Recently, Kia's new Seltos model has been launched in overseas markets, and the new car has launched seven models, with a starting price of US$25,090 (about 190,000 yuan), with a slight price increase. It is reported that the new model is also expected to be launched in China in the second half of this year, or will continue to be named "Setus".
As can be seen from the official pictures of the new car, the new setus inherits Kia's design concept "Opposites United", showing an atmospheric and capable exterior design. LED daytime running lights and a through-grid grille also add style and dynamism to the vehicle. The overall shape of the head of Kia's new Seltos model remains highly similar to that of the current model, and the lower bumper has been upgraded to create a contrasting effect with the body color with the silver color scheme.
The rear of the car is also similar to the current model, with a concealed exhaust layout, a continuous taillight design and a large spoiler, which gives it a sporty look.
In terms of interior design, although there are no specific interior pictures or detailed configuration information, referring to other Kia models and market trends, the interior design of the new Setus may continue the modern and technological sense of the Kia brand. It may be equipped with advanced features such as intelligent connected systems, intelligent driver assistance systems, panoramic sunroofs, etc.
According to overseas media, Kia's new Seltos XE model is equipped with a reversing distance warning system and an intelligent electric tailgate for all-wheel drive models. The top-of-the-line SX variant offers a new sunroof package in the EX variant; The S variant will be equipped with new 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels, a driver's side window that can be automatically raised and lowered, and a 10.25-inch LCD digital instrument cluster (replaced with a 4.25-inch instrument cluster).
It will be powered by a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated, 1.6-liter turbocharged engine mated to a CVT and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
In the fierce competition of compact SUVs, the design of the Kia Setus is more youthful, and the intelligent configuration is also very advanced, equipped with L2+ intelligent driving assistance system, which brings a very good driving experience. As of June 2024, the latest monthly sales of Setus on sale in China are 939 units, and the cumulative sales volume in the past six months in 2024 is 5,345 units, and the current competition in the same level in China is also relatively fierce, with the main competitors in the 100,000-level SUV market, such as Honda Binzhi / XR-V, Volkswagen Tukai, BYD Yuan PLUS and so on.
Brief summary:
Nowadays, the domestic market can be said to be involved in taking off, many manufacturers do not hesitate to cut prices to gain a foothold in the market, and the new Kia Setus sold overseas seems to be a bit of a suspicion of reducing the allocation and price increase, I don't know how it will enter the domestic market in the future. At present, the manufacturer's guide price of the current Setus in China is 109,900-159,900 yuan, and the competition in the 100,000-level compact SUV market of the Chinese brand model is quite fierce, so the performance of the new car in terms of power, space and configuration often needs to be more prominent in order to stand out in the market.
Editor/Heyin