[wilson]

News of more Kia & Hyundai SUV's and Crossovers on the way bring into question a "baby Telluride."
My take after looking at Kia's SUV line-up that already has 4 relatively new compact utility vehicles to choose from, is no new compact SUV positioned to be the "baby Telluride" will release because it already exists, as the Kia Seltos.

 

[KDMDriver]

Design wise, it doesn't look the part. I don't see the Telluride in it.

Is the Seltos even confirmed for the U.S.?

 

[wilson]

@KDMDriver No.
India is first in line.

To be honest I want something different from Kia that sits in the same segment. How western markets respond to models sold in eastern markets aren't the same. Best for Kia to not find out the hard way.

 

[Smithsy09]

From what I've seen the Seltos is creating a big buzz in India and South Korea. Hopefully it's a good sign for it to come to North America.

 

[wilson]

Fortunately the Telluride is still very affordable in its base trim, even more so used.

 

[Smithsy09]

It looks like we're going to be able to see the Seltos in North America. It's reportedly coming to Canada next year.

https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/52414/kia-seltos-is-coming-to-canada/

 

[86John-Michael]

As far as small SUVs go, this has to be one of the best looking ones available. Kia's design team continues to outdo themselves.

 

[JamesC97]

Design wise, it doesn't look the part. I don't see the Telluride in it.

Is the Seltos even confirmed for the U.S.?

@KDMDriver No.
India is first in line.

To be honest I want something different from Kia that sits in the same segment. How western markets respond to models sold in eastern markets aren't the same. Best for Kia to not find out the hard way.

We're going to get a chance to see US-spec Seltos at this year's LA Auto Show in November.

https://thekoreancarblog.com/2019/10/02/us-spec-kia-seltos-to-debut-at-la-autoshow/

 

[KDMDriver]

I pray that revised styling for the U.S. happens, not completely happy with its design.

 

[JamesC97]

I pray that revised styling for the U.S. happens, not completely happy with its design.

Compared to some of the other small crossovers I think it stands out nicely. What would you want changed for the US version?

 

[Smithsy09]

The Seltos has been a big hit in India, since it launched in August Kia has received over 60,000 orders.

https://www.indiacarnews.com/news/kia-seltos-bookings-cross-60000-mark-35692/