Kia Seltos 2020 car price from 500 million VND, advantages and disadvantages

In the current used car market, KIA Seltos is a name that receives attention because this is a new car line that has appeared in Vietnam for more than 3 years, has a modern design, and at the same time has good liquidity value thanks to its sales volume always ranking first or second in the B-size SUV group.

At present, the price of used KIA Seltos cars is no longer the same as a year ago because the new 2023 cars are being heavily promoted by dealers with a discount of 50-70 million VND, plus a 50% reduction in registration fees from the Government lasting until the end of the year.

Let's join VietNamNet to briefly evaluate a 2020 KIA Seltos Deluxe 1.4 AT version currently on sale on the market from 500 million VND to see the advantages and disadvantages when choosing.

Average annual depreciation of about 50 million VND

In Hanoi, the 2020 KIA Seltos Deluxe 1.4 AT is priced from 500 million VND and the highest is about 530 million VND depending on the quality and the number of kilometers traveled. Compared to the rolling price in Hanoi 3 years ago of about 650 million VND, the current transaction price is equivalent to the Seltos Deluxe losing about 50 million VND each year.

The annual depreciation of the KIA Seltos Deluxe is also equivalent to its competitor, the Hyundai Creta 1.5L Standard version, which had a rolling price of about 700 million VND 3 years ago and a current price of about 550 million VND.

However, if you refer to the price of the 2020 KIA Seltos Deluxe 1.4 AT last year, which was offered for about 600 million VND, the depreciation rate of the car is quite high, losing up to 100 million within 1 year. The reason comes from the car market this year, purchasing power is weaker, and at the same time, the price of new cars has decreased sharply, causing used cars to also decrease.

Besides, buying an old KIA Seltos with a 3-year or 100,000km warranty will be "more of a loss" because KIA's new policy applies to passenger cars from October 1, 2023, buying a new one increases the warranty to 5 years or 150,000km (except for the Soluto model).

The above figures, if viewed from the seller's perspective, easily show many disadvantages in terms of return value at this time, but from the buyer's perspective, the 2020 KIA Seltos Deluxe 1.4 AT has the lowest price in the segment when compared to competitors Hyundai Creta, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3.

Disadvantages of KIA Seltos Deluxe 1.4 AT 2020

When buying the 2020 version, users should pay attention to the registration time of the old car because after the launch period (July 2020), the first batch of KIA Seltos cars was reported by many customers to have water leakage on the side of the front passenger seat, some even in all 4 corners.

The incident was quickly received and handled by KIA Thaco. The cause came from the incorrect door stamping process in the first batch of cars, forcing this part to be re-bent and repainted. In the following batches, this error was completely fixed.

In addition, the gearbox overheating warning error displayed on the dashboard screen should also be noted for first-time car buyers if choosing KIA Seltos. In fact, this is a common drawback of many car models using DCT gearboxes. It is known that all 3 versions of Kia Seltos use a 1.4L turbocharged engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox 7 DCT. When stuck in traffic, if the driver continuously presses and releases the brake - it means that the clutch must also automatically engage/disengage continuously. Because the dry dual-clutch gearbox needs more time to cool down than the wet clutch, it leads to the gearbox overheating warning.

To fix this, users can only follow KIA's advice to find a safe place to stop the car, turn off the engine until the overheating warning is gone, then continue the journey. Or more simply, limit driving in congested areas, look for a map with traffic jam warnings before going.

In addition, the Deluxe version in the first batch launched on the market was criticized quite a lot for the central screen cluster connected to the dashboard, when this cluster was only equipped with a small monochrome screen inside, surrounded by rough plastic material. Later, the car company replaced it with an 8-inch touch screen, supporting Apple CarPlay connectivity like the higher-end Premium and Luxury versions.

Some users say that the Kia Seltos Deluxe's ​​suspension can be a bit stiff and cannot absorb shock well on bad terrain or when going over cracks in the road. Moreover, the Kia Seltos Deluxe 1.4 AT is equipped with a 1.4L turbo petrol engine, which is a turbocharged type. In addition to the advantage of good acceleration, users will need to pay more attention to maintenance than naturally aspirated engines.

Advantages of KIA Seltos Deluxe 1.4 AT 2020

The biggest advantage of the KIA Seltos in general comes from its modern, masculine design that easily impresses first-time users. Since this is a new car model sold in Vietnam, buying the first 2020 version will be almost indistinguishable from the 2023 version, except for the change in warranty period. Buyers of older cars will save a significant amount of money without feeling out of date.

Compared to the remaining versions, the front of the KIA Seltos Deluxe is only different in that it uses basic Halogen Projector headlights, still standing out with a muscular surface, sinewy edges, and the tiger nose grille typical of KIA cars.

The KIA Seltos has a fairly balanced overall appearance of a B-size SUV when using 17-inch rims. The ground clearance is 190mm, 10mm less than the Hyundai Creta but 30mm larger than the Honda HR-V, helping the car easily maneuver on steps and sidewalks that are common in urban areas.

The interior space of the Seltos Deluxe is generally considered the most spacious in the segment with a luggage compartment capacity of 433L, equivalent to the more expensive Honda HR-V, while its rival Hyundai Creta only has 416L.

The steering wheel of the Kia Seltos Deluxe version is identical to the KIA Cerato, 3-spoke leather-wrapped, aluminum-plated, looking quite luxurious, even in the cheapest version. The convenient buttons will also be surrounded by shiny metal. All seats on the KIA Seltos 2020 are covered in leather, regardless of the cheap or expensive version.

The most notable advantage is the high-performance 1.4L turbo petrol engine available in the cheapest Deluxe version. At the time of launch, this was the second B-segment SUV with a turbocharged engine, alongside its rival Ford Ecosport (which has been discontinued since mid-2022), but with greater power (138 horsepower compared to 125 horsepower). This helps the car accelerate quickly and overcome traffic situations easily, especially when there are 3 available driving modes.

In terms of safety, the Deluxe version is the cheapest but still has all the modern systems such as ABS, EBD, ESP brake support; HAC hill-start assist system; Traction control; Key encryption and anti-theft warning.