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2021 Nissan Kicks first drive review: More for your money

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2021 Nissan Kicks first drive review: More for your money

The Nissan Kicks is an inexpensive vehicle, but it’s not cheap. Updated for 2021, this likable subcompact crossover offers loads of high-end features and plenty of interior space, all at a bargain-basement price.

This refreshed five-door benefits from more standard technology, some minor interior changes and, perhaps most significantly, enhanced exterior styling. New wheel designs are offered, plus SV and SR trims gain rear disc brakes. At both ends, the Kicks’ bumpers are reworked and there’s a new, much more rugged-looking grille that dispenses with the outgoing model’s cheeky cuteness. This vehicle’s new face is much hardier than before, more in line with the rest of Nissan’s utility-vehicle lineup. Top-shelf SR models also come with high-tech looking multireflector LED headlights.

Keeping things interesting, seven exterior paint colors are offered, including three new hues. The Kicks is also available with five two-tone combinations, including Electric Blue with a Super Black roof, which is what you see here. It’s a sharp-looking color scheme and I applaud Nissan for offering two-tone paintjobs on its vehicles.

This crossover’s interior is a no-nonsense affair, with a straightforward dashboard layout. The climate controls feel good and are simple to operate, plus both the front and rear seats are supportive and comfortably elevated so it doesn’t feel like you’re plopped on the floor. Yes, there’s a lot of hard plastic in the Kicks, but none of it is gross-looking or fragile. Its fuzzy headliner is about the only interior component that’s cheesy.

Gussying things up, the optional Premium Package includes attractive vinyl seating surfaces. Not only do they feel nice, they look good, too, accentuated with contrast-color stitching. Aside from that, this package also brings a heated steering wheel and heated front seats to the table, as well as an upscale Bose sound system with eight speakers, including some in the driver’s seat headrest. This is a solid offering and I love those headrest-mounted sound emitters. They really help provide an immersive listening experience.

Despite its affordability, the Kicks’ interior is sturdy, cheerful and spacious.

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Up front, a little more storage space would be nice as the center console is quite small, but there is a surprising amount of cargo room with the rear backrests up. Fold them down and you get a hell of a lot more junk-hauling space even if the load floor is far from flat.

Despite its small dimensions and affordable price, this Nissan comes standard with all kinds of useful technology including rear automatic braking, lane-departure warning and blind-spot monitoring. Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert and even automatic high beams are included at no extra cost as well. Handy satellite audio controls on the steering wheel and even Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are baked right into every single variant.

Beyond that standard equipment, my top-trim SR test model is fitted with some premium features, like express up and down front windows, keyless entry with push-button start, automatic brake hold and adaptive cruise control. (Unfortunately, Nissan’s excellent ProPilot Assist adaptive cruise with lane centering is not offered.) It even has a great 360-degree camera system that’s better than what you get in many much-more-expensive Toyotas these days, and it has one roof-mounted grab handle at each outboard seating position. This last item may not sound important, but it’s a nice touch, especially in a low-cost vehicle.

It’s not very potent, but at least this 1.6-liter engine is efficient.

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As for speeds and feeds, the Base S model comes with a 7-inch touchscreen display, but the SV and SR variants feature a slightly more expansive 8-incher. This panel is home to an infotainment system that’s merely adequate. Visually, it looks pretty outdated, but it gets the job done, plus, if you’re going to use CarPlay or Android Auto, it doesn’t really matter. Just plug your phone into one of the three standard USB type-A ports (a type-C outlet is offered in SV and SR models) and don’t look back. SV and SR models also come with a handy driver-information center in the instrument cluster. With a 7-inch screen, it’s easy to read and child’s play to reconfigure. The available Premium Package mentioned earlier also adds a few high-tech goodies, including over-the-air updates for the head unit and an in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot.

Nestled behind the Kicks’ more-aggressive grille is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. With such small displacement and no forced induction, it is, not surprisingly, rather anemic. Horsepower measures 122 while torque clocks in at just 114 pound-feet, probably about as much as you get in low gear on a Huffy bike. As before, a continuously variable transmission sends those goods exclusively to the front tires since all-wheel drive is not offered.

Relatively smooth and quiet, this engine is nonetheless overmatched. Yes, it gets the job done, that CVT maximizing its meager output, but never does it make the Kicks feel agile or responsive. Merging and passing maneuvers need to be planned well in advance — or avoided altogether — as there’s precious little performance in reserve. But hey, what this scrappy crossover lacks in outright giddy-up is more than made up for in efficiency. The Kicks should return 31 miles per gallon in the city and 36 mpg on highway drives. Expect 33 mpg combined, a figure I had no trouble matching in real-world testing.

