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2021 Kia Seltos tears through the streets of West Chester, Philadelphia, and Ardmore, Pennsylvania, taking charge when obstacles block its way. How does this stealthy machine stay steady on the road? By bearing a wealth of safety features that offer intuitive protection to drivers throughout Springfield, Pennsylvania; Exton, Pennsylvania; and Wilmington, Delaware. The following review from Jim Sipala’s Kia of West Chester focuses on safety for your peace of mind.
Kia Seltos Accident Prevention
Many accidents can be prevented, and the Kia Seltos puts the power of prevention right at your dashboard. Several systems look out for you when you’re driving through the constantly fluctuating hills of the Delaware Valley. You may not see something coming, but your Kia ride does.
Front End Protection
From the front, you can rely on systems like the available Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist (FCA) to depress your brakes if you fail to do so before a potential crash. That—along with the addition of the optional Fusion FCA upgrade that places extra sensors in front—can warn you of obstacles or pedestrians ahead.
Saving Your Sides
No need to employ your passengers to be the lookout for roadsters in your blind spots. The available blind spot detection technology puts extra eyes on the case. If you proceed ahead without acknowledging your blind spots, and there is indeed a set of wheels coming, the optional Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R) gently applies the brakes while issuing audible and visual warnings.
Don’t Forget the Rear
Your back end gets support, too, from the available Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA). This system works in a similar fashion to the FCA in that it provides audible and visual alerts and will engage your brakes if pedestrians or other objects appear in the rear.
Kia Seltos Lane Safety
Sideswipe accidents can occur by simply leaving your lane. The following available systems give you warnings through chimes and visuals, as well as applying the brakes if necessary. In some cases, light steering can guide you away from danger.
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
The following optional systems give you extra help to maintain your speed and stay a safe distance away from the ride ahead of you. These include:
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) w/ Stop & Go
Kia Seltos Traction Control
Whether you traverse mountains or other uneven terrain, you may hit some dicey spots where you require more assistance to keep your Kia car on course. If you opt for the 1.6L engine, the added turbocharger supplies enough torque to each of your wheels to stand up to the challenge. Feel confident on the road even when foreboding conditions threaten your stability with standard systems like the ones listed below:
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) offers control over the direction you take.
- Traction Control System (TCS) knows when you need extra traction to gain control.
When you’re embarking on a trip up or down a hill, you will stay steady and true with the following standard devices:
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) prevents your Kia vehicle from rolling backward and even holds the brakes for two extra seconds while you switch from brake to accelerator.
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC) slows you down, so you can concentrate on steering.
Learn More About the 2021 Kia Seltos Safety Rating
When you know how safety figures into the 2021 Kia Seltos, you can ride free from any obstacle standing in your way near West Chester, Philadelphia, and Ardmore, PA. Feel bold and confident when planning road trips far from Springfield, PA; Exton, PA; or Wilmington, DE. To try out the safety features yourself, schedule a test drive at Kia of West Chester.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.