All-new Toyota Corolla Cross VS Kia Seltos comparison

#ToyotaCorollaCross
#KiaSeltos
#CoupleCarReview
This is a Motormouth couple car comparison of the all-new 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV versus the Kia Seltos small SUV. The new Toyota Corolla Cross has a 2L 4-cylinder engine matched with a CVT, 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. The Kia Seltos comes with a base 2L 4-cylinder with a CVT, 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. The second engine is a turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission with 175 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Both models have FWD and AWD options. The Corolla Cross is over 4 inches longer than the Seltos and offers more than an inch extra front legroom. The Seltos has 6 inches more second row legroom and offers a little more cargo space behind the second row, but the winner for overall cargo capacity goes to the Corolla Cross. There are three trims available on the Toyota, the base trim comes with a 7” touchscreen, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, heated front seats, manual driver and passenger cloth seats.The next trim up gets an 8” touchscreen, heated steering wheel and blind spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alert. You can add the LE package for $2,100 CAD for the moonroof and wireless charger. The top trim has a 9-speaker JBL audio system, Softex power driver’s seat, wireless charger and a power rear lift-gate. The Seltos comes with similar standard features, heated cloth front seats, an 8” touchscreen and Apple Carplay and Android Auto. One up from the base model gets a heated steering wheel, sunroof and leatherette upholstery. The top trim is where you’ll find all the extras like power driver and passenger seats, the bigger 10.25” touchscreen, 7” instrument cluster, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats and a wireless charger.
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[@callmej3671]

We’ve had a FWD Corolla Cross XLE with Premium Audio and the Convenience package for a few weeks now and are really liking it. Here in the southern part of the US we only get heated seats - no heated steering wheel. It seems Toyota is looking out for our Canadian friends and setting the options accordingly 😊

[@ivandoneshefsky4762]

Great review. Funny, I bought a $44 thousand dollar (US) Toyota Venza limited. Had it for 6 months coming from a Kia product. The interior controls of the Corolla Cross looks SO much better and organized compared to the Venza. Toyota actually thought out the ergonomics on the Cross while totally forgetting about the Venza. I thought I’d get used to the “hodgepodge” ergonomics of the Venza but it’s not improving. It’s just a nightmare to find the controls you need. Glad to see Toyota step up on the interior of the Cross. This car looks like a winner. Cheers

[@STEVENSCOTTFERGUSON]

The top SX trim Seltos does have an upgrade to soft touch plastic on the center of the dash. Thanks for another great review!

[@vicp8772]

In 2032 I know which will still have buyers, for a 10 yr old ride. Andrea u were born for this. Zacks knowledge, is a bank in its own way. Cheers from MTL.

[@daviotkelly1267]

Great review guys. Despite the unibrow I still prefer the Seltos’ design. You make a solid point with the reliability of the Toyota brand though. It is hard to ignore that it’s the more recognised brand. But if I got a better deal I think I’d go with the Kia. But it’s really close

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Great review Andrea! I too pick Toyota Corolla Cross but too bad on noise issue on the highway. 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻👊🏻☕️☕️

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you so much, really glad you liked the comparison. 👌

[@10OF9OFBORG]

@@andreaspencer9813 You are an very welcome Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻👊🏻☕️☕️

[@slighwentwalking2024]

At one of my local dealers today. I was told that they may have one for me to look at in a few weeks. That was something new for me. Hope that supply chain issue is resolved soon. I'm not one that will order w/o driving or wait for months...there a too many other options.

[@infomercialguy]

you guys are so darn good

[@goldenblooms6672]

Can you do a review on the 2022 Kia Soul?

[@darrenmorrow5697]

We drove a seltos it was a decent vehicle we ended up with a nissan qashqai witch we really like the thing i didnt like about the seltos and maybe was just me it seemed that everytime i got in or out i was always rubbing my pant leg across the rocker panel it seems very wide thats just my opinion though. I must say i totally agree all vehicle this day in age should come with led headlights

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Hello to you both, Great review thanks for sharing.

[@TalismanPHX]

6 inches more rear legroom in the Seltos? Families will LOVE that.

