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    Trade in: black 2021 Kia Seltos LX in Java

    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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    We do not have a black 2021 Kia Seltos LX 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.

    The 2021 Kia Seltos LX in Java

    Java, Walworth County. Delivery to Java starts at $0, for 1,638.6 km from our location (straight line). Java is 1,638.6 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

    The 2021 Kia Seltos LX near Java

    black 2021 Kia Seltos LX specs

    2021 Kia Seltos LX 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

    black 2021 Kia Seltos LX: every figure

    black 2021 Kia Seltos LX 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 LX

    • 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 LX 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 LX

    CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2021 Kia Seltos LX; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 2021 Kia Seltos LX for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

    Before you sign for the Seltos

    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. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

    Specs, explained

    The 2.0L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with 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.

    Fuel use is rated 7.5 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 23 litres. For 1,000 km, budget about $116.30 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,150 a year for 15,000 miles.

    Space and size

    It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.

    Who the Seltos suits

    It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

    Drive it on your own roads

    Rent the Seltos for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Try the Seltos on your commute, then decide.

    What it costs to run

    Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

    Choosing the right one

    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. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

    The Seltos and Java

    We have no location in Java; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 1,639 km away. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

    Questions first?

    Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.

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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 black 2021 Kia Seltos LX from us first.

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    Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a black 2021 Kia Seltos LX for you and reply within one business day.

    Buying the black 2021 Kia Seltos LX

    Can the 2021 Kia Seltos LX be delivered in Java?

    Delivery to Java starts at $0, for 1,638.6 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

    How far is Java from CarmaCars?

    1,638.6 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

    Does CarmaCars sell the black 2021 Kia Seltos LX?

    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 black 2021 Kia Seltos LX 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 black 2021 Kia Seltos LX have recalls?

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

    What does the black 2021 Kia Seltos LX 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.