This Nissan’s ride quality is reasonably refined, though don’t expect it to absorb and digest bumps like a Rolls-Royce. Impact harshness is low and the suspension irons out much of the road’s grittiness, though the ride can be a little bit choppy at times, likely because of the short, 103.1-inch wheelbase.

You could do a lot worse than the Nissan Kicks… like buying a Ford EcoSport, for instance.

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Toss the Kicks into a corner and it responds with a bit more body roll than I’m used to these days. It’s not frightening, but it does occasionally feel tippy. Unfortunately, the steering is too light and totally synthesized.

But the refreshed Kicks is once again a great value. The base S model starts at $20,595, including $1,095 in delivery fees. That’s an increase of just 430 bucks compared to a similar 2020 version. Full pricing will be announced closer to its on-sale date, which is expected to be in February, though even a loaded-up SR variant should be extremely affordable, likely topping out in the mid-20s.

While far from a driver’s vehicle, the Nissan Kicks still impresses thanks to its generous standard equipment, available tech and generally pleasant interior. If you’re shopping for a subcompact crossover like the Honda HR-V, Toyota C-HR or Chevy Trax, check out the Kicks, it might just surprise you.

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07/18/2020 Latest and Top News about Automobiles

Deliveries of BS6 Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque petrol begin

Land Rover has announced that it has begun deliveries of the BS6-compliant petrol models of the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque, priced from ₹59.98-63.32 lakh and ₹58-61.94 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. The Evoque and the Discovery Sport share the same engine — a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol unit from JLR’s Ingenium family of engines.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/motoring/deliveries-of-bs6-discovery-sport-range-rover-evoque-petrol-begin/article32115552.ece

Ford EcoSport Titanium (automatic) launched at Rs. 10.67 lakh

As an addition to its portfolio of cars in India, Ford has launched a new mid-spec EcoSport Titanium (automatic) model in the country. It is positioned below the Titanium+ variant.

The sub-compact SUV packs a 1.5-liter petrol powertrain and offers a host of new equipment including paddle-shifters. As for the pocket-pinch, it carries a price-tag of Rs. 10.67 lakh.

Source: https://www.newsbytesapp.com/timeline/auto/63442/298246/ford-ecosport-titanium-automatic-variant-launched-price-specifications

RENAULT INDIA ORGANISES 'WELCOME BACK' SERVICE CAMP

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Source: http://overdrive.in/news-cars-auto/pressreleases/renault-india-organises-welcome-back-service-camp/

New report offers analysis on the Mini Car Market

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Source: https://jewishlifenews.com/uncategorized/new-report-offers-analysis-on-the-mini-car-market/

Hyundai sells 100,000 units of Kona EV worldwide

Every car maker with an electric offering has one marquee product that it seeks to turn into a benchmark for all its subsequent products and for Hyundai, it is the Kona EV that holds a place of prominence. The company recently announced that it had sold 100,000 units of the car in markets across the world by June 30.

Source: https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/hyundai-sells-100-000-units-of-kona-ev-worldwide-41594956931789.html

Audi launches RS 7 Sportback in India

German luxury carmaker Audi, on Thursday, launched the second-generation RS 7 Sportback in India. The customisable RS 7 Sportback is priced from Rs 1.94 crore (ex-showroom, pan India).

Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/business/dh-wheels/audi-launches-rs-7-sportback-in-india-861915.html

Dodge Has A Brand New Focus: Muscle Mania

Dodge, part of FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), is refocusing its brand as the "Brotherhood of Muscle." Hodgepodge Dodge is now laser-focused on becoming America's muscle car brand. According to Automotive News, Dodge is ending its image as a "pleasant people mover" and cementing its new image as "an army of asphalt-eating muscle machines." To do this, in August 2020, Dodge will be eliminating its Caravan minivan and its Journey crossover.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/larrylight/2020/07/16/dodge-has-a-brand-new-focus-muscle-mania/#624d55e53a0b

Rolls-Royce Gets Union Backing for 700 Compulsory Job Cuts

Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc has reached agreement with unions on up to 700 U.K. job cuts this year, with the rest of its planned downsizing made up by employees taking voluntary buyouts.

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-17/rolls-royce-gets-union-backing-for-700-compulsory-jobcuts?srnd=markets-vp

Mercedes-Benz will no longer make C-Class sedan at Vance plant

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Source: https://www.al.com/business/2020/07/mercedes-benz-will-no-longer-make-c-class-sedan-at-vance-plant.html

Maruti Suzuki S-cross petrol launch on August 5

The S-cross is the last remaining Maruti Suzuki model that has yet to make the transition from BS4 to BS6 emission norms.