[@competitiveautomotive5457]

The corolla cross isn’t even out yet and I knew it would already be outclassed My prophecy keeps proving true over and over

[@moeanthony9308]

@@competitiveautomotive5457 Your prophecy should have included egonistic

[@erikrasmussen4427]

I’d choose the Corolla Cross for its design and brand reputation but yes, the second row leg room is awful! Sat in one the other day at the dealership and as a 6’2” guy it was definitely a squeeze. The Seltos has a refreshing interior design especially with the updated screen in the 2022, but the 2021 model performed rather poorly in the NHTSA’s crash tests which is a dealbreaker for me. Given that Mazda was the best performer for small SUVs in the IIHS’s updated crash tests, I’m betting on the Corolla Cross since it’s being made in the new Toyota Mazda factory.

[@tropicalstorm339]

The Mazda CX-5 barely beat the Toyota Rav4 in that test and only because the rear passenger in the Rav4 missed the curtain airbag and hit its head on the window. The overall structure of the Rav4 actually fared a little better, a little less intrusion. Injury to the head of the rear passenger is what caused the Rav4 an acceptable grade instead of good. They should have tested multiple vehicles (at least 3) for each type of test to see if those occurences are consistently existent.

[@garthhowe297]

I love the Corolla Cross in that green. Looks great!

[@catbirdler]

I actually have it! It has tiny prismatic flakes in the paint that literally sparkle in sunlight. It's a beautiful, shimmery colour and I get compliments on it all the time.

[@victorradu9645]

Corolla Cross seems to be a fine car, especially in the upcoming hybrid version, but then looking at the small difference in price to a RAV4 makes you wonder why not going for the class leader instead ... if only the rear quarter of the new RAV4 was not looking like after an accident ...

[@isaac198428]

They perceived reliability of Toyotas hasn’t been exactly working out well lately since their heavy hitters like the Camry, Tundra, RAV4 & Sienna have been having as many problems- sometimes more than other brands with engines and transmissions. Old Toyotas were known to be solid but newer ones not so much. So many recalls for Toyota even while burning oil. They’re making their vehicles with cheaper materials so only thing holding them up is the brand name/loyalty. Same way Jeep and BMW aren’t known for reliability but enthusiasts keep the brands afloat. One for off-reading and the other sporty handling so when other vehicles make similar or better vehicles in the segments, most people are still blinded by the loyalty to older known brands. Ford Bronco is a great off reader but Jeep is the better known name in that segment.

[@mudpuddle2658]

Should I put a link on here to reference Kia / Hyundai engine recalls over the past 5 years? When I buy a new car, I plan on putting it in a garage. I don't want to hear the manufacturer issue a warning to park it outside due to fire risk. LOL

[@carlnilssonyoung8961]

I'm considering buy a new one in this class. Fuel efficient, good rides on snow, can load lots of stuff in the trunk are very important too. Budget around cad 36,000. Mazda cx30 gt, Subaru crosstrek outdoor or Ltd. Toyota Corolla cross XLE, Hyundai Kona N line. Which one is the best overall fits the needs;

[@broseph7-7-06]

Corolla Cross

[@sammyt3514]

I think the Kia/Hyundai duo will be the most impacted subcompact SUVs by the Corolla Cross in terms of sales; the appeal of paying just a bit extra and having a Toyota instead will be too hard to resist for many. The Subaru CrossTrek and the Mazda CX-30 would probably be less impacted since their brand appeal is more deep-rooted than that of the Koreans (the latter only in Canada since Mazda's sales are not that great to start with in the US anyway).

[@sammyt3514]

@@chezzyperson3339 The Venza's starting price is CAN $4500 more than the Sorento, that's only reason why the former hasn't outsold the latter (if that is indeed correct; I haven't checked). The difference in price in case of the Corolla Cross compared to its Korean competition is far less, hence my comment.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@chezzyperson3339 Venza is Hybrid only. Why not compare sales with the Rav that would make sense comparing non hybrid against Santa fe or Highlander.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@chezzyperson3339Where was Japan discussed in the review tho? You never mentioned where. Now you bring up Japan? However if that's the case Iam sure without researching a Venza or the other name they use likely would out do Kia or Hyundai. Not sure what you are talking about brah.

