Why the 2025 Kia Seltos Makes Summer Adventures in Niagara Easy

Summer in Niagara means beach trips, festivals, and exploring wine country. The 2025 Kia Seltos gives you the space and features to handle all your warm-weather plans around the region.

This compact SUV works well for families and couples who want to explore beyond their neighbourhood. From Crystal Beach getaways to Short Hills hiking trails, the Seltos handles your summer activities without breaking the budget.

Beach Days and Cargo Space

Crystal Beach weekends require room for towels, coolers, and beach toys. The Seltos gives you 752 litres of cargo space with all seats up. This fits beach umbrellas, chairs, and coolers for family trips to Lakeside Park or Port Dalhousie.

The dual-level cargo floor keeps wet swimsuits away from dry clothes. Sandy beach gear stays separated from clean picnic supplies. When you need more room, the 60/40 rear seats fold down to create 1,778 litres of space.

The wide rear opening makes loading easier in crowded beach parking lots. Heavy coolers and beach tents fit through the opening without scraping the bumper. Interior surfaces clean easily after sandy days at the beach.

Summer Festival Transportation

Niagara's festival season runs from May through September. The Seltos looks good parked outside wine festivals in Jordan Village or music events in Queen's Royal Park. Clean lines and modern styling fit in anywhere you drive.

Higher seating position helps you see over other cars in crowded festival parking areas. LED headlights light your way during evening events that run past sunset. The available power sunroof opens for warm summer evening drives along the Niagara Parkway.

Rear passengers stay comfortable during trips to festivals in St. Catharines or Niagara-on-the-Lake. Air vents reach the back seats, and climate control maintains steady temperatures throughout the cabin.

Road Trip Efficiency

Summer road trips to cottage country or Toronto attractions need good fuel economy. The 2.0L engine uses just 6.8L/100km on highways. The 50-litre fuel tank gives you over 700 kilometres of highway driving range.

Long drives stay comfortable with supportive front seats and automatic climate control. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect your phone automatically. Your summer playlists start playing without plugging in cables.

The available Bose audio system delivers clear sound for music and phone calls. Voice commands work for changing songs or getting directions while keeping your hands on the wheel.

All-Wheel Drive for Adventure

Available all-wheel drive takes you to hiking trails in Short Hills Provincial Park or fishing spots along the Niagara River. The system includes a locking differential for better traction on gravel roads and cottage driveways.

Ground clearance of 179mm handles rough parking areas at conservation areas and beaches. Electronic stability control helps on steep trails leading to Niagara Gorge lookouts. Hill descent control makes going downhill safer and easier.

All-wheel drive activates automatically when the front wheels slip. You don't need to press buttons or select modes. The system works quietly while you focus on driving and enjoying the scenery.

Technology for Summer Fun

The 10.25-inch touchscreen stays readable in bright summer sunlight. Built-in navigation shows local attractions around Niagara Falls and wine country. Real-time traffic updates help you avoid construction delays during busy summer weekends.

Wireless phone charging eliminates cable mess in the centre console. Most newer smartphones charge on the pad without needing special cases. USB ports in the back seat keep passengers' devices powered for photos and entertainment.

Digital Key 2 Touch lets you use your smartphone as your car key. Share access with family members going to different summer activities. Set time limits for teenage drivers with summer jobs around the region.

Safety During Busy Summer Season

Forward collision warning helps in heavy festival traffic and busy beach parking lots. The system watches for pedestrians and cyclists common around summer attractions. Automatic braking works if you don't react fast enough to avoid a collision.

Blind spot monitoring alerts you to vehicles beside you during highway trips. This helps when passing slower cottage traffic on Highway 406 or the QEW. Lights in your side mirrors turn on when changing lanes isn't safe.

Rear cross-traffic alert warns about cars coming from the sides when backing up. This prevents accidents in crowded summer parking areas where other vehicles and people block your view.

Summer Comfort Features

Air conditioning cools the cabin quickly after sitting in hot parking lots. Automatic climate control maintains your preferred temperature without constant adjustments. Available air-cooled front seats provide targeted cooling without affecting passengers.

Remote start through the smartphone app lets you cool the car before getting in. This beats the initial blast of hot air that ruins the start of summer drives. The system activates automatically on hot days.

Available heated rear seats provide comfort during cool summer evenings. Lake breezes can make temperatures drop quickly after sunset, especially near the water.

The 2025 Kia Seltos handles summer living in Niagara with practical features and reliable operation. Its cargo space, efficiency, and capability open up more opportunities for regional adventures.

Stop by Cardinal Kia this week to see how much beach gear actually fits in the Seltos cargo area—then take it for a drive through wine country to experience the smooth ride and quiet cabin that make summer road trips enjoyable.

To learn more about the 2025 Kia Seltos, visit Kia.ca