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    2021 Kia Seltos EX for sale

    None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.5 to 8.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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    Kia Seltos of the 2021 to 2026 generation
    Photo: Ki hoon, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

    For sale

    We do not have a 2021 Kia Seltos EX for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

    2021 Kia Seltos EX specs

    2021 Kia Seltos EX powertrains
    SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3
    Engine2.0L 4-cylinder2.0L 4-cylinder1.6L 4-cylinder turbo
    DriveFront-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
    TransmissionAutomatic (CVT)Automatic (CVT)7-speed automatic
    FuelRegular gasRegular gasRegular gas
    City8.1 L/100 km8.8 L/100 km9.4 L/100 km
    Highway6.9 L/100 km7.6 L/100 km7.9 L/100 km
    Combined7.5 L/100 km8.2 L/100 km8.7 L/100 km
    CO₂177 g/km195 g/km206 g/km
    Cost to drive 100 km$11.63$12.71$13.49

    2021 Kia Seltos EX: every figure

    2021 Kia Seltos EX figures by powertrain
    FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3
    Displacement2.0 L2.0 L1.6 L
    Cylinders444
    MPG city (US)292725
    MPG highway (US)343130
    MPG combined (US)312927
    MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)373532
    Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$2,150US$2,300US$2,500
    Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$2,326$2,542$2,698

    Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

    What to check when buying the 2021 Kia Seltos EX

    • NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
    • Owners filed 378 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (231), power train (69) and electrical system (48). Have those parts checked before you buy.
    2021 Kia Seltos EX recall campaigns
    CampaignDateComponentSummary
    25V0990002025-02-17engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanicalKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
    21V2590002021-04-13engineKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.

    Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

    Buying the 2021 Kia Seltos EX

    CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2021 Kia Seltos EX; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the 2021 Kia Seltos EX before buying one.

    A buyer's checks

    In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 378 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, power train and electrical system. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

    Specs, explained

    Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

    Its combined rating is 7.5 L/100 km, which means roughly 23 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $11.63 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,150 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

    What to expect from the Seltos

    As a compact SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.

    A good match for

    It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

    Try before you buy

    Rent first, buy later: a week with the Seltos answers the big questions. Rent the Seltos for a week and see how it fits your life. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

    Money matters

    A 1,000 km month costs roughly $116.30 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

    Narrowing it down

    A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

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    Rent it for a week before you buy

    A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2021 Kia Seltos EX from us first.

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    Buying the 2021 Kia Seltos EX

    Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Kia Seltos EX?

    Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

    Can I rent a 2021 Kia Seltos EX before I buy one?

    Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

    Does the 2021 Kia Seltos EX have recalls?

    NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

    What does the 2021 Kia Seltos EX cost in fuel a year?

    EPA puts it at US$2,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2326.00.

    Where do the figures come from?

    Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.