[@kellingtonlink956]

A well thought out conclusion. I agree. Thanks for the video.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidviner5783]

'It got me exactly where I needed to go'. Have you driven a car that took you somewhere else?

[@twong6531]

Get the Cross!!!

[@janiceashley9771]

PLEASE COULD REVIEW THE Corolla Hatchback, it might be a car for me.

[@tinhinnh]

i need a seltos for my heartburn… srsly theyre both nice lil cars

[@A3A4Tom]

I love how progressive Kia, also its parent company Hyundai, do when it comes to technologies and engineering. But Seltos is too cheap for its own good. Corolla Cross's use of materials feel more classy in comparison. Even though Toyota's infotainment might not be as user friendly as Korean company's software. In this case, I would take the Corolla Cross XLE. It will be even better with Toyota's legendary hybrid system.

[@johnvandeven2188]

The Toyota is woefully underpowered with no option for a beefier engine. It also has a CVT transmission which has it's problems. OK, the Seltos also comes with a 1.6L turbo with 147kw and 295nm which is significantly more powerful than the Toyota. It also comes with an 8 speed automatic and AWD. It also comes with a power tailgate. Where I live it also comes with a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This car is hard to pass up so I bought one.

[@chomihai]

Toyota all day

[@MizzJalen]

One thing I hate about the cross is the center console it’s very skinny and not a lot of storage.

[@EvendimataE]

kia just buy your engines from toyota...then you will sell more than toyota because your cars are more beautiful

[@maheshaddepalli3428]

@Fire Heart All toyota models look already outdated. Kia and Hyundai will redesign again before the period you mentioned.

[@dygardion9130]

You know I totally get the traditional e brake but really? That old on in todays age?? And all halogen lights unless it’s the top trim??? Oof. I’d have to go with the Corolla cross ( hybrid) when that comes out! I don’t need a flashy interior

[@noblekishor]

Bank of toyota is where people who value their money gonna put, great review guys!!!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much!

[@tropicalstorm339]

@@andreaspencer9813 Hello. Please explain to me how the Seltos has 6 inches more rear seat legroom and slightly more cargo space behind the second row seats but the Corolla Cross has more overall cargo volume? From what I've read so far, the Seltos also has 2 inches more rear shoulder room and only .5 inch less rear headroom. The overall cargo room with second row seats folded for the Seltos is 62.8 cubic-feet while the Corolla Cross has 66.8 cubic-feet (65.5 for AWD).

[@oi32df]

No one mentions how tiny the hvac controls are on the Cross.We are far from the 3 big intuitive buttons that toyota offered in almost all its products in the past. Now it's trial and error just to get some warmth.

[@raghu7151]

this is how comparison videos need to be done..

[@andreaspencer9813]

Wow, thank you so much, glad you like it.

[@raghu7151]

god dat motormouth set standard high ..quality content..i mean the comparison from a-z with tons of info tightly packed..hatsoff to motormouth

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@raghu7151 That’s awesome, thank you!

[@rubenwat]

Tbh the Kia looks like the Pontiac Aztek from the front

[@moeanthony9308]

Only the Aztek looked better.

[@KA-zh2rq]

I’ll take the Kia, it’s more fun and from my experience and people I know that own Hyundai products, they’re reliable cars and as a bonus they drive better, look better and have more features than the equivalent Toyota. Plus being tall I have issues fitting in Toyota products, I don’t get as much leg room. I’m really not surprised that trolls are still making jokes about the fires that affected like 1% of cars yet everyone acted blind when Toyotas were accelerating by themselves, killed people and the company tried to cover it up by saying it was floor mats when it really wasn’t. People got over that in like 2 months but I guess Toyota fans are threatened by the Korean products

[@KA-zh2rq]

@Jean Toronto Raptors and the trolls are already here. We’ve used Kia souls as business delivery vehicles for years and the oldest one from 2011 has 170k miles on it. Some of my family drive Toyotas and they have no character. Both brands are cheap to maintain and reliable but the kias look better and have more features whilst the Toyotas are just appliances and I’m sorry, but I just can’t look at those ugly Toyota front ends everyday either

[@KA-zh2rq]

