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The 2025 Kia Seltos is a stylish compact SUV you can proudly take anywhere. It is also equipped with several features that allow you to use it even for off-road exploration. AWD Nothing says off-road adventuring like all-wheel drive, and you can have it no matter which Seltos model you choose. It's standard on the base model and top two trims, but also available on the two middle trim levels. Ground Clearance Once you leave the pavement, your driving path may have more obstacles, so decent ground clearance is an absolute must. The Seltos can clear a minimum of 7.3 inches, which should make a lot of off-road locations available to you. more Power and Performance Even the Seltos base model can navigate the great outdoors. However, if you know you'll regularly travel on more rugged terrain, you might want to consider one of the top two trims. They have 1.6L turbocharged engines with extra torque and horsepower. Comfort Generous headroom is appreciated even on regular roads. The Seltos offers a generous 40 inches of headroom. Ample Cargo Space The Seltos has a dual-level cargo floor and a massive 62.8 cubic feet of volume behind the first row. This offers plenty of room when packing gear for camping trips and other off-road adventures. Roof Rails and Capacity If camping trips make up much of your off-road travel, even the huge cargo space in the Seltos may not be enough to hold all your equipment. That's why you may need roof rails to handle the excess. These are standard on S, EX, X-Line, and SX trim levels. On the X-Line trim, there are exclusive Gloss Black High-Utility Roof Rails. Entertainment There's no reason to cut yourself off from enjoying entertainment while going off-road, and the Kia Seltos has many great entertainment features. The Seltos offers Bluetooth wireless connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation, and more. Audio choices range from a 6-speaker sound system to a Bose® system with eight speakers and a mood lamp. Explore These Exciting Off-Road Features of the Seltos in Lanham, MD Drop by DARCARS Kia of Lanham to explore all the off-road features the Seltos has to offer.

You don't have to let rugged terrain stop you from following where your adventure leads. With the capable vehicles you can find at your local Kia dealership, you'll be ready to set down new paths and explore any wilderness. Read on, and we'll look at the Kia Soul, Kia Sorento, Kia Sportage, and Kia Telluride, focusing on the off-road capability these vehicles bring to the table. Top Kia Models for Your Off-Roading Adventures Kia Telluride Starting off our list is a strong contender powerful enough to handle any challenges your off-roading adventures can throw at it. The Telluride's 3.8L V6 engine boasts an impressive 291 horsepower to help you confidently take on anything that lies in your path. Torque-vectoring all-wheel drive gives you extra traction to take on rugged terrain, with a self-leveling rear suspension for added stability. more When you're going on an off-road camping trip, you'll want towing capability and off-road performance, and this vehicle delivers on both fronts. The Telluride has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,500 lbs, with helpful features like trailer stability to assist in leaving you well-equipped for any hauling you have to do. If you'd like to know about Kia Telluride Colors, click here for more reasons why you'll love this model. Kia Sorento Another adventure-ready SUV, the Sorento, will let you confidently ride into the most unforgiving territory. Torque-vectoring all-wheel drive helps keep you stable even when traveling through mud, stones, or other adverse conditions. The Sorento X-Line adds features like a center-locking differential and all-season tires to boost your capability further. Kia Sportage The best off-road vehicles are adaptable enough to handle any situation, and the Sportage certainly lives up to that expectation. The multi-terrain AWD mode this vehicle puts at your command adjusts to optimize performance for the conditions you find yourself in, keeping you completely in control. The all-wheel drive trim levels of the Sportage are also designed with 8.3 inches of ground clearance to let you get over obstacles without scratching your vehicle. The Sportage X-Pro takes your off-road capability to the next level with exclusive BFGoodrich all-terrain tires designed to handle punishing conditions. If you want to know about the Sportage's towing capabilities, click here. Kia Soul While the sporty design of the Soul gives it the style it needs to turn heads on every city street, this vehicle is also no slouch for off-roading. The intelligent variable transmission harnesses the power of this vehicle to give a smooth ride in any condition. While it may lack the all-wheel drive capability of other cars from the Kia lineup, the Soul can still handle some harsh conditions and keep on going. Are you interested in these models or other great Kia lineup options? Come see our inventory at DARCARS Kia of Lanham today!