For most seniors, a car is often a big ticket purchase that involves careful considerations. While style, appearance, and high-end features may have mattered earlier, these priorities quickly change with the onset of the golden years. During this period, safety, accessibility, and ease of navigation become more important than others. In this regard, the 2024 Kia Seltos is an excellent choice for seniors as it provides a comfortable and safe driving experience. 

Notable features of the Kia Seltos

Affordable price points
While there is no special Kia Seltos price for seniors, the subcompact SUV is still reasonably priced as compared to other cars in the segment.

• Seltos LX: $24,390
• Seltos S: $24,990
• Seltos EX: $25,790
• Seltos X-Line :$28,690
• Seltos SX:$29,990

The above are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices or MSRP. The price may vary slightly depending on the factory-to-dealer delivery fees, dealerships, locations, taxes, and any other additional fees.

Upgraded features
The 2024 Kia Seltos has undergone some significant changes compared to it predecessors, under the hood, in the interiors, and on the exterior. The griller is slightly larger and fitted with expansive lighting in the rear and the front. Besides, the 2024 lineup includes the all-new Seltos X-Line, which has a more rugged look with black wheels as compared to other trims. At the same time, the interior across all trims has been upgraded with a panoramic screen setup (a large 10.25-inch display), providing higher visibility and making the Kia Seltos perfect for seniors.

For those looking for Kia Seltos on sale for seniors, the optional turbocharged engine recently introduced to the line up is worth considering. The new engine is now capable of 195 horsepower, up from the earlier 175 horsepower, and is now coupled with a refined transmission, making the driving experience smoother and more responsive.

Safety and driver-assistance features
The standard suite of safety features offered by Kia often scores higher compared to competitors in the same category. This is due to the incorporation of higher-tech features such as adaptive cruise control.

Other safety features include the following.

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
• Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Available adaptive cruise control with a lane-centering feature
• High beam headlights

Besides, the 2024 Seltos has received good ratings for its safety features, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For those thinking about having child safety seats, the Seltos comes with two complete sets of LATCH connectors on the rear outboard seats. In addition, there is a tether anchor attached to the rear middle seat.

Efficient fuel economy

The Seltos delivers quite efficient MPG numbers. For instance, the highway fuel economy is estimated at around 34 mpg for the front-wheel-drive models with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. On the other hand, models equipped with the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine can give approximately 32 mpg on the freeway.

Spacious and comfortable interior
Besides, the front seats have been ergonomically designed to provide maximum comfort while reducing the probability of triggering hip, back, or knee pain. Additionally, there is ample space and legroom in the rear seats so that passengers can have a comfortable ride.

In addition to the comfortable seats, the Seltos offers a spacious cargo area. For a subcompact SUV, the space is quite roomy and can easily hold bags of groceries as well as mobility aids such as walking cane and wheelchairs.

For additional interior features, consider the Sunroof Package available with SX trim. It includes a power tailgate and ventilated front seats, making the 2024 Kia Seltos SX perfect for seniors.

Resilient resale value
Kia cars are known to have resilient resale value. This holds true for the Kia Seltos. In the past, older models of the Seltos have been observed to go for resale at prices quite higher than expected. Similarly, the 2024 Seltos is expected to hold its true value over time.

Other notable features

Transferrable digital key
The digital key is a convenient and safe feature. It can be activated with a smartphone and the Kia Connect app. it allws the user to lock the car or start the engine from any location. Morever, this digital key can be easily shared with a family member or a friend whenever needed. They can use the car hassle-free during an emergency.

Bose audio with mood lighting
It is now quite common for SUVs to come equipped with high-end premium audio systems. However, the system in the Seltos is quite unique compared to the others. In addition to the Bose audio system, it also comes with mood lighting. This feature allows the passengers to easily adjust the interior lighting to create a more comfortable driving experience if the lights inside the car are too harsh for their liking.