Source: https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/maruti-suzuki-s-cross-petrol-launch-on-july-29-418043

Trending stocks: Tata Motors shares gain over 2%

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Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/trending-stocksnbsptata-motors-sharesnbsp-gain-over-2nbsp/articleshow/77012412.cms

Ferrari explains loss in engine performance

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Source: https://www.espn.in/f1/story/_/id/29481163/ferrari-explains-loss-engine-performance

Lexus RX 350 long-term review

I’ve now completed the most harrowing drive of my entire life. That’s saying something, because I’ve driven Porsches on autobahns, Lamborghinis on racetracks and even big 4WDs on fumes miles from the nearest petrol station.

Source: https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-reviews/lexus-rx-350-long-term-review

Volvo Reports 38% Drop In Q2 Sales

VOLVO AB/ADR (OTC: VLVLY) reported a 38% decrease in second-quarter sales as the COVID-19 pandemic racked its truck, bus and construction equipment units.

Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/volvo-reports-38-drop-q2-154521249.html

Fiat and Peugeot throw stardust into new car mix

MILAN: Is Stellantis a new cocktail, a lost city, a painkiller or the easyJet founder? Nope - it's the new name for the entity that will emerge from the combination of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles , and Peugeot's owner PSA.

Source: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/cars/fiat-and-peugeot-throw-stardust-into-new-car-mix/76998886

Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass Special Offer

The Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass have officially been introduced to the Philippine market as new entry points to the Jeep family – and it’s accompanied by a P50,000 launch discount.

Source: https://wheels.ph/jeep-renegade-and-jeep-compass-special-offer/

VW group vehicles in India norm-compliant in India norm-complaint: Audi refutes cheat allegation

NEW DELHI: Audi India on Friday refuted to the allegation made by a Noida-based businessman installing cheat devices. The company said its vehicles are compliant with applicable norms after an FIR was lodged against VW and Audi.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/auto/news/vw-group-vehicles-in-india-norm-compliant-audi-refutes-cheat-allegation/articleshow/77017331.cms

Toyota car finance offers July 2020: Toyota announces low EMIs, buyback offers, etc.

The range of new car offers on Toyota models in India include EMI holidays, low EMIs, etc. Read on to check details.

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/auto/car-news/article/toyota-car-finance-offers-july-2020-toyota-announces-low-emis-buyback-offers-etc/622884

Skoda's Electric SUV and How It Might Conquer Europe

Skoda, a Czech brand that you've never heard of before or which means nothing to you. It makes cars that are useful on a surprisingly large scale, and pretty soon, they could take over a section of the EV market.

Source: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/skoda-s-electric-suv-and-how-it-might-conquer-europe-146158.html

Datsun in South Africa: 'no plans at this stage' to exit local market

Nissan South Africa says there are “no plans at this stage” for its Datsun budget brand to exit the local market.

Speaking during a virtual roundtable event with the media, Kabelo Rabotho, Nissan South Africa’s marketing director, said Datsun models would continue to be sold locally.

Source: https://www.carmag.co.za/news/industry-news/datsun-in-south-africa-no-plans-at-this-stage-to-exit-local-market/

Tesla Tries to Assure Workers There's No Big Virus Outbreak

Tesla is trying to assure its 55,000 employees that there hasn't been a big coronavirus outbreak at company facilities worldwide, despite a report by an electric vehicle industry website that over 130 Tesla employees or contractors have tested positive.

Source: https://gadgets.ndtv.com/transportation/news/tesla-tries-to-assure-workers-theres-no-big-virus-outbreak-2264329

Porsche's all-new 911 Turbo can do 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds

Porsche has unveiled the new 922-generation 911 Turbo in Coupé and Cabriolet variants. The new addition aims to fill the gap between the entry-level 911 Carrera 4S and the top-spec Turbo S, which arrived in May this year.

Source: https://www.newsbytesapp.com/timeline/auto/63480/298451/porsche-reveals-the-911-turbo-price-and-specifications

AVENTADOR SVJ XAGO EDITION AND AD PERSONAM VIRTUAL STUDIO

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Source: https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/news/aventador-svj-xago-edition-and-ad-personam-virtual-studio

2020 BMW IX3 ELECTRIC SUV REVEALED

BMW has revealed the first of a flurry of new EVs that it is set to launch over the next few years. Unsurprisingly, the car-maker has begun this onslaught with the BMW iX3, an electric derivative of the BMW X3. By 2023, the BMW Group wants to introduce 25 electrified models by 2023, more than half of which will be fully electric. Following the iX3 will be the i4 coupe and iNEXT SUV in 2021.

Source: http://overdrive.in/news-cars-auto/2020-bmw-ix3-electric-suv-revealed/

New Jaguar F-Pace owner wins $11,000 in stroke of luck

A new owner of luxury SUV Jaguar F-Pace has claimed the $11,000 grand prize in Indera Motors’ ‘Purchase and Win’ promotion on Friday.

