New Kia Seltos for Sale in Willowbrook

May 12, 2022 · 2 min read

With its nimble handling, sporty style, and surprisingly roomy, high-tech cabin, the Kia Seltos nails the subcompact crossover formula. It offers refined accommodations, a capacious cargo area, and an extensive roster of appealing features, including several standard safety technologies. The Seltos is an excellent pick for Chicago-area drivers seeking upgraded practicality with conveniently sized space requirements. Here's a quick look at a few of the highlights.

Performance

The Kia Seltos comes standard with Dynamax™ AWD on all but the second-tier S trim level (on which it's optional), providing improved handling and control for inclement conditions. And be selecting the Nightfall Edition or SX Turbo trim levels, you can upgrade to a more powerful 1.6-liter turbo-four powerplant (175 hp, 195 lb-ft) mated to a 7-speed Quick-Shift dual-clutch transmission.

Practicality

Though technically designated as a "subcompact" crossover, the Seltos is surprisingly spacious, with more headroom and legroom than other class competitors. It also offers impressive cargo capacity that comes close to SUVs in larger segments. With all seats in use, it retains 27 cubic feet for your groceries or luggage. And when you need more room for your adventures and errands, the second row folds easily row to reveal 63 cubic feet.

Tech and Safety

The Seltos LX comes with an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. And if you step up just one trim level, you'll get a larger 10.25-inch display with Remote Connectivity and Voice-Command Navigation.

Kia also equips the Seltos with a full array of advanced driver-assist technologies, including many as standard equipment, like:

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Following Assist
Lane Keep Assist
High Beam Assist
Driver Attention Warning
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (Standard on EX, Nightfall, SX Turbo)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (Standard on EX, Nightfall, SX Turbo)
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (Standard on SX Turbo)
Highway Driving Assist (Standard SX Turbo)

Shop the 2022 Kia Seltos near Bolingbrook and Downers Grove

For more information about the Kia Seltos, its configurations and finance options, and available reservation opportunities, reach out to Willowbrook Kia at your convenience. And if you'd like to try out any of our new Kia models for yourself, we welcome you to visit us for a test drive. We'll be happy to give you a tour.

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Compare the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Santa Fe in Willowbrook

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