Hi Kevin, I definitely would
Hi Kevin, I definitely would prefer the turbo trims of these two vehicles because I really want a peppy 0-60 number. But I'm not an offroader and living in the desert, I'm not concerned about snow. So FWD would seem to be fine.
But you wrote: "Both vehicles have the option of having a 1.6l turbo four-cylinder producing 175 HP and 195 LB. FT. of torque. I would skip this engine option because you must get the seven-speed dual-clutch that I don’t find smooth. A more practical choice you can pay up for is the AWD system, which is available on both cars and both engine options. The AWD option gives the Seltos and the Kona a multi-link rear suspension, whereas the FWD Seltos and Kona get the torsion beam. Because I drove FWD versions of both cars, the two vehicles used a torsion beam, and they rode just fine to me."
Q: Are you saying that paying extra for the AWD give one a smoother transmission system?
As for Kona via Seltos in Dec 2020: There seem to be better incentives on the Konas right now? $2K for 2021 and $2500 for 2020. Thoughts?