Source: https://thescoop.co/2020/07/17/new-jaguar-f-pace-owner-wins-11000-in-stroke-of-luck/

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huntermatic876 · 3 years ago

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Updated Feb 22, 2021

The MG ZS is a fancy crossover which borders on being a SUV. I was surprised to find a panoramic sunroof on the ZS, something which none of its rivals have. The cabin has enough space to accommodate 5 adults. But 4 would be the ideal number to ride comfortably. There’s enough leg space and knee room on the seats. Jan 27, 2021 MG ZS Launch: Earlier this month, MG Pakistan launched another crossover SUV, MG ZS. The 1500cc vehicle is kind of base variant of MG ZS, as it comes without Panoramic Sunroof or Turbocharged engine. As per the company, it has started the booking of ZS at price of Rs4,099,000, making it cheapest compact SUV in Pakistan.

The MG ZS 2019 crossover appears to be an interesting vehicle from MG. Let's take a closer look!

In this review..

1. MG ZS 2019 Philippines Review: Introduction

2. MG ZS 2019 Philippines: Exterior Review

3. MG ZS 2019 Philippines: Interior Review

4. MG ZS 2019 Philippines: Specs & Engine

5. MG ZS 2019 Philippines: Safety Features

6. MG ZS 2019 Philippines: Variants & Price list

1. MG ZS 2019 Philippines Review: Introduction

MG or Morris Garages first officially appeared in the Philippines back in 2015. But as of 2018, The Covenant Car Company Incorporated (TCCI), the same firm behind the Chevrolet brand here, has taken up the position of being MG’s official distributor here in the country.

MG isn’t by any means a new or even young car company. This is immediately apparent when upon visiting one of their dealerships here. You would notice the text below the MG logo which says “Since 1924.”

Once called MG Car Company Limited, the company has produced very interesting vehicles such as the very successful T-Series and the MGF roadster under the Rover Group. As of 2005 however, the Nanjing Automobile Group has since acquired the British car company and all its assets and as such has enjoyed a much larger availability worldwide.

Nanjing itself merged with the SAIC Group in 2008. MG has since sold cars in Australia, Chile, China, Thailand, the United Kingdom and, of course, the Philippines.

The MG ZS 2019 features styling cues you might recognize from a number of other vehicles

The MG ZS (pronounced “zed es”) crossover actually shares its name with a 2001 saloon which the car company made under the Rover badge. Announced back in 2016 at the Guangzhou Auto Show, the MG ZS is the second time MG has dipped its hand in the crossover market.

Additionally, it is intended to lie in between the large MG RX5 SUV and the smaller MG 3 hatchback which is sadly not available here in the Philippines. Now let’s take a closer look at this new crossover through our MG ZS 2019 Philippines review brought byPhilkotse.com.

2. MG ZS 2019 Philippines: Exterior Review

For a crossover with its price, the five-door, five-seater MG ZS 2019 is a good car to look at. It does not have as much road presence as, say, Mazda CX-5 but otherwise it is much larger looking than the more expensive Ford Ecosport. But let us talk more about the ZS’s price later.

Suffice to say, the 2019 MG ZS exterior looks much closer to the aforementioned because of its equally sizable grille at the front and probably the overall profile of the vehicle as well. Another thing to note is the availability of roof brackets to allow for a roof rack which adds to the practicality of the MG ZS.

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Overall, the MG ZS seems to have borrowed a lot of design cues from its competitors, but in this case, that isn’t exactly a bad thing as the car overall looks fine. It is good to note however that as MG is developing more and more vehicles, the time will inevitably come that the company can create its own unique look for their vehicles.

The affordable crossover measures 4,314 mm in length, 1,809 mm in width, and is 1,648 mm in height. It has a long 2,585-mm wheelbase and weighs 1,258 kilograms. Surprisingly enough, the Ecosport is actually much longer but the MG ZS is a little bit wider.

A look at the MG ZS 2019 rear view

Other MG ZS exterior amenities include fog lights, a power-adjustable rear view mirror, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a rear window wiper. As of now, the MG ZS comes in six creatively named colors; Scottish Silver, Meteorite Black, Extreme Speed Red, Moon White, and Electro-optic Orange.

The wheels of the MG ZS. They look simple which to some simple is a strong point

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3. MG ZS 2019 Philippines: Interior Review

Before talking about anything else, one surprising feature of the 2019 MG ZS interior is that it comes with a panoramic sunroof which many of its competitors have yet to provide. Now moving on to the interior design itself, everything looks fine and the buttons and controls are fairly ergonomically positioned - within easy reach.

The pedals are placed just right, and everything within the MG ZS is simple and logical. What we’re not a big fan of however is that MG decided to use fake carbon fiber which is extremely prominent around the infotainment system and around the shifter. Another nitpick we simply cannot ignore are the drab color choices for the MG ZS’s interior.

