The 2024 Kia Seltos SX is a standout choice for an El Paso daily driver, offering a punchy turbocharged engine and a tech-forward interior that handles the unique demands of the Borderplex with style. Here is a breakdown of why this specific configuration works for your life in the Sun City. While the base Seltos models use a CVT, your SX trim features a 1.6L Turbocharged I4 engine paired with a traditional 8-speed automatic transmission. The Power: With 195 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, you'll have the "get-up-and-go" needed to merge onto I-10 or Loop 375 without breaking a sweat. The Drive: The 8-speed automatic provides a more connected, responsive feel than a CVT, which is helpful when navigating the sudden stop-and-go traffic near Spaghetti Bowl. AWD Capability: While El Paso is known for sun, the All-Wheel Drive system is a major plus for those rare (but messy) winter dusting days or when navigating sandy, unpaved shoulders in the Far East or Upper Valley. The SX trim is the "fully loaded" version of the Seltos, and it includes features that are essential for the 100F+ summers. Ventilated Front Seats: A literal lifesaver during July and August. You won't have to worry about sticking to the SynTex (synthetic leather) seats. Remote Smart Start: Start the car from your phone via the Kia Access app to get the A/C cranking before you ever step out of the office. Solar Glass: Designed to reduce heat buildup inside the cabin and protect the interior from the intense West Texas UV rays. Driving in El Paso often means dealing with heavy commercial traffic and unpredictable merging. The SX comes standard with the Kia Drive Wise suite: Highway Driving Assist: This combines adaptive cruise control and lane-centering to make the long trek from Westside to Eastside much less draining. Blind-Spot Collision Warning: Essential for checking those tricky angles when surrounded by semi-trucks. Dual 10.25-inch Screens: The massive panoramic display makes following GPS through construction zones easy, and the Bose Premium Audio system is powerful enough to drown out road noise. Efficiency: Because you have the more powerful Turbo/AWD combo, expect roughly 25 city / 27 highway MPG. Its slightly lower than the base engine, but the trade-off is significantly better performance. Dust & Sand: Living in the desert, you'll want to stay on top of your engine air filter and cabin air filter replacements, as El Paso's spring windstorms can clog them faster than the manual suggests. Buying a used car doesn't have to be a cause for worry. Casa fully inspects all the vehicles that make it to our lot, so we stand behind them. Your pre-owned vehicle is covered the moment you drive off the Casa lot. We understand that your vehicle is a significant investment, and we want to make sure that you get the most out of it. That's why we offer the Casa Lifetime Powertrain Protection to protect all the essential components of your vehicle's powertrain. Clean CARFAX. Valais Green 2024 Kia Seltos SX

25/27 City/Highway MPG