The Kia Seltos comes to Malaysia with a reasonably good starting price, bearing in mind it is not a national car with tax incentives.

Thanks to a range of technology features that maximise connectivity and safety, a roomy interior that seats five people in comfort, and high levels of space and versatility, its asking price of RM115,888 for the EX version and RM133,888 for the high specification GT-Line version gives it an edge over the national cars.

Yes, it has been a long six months wait since its first showing to Kia dealers and the Malaysian media back in June 2019 but Naza Kia is commencing retail sales/bookings at all their dealerships immediately.

The Kia Seltos is a SUV that is manufactured for different regions at two of Kia’s production facilities which is in Anantapur District in Andhra Pradesh, India, and Gwangju in Korea.

Sporting a wide ‘tiger nose grille’, the Seltos is instantly recognisable as a Kia, but with a difference.

Its robust shoulder line and glasshouse shape, which tapers towards the rear of the car, lends the compact SUV an air of understated sportiness. The rear bumper with a metallic muffler effect accentuates this dynamic appearance.

Similar to the North American sold Kia Telluride’s design theme, the Kia Seltos is a marriage of bold design and delicate details, and stands apart from rivals with its strong, upright stance.

The tall front end and 182.88 mm ground clearance translate to a tough attitude and an adventurous spirit.

Its assertive presence is spearheaded by Kia’s signature tiger nose grille that includes unexpected diamond-like detail.

Chiseled surfaces and well-drawn lines lead back to a distinctive profile highlighted by a chrome beltline that melds into the D-pillar for a streamlined appearance.

And the optional two-tone roof gives Kia Seltos an added layer of coolness and character.

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