The MG ZS interior looks clean and the equipment is ergonomically placed

Upon closer inspection of the MG ZS infotainment system, it is surprisingly good with just a little latency compared to many used in other cars. Its homepage thankfully adds much-needed life and color inside the simple cabin. The infotainment system of the MG ZS can play FM/AM radio, has Bluetooth connectivity, and has USB and AUX ports which are all made audible by fairly decent front and rear speakers.

The trunk of the MG ZS is spacious and more than enough for a weekend sojourn

In terms of seating, MG claims that the ZS crossover can comfortably seat five. We would disagree with that point however and would claim that it is better suited to four, owing to the bulging center of the rear passenger bench. As for knee space and headroom, we have no complaints about.

Other comfort features that come with the MG ZS interior are air-conditioning, power windows, automatic climate control, a heater, fold-down seats which you can also adjust manually, accessory power outlets, and a power trunk opener which opens up to fair-sized boot.

4. MG ZS 2019 Philippines: Specs & Engine

The engine that powers the 2019 MG ZS crossover is a 1.5-liter, naturally aspirated four-cylinder gasoline engine which produces a decent 118hp and 150Nm of torque. That’s competitive compared to other existing crossovers in the market.

The engine, however, is a bit rough sounding but otherwise runs well with enough power and economy for a crossover within its price range. Peak power for the MG ZS is achieved by revving the engine high at about 6,000 rpm, so that’s one thing that needs to be improved.

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The current engine, however, is a good choice as there is also an MG ZS 1.0-liter turbocharged engine available in other markets which sources say underperforms and is slower than the 1.5 one available here in the Philippines.

The MG ZS 2019 can come with a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic. The manual in question feels light and responsive. But when you’re running on the highway, the five-speed may be inadequate, and a six-speed would’ve been better for better highway gas economy. Otherwise, though it’s a good tranny all around.

The MG ZS 2019's speedometer which reaches up to 220 km/h and its tachometer which reads up to 8000 rpm

The suspension overall is comfortable and is on the soft side as one would expect from a crossover; comfortable and promising a good ride over minor bumps on the road. The other side of this is that the MG ZS’s soft suspension causes a bit of roll. Furthermore, when it comes to the steering, feedback is lacking.

Despite those gripes, the MG ZS is a comfortable ride and driving it down a typical road in the city feels okay. It doesn’t stand out by any means in this regard but it’s good for a vehicle of its price.

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5. MG ZS 2019 Philippines: Safety Features

The MG ZS is designed around a rigid safety cage made from high-strength steel. All variants also come equipped with airbags, seatbelt reminders, electronic brake distribution, cornering brake control, child locks, and ISOFIX child seat mounting points.

All MG ZS variants come with modern safety features such as ABS, ISOFIX child seat..

6. MG ZS 2019 Philippines: Variants & Price list

The MG ZS 2019 comes in three variants. Listed below are the variants and how much MG ZS costs.

MG ZS price in the Philippines - 2019

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P 818,888

P 869,888

P 998,888

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2021 Kia Seltos Review: Standout Subompact SUV

The hits keep on coming for Kia. This time it’s the 2021 Kia Seltos, a rugged little SUV with a handsome exterior, good passenger and cargo space, and very good handling for a subcompact vehicle that slots between the Kia Soul and Kia Sportage. With the turbo engine on upper models, it’s right quick.

It’s important to pick the right trim line because Kia goes light on driver assists on the entry Seltos. You’ll probably want middle trim levels, Seltos S Turbo or EX. Option the car right and you can also have a 10.2-inch infotainment display, all-wheel-drive, and reasonable off-roading-lite experiences. Be prepared to live with firm suspension and some cabin noise at highway speeds.

Overall, this is a great first car for people who’d prefer to spend for a new subcompact vehicle rather than, say, a two- or three-year-old compact SUV of the Sportage class. It’s also as an around-town runabout or a car for people who don’t need a status symbol. Although, from a head-on view, it could be mistaken for Kia’s wildly successful Telluride SUV.

The 2021 Kia Seltos is nicely trimmed out for an entry crossover.

The Seltos is based on the Hyundai Kona, which arrived as a 2018 model. The Seltos shipped to global markets a year ago, and now in the US. At 172 inches, it’s 8 inches longer than Kona, also 2 inches taller, which pays off in more cargo space as well as a bit more room in both seating rows. Four adults could go away for the weekend with soft-side luggage in the Seltos without much trouble. In the Kona, the baggage rules would be: If you bring a backpack, it goes inside the duffel, or it rides on your lap because four more backpacks/laptop bags might not fit in the back.

Front-seat room is fine, and cargo space is excellent for a 172-inch-long vehicle. The second row is good, but not great.

On the Road With Seltos

I test-drove the Seltos S Turbo with all-wheel drive, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless entry, cruise control (not adaptive cruise), a leather steering wheel, and a reasonable driver-assist package. It gets to 60 mph in about 7 seconds. In a week of driving split between city and highway, I got 28 mpg, about where the EPA sets the combined driving figure.

