How’s the interior? The Seltos’ interior is simple, practical and roomy. Special mention goes to the available 10.25-inch infotainment screen; it has crisp graphics and is easy to use. The bottom screen, which displays the single-zone climate settings, is equally sharp.

As one of the larger extra-small SUVs (yes, that’s kind of an oxymoron), the Seltos has enough room for most people. As long as you’re under 6-foot-2, you should find the Seltos pretty accommodating in both front and back. The Seltos is also pretty easy to get in and out of.

Visibility is somewhat hampered by thick roof pillars. It’s always good practice to glance twice to make sure there are no pedestrians walking toward you from the right side. The wide-angle rearview camera is definitely beneficial when you’re backing up.

How’s the tech? The Seltos comes with a pleasing number of features. The Bose audio system (SX trim only) produces clear sound and punchy bass. The navigation system is easy enough to use. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is standard across the board but works best on the available 10.25-inch infotainment display. Our test car had two USB ports, a 12-volt power port and a wireless charging pad in front. Rear passengers will fight over the single USB port.

The advanced safety and driver aids in our top-of-the-line Seltos SX worked well and weren’t overly intrusive with warnings. But the adaptive cruise control is very conservative with its following distances.

How’s the storage? You can hold a lot of stuff in the back of the Seltos. It’s one of the leaders in its class with a maximum cargo capacity of 62.8 cubic feet. Leave the rear seats up and there’s still 26.6 cubes. Loading cargo isn’t a hassle either thanks to a wide liftgate opening and decent cargo depth.

Interior storage for front passengers is sufficient. There are plenty of water-bottle-size pockets, a small cellphone tray in front of the gear shifter, a small console box and a glovebox. As for child safety-seat installation, the Seltos’ car seat anchor points are clearly marked and easy to access. You’ll be able to install a rear-facing safety seat without too much trouble.

How’s the fuel economy? The Kia Seltos has a few powertrain combinations. We tested the SX, which has the more powerful turbocharged engine, and our vehicle had all-wheel drive too. The EPA estimates that combo will get 27 mpg combined (25 city/30 highway). That’s below the class average, though a base Seltos with front-wheel drive gets a more respectable 31 mpg combined.

We recorded 27.9 mpg on our 115-mile mixed-driving evaluation route. Overall, we believe you should be able to match the EPA’s numbers without much trouble.

Is the Seltos a good value? The Seltos is a better than average value for the class thanks to its pleasing number of standard features. The top SX trim is pricey, but it adds a lot of stuff, including the turbocharged engine. Build quality is solid, but the interior materials lack substance and the abundant plastic makes it feel a tad cheap.

Kia’s limited and powertrain warranties are fantastic. You get five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage.