Kia Seltos as a daily driver small SUV

[Universe93B]

Anyone here considering the "refreshed" 2024 Kia Seltos as a small SUV - perhaps the 1.6T as it has a little more pep? The car is small but the interior room and cargo area is impressive for the size. They got rid of the dual clutch transmission and has a traditional 8 speed auto, so that's good as well.

Any comments on the reliability of this model, engine and tranny?

https://www.caranddriver.com/kia/seltos

[southernnaturelover]

Pretty much the same engine that's been used in the Soul, Accent, and Veloster. They're okay, but don't expect Toyota longevity.

[87112]

Originally Posted by AstrophysicaXSE

It seems like the 2024 Seltos switched to a traditional 8-speed transmission for their turbo engine vs the dual-clutch transmission. The dual-clutch transmission frequently overheated in stop and go traffic and had some other issues I think also. With the traditional 8 speed transmission, should be much better.

I thought you were going to get a Nissan Frontier? Seltos is way different than a Frontier.