facebook Page “Bowen’s Garage”
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