Kia Seltos Ride & Handling
The Kia Seltos has been developed specially for India and that shows in the way the suspension has been set up. Ride quality is impressive and the SUV soaked in the few rough patches of road and potholes that we encountered on the drive. But I really want to drive it in Mumbai on its typical roads, and I hope to do that soon. Handling wise there is noticeable body roll but it still feels composed. I didn’t get the chance to try aggressive cornering due to the rain. High speed stability is excellent. Braking is impressive too and Kia claims a 100 – 0 kph braking distance of 41.9 metres.
Kia Seltos Verdict
The SUV space is currently the hottest segment in the Indian auto scene, and it its not going to be an easy ride for Kia being a late entrant. But Kia seems to have done its homework well, and it shows in how the Seltos is packaged. It’s loaded with features and tech, a multiple choice of engines and transmissions to choose from and is fun to drive. Kia has said that it will ‘surprise’ with an aggressive price tag, and if they deliver on that front, the Seltos could just be the SUV you have been waiting for, if you have been planning to buy one for a while.
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