2022 Kia Seltos vs Toyota Corolla Cross Comparison Test : Subcompact Bang for Your Buck

[@19910602011]

Growing up i was never a Toyota fan but next year my cousin's toyota will be 10yrs old & he never changed a part on that car only maintenence & oil changes yearly, i know because I do it for him, his friend bought a brand new kia cerato same time and a lot of parts change including compressor, tranny, evaporator, shocks etc even the soft touch materials peeling off and a whole lot more

[@manuelsalazar2729]

You just made a brilliant point, and that is something these reviews will never tell you. Most people will fall for the nicer seat fabric and flashier infotainment system, but if you need a car for the long run, it may not be the best option. It all depends on your needs and priorities.

[@19910602011]

@@manuelsalazar2729 there is a shop close by where i live which specialises in fixing door locks, windows switches etc 90% of the vehicles that goes in for repairs are kia and hyundai followed by nissan and no toyota has ever stepped foot into that shop

[@manuelsalazar2729]

@@19910602011 Thank you for sharing that. Hopefully more people will take these issues in consideration.

[@roodlyemmanuel4320]

😂my k5 35000 changed starter and the radio I know the transmission not going to make it to 100 000 mileage

[@19910602011]

@@roodlyemmanuel4320 sell that car now

[@ARIYA2150]

I just took delivery of my 2022 Seltos SX Turbo (exact same color combination in this video ), and I can easily say that this is the best sub-compact SUV on the planet within its class. KIA knocked it out of the park. 👌

[@TT-wz6wp]

I got a 2022 SX turbo in lunar orange and I’m quit happy!!!

[@nokianx400]

Wait till you get to 100k miles... kia's are crap, based on my 9wn experience owning three...

[@ARIYA2150]

@@nokianx400 I'll be driving the 2026 Seltos by then

[@nokianx400]

@@ARIYA2150 well if you like chaniging vehicle often, maybe kia is for you, but I like to keep my vehicles for as long as I can.

[@swanblake]

Seltos really steps it up in its top trim and is the clear winner to me. Love that 1.6T engine as well. Definitely the superior vehicle in every way. Very clear that one company is trying and the other is not. What's crazy is the Corolla Cross is brand new and its already behind. Typical Toyota

[@randomfootages9120]

Obviously Corolla cross is the winner much more reliable and durable ❤than kia

[@walltiger6603]

i have a corolla cross with 2.0 engine. i use extreme driving style to get 5.0L/100km, which is 47 MPG. i never go over 100km/h, seldom let the engine go over 2500rpm when accelerating and hyper mill when ever possible. so l smile when i see the gas pump, and its a different kind of fun to squeeze for MPG.

[@R56Cooper]

I loved my test drive of the 2022 Seltos SX. I will wait until this fall when Toyota will offer their 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid with 194hp and brand new infotainment system. Here in the US, the Seltos SX goes for 29k-- if Toyota comes out with the corolla cross hybrid for 26k-- will be a very good match indeed!

[@IndraneelUpponi]

As per Toyota Canada's website, the difference between the Corolla Cross and RAV4 for the LE FWD is just CAD 1000. Why wouldn't anyone get a RAV4 by paying just 1k more?

[@bjsimon802]

corolla cross can get as high as 31 mpg usa, and 35 mpg in Canada!! yes slower, but better gas mileage than turbo. It is city car, meant for city driving. And has just as much room as Rav4 , hybrid will be faster. The seltos will get less gas mileage and turbo are harder on the engine. Yes more sportier, but the cross does not need to be quick for city driving, it much heavier and meant to be safe. Corolla's are budget friendly cars, less money to repair, simplicity over high end. You need to buy venza or crown for luxury. Corolla is practicality and simple for people who are looking for a car like this, and i hear no complaints with their owners

[@Bleed.Blue1990]

Dont believe Kia instrument panel about gas milage, do your own calculation before and after filling gas. Been driving turbo seltos with mostly highway kms and i get about 9 liters per 100km on average in summer and 10.50 liter per 100km in winter with winter tires .

[@danilika9420]

I do manual calculations with every vehicle I test, and the numbers presented are based on those. The full week finished at 8.5 L/100 km over the course of about 700 km.

[@AleexDeschamps]

Which one have more place for the rear seat, if you take the front seat all the way back?

[@danilika9420]

The Seltos would be the roomier of the two regardless of the position of the front seats.

[@b1_ferg]

Awesome review, guys. New viewer from Vancouver, BC here. I actually just put money down on a Corolla Cross XSE Hybrid that's coming out. I would absolutely LOVE if you could revisit this review again when that vehicle comes out to see what you think of the new and improved version, if not just a good comparison of the gas vs hybrid top trims.