The seats are supportive and the cockpit shows good build quality, although there are some hard plastics (with no padded trim covering) that attest to the Seltos’ affordable price point. The driver’s knee may scrape the (also not padded) center console. The cargo area is quite spacious for a small car. Handling is good, although the flip side to that is a ride that’s stiffer than passengers might like on highways.

It would have been nice to have had more than one USB jack in a car with seat belts for five, even knowing that automotive-grade jacks can cost automakers $20-plus.

If you’re a fan of the Kia Soul and want all-wheel-drive, you’re looking at the solution: one of the Seltos trim lines with AWD. It’s 7 inches longer than the Soul.

Seltos Trim Lines

The Seltos comes in five trim lines (model variants) – LX, S, S Turbo, EX, and SX – and the trim lines take the place of options packages. The few options include two-tone paint and sunroof, although production constraints currently force you to pick sunroof or two-tone paint, not both. There are two engines, a 146-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a continuously variable transmission, rated at 29 mpg city / 34 mpg highway, and the 175-hp 1.6-liter turbo-four rated at 25 mpg city, 30 mpg highway.

The SX is quite well equipped, with navigation and a 10.25-inch center stack display, which seems huge in such a small car. The six-speaker audio jumps to eight with branded Bose audio and Sound Connected Mood Lamp, meaning lights in the cockpit that pulse in sync with the music. There’s UVO Link telematics, remote start, wireless phone charging, and an additional USB jack. It is the one model with adaptive cruise control and limited autonomous driving, on limited-access highways.

The Kia Seltos LX is soft on safety and driver assists. The S Turbo hits the sweet spot. Only the SX ($29K) has it all – including Level 2 self-driving.

Driver Assists for the Upmarket Models

Kia offers a lot of Seltos driver assists, including SAE Level 2 self-driving (called Highway Driving Assist). But as you browse the Kia site, eventually you’ll find most of it is not on the cheapest model. (Minor annoyance: the Seltos’ underwhelming website only lets you cross-compare three of the five trim lines at a time. The table above, from kia.com, was snipped in segments from the site and stitched together in Photoshop. Harrumph.) The entry LX, $23,110 including shipping, with all-wheel-drive, has no driver assists beyond a reminder to check the rear seats when exiting, as well as the federally mandated backup camera. The Seltos S, the same price but with front-drive, adds a front-windshield camera that provides automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning/lane centering, and automatic high beams.

The S Turbo and EX (both AWD) add blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert. The top trim line, SX, is the only one with full-range adaptive cruise and active driving assistance (Highway Driving Assist), as well as safe exit assist that uses blind-spot warning to keep the left-side doors from opening into approaching traffic. The top-line SX with optional sunroof and premium paint runs $30,055.

Seltos X-Line Trail Attack Concept.

Kia has been showing concept off-roader versions of the Seltos and it’s likely one will come to market to compete against smaller Jeeps. (Also to separate Kia from Hyundai in buyers’ mind: Hyundai luxury/mainstream, Kia sporty.) There’s nothing like a Jeep, as Jeep people say, but there’s an opportunity for brands that get serious about off-roading albeit with nice cockpits and good reliability.

Awesome: The top-of-the-line Seltos SX gets a 10.25-inch center stack LCD.

Should You Buy the Seltos?

There are several good cars in the subcompact crossover category. As a group, they’re luring passengers away from compact sedans. The Seltos is one of the best and the interior room is good.

The strongest challenger is the new Mazda CX-30, an excellent driving car with great handling, an upscale cockpit, and a quieter ride on the highway. The older, smaller Mazda CX-3 is still a good car, but aging.

The Subaru Crosstrek is highly regarded and has a good reputation for reliability and being able to go lightly off-road, just not over boulders. Also look at the Nissan Rogue Sport, Ford EcoSport, Nissan Kicks, Hyundai Venue, and Honda HR-V.

If you like the Kia family, both the smaller Kia Soul and larger Kia Sportage are first-rate. (The Kia Niro SUV, an inch shorter than the Seltos, is sold as a hybrid/plug-in hybrid.)

As for the Seltos, you should probably avoid the entry model because it lacks driver safety assists. Note that Toyota’s cheapest C-HR LE ($22K) has extensive driver assists, even adaptive cruise control, and the only missing safety assist, blind-spot detection, is on the C-HR XLE ($24K). We’re not recommending the C-HR over the Seltos because it’s got less room, poor visibility, soft acceleration, and lacks all-wheel-drive. But if Toyota can put all that safety tech on every trim line of an entry vehicle, so can Kia.

