The new Kia Seltos is an all-new 5-seat subcompact SUV that’s larger than the Soul but smaller than the Sportage. The Seltos is only a half-inch longer than the Kia Niro, but it’s a boxier design that’s much higher off the ground. As such, the Korean-built Seltos is a spacious new entry in a segment bristling with proven players, such as the Honda HR-V, the Nissan Kicks, the Chevrolet Trax, the Subaru Crosstrek, the Toyota C-HR and the Hyundai Kona.

We think that the small new Seltos will make a big splash. It’s compact on the outside, yet spacious within. It’s perfectly sized for city maneuvering while still being roomy enough inside for a trip to dinner with another couple. Perhaps most importantly, the Seltos — unlike some other vehicles in this segment (the Toyota C-HR and Nissan Kicks come to mind) — is available with all-wheel drive, underscoring its adventuresome spirit. While it’s more of an urban warrior than a rock-crawling SUV, the Seltos does have a useful 7.2 inches of ground clearance, and AWD models come with a locking center differential for those times when the road is muddy.
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