@@chezzyperson3339 the new ivts are good transmissions and between the souls and fortes, we don’t and no one we know, has any issues with them. They’ve updated the software for it at the dealers and acknowledged that some earlier ones did have issues. Toyota CVTs also have or had issues too as have any brand that uses a cvt. The kias have longer warranties and the their ivt is the best feeling cvt transmission IMO because It doesn’t feel like a cvt (nissans was the worst a few years ago). I don’t understand why you Toyota fanboys always have to bother people that like the other car, whether it’s a Kia or Hyundai or Mazda etc y’all always have to bring up something even though Toyotas have their own issues too 😂. If other brands were as unreliable as you people claim then Toyota would be the only car manufacturer left

[@moeanthony9308]

Did Toyota forget to give you a severance package?

[@competitiveautomotive5457]

The seltos is just a better car all the way around than a just released corolla cross. The corolla cross is so uncompetitive in any regard.

[@mxngosvision]

@@KA-zh2rq IVTs have failed under 10k miles they are horrible CVTs vs the Toyota models, heck Jatco CVT is better than the IVT.

[@Chris-Courage]

Kia would need to bring down the price more for me to take the risk and consider it over a Toyota when Kia's reliability is very poor with 2.0l motors, CVTs, and the dual clutch transmissions. Yes Kia has a great warranty but who wants to get stranded on the road.

[@Seacho425]

What car are they sitting in during their commentary?

[@andreaspencer9813]

Our Porsche Cayenne

[@Seacho425]

Nice interior! I enjoy your reviews. You guys are great together. Thanks for your reply!

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@Seacho425 Thank you so much for the kind words, glad you are enjoying all the content.

[@the-truth-hurts]

Urban drivers will benefit from the 4 inch shorter Seltos being easier to fit in a tight a curb side parking spot. Shorter yet much more rear seat leg room. If I were still in the market I'd compare the crash safety data and hope it was favorable for Seltos.

[@sidney4329]

I want a power tailgate but not a hole in the roof. Oh well.

[@oi32df]

& you'll love having to replace the expensive power tailgate mechanism one of these days with regular shock struck .

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Cross has a DCVT not a CVT. Big difference in reliability and feel. A DCVT has a real 1st gear that removes the bulk of the torque that wears out the steel belt on traditional CVTs.

[@electrosec]

I read cross hybrid doesn't have 1st gear. Does that mean the cvt steel belt will wear out or does the electric motor help with the torque.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

@@electrosec corolla cross uses a DCVT... Toyota does not make a CVT. They use an eCVT in their hybrids and a dCVT in their non hybrids...

[@evanlandry9503]

I like the Corolla Cross, but the fact that a fully loaded Seltos is some $3,000 cheaper is crazy. Even with the peppy 1.6T, it represents a way better value.

[@tropicalstorm339]

From what they showed in the video: Corolla Cross $33,990 Canadian, $27,625 US Kia Seltos $32,995 Canadian, $27,990 US How is a fully loaded Kia Seltos *"some $3,000 cheaper"?*

[@KA-zh2rq]

@@tropicalstorm339 he means a fully loaded 2.0 model (like the one in the video that is a fully loaded 2.0), judging by the fact that he then followed it up with “even with the peppier 1.6T, it represents a way better value”… did you read what he said?

[@evanlandry9503]

Those are Canada prices, I'm talking US pricing. A fully loaded Corolla Cross XLE with AWD and the $3,330 Audio Plus package makes it $30,955. A fully loaded Seltos SX Turbo (which has a lot more power than the Corolla Cross) with the SX Sunroof Package costs $28,690. 30,955-28,690=$2,265

[@evanlandry9503]

@@tropicalstorm339 However, we can compare the EX Seltos, which has a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder, so it is more comprable. That just means the price difference will be a lot bigger.

[@tropicalstorm339]

@@KA-zh2rq A fully loaded means everything in it, including the engine.

[@kdog18ful]

It Kia headlight design was heavily influenced or “stolen “ from the 2007-2013 Acura MDX.

[@ksli57]

Shouldnt Toyota's warranty be 3 years 60,000KM bumper to bumper and 5 years 100,000KM on powertrain?

[@moeanthony9308]

Yes why?

[@ksli57]

@@moeanthony9308 Cause they keep saying the warranty is 3 years only!

