Kia Seltos vs Lincoln Aviator

2023 Lincoln Aviator
2023 Lincoln Aviator
$51,370MSRP
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2024 Kia Seltos
2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490MSRP
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2023 Lincoln Aviator
$51,370MSRP
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2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2003-2005

Years produced

2021-Present

MSRP

$51,370

MSRP

$24,490

Average price

$56,099

Average price

$26,763

Listings

451

Listings

1186
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10
Pros
  • Great handling
  • Comfortable
  • Impressive stereo
Cons
  • Unimpressive electric range
  • Cramped third row
  • Outdated technology
Pros
  • Lots of helpful standard safety features
  • Functional cabin with intuitive technology
  • AWD standard on base trim level
Cons
  • Base engine feels underpowered
  • Optional turbo engine suffers from low-speed turbo-lag

Reviews Summary

There is a reason that Ford’s Lincoln luxury division emphasizes the ethos of “Quiet Flight” when discussing its products, and our 2023 Aviator Grand Touring proved itself the epitome of this concept. It quietly glides everywhere you go, swaddling you in comfort, luxury, and high-tech features. And Lincoln hasn’t altered this formula for the new model year. (Note the unit shown in this review is in US specification with Black Label packaging, which is not available in Canada.)

Reviews Summary

The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavour to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. The Seltos sits at the bottom of Kia’s SUV line-up below the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride, and alongside the FWD-only Kia Soul.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.0L 400 hp V6

Engine

2.0L 146 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

Horsepower

146 hp @ 6200 rpm

MPG City

18

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

31
2023 Lincoln Aviator
2023 Lincoln Aviator
$51,370MSRP
Overview
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2024 Kia Seltos
2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Lincoln Aviator
$51,370MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
2003-2005
2021-Present
MSRP
$51,370
$24,490
Average price
$56,099
$26,763
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
4.7
Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10

Read full review

7.5 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Great handling
  • Comfortable
  • Impressive stereo
Cons
  • Unimpressive electric range
  • Cramped third row
  • Outdated technology
Pros
  • Lots of helpful standard safety features
  • Functional cabin with intuitive technology
  • AWD standard on base trim level
Cons
  • Base engine feels underpowered
  • Optional turbo engine suffers from low-speed turbo-lag
Summary
There is a reason that Ford’s Lincoln luxury division emphasizes the ethos of “Quiet Flight” when discussing its products, and our 2023 Aviator Grand Touring proved itself the epitome of this concept. It quietly glides everywhere you go, swaddling you in comfort, luxury, and high-tech features. And Lincoln hasn’t altered this formula for the new model year. (Note the unit shown in this review is in US specification with Black Label packaging, which is not available in Canada.)
The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavour to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. The Seltos sits at the bottom of Kia’s SUV line-up below the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride, and alongside the FWD-only Kia Soul.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
3.0L 400 hp V6
2.0L 146 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
7
5
Horsepower
146 hp @ 6200 rpm
MPG City
18
27
MPG Highway
26
31
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