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2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Kia Seltos Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$21,990 - $27,990
Original MSRP:
$21,221 - $26,731
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2021 Kia Seltos Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 21V259000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | APR 12, 2021 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Number of Units Affected | 147249 |
| Summary | Kia 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. |
| Consequence | A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall began June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC209. |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | SC209 |
2021 Kia Seltos Models & Prices
2021 Kia Seltos S
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| S IVT FWD | $21,990 | $21,221 | $346 / Month* | |
| S IVT AWD | $23,590 | $22,765 | $371 / Month* | |
| S DCT AWD | $25,590 | $24,695 | $403 / Month* | |
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2021 Kia Seltos LX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| LX IVT AWD | $21,990 | $21,221 | $346 / Month* | |
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2021 Kia Seltos EX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| EX IVT AWD | $25,390 | $24,502 | $400 / Month* | |
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2021 Kia Seltos SX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| SX DCT AWD | $27,990 | $26,731 | $436 / Month* | |
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2021 Kia Seltos Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off | • | • | • | |
| Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off | • | |||
| Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim | • | • | • | • |
| Black Grille w/Chrome Accents | • | • | • | |
| Black Grille w/Metal-Look Surround | • | |||
| Black Side Windows Trim and Black Rear Window Trim | • | |||
| Body-Colored Door Handles | • | • | • | |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert | • | • | • | • |
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | • | • | • | |
| Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding | • | |||
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert | • | • | • | • |
| Chrome Door Handles | • | |||
| Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Rear Window Trim | • | • | • | |
| Clearcoat Paint | • | • | • | • |
| Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo | • | • | • | • |
| Deep Tinted Glass | • | • | • | • |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster | • | • | • | • |
| Front Fog Lamps | • | • | • | |
| Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip | • | • | • | • |
| Fully Galvanized Steel Panels | • | • | • | • |
| LED Brakelights | • | • | • | |
| Liftgate Rear Cargo Access | • | • | • | • |
| Lip Spoiler | • | • | • | • |
| Power Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade | • | |||
| Roof Rack Rails Only | • | • | • | • |
| Steel Spare Wheel | • | • | • | • |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | • | • | • | • |
| Tires: P215/55R17 | • | • | • | |
| Tires: P235/45R18 | • | • | ||
| Variable Intermittent Wipers | • | • | • | • |
| Wheels: 17" Alloy Machine-Finished | • | |||
| Wheels: 17" Alloy w/Dark Gray Finish | • | • | ||
| Wheels: 18" Alloy | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 12V DC Power Outlet | • | • | ||
| 1 Seatback Storage Pocket | • | • | ||
| 2 12V DC Power Outlets | • | • | ||
| 4-Way Passenger Seat | • | • | • | • |
| 6-Way Driver Seat | • | • | ||
| 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | • | • | • | • |
| 8-Way Driver Seat | • | • | ||
| Adaptive w/Traffic Stop-Go | • | |||
| Air Filtration | • | • | • | • |
| Analog Appearance | • | • | • | |
| Automatic Air Conditioning | • | • | ||
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage | • | • | • | • |
| Cargo Space Lights | • | • | • | • |
| Carpet Floor Trim | • | • | • | • |
| Cloth Door Trim Insert | • | |||
| Cloth Seat Trim | • | |||
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | • | • | • | • |
| Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | • | |||
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror | • | • | • | |
| Delayed Accessory Power | • | • | • | • |
| Digital/Analog Appearance | • | |||
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors | • | • | ||
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination | • | • | ||
| Driver Foot Rest | • | • | • | • |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | • | • | • | • |
| FOB Controls -inc: Remote Start | • | • | ||
| Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way manually adjustable driver seat w/driver seat pumping device and 4-way manually adjustable front passenger seat | • | • | ||
| Front Center Armrest | • | |||
| Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest | • | • | • | |
| Front Cupholder | • | • | • | • |
| Front Map Lights | • | • | • | • |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering | • | • | • | • |
| Full Cloth Headliner | • | • | • | • |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console and 1 12V DC Power Outlet | • | • | ||
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console and 2 12V DC Power Outlets | • | • | ||
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | • | • | • | • |
| Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power adjustable driver seat w/lumbar support, driver seat pumping device and 4-way manually adjustable front passenger seat | • | • | ||
| Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way manually adjustable driver seat w/driver seat pumping device and 4-way manually adjustable front passenger seat | • | |||
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts | • | • | • | • |
| Illuminated Glove Box | • | • | • | • |
| Immobilizer | • | • | ||
| Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | • | • | • | • |
| Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation | • | |||
| Interior Trim -inc: Colored Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents | • | • | ||
| Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black/Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents | • | • | ||
| Leather Seat Trim | • | • | ||
| Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material | • | • | • | |
| Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel | • | • | • | |
| Leatherette Door Trim Insert | • | • | • | |
| Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints | • | |||
| Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | • | • | • | |
| Manual Air Conditioning | • | • | ||
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | • | • | • | • |
| Outside Temp Gauge | • | • | • | • |
| Perimeter Alarm | • | • | • | • |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down | • | • | ||
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down | • | • | ||
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | • | • | • | • |
| Power Rear Windows | • | • | • | • |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start | • | • | ||
| Rear Cupholder | • | • | • | • |
| Redundant Digital Speedometer | • | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | • | • | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | • | • | ||
| Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel | • | • | • | • |
| Rigid Cargo Cover | • | |||
| Smart Device Remote Engine Start | • | |||
| Sofino Premium Leatherette Seat Trim | • | |||
| Tracker System | • | |||
| Trip Computer | • | • | • | • |
| Urethane Gear Shifter Material | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| 120 Amp Alternator | • | • | • | |
| 13.2 Gal. Fuel Tank | • | • | • | • |
| 130 Amp Alternator | • | • | ||
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control | • | • | • | |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake | • | |||
| 4.643 Axle Ratio | • | • | ||
| 6.052 Axle Ratio | • | • | • | |
| 60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | • | • | • | • |
| Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel | • | • | • | • |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | • | • | • | • |
| Electronic Transfer Case | • | • | • | • |
| Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature | • | • | • | • |
| Engine: 1.6L T-GDI I4 -inc: idle stop & go | • | • | ||
| Engine: 2.0L MPI I4 -inc: idle stop & go | • | • | • | |
| Front Anti-Roll | • | • | • | • |
| Front-Wheel Drive | • | |||
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | • | • | • | • |
| GVWR: TBD | • | • | • | • |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • | • | • |
| Permanent Locking Hubs | • | • | • | • |
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust | • | • | • | • |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • | • | • |
| Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | |||
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control | • | • | • | • |
| Transmission: 7-Speed DCT -inc: drive mode select | • | • | ||
| Transmission: Intelligent Variable (IVT) -inc: drive mode select | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | • | • | • | • |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | • | • | • | • |
| Back-Up Camera | • | • | • | • |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R) Blind Spot | • | • | • | |
| Collision Mitigation-Front | • | • | • | |
| Collision Mitigation-Rear | • | • | • | |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Driver Monitoring-Alert | • | • | • | |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | • | • | • | • |
| Emergency Sos | • | |||
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) | • | • | • | |
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Lane Departure Warning | • | • | • | |
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Lane Keeping Assist | • | • | • | |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | • | • | • | • |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | • | • | • | • |
| Restricted Driving Mode | • | |||
| Side Impact Beams | • | • | • | • |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning | • | • | • | • |
ENTERTAINMENT Features
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 LCD Monitor In The Front | • | • | • | |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | • | |||
| AM/FM Stereo w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Speed Compensated Volume Control | • | • | • | |
| AM/FM/Satellite w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Speed Compensated Volume Control | • | |||
| Bose Speakers | • | |||
| Integrated Roof Antenna | • | • | • | • |
| Radio: AM/FM/MP3 Display Audio -inc: 10.25" touch screen display, navigation, satellite radio, UVO telematics, Bluetooth wireless technology w/voice recognition, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bose premium audio and sound, wireless charging pad, 12V power outlet, USB multimedia port and steering wheel mounted controls | • | |||
