VIDEO: Review Kia Seltos, Punya Turbo dan Fitur Lengkap

JAKARTA, Carvaganza.com - The compact SUV market that is increasingly loved by the world's automotive consumers, including Indonesia, is being used by Kia Indonesia to 'reborn'. In his revival in Indonesia in early 2020, Kia presents Seltos as his new flagship.

Under the auspices of PT Kreta Indo Artha (KIA), which is still in the Indomobil Group family, Kia Indonesia enlivened the Small SUV segment with Seltos. Through this car, Kia offers a combination of attractive prices, a turbo engine, and an abundant set of features.

For the Indonesian market, the Kia Seltos is offered with a 1.4 liter turbo four-cylinder engine, against competitors who are mostly non-turbo 1.5 liter engines. From this engine, Seltos provides a combined power of 138 hp and a torque of 242 Nm, which is among the highest in its class.

In fact, to differentiate it from current rivals, the Seltos uses an automatic transmission with a 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT) system, which is commonly used by European manufacturers. Generally, in this segment, manufacturers use a conventional automatic transmission (torque converter) or CVT.

With this powertrain, of course the Seltos will be more attractive to pamper the driver from behind the wheel.

Impression

In addition to the design that stands out with the modern and dynamic character on the exterior of the Seltos, it has earned it the nickname of the Range Rover 'mini'. Incidentally, this car was recently reviewed by OTO.com, to find out its impression as an everyday vehicle.

One thing that really attracts the attention of Seltos is the choice of driving mode which is divided into six modes. Three modes are available for a choice of engine settings (Eco, Normal, Sport), and three more from traction control settings (Mud, Snow, Sand).

The tools that are embedded in the complete Seltos. In the form of six airbags in the driver, passenger, side and curtain sections. But the cheapest type E is only dual SRS airbags. Braking uses discs at the front and drums behind. ABS, EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Assist have been inserted. As well as Cruise Control on EX +.

What are the complete impressions of Kia Seltos, who are the new rivals of the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, and Nissan Juke? Watch the Road Test video from OTO.com below.

WAHYU HARIANTONO