Kia Seltos Key Safety Features and Technology

The Kia Seltos is a popular subcompact crossover SUV sold in multiple countries, including the UAE. Recently, Kia launched the new Kia Seltos 2026 with an updated design and improved safety and comfort features. The new Kia Seltos brings a bigger, better, and safer SUV with added safety features like the side parking sensors, rear occupants alert, downhill brake control, and rollover sensors. The level 2 ADAS now comes with 21 features instead of 19 in comparison to the old Seltos. 

Kia Seltos Key Safety Features: 

New Kia Seltos safety features keep all occupants safe with an upgraded structure, improved crash architecture and the addition of Level 2+ ADAS.  Here are the Kia Seltos key safety features:

 

• 360-degree camera: It provides a bird's-eye view and makes it easy to park and maneuver in the tightest spots. 

• 6 Airbags: Front, side and curtain airbags in Seltos keep all the occupants protected in case of any mishap. 

 

• • Highline Tyre Pressure Monitor: This alerts the driver about low tyre pressure and makes the ride safe. 

 

• ABS (Anti-lock Brake System): ABS prevents wheel lock-up during sudden braking.

• BAS (Brake Assist System): It detects emergency braking and applies more force and reduces the stopping distance.

 

• • ESC (Electronic Stability Control): It keeps the vehicle in control while driving on slippery surfaces or other extreme conditions. 

 

• VSM (Vehicle Stability Management): As the name suggests, it enhances vehicle stability. 

• HAC (Hill-start Assist Control): It prevents the car from rolling backwards on slopes or while climbing a hill. 

• ESS (Emergency Stop Signal): It warns the other cars of sudden braking by flashing hazard lights.

• Child Lock: It prevents the child from opening the doors by accident.  

 

• • All-Wheel Disc Brakes: They provide higher stopping power in emergencies. 
  • Rear Parking Sensors: They alert the driver about rear obstacles. 

 

• Speed Sensing Auto Door Locks: It automatically locks the car once it starts moving. 

• Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock: Automatically unlocks the doors after an accident.

• Front & Rear All Seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder: Ensures maximum safety. 

• ISOFIX (Rear Anchors): They help in attaching child car seats. 

• Front Passenger Airbag on/off switch: It allows you to disable the airbags for child safety or other reasons. 

• Front Passenger Airbag on/off Indicator: Here, you can check if the airbag is on or off. 

• Rear Occupant Alert: It's a reminder for the driver to check the rear seats before leaving.

• DBC (Downhill Brake Control): It manages brakes automatically when climbing downhill. 

• Rollover Sensor: It detects rollover conditions and deploys safety systems.

• Auto Light Control & Headlamp Escort Function: It turns the Headlamp on and off automatically for a safer driving experience. 

• Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines: They make the driver aware of the path to make reversing or parking safer. 

 

Most of these safety features are standard, so no need to spend more for the higher model just for the safety. These active and passive safety features work together to ensure you a safe ride. 

Kia Seltos Competitor Safety Comparison

The new Kia Seltos competes with the following cars in terms of safety. Here are the safety highlights for different Kia Seltos competitors: 

Hynudai Creta: The Hynudai Creta is a strong rival to the Seltos with higher safety ratings, advanced driver assistance features. It also comes with multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC and other standard safety features.

Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Tiguan: Both of these German cars are known for their strong build quality and safety performance. They received 5 stars in Global NCAP ratings for adult and child safety. 

Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser: These cars are also good contenders in the same segment as the Seltos in terms of safety. 

Among these models, the Kia Seltos safety offers an all-around protection package and raises the bar with a 360-degree camera, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and a Level 2 ADAS suite in the subcompact crossover SUV segment. It ensures an absolutely confident ride and gives more control to the driver. 

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