2021 Kia Seltos rapid review: A 60-second test drive of Kia's newest compact SUV

The 2021 Kia Seltos.Alanis King

• The average person reads about 300 words per minute, or so we hear. So if you're looking to research a new car in a hurry, look no further than this 300-word review of the 2021 Kia Seltos.
• Photos feature the Seltos SX Turbo trim, which has a base price of $27,890. Optional features brought this example up to $29,485.
• Business Insider's full review of the 2021 Seltos can be read here.

The 2021 Kia Seltos is Kia's newest compact SUV, featuring a $21,990 starting price and two engine options. It comes with standard all-wheel drive on all but one trim: the S.

The front-wheel-drive S trades AWD for a driver-assistance suite, while the other base trim, the LX, forgoes the suite for AWD — hence their equal $21,990 price. In colder climates, harsher terrain, and inclement weather, AWD is often preferred.