[@danilika9420]

Thanks for the kind words, Bryan! We're both very much looking forward to the Corolla Cross Hybrid and are optimistic about it! Taking a shot in the dark, I'd say your money down was a safe bet!

[@lemaypereira8498]

Resell value?

[@jasonpollock9259]

Appearance alone, the Toyota looks...really cheap and basic.

[@danilika9420]

Agreed! Although this Cypress Green paint is quite nice!

[@FpsGamingVids]

Looks are subjective. I prefer Corolla cross appearance much more than the Kia Seltos.

[@SpectrumInsights]

A passenger in my Seltos rear seat decided it was a good place to apply sunscreen. I now have permanent white stains in some of the little holes....grrr. At least it was not garlic sauce.

[@stephenwinter8892]

What's your opinion on the cvt with the corolla cross

[@danilika9420]

It’s a little anemic and strained, as are most. Subaru probably offers the best CVT in the business.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Where was these two vehicles filmed

[@danilika9420]

We usually film in and around the GTA. In this case, we shot near Milton, Ont.

[@stephenwinter8892]

@@danilika9420 OK thanks for replying to my message I really enjoyed the preview of the kia steltos

[@rightlanehog3151]

Jodi and Dan, For $35K the winner is absolutely clear - made in Ontario RAV4 LE Hybrid with more space, power and mpg!! Having said that, I just cannot pass up on an opportunity to bash Toyota for the Cross's somewhat cramped rear seat and weedy, wheezing powertrain. If Lexus UX Hybrid results are anything to go by, the upcoming Cross Hybrid won't be much more fuel efficient than the RAV4 Hybrid. In conclusion: Buy the RAV4 Hybrid & Buy Canadian!!!!

[@ydmf2]

8 to 12 month waiting list. 😑

[@GowronSaves]

Thanks great entertaining review...been doing a lot of research in this price range, I'm already with Kia (have a Forte) so a Seltos would be a sensible upgrade for me.

[@danilika9420]

It will definitely feel familiar to you coming out of a Forte!

[@GowronSaves]

@@danilika9420 Thanks, I had that feeling it would...hopefully it's a bit more comfortable, I find the forte a bit stiff for my liking...but you can't have everything in certain price ranges.

[@danilika9420]

@@GowronSaves Spot on! Realistic expectations are crucial to the shopping process - especially these days! The Seltos’s ride quality is a little more refined than the Forte’s, but that stiffness is pretty common to all of Kia’s vehicles. The best in the segment as far as ride quality might well be the Subaru Crosstrek.

[@GowronSaves]

@@danilika9420 Indeed, we gotta be pragmatic when we shop for anything...unless we have money to burn. Good to know...only thing that turns me off about the Xtrek is that it looks like a station wagon, always hated those as a kid...plus it's a legit off-roader and I'd prefer an on-roader.

[@jaisontoor9459]

Does the Seltos have a backup camera?? Does anyone know?

[@autotrader_ca]

Yes! Backup cameras are legally mandated, so all new vehicles have them as standard equipment.

[@graantmnz]

yes

[@nokianx400]

Wait 5 years and see if kia still runs 😂

[@xXYellie12Xx]

Damn I with those trim colours and variations were available in Australia

[@stephenwinter8892]

I'm old school I prefer an old fashioned auto transmission

[@MrMelvin20]

@@MikePhang I'm even older fashion gimme a coal-powered turbine engine.

[@grahamcrouse6493]

@Mike Phang Nothing beats a good horse.

[@Faisal-actualfacts]

Saltos don’t have brake hold button and reliability

[@danilika9420]

It most certainly does have a brake hood button; it’s located next to the cupholders behind the parking brake toggle. As for reliability, that’s not something that’s possible to get into after just a week with a vehicle.

[@Faisal-actualfacts]

@@danilika9420 Is it electronic parking brake?

[@danilika9420]

@@Faisal-actualfacts Yes.

[@davdgola]

KIA/Hyundais are fine if you want a new car every 5 years. Toyota/Honda every 10-15

[@braapyolefart4865]

Burgundy?!? What is it, 1970?!?

[@ekberkazimov390]

Toyota is a little boring than Kia but with a big reliability advantage over Kia. So, if one likes having more features, more stylish, go for Kia. But if you can't afford to put some money and time on your Kia from time to time to change some stuff, then go for Toyota. One can't go wrong with Toyota IMO :) As much as I value reliability, I will go for Kia :)

[@damham5689]

The guy gets his name chyroned in but the female goes cimpletely unnamed.

[@raylang339]

What bugs me is the booger hanging from Dan's nose.

[@danyjacob888]

seltos all the way

[@graantmnz]

gutless - good description ....no thanks ...we have a seltos 1.6 turbo

[@TYAC_red]

The new Toyota's are draggier than before, probably in the name of exterior styling. 🤮 Their coefficients of drag are higher.