2025 Kia Seltos Review

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Future Kia of Clovis presents the 2025 Kia Seltos

In the crowded compact crossover SUV segment, Kia boasts four distinct offerings that include the budget friendly and tech-forward 2025 Kia Seltos!  This five passenger SUV is more traditional in style, offers a spacious cabin, modern amenities and all-wheel drive!  But do not mistake its traditional fashions for an out-of-touch interior: the 2025 Kia Seltos boasts a premium vibe that includes a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment display, along with an available power sunroof and an available premium eight-speaker Bose sound system.  Customers all over Fresno, Visalia, Madera, Handfor and Clovis love the UVO software interface that's easy to navigate and uses multiple window tiles to display vital information like navigation prompts and weather updates.  Returning an impressive fuel efficiency rating across the lineup, the 2025 Kia Seltos reaches up to 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway!  Road trips are in your future with that kind of efficiency, and all your cargo can come along with a formidable 27 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.  If you need even more reasons to come over to Future Kia of Clovis to check out the 20-25 Kia Seltos, we invite you to come along as we review this compact crossover.  We will include everything you want to know about the 2025 Kia Seltos, including engine specs, interior highlights, and the five trim offerings, from the budget-friendly LX all the way up to the top X-Line and SX models.

Engine Specs and Fuel Economy

The 2025 Kia Seltos offers two powertrain options to suit the different driving needs of buyers across Fresno, Visalia, Madera, Handfor and Clovis . The base engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, paired with a continuously variable transmission, making the Seltos a great commuter. For those seeking more excitement, the optional 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, paired with a new eight-speed automatic transmission, is a nice upgrade. With 195 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, the turbocharged engine transforms the 2025 Kia Seltos into a more engaging and capable SUV.  Ride quality remains smooth across both powertrains, with the suspension effectively absorbing bumps and rough surfaces. Thanks to its compact size, the Seltos excels in urban environments, making it easy to maneuver through crowded streets and fit into tight parking spaces.  In terms of efficiency, the 2025 Kia Seltos with the 2.0-liter engine and front-wheel drive is the most economical, achieving an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. Opting for all-wheel drive lowers those figures slightly to 27/31 mpg. The turbocharged engine provides a more spirited drive, which understandably dips efficiency numbers to 25 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. 

Interior Highlights 

The 2025 Kia Seltos interior strikes a balance between simplicity and quality, offering a design that feels thoughtful without appearing cheap. Soft-touch materials are enhanced with Kia's SynTex synthetic leather, and the clean, horizontal layout of the dash, vents, and buttons echoes a design aesthetic reminiscent of higher-end vehicles. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, with a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat for personalized comfort.   Cargo space is a strong point for the 2025 Kia Seltos, providing nearly 27 cubic feet of room behind the rear seats, which then expands to a capacity of almost 63 cubic feet with the seats folded down, making it practical for weekend getaways or grocery runs. The entry-level LX trim features an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, front and rear USB ports, and a six-speaker audio system. Higher trims upgrade to a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation.  All infotainment systems integrate Kia's UVO software interface, known for its ease of use with an intuitive interface and a menu structure that's easy to navigate. 

Trim Offerings

Coming in three five levels, including the LX, S, EX, X-Line, and SX, the 2025 Kia Seltos has something to meet the price needs of everyone in Fresno, Visalia, Madera, Hanford and Clovis.  You can opt for all-wheel drive on the S and EX trims, but it comes standard on the rest.  Let’s review the highlights of each trim level.  Coming with the 2.0-liter engine, the base LX trim features 17-inch wheels, cloth upholstery, a convenient 60/40-split folding rear seat, and an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.  Front and rear USB ports keep everyone’s devices charged, and safety is a top priority with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping systems, and automatic high beams.  The S upgrades customers to 17-inch two-tone wheels, LED accent lighting, push-buttons start, partial SynTex seating, and the larger 10.25-inch infotainment screen with embedded navigation.  You also benefit from more safety features like rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring.  The EX trim builds onto the S with full faux-leather seating, a power adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, and a wireless phone charger.  The X-Line brings a little more power with the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.  You also get standard all-wheel drive, 18-inch black wheels, and matte gunmetal trim elements.  Rounding out the 2025 Kia Seltos is the top-of-the-line SX trim, which builds onto the EX with 18-inch wheels, LED headlights and fog lights, the eight-speaker Bose audio system, and a sport-style steering wheel.  You can add on an optional Sunroof package, power liftgate and smartphone digital key with this trim.

Future Kia of Clovis

Proudly serving the Central Valley, Future Kia of Clovis can’t wait to share our extensive knowledge of the specs of the 2025 Kia Seltos!  We take pride in providing quality service on all levels, whether you are coming in to look for a new vehicle, take a test drive, or maintain your Kia at our service department.  We want you to feel confident and cared for when you walk into our dealership, and that is why our staff takes pride in our knowledgeable and pressure-free customer service style!  If your family is looking for the benefits of a compact SUV, impressive fuel economy, and slick technology, look no further than the 2025 Kia Seltos, for sale on our lot in Clovis! This thoughtfully designed and modern vehicle is ready to impress everyone in Fresno, Visalia, Madera, Hanford and Clovis, and we are confident that once you experience the 2025 Kia Seltos, you won't be disappointed!  Thank you for joining Future Kia of Clovis in this review of the 2025 Kia Seltos, and we hope you can come check out the five impressive trim levels, including the X-Line and SX, today!