[KiaDave]

So, I read in the manual that a heated steering wheel is available in a Seltos. I have the SX Turbo AWD with just about every option available, but there was no heated steering wheel possibility from the factory. So my question: does anyone know if the wheel already has the heating element and we just need to get and install the switch, or will a new steering wheel be necessary (along with a switch)? I imagine the wiring harness already has the provision for the heated steering wheel, but I'm not sure of that either. Any thoughts/ experiences?

Thanks!

 

[DonnaD]

So, I read in the manual that a heated steering wheel is available in a Seltos. I have the SX Turbo AWD with just about every option available, but there was no heated steering wheel possibility from the factory. So my question: does anyone know if the wheel already has the heating element and we just need to get and install the switch, or will a new steering wheel be necessary (along with a switch)? I imagine the wiring harness already has the provision for the heated steering wheel, but I'm not sure of that either. Any thoughts/ experiences?

Thanks!

Really? I have the EX premium (Canada) and when I was trying to decide which one to get, I thought the turbo had everything. It's a pretty common feature in a lot of newer cars.

 

[videoguy009]

It is a common feature only in Canada.

 

[DonnaD]

Are a lot of cars made differently between Canada and the US?

 

[videoguy009]

It seems to be that way.I wouldn't say all.Depends on the model.

 

[Wis_Diego]

Living in Wisconsin, I was quite disappointed that I couldn't get the heated steering wheel on my SX Turbo. It's just not an available option here in the US.

Canadian Seltos' also have ventilated seats available, correct? I wanted those, too!

 

[DonnaD]

I have the EX Premium which I don't think is available in the US and yes, ventilated front seats. I don't get why you wouldn't get the heated steering wheel there. You get cold weather as well don't you?

 

[Wis_Diego]

I have the EX Premium which I don't think is available in the US and yes, ventilated front seats. I don't get why you wouldn't get the heated steering wheel there. You get cold weather as well don't you?

Yes, we definitely get cold here. 🥶 Precisely why I wanted those features. Correct… we don’t have an EX Premium trim level here. I still bought the Seltos because it fit what I was looking for in a very attractive package at a decent price point. But it would’ve been nice for Kia to offer a “cold weather” package with those features.

 

[firefox111]

Yes, we definitely get cold here. 🥶 Precisely why I wanted those features. Correct… we don’t have an EX Premium trim level here. I still bought the Seltos because it fit what I was looking for in a very attractive package at a decent price point. But it would’ve been nice for Kia to offer a “cold weather” package with those features.

i agree. KIA really underestimated the US buyers. I too, would have spent more for the following on the Seltos if available in the US: heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, two driver memory driver’s seat, power liftgate, HUD, 4-way adjustable passenger seat, and power folding side mirrors. The features I just mentioned were in the vehicle that I traded in for the Seltos SX Turbo. Sigh.

Does anyone know where to email complaints to KIA USA?

 

[conwelpic]

Does anyone know where to email complaints to KIA USA?

Contacts - Kia America Newsroom (kiamedia.com)

 

[firefox111]

Contacts - Kia America Newsroom (kiamedia.com)

Thanks, I did.

 

[Dave1954$]

Living in Wisconsin, I was quite disappointed that I couldn't get the heated steering wheel on my SX Turbo. It's just not an available option here in the US.

Canadian Seltos' also have ventilated seats available, correct? I wanted those, too!

Same here in CT bought top model and no vented seats or heated wheel. Cooled seats are available in the GT Forte.. why not Seltos???

 

[firefox111]

Same here in CT bought top model and no vented seats or heated wheel. Cooled seats are available in the GT Forte.. why not Seltos???

I have sent an email to KIA saying that they probably under estimated the US car buyers.

 

[ALAP]

SX Turbo does not have a heated wheel and there are no "elements" in the steering wheel. (US Vehicles)

 

[Steve Kady]

So, I read in the manual that a heated steering wheel is available in a Seltos. I have the SX Turbo AWD with just about every option available, but there was no heated steering wheel possibility from the factory. So my question: does anyone know if the wheel already has the heating element and we just need to get and install the switch, or will a new steering wheel be necessary (along with a switch)? I imagine the wiring harness already has the provision for the heated steering wheel, but I'm not sure of that either. Any thoughts/ experiences?

Thanks!

The idiots at KIA do not put a heated steering wheel in the USA model. Canada gets one. You can purchase one from Canada for $700. Don't count on getting it installed, however.

 

[Wickedt]

i agree. KIA really underestimated the US buyers. I too, would have spent more for the following on the Seltos if available in the US: heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, two driver memory driver’s seat, power liftgate, HUD, 4-way adjustable passenger seat, and power folding side mirrors. The features I just mentioned were in the vehicle that I traded in for the Seltos SX Turbo. Sigh.

Does anyone know where to email complaints to KIA USA?

That's the one thing i miss the most after upgrading from my Forte SX to the Seltos SX, 2 seat memory and dual temp control. WE do have the heated steering wheel, and vented cooled front seats, heated seats all around.

 

[Brendan Seltos SX Turbo]

I have a '21 SXT and it has both heated steering wheel and cooling seats.
These are standard on the Canadian model.