[@moeanthony9308]

@@ksli57?

[@Chris-Courage]

Huh, I don't really see the Uni-brow of the Seltos. Just looks like two eyes(headlights)and a mouth(center grill) I don't see a forehead.

[@riggins872]

The second row on the Toyota looks so small.

[@edweagle]

i can't stand that frowning front of the toyota... there is so few toyota's i actually like the looks of these days.

[@EvendimataE]

i like plastic interior....very durable and very easy to clean...you dont need any upholstery cleaner....super wet soapy rug will do LOL

[@fakedazzleful]

Lol

[@Victic005]

I'll take the Kia with the 1.6L dual injection AWD. It should be lighter and faster. It looks better.

[@inctru]

Battle of the ugly, small SUVs. $30K SUVs that look like $17K SUVs. Nice.

[@SOcrispyproductions]

Lmaooo

[@factotum5987]

We say here in Ukraine: Toyota is Toyota! Waiting for Corolla Cross in Ukraine!!

[@lukespack]

You want the one that you can fire anti-tank rockets from.

[@scottnewellguitar]

I don't know if I'd call it a unibrow (on the Seltos), looks more like it's trying to be some kind of winged warrior, but definitely too many shapes. The Corolla reminds me of a 90's dude with a soul chip LOL! That jutted out jaw is ugly IMO.

[@joeanunez]

Prefer the Toyota in this comparison.

[@jamesstuart3346]

When trade in/resale time comes, the CC will nuke the Seltos

[@chrispapas303]

Agree.

[@EvendimataE]

toyota why did you make the grill like a bulldog appeal?????????? just make it like the yaris cross grill

[@fakedazzleful]

Whats wrong with the grill?

[@EvendimataE]

@@fakedazzleful the shape of the lower corners....like a frowning face....more visible on the lowest trim with all black grill

[@moeanthony9308]

@@fakedazzleful If you see the GR Japan version cross, you won't ask this question. Look it up and you tell us.

[@YouTuber-ep5xx]

Mazz-da?! No. Mahz-da. It is Japanese.

[@mxngosvision]

Corolla Cross takes the W IMO. The Kia Seltos is a good value overall until it catches fire on the highway like pretty much most Korean cars. I still don't get all the hype around them.

[@robertduklus6555]

you bet mate, there was 169 korean cars on fire in my small town by lunch today. Oh dear. What tomorrow will bring?

[@KA-zh2rq]

@@robertduklus6555 ikr, it’s crazy, I saw 237 along the highway today on my way to work, all burnt. And to think people still go out and buy them and their sales have been constantly increasing, it makes no sense why when most catch fire lmao

[@vsrap71]

the koreans are on fire! literally

[@deshawnlovell4872]

First

[@soulsbourne]

8:20 that "soft plastic" dash pad would look like poop is smeared all over it in 5 years time or less compared to the black "BAD" "hard plastic" on Kia looking like new even after taking a beating

[@mudpuddle2658]

Let's compare reliability of Toyota engines to Kia / Hyundai.

[@zzzz-ok7733]

KIA... NO THANK YOU...

[@773soccer]

Wtf is this Toyota lol

[@competitiveautomotive5457]

Um yeah the seltos wins hands down The corolla cross is embarrassingly and laughably uncompetitive. Lackluster performance and handling, poor levels of polish, poor interior design and materials quality, build quality isn’t as good as the Kia, and it’s noisy. Oh and the rear seats are tighter and it gets expensive The Kia looks better, feels more expensive inside, and has high levels of polish and build quality and fit and finish. The tech is superior to any Toyota. And the long warranty helps. Oh and it’s way faster and more fun to drive

[@moeanthony9308]

You will regret saying that. Trust me.

[@vsrap71]

think you need to remove those cataracts if you think the seltos exterior looks attractive

[@moeanthony9308]

@@vsrap71 sad he owns a mirror too.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@naveenthemachine What does the UX have to do with the Cross tho? Ux is the same in terms of size and platform as a CHR

[@moeanthony9308]

@@naveenthemachine No sir. Ux and CHR are the same with exception to the engines. UX comes in Hybrid. Look it up you will see. Some interior bits in ux same as chr look at the arm rest for one.