The S Turbo and EX represent the bang-for-the-buck sweet spot, while the SX is very well equipped for long-distance highway driving, even if it doesn’t ride as smoothly as, say, the larger Sportage. If you’re shopping small SUVs, you need to drive the Seltos. Between Kia and corporate siblings Hyundai and Genesis, they have launched almost 10 vehicles since the start of 2019, and all have been good, excellent, or, in the case of the Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, and Hyundai Sonata, best-in-class.

Now read:

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2020 Mazda CX-30 Review: The Best Sporty Subcompact SUV

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Tata Nexon facelift BS6 mileage compared to Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300

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The Nexon’s BS6-spec petrol and diesel engines are marginally extra environment friendly than the previous BS4-compliant variations. Here’s how the Nexon’s financial system numbers examine to its rivals.

Along with an up to date look, the Tata Nexon has additionally made the swap to BS6-spec petrol and diesel engines. While the ability and torque figures for the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engines stay unchanged, the BS6 models do boast marginally higher gas financial system. The 110hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, when paired with the 6-speed handbook, delivers 17.4kpl, whereas the 110hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine and 6-speed handbook mixture has an ARAI rated 22.4kpl. These figures are 0.4kpl and 0.9kpl greater than their BS4-compliant counterparts.

As of now, the Tata Nexon and Ford EcoSport are the one fashions which have BS6-compliant petrol and diesel engines within the fiercely aggressive compact SUV section, although Mahindra’s XUV300 does include a BS6 petrol engine. We’ve put all of the sub-four-metre SUVs collectively, to discover out the place the BS6 Nexon stands when it comes to gas financial system, on paper.

Tata Nexon petrol-manual vs rivals: Fuel effectivity

Tata Nexon petrol-manual vs rivals: Fuel effectivity Nexon EcoSport Venue XUV300 Engine 1.2 turbo 1.5 NA 1.2 NA/1.Zero turbo 1.2 turbo Power 110hp 123hp 83hp/120hp 110hp Torque 170Nm 150Nm 115Nm/172Nm 200Nm Gearbox 6-speed 5-speed 5-speed/6-speed 6-speed ARAI mileage 17.4kpl 15.9kpl 17.52/18.27kpl 17kpl* Emission compliance BS6 BS6 BS4/BS4 BS6

*Mahindra XUV300 mileage is for the BS4-compliant model

First issues first, the Nexon petrol is essentially the most fuel-efficient BS6-compliant compact SUV to this point. However, the Venue – with the BS4-spec, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine – is essentially the most fuel-efficient of the crop of petrol compact SUVs. The BS6 Ford EcoSport petrol posts the bottom mileage whereas the XUV300 petrol’s 17kpl determine makes it the median. The arrival of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza petrol (which can launch with a 1.5-litre petrol engine) might change the order relatively quickly.

Tata Nexon diesel-manual vs rivals: Fuel effectivity

Tata Nexon diesel-manual vs rivals: Fuel effectivity Nexon EcoSport Venue XUV300 Vitara Brezza Engine 1.5 turbo 1.5 turbo 1.Four turbo 1.5 turbo 1.Three turbo Power 110hp 100hp 90hp 117hp 90hp Torque 260Nm 215Nm 220Nm 300Nm 200Nm Gearbox 6-speed 5-speed 6-speed 6-speed 5-speed ARAI mileage 22.4kpl 21.7kpl 23.7kpl 20kpl 24.3kpl Emission compliance BS6 BS6 BS4 BS4 BS4

Coming to the diesels, the BS6-compliant Nexon is available in at quantity 3, preceded by the BS4 Venue’s 23.7kpl and the BS4 Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza’s 24.3kpl. The EcoSport diesel in BS6 kind isn’t essentially the most environment friendly however trumps the BS4 XUV300’s determine by about 1.7kpl. It ought to be talked about right here that the Brezza will grow to be a petrol-only mannequin within the weeks forward and the Venue’s 1.4-litre diesel engine will quickly get replaced by a brand new BS6-compliant 1.5-litre unit.

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2020 Tata Nexon vs rivals: Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) Nexon EcoSport Venue XUV300* Vitara Brezza Petrol-MT Rs 6.95-10.60 lakh Rs 8.04-11.08 lakh Rs 6.55-10.65 lakh Rs 8.30-11.84 lakh – Petrol-AT Rs 8.30-11.20 lakh Rs 11.43 lakh Rs 9.40-11.15 lakh – – Diesel-MT Rs 8.45-12.10 lakh Rs 8.54-11.67 lakh Rs 7.80-10.89 lakh Rs 8.69-12.14 lakh Rs 7.63-10.04 lakh Diesel-AT Rs 9.80-12.70 lakh – – Rs 9.99-12.69 lakh Rs 8.65-10.60 lakh

*Prices are ex-showroom, pan-India

Depending on the variant, costs for the Nexon petrol have risen by about Rs 20,000 due to the improve to BS6, the beauty modifications inside and outside and the rise in gear ranges. Nonetheless, the BS6 Nexon petrol remains to be priced fairly competitively.

