kia seltos review australia 2023

The 2023 Kia Seltos is the small SUV that learned new tricks without forgetting how to be sensible.

The update brings a smarter cabin with twin screens on upper trims, improved safety tech, and an 8‑speed auto paired to the 1.6‑litre turbo that ditches the fidgety old DCT.

The 2.0‑litre/CVT combo is fine for commuting but gets vocal when pushed, while the turbo AWD feels properly brisk and composed.

Ride quality is tidy, though the 18‑inch wheels can thump over rougher roads, and road noise is merely “small SUV normal”.

Space is generous for the class, the 7‑year warranty is a crowd-pleaser, and running costs are friendly—so long as you don’t treat every on‑ramp like Bathurst.