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Kia Seltos 2027 review: the second generation, the first one sold in Europe, as the GT Line with the 1.6 T-GDI 180 hp, a 7-speed DCT and on-demand all-wheel drive. Prices in Romania and Germany, size against the EV3 and EV5, the exterior, a boot that is one of the biggest in its class, rear seats that recline 24 degrees, front seats you can sleep in, and the dashboard and multimedia.
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00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Engines, Versions and Prices
03:49 - All-Wheel Drive and Dimensions
06:39 - Colours, Safety and the Key
09:35 - Exterior Design
18:18 - Under the Bonnet
19:16 - One of the Biggest Boots in Its Class
22:07 - Rear Seats Recline 24 Degrees
27:57 - Dashboard and Front Seats
33:43 - Multimedia and Settings
Kia Seltos 1.6 T-GDI 7DCT 4x4 GT Line 2027 - Specifications
Drive: on-demand all-wheel drive, an electronically controlled coupling sends torque to the rear axle when the front needs it, K3 platform, built in South Korea (reported)
Engine: 1.6 T-GDI turbo petrol, four cylinders in line, 1598 cm³, direct injection, petrol particulate filter, stop-start only and no mild-hybrid help, Euro 6e-bis
Power: 180 hp at 6000 rpm
Torque: 265 Nm from 1600 to 4500 rpm
Gearbox: 7-speed dual-clutch, selected with a shift-by-wire stalk on the steering column
Drive modes: Eco, Normal and Sport, plus a Terrain mode for snow, mud and sand
0-100 km/h: 9.0 seconds
Top speed: 205 km/h
Overtaking: 60-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, 80-120 km/h in 6.3 seconds
Consumption WLTP: 7.2-7.5 l/100 km combined, 9.6 l/100 km urban, 7.8 l/100 km motorway
CO2 WLTP: 164-169 g/km
Fuel tank: 50 litres, about 670 km at the WLTP figure
Length: 4430 mm
Width: 1830 mm
Height: 1620 mm with the standard roof rails
Wheelbase: 2690 mm
Turning circle: 10.72 m
Overhangs: 865 mm front, 875 mm rear
Ground clearance: 160 mm, approach angle 16.3 degrees, departure angle 25 degrees
Boot: 536 litres to the window line, 1511 litres to the roof with the seats folded, load floor 929 x 1060 mm
Kerb weight: 1620-1740 kg EU, which counts a 75 kg driver
Gross weight: 2115 kg
Payload: up to 495 kg
Towing: 1.3 t braked, 0.75 t unbraked, 100 kg on the ball, 100 kg on the roof
Suspension: McPherson front with a Hydro G bushing, multi-link rear
Brakes: ventilated 325 mm front and 284 mm rear discs, electric parking brake
Wheels: 19 inch GT Line alloys on 235/45 R19 Nexen, tyre repair kit, space-saver spare optional
Airbags: 7, including a front centre airbag
Body: ultra-high-strength and hot-stamped steel
Euro NCAP: not yet tested, the Indian-built car scored five stars at Bharat NCAP, a different test (reported)
Driver assistance on the GT Line: Highway Driving Assist 2, smart cruise with stop and go, a driver-monitoring camera, junction-turning collision avoidance, lane keeping and following, blind-spot braking, 360 degree camera with the blind-spot view in the cluster, reverse collision braking, sensors all round, speed-limit assist, remote parking
Screens: two 12.3 inch displays in one panoramic housing, with a separate 5.3 inch climate panel (reported)
Smartphone: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging
Navigation: built in, with maps, over-the-air updates and a video-call function from the app
Seats: synthetic upholstery on the GT Line, electric driver's seat with air-cell lumbar, heated seats and wheel, mesh Premium headrests, aluminium pedals
Rear seats: backrests recline 24 degrees, 60/40 split, centre armrest with cup holders, rear heating outlets, USB charging sockets on the sides of the front seats
Warranty: 7 years or 150.000 km, transferable, valid in 30+ European countries, 7 years of map updates, 12 months of roadside assistance
Germany: 44.340 Euro as the GT-Line AWD
Romania: 34.400 Euro list, 32.900 Euro with the 1500 Euro launch advantage
Prices vary by market and configuration
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