On the opposite hand, the updates to the Nexon diesel have seen costs rise by about Rs 50,000. This signifies that the top-spec BS6-compliant EcoSport diesel variant now undercuts the equal Nexon variant by about Rs 43,000. The Mahindra XUV300 remains to be the costliest compact SUV you should buy proper now and the Brezza maintains its place as essentially the most inexpensive of the diesels – for now.

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2020 Ford EcoSport Concept and Changes – 2020 Ford EcoSport has experienced noteworthy changes from the very last model that we call this type the third time of EcoSport models manufactured in Ford. Regardless of the fact that there are few of similitudes with the outdated adaptation, for the majority component in outside summarize, the car appears similar to Advantage or Escape, two exceedingly well-known models from Ford. However, CEO of Ford, in charge of large vehicles and Sports utility vehicles in Ford, Michael O’ Brien, said that they assume higher pursuits between senior citizens, who nevertheless enjoy large cars, with profoundly located seats and entryways, and vast and forceful external strategy.

2020 Ford EcoSport Rumors

2020 Ford EcoSport Review

Ford had taken its first injury at the subcompact hybrid marketplace with the release of the U.S.- spec 2020 EcoSport. Since it is still so new, we do not assume any remarkable upgrades when the Ford EcoSport hits the marketplace. Describe insightfully, we do not anticipate that anything at all will change on the 2019 EcoSport. When it, in the beginning, hit showrooms in 2020, a vehicle landed with Ford’s particular program dialect, however, downsized to a little hybrid. On the distant possibility, there are any changes, they might integrate much more unpretentious up-dates, as new shading decisions, added edge options, along with other light changes. We foresee that a comparable will seem to be right in the lodge, as there’s no description right behind Ford to begin changing issues around inside of at the moment. Foresee which it will similarly move forward featuring it’s as much as 30 stockpiling containers, transportable board on the freight floor and practical alternatives like its 10-presenter sound framework and 110-volt electric connect.

2020 Ford EcoSport Exterior and Interior

Thinking about the manner in which the 2020 Ford EcoSport contains in actuality in no way, been shown recorded underneath. The best level of us would not recognize (neither of the two more than probably remedy system) what characteristics happen to be altered or changed as a portion of the EcoSport’s center point of the standard update. Regardless, for people who do, the center features involve the headlamps, the back and front straps, the taillamps, and a lot more prominent, better-settled grille. Some cut capabilities will, without doubt, be demonstrated to the start off: S, SE, SES, and Titanium. The SES can get its very own outside set up indications, combined with copper improvements on the dash, entrance sunlight based bedding, and seating.

2020 Ford EcoSport Interior

To ensure was the surface, however entirely what made this model a significant calculate that is whole ended up being the interior. The interior is delightful to stay, and as said before at the time, it ultimately was indeed created for lavishness and class. The chairs are organized out of smooth and staggering cowhide with a lower leg/headroom for a lot more unshakable determine of excellent practical experience that is seated. The Ford EcoSport has a seat limit of 5 explorers all around. The directing wheel is secured with area furthermore. As a basic guideline, the point that is very first watching and look at in every sharp of the circumstance new car model is the techniques in which unequivocally to succeed and up-to-date that dashboard is.

The following alter happened within a cabin, the 2020 Ford EcoSport Interior and Exterior will take interior updates. The producer would fuse the perfect upholstery usual cowhide top quality for seats with the objective that the pilgrims have increased through the ride. Irrespective, this auto can on like way get new arrangement featuring the table method. To the looking for right after changes, Ford will consolidate different more well-known preoccupation components, latest rigging and moreover protection capacities with regards to much better set up inside Ford EcoSport 2020.

2020 Ford EcoSport Engine

o The new performance, the 2020 Ford EcoSport is noted to have two exceptional engines such as diesel and essential oil. Also, drivers should go with 1.5 liters. To the selection of energy, to help make essentialness more than 112 hp, this process is combined, by making use of an inner compartment of 5 rate rates. About the diesel model, the capability could make 90 hp, and can in like way be dealt by having a fascinating 6-speed transmission. This engine could have the perfect miles. Permanently much more characteristics are adhering about to be a little bit as for enthusiasm of your Ford EcoSport 2020.

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2020 Ford EcoSport Price and Release Date

The 2020 Ford EcoSport is by the by a broad margin from creating its point bargains starting. Inning inactive assent with suit areas, the diagram and design will never snare car dealerships up ideal right up until the initially quarter of 2020. For that reason, the car business has not yet however nevertheless uncovered something at all as because of its expense. Every little thing regarded, I expect that the agreement will start around $19,000 using the finest-evaluated reduce selecting as remarkable as $25,000.

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