Car leasing: silver 2021 Kia Seltos EX in Java

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. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. This page puts the 2021 Kia Seltos EX in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

Before you sign for the Seltos

There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 378 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, power train and electrical system; have those parts checked.

Under the hood

The 2.0L 4-cylinder does the work, through an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

A combined rating of 7.5 L/100 km works out to about 23 litres per 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $34.89 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Best uses

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

How big it is

An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.

Try before you buy

Rent the Seltos first, and buy only if it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

Narrowing it down

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

What it costs to run

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $116.30 at our price setting.

A note on Java

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java. Java is about 1,639 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to.

Ready when you are

Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.