| Radio: AM/FM/MP3 Display Audio -inc: 8" display screen, Bluetooth wireless technology w/voice recognition, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6 speakers, 12V power outlet, USB multimedia port and steering wheel mounted controls | • | • | ||
| Radio: AM/FM/MP3 Display Audio -inc: 8" display screen, Bluetooth wireless technology w/voice recognition, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6 speakers, wireless charging pad, 12V power outlet, USB multimedia port and steering wheel mounted controls | • | |||
| Regular Amplifier | • |
2021 Kia Seltos Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| GLOSSY BLACK DOOR GARNISH PACKAGE -inc: Glossy Black Door Garnishes | • | |||
| GRAY INTERIOR PACKAGE | • | • | ||
| SX SUNROOF PACKAGE -inc: Sunroof, power sunshade | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| AUTO DIMMING MIRROR (PIO) | • | • | • | |
| CARGO MAT (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO NET (FLOOR) (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO TRAY (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| CARPETED SEATBACK UP MAT (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| CROSS BARS (PIO) | • | • | • | |
| FOG LIGHT KIT (PIO) | • | |||
| ILLUMINATED SCUFF PLATE (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| INTERIOR LIGHT KIT (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| LIFESTYLE HITCH (PIO) No tow capability. | • | • | • | • |
| MUD GUARDS (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| PAINT PROTECTION PACKAGE (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| PUDDLE LIGHT (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| REMOTE START (PIO) | • | • | ||
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
PRIMARY PAINT Options
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| CHERRY BLACK | • | • | • | • |
| CLEAR WHITE/BLACK ROOF | • | • | ||
| DARK OCEAN BLUE | • | • | ||
| DARK OCEAN BLUE/BLACK ROOF | • | |||
| DARK OCEAN BLUE/WHITE ROOF | • | • | ||
| GRAVITY GRAY | • | • | • | |
| MARS ORANGE | • | • | ||
| NEPTUNE BLUE | • | • | • | • |
| SNOW WHITE PEARL | • | • | • | • |
| STARBRIGHT YELLOW | • | |||
| STARBRIGHT YELLOW/BLACK ROOF | • | • | ||
| STEEL GRAY | • | • | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| BLACK, CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | |||
| BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | • | ||
| BLACK, SOFINO PREMIUM LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM | • |
2021 Kia Seltos Technical Specifications
Brakes
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 62.8 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 62.8 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 26.6 | 26.6 | 26.6 | 26.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) | 26.6 | 26.6 | 26.6 | 26.6 |
Engine
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| Displacement | 2.0 L/122 | 2.0 L/122 | 2.0 L/122 | 1.6 L/97 |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 146 @ 6200 | 146 @ 6200 | 146 @ 6200 | 175 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 132 @ 4500 | 132 @ 4500 | 132 @ 4500 | 195 @ 1500 |
Exterior Dimensions
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 63.6 | 63.6 | 63.6 | 63.6 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 172 | 172 | 172 | 172 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 103.5 | 103.5 | 103.5 | 103.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.9 | 70.9 | 70.9 | 70.9 |
Fuel Tank
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
Steering
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.8 | 34.8 | 34.8 | 34.8 |
Suspension
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
Tires
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| Front Tire Size | P215/55HR17 | P215/55HR17 | P215/55HR17 | P235/45HR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/55HR17 | P215/55HR17 | P215/55HR17 | P235/45HR18 |
Transmission
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Vehicle
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 40 | 40 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.4 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 41.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.5 | 55.5 | 55.5 | 55.5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 99.6 | 99.6 | 99.6 | 99.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.4 | 38.4 | 38.4 | 38.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.7 | 54.7 | 54.7 | 54.7 |
Weight Information
| S | LX | EX | SX | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3087 | 2948 | 3087 | 3317 |
2021 Kia Seltos Safety Features
Safety Features
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
| Side Impact Beams |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) |
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Lane Keeping Assist |
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Lane Departure Warning |
| Collision Mitigation-Front |
| Driver Monitoring-Alert |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
| Rear Child Safety Locks |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners |
| Back-Up Camera |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Rear (BCA-R) Blind Spot |
| Collision Mitigation-Rear |
| Emergency Sos |
| Restricted Driving Mode |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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