2022 Kia Seltos / 2022 Chevy Trailblazer Comp

2022 Kia Seltos vs. 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer 

Kia is well-regarded for not only providing mid-Michigan drivers with accessible options on any budget but doing so without sacrificing performance or quality. This continues to hold true with the 2022 Kia Seltos. The subcompact SUV makes getting around the town or across Michigan with the family a much more enjoyable time compared to competition like the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. A baseline powertrain that outperforms its Chevy rival while also providing a substantial interior for everyone to enjoy, the Seltos is an ideal choice as a first-time compact SUV or as an option for anyone looking to add a reliable vehicle to their family lineup.  

Performance 

The standard 2.0L four-cylinder engine that comes equipped in the baseline 2022 Kia Seltos compact SUV delivers 147 horsepower for drivers to use around town. Add on the Intelligent Variable Transmission to seamlessly handle all acceleration duties, and the Seltos has a refined ride that everyone in the vehicle will appreciate. Comparatively, the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer comes equipped with a standard turbocharged ECOTEC 1.2L engine that only reaches 137 horsepower. This engine comes paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission. Most noteworthy is that the Seltos comes standard with AWD handling, while the Trailblazer comes with standard FWD. Not only does the Seltos provide more performance and the benefits of AWD, but it remains competitive with the Chevy in terms of fuel efficiency as well.  

Interior Features 

Not only is the Seltos more powerful and more maneuverable than the 2022 Trailblazer, it's also more spacious with its 99.6 total cubic feet of passenger space compared to the 98.2 cubic feet in the Trailblazer. Passengers will enjoy having this extra bit of space to keep themselves comfortable on even the longest trips in the compact SUV. Additionally, navigating various multimedia applications is made easier with the standard eight-inch touchscreen in the Seltos compared to the seven-inch touchscreen in the Trailblazer. Compatible smartphones can connect to either SUV with applications such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth®. This attention to providing an interactive driving experience at any level is what makes the 2022 Kia Seltos a premier option in the compact SUV market.  

Safety Features 

Features such as Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning help keep drivers routinely aware of what is going on with the road in front of them, even when their attention wanes for a moment. These and Lane Departure Warning all come equipped as standard technology features in both the 2022 Seltos and the 2022 Trailblazer. However, the fact that the Seltos comes equipped with the enhanced maneuverability capabilities of AWD as its standard platform makes it a much more capable all-weather compact SUV option from the base level onwards. Michigan winters with AWD handling and a sporty design are much easier to handle in the Seltos.  

Order a 2022 Kia Seltos Today at Thelen Kia in Bay City, MI 

Thelen Kia in Bay City, Michigan would love to help you discover the enjoyable ride that the 2022 Kia Seltos will provide you and your family. Visit us today and let us find you, or order for you, the perfect Seltos trim level for your needs. Drivers from mid-Michigan locales including Grand Blanc, Mt. Pleasant, Midland, and Saginaw trust us with their new and pre-owned Kia needs because we know how to treat our customers with the respect that they deserve.