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2025 Kia Seltos

0-100 Scale
 
Overall Score 64
50 Lowest
Rated
80 Highest
Rated
 
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Road Test Results

Overall

 

73 / 100

Acceleration

 

3 / 5

Transmission

 

4 / 5

Braking

 

5 / 5

Emergency Handling

 

4 / 5

Fuel Economy

 

4 / 5

Ride

 

2 / 5

Noise

 

2 / 5

Usability

 

5 / 5

Owner Reports

Predicted Reliability

 

3 / 5

Predicted Owner Satisfaction

 

2 / 5

Highs

  • Fuel economy
  • Braking
  • Controls
  • Visibility

Lows

  • Ride
  • Noise

Best Version to Get

We would go for at least the S, which brings standard blind spot and rear cross traffic warning. The EX includes a standard power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support and adaptive cruise control.

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