Kia Sportage and Kia Seltos should definitely be on your list of vehicles to check out if you’re in the market for SUVs. Both of these 5-seaters are one of their kind, with Sportage being the bestseller SUV for a long time.
In this article, we’ll look into why Sportage is such a fan favorite and why Seltos has taken the SUV game to the next level with the new updated technology. Finally, we’ll help you deduce which one of these top-of-the-line vehicles is the one for you.
Kia Sportage 2022
The Kia Sportage is the standard SUV embedded with exciting features. It offers a tonne of space plus all the specifications a driver dreams of. When it came out, the Sportage was one of its kind. In terms of practicality, it is still one of the best cars and can be your next SUV.
Sportage 2022 provides sufficient boot space, legroom, and excellent visibility with a panoramic sunroof.
Engine Configuration
Sportage is equipped with the standard 2.4 Liter, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that maximizes 181 horsepower and is also an all-wheel drive. In addition, this car can tow up to 2000 pounds.
Technology & Interior
As soon as you enter the car, you notice the premium quality leather dashboard and glossy trim.
Sportage 2022 has an updated dash from the 2021 version, now with a curved connected screen that joins both the behind-the-wheel gauge and infotainment in one, which is, no doubt, a mesmerizing modern look. Not only does the dash look nice, but it is also a technology loadout.
With an 8-inch Touchscreen display providing AM/FM Radio and Bluetooth, Sportage also offers voice recognition with Apple and Android CarPlay. You can also access Kia Connect through this screen. Voice-Command Navigation is also a neat feature available in this version of Sportage.
Harman Kardon
In addition to all this, the best feature that Kia offers to date is the Harman Kardon Premium Surround Sound System which truly transforms the Sportage experience. 8 speakers around the car provide luxurious sound quality like never before.
In the Driver’s Seat
While in the driver’s seat, Sportage is exceptional too. The seats are leather but can be customized according to your comfort.
One quickly realizes that Sportage is not just about looks; the driver’s seat and steering wheel are adjustable according to your height, and the Rear Camera Display and Parking Assist with front and rear sensors assist you with an effortless parking experience.
Drive Modes with a plethora of Driver’s Assist programs can all be accessed through the infotainment screen. Sportage 2022 has the Kia Standard Drive modes: Normal, Eco and Sport.
The trim line under the infotainment screen handles the Dual Zone Climate control, which also has manual dials for the temperature levels.
In all, the Sportage is an experience to be in. While providing the facility and the efficiency needed from a family car, it is the standard SUV, and Kia has never gone wrong with that.
Safety
Kia is a trusted brand, and your safety in a Kia car is always ensured. With dual front and side airbags for all passengers, and impressive downhill brake control, the following features are also present in Sportage 2022:
- Rollover Sensor
- 3-Point Seat Belts for All Seating Positions
- Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- High Line Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Driver’s Assist
Kia is famous for its driver-aiding programs, and the Driver Assistance that Sportage 2022 is programmed with are:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection is a neat feature that prevents head-on collisions and has pedestrian detection, which operates on data points collected from the surroundings at all times. This way, people inside and outside the car are safer.
- Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning
- Driver Attention Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go announcements.
You can customize all of these controls through the infotainment screen to adjust the car according to your driving habits.
Kia Seltos 2023
Kia Seltos 2023 is a beautiful car. With its sleek exterior and a clean, modern all-black 5-seater interior, this car is impressive. Available in seven variations on our website, you can choose from an array of Seltos, including the LX and S versions.
Engine Configuration
Seltos 2023 is equipped with a 2 Litre, 4-Cylinder Engine and can go up to 146 horsepower. Like the Sportage, Seltos is an all-wheel drive, too, with the ability to tow up to 2000 pounds.
Technology & Interior
The Seltos 2023 has modern technology and is furnished with Nappa leather. This car is an update for all vehicles in its lineup. With Kia’s blindspot detection technology and in-app connectivity, Seltos is a versatile vehicle.
There is a 10-inch touchscreen display on top of the dashboard for navigation, which provides effortless sync with your smartphone through Apple and Android CarPlay.
Seltos has Split Folding Rear seats, making it possible to collapse them to make room for cargo. This is the feature that sets Seltos apart from the Sportage and also one reason that people with small families choose this car. Seltos 2023 ranks at the top in compact SUVs.
Bose
Kia Seltos is equipped with the Premium Bose sound system with 4 door mounted speakers, a separate subwoofer, and an external amplifier. This sound system takes the music experience of Kia up a notch. In addition, the additive features of amplifier control in the Seltos are definitely a competition with the Sportage sound system.
In the Driver’s Seat
View of the Seltos from the driver’s seat isn’t as impressive at first glance as the Sportage. Most of the controls are manual, and the absence of the extended screen certainly removes the “wow” factor.
But the Seltos offers more than the Sportage. A wireless charging pad, light-adjusted night/day rearview mirror, interior LED lighting, and a 3.5-inch instrument display are features that set the interior of these two cars apart. Plus, some people prefer manual controls over touchscreen ones, so if you are one of them, Seltos is definitely the one for you.
Safety
Kia’s customers blindly trust the safety features in their vehicles. Seltos has advanced airbags on both the front and side of the seats, along with full-length side curtain airbags.
There is an anti-lock brake system to prevent skidding, Downhill Brake Control for hilly terrain, and rollover sensors in addition to other safety features like:
- 3-Point Seat Belts for All Seating Positions
- Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Control
- Traction Control System
- Hill Start Assist Control
- High Line Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Driver’s Assist
Seltos is also programmed with the standard Kia Driver’s Assistance features. In addition, the presence of Forward Collison Avoidance assistance and pedestrian detection ensures the safety of passengers and pedestrians.
Seltos is also updated with alert features like rear occupant alerts and lane departure warnings, so this way, you know that the car is safe and will assist you while driving.
Other driver assistance also features present in Kia Seltos 2023 include:
- Lane Following Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- Rear-View Monitor
Conclusion
We’ve compared two top-of-the-line SUVs for you to decide which one is the pick for you. Sportage is the standard, and Seltos is the new update. Seltos offers collapsable rear seats that provide extra cargo space, and if you’re the one for road trips, this would be a great car to choose from.
Both the Sportage 2022 and Seltos 2023 are available on our website. We also have variations of Seltos 2023 listed for you, including the Seltos LX and Kia Seltos. So, head to our website and take your pick!