Kia US reveals refreshed 2024 Seltos with increased hp

2024 kia seltos

The United States (US) arm of Kia has revealed the refreshed 2024 Seltos, which the company claims to have an increase in horsepower (hp) thanks to the 1.6-liter turbo-GDI engine.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • How much power does the 2024 Kia Seltos’ revised 1.6-liter turbocharged engine make?

    The revised 1.6-liter turbocharged engine used on the Kia Seltos makes 195hp.
  • When is the 2024 Kia Seltos expected to hit US showrooms?

    The 2024 Kia Seltos is expected to hit US showrooms in the first half of 2023.
  • Per Kia US, the revised powerplant — mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission — delivers a livelier driving experience with 20 extra horses for a total of 195hp. A somewhat tamed 2.0-liter mill paired with an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) is also available. This setup makes 146hp with roughly 179Nm of torque.

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    In addition, the 2024 Kia Seltos comes with Normal, Smart, and Sport drive modes that each use specific settings for powertrain, drivetrain, and steering mapping to provide the desired driving experience.

    The available active on-demand all-wheel drive (AWD) system allows the sport utility vehicle (SUV) to boast all-weather capabilities and enhanced driving performance.

    Other features offered by the refreshed model include a larger tiger nose grille, new rigid shapes on the front bumper, vertical-shaped fog lights, and new geometric wheel designs. Furthermore, the US-spec 2024 Kia Seltos gets new hues in the form of Pluton Blue, Fusion Black, and Valais Green.

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    “Our stable of capable SUVs is stronger than ever, and despite being the smallest of the bunch, the Seltos has been a mighty performer since its introduction. Loaded with standout style, some of the latest technology, advanced driver assistance systems, and enthusiastic performance, the 2024 Seltos serves as the perfect gateway into our bigger and more capable SUVs when the consumer is ready to step up,” said Kia America Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Vice President (EVP) Steven Center.

    The 2024 Kia Seltos is expected to hit US showrooms in the first half of 2023.

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