Corolla Cross Hybrid vs VW T-Cross vs Kia Seltos Comparison -

[@Kampamba]

I owned a VW. When I finally sold it, I swore I’d never buy another VW. Not even the new Tiguan. They are beautiful cars. But ownership is not sustainable

[@raoulcoZA]

"ownership is not sustainable" - What's that supposed to mean?

[@sbukhanyile6639]

​@@raoulcoZA as it gets older, it becomes too much of a problem child out of warranty.

[@kooskotze]

Sloppy journalism and invalid comparison. You tested the XS Corolla Cross, not the XR. Right now they're some R170 000 cheaper than the Seltos diesel ES+ and T-Cross 1.0 Tsi R-line. No comparison. Even the top range XR with all the bells and whistles is some R100 000 cheaper than the other two.

[@Mattfghdghd]

Agreed, the overall review was very poor. Additionally, i think its critically important to have a visual guide on screen to which car you are reviewing. Things can get complicated and confusing when switching between cars all the time. There should also be a personal score from each segment with a scorecard at the end. Hopefully in time she will improve or move on.

[@PcclinicBbr]

I went with the corolla xr hybrid 2months now and no regrets

[@simmpessor5541]

You can never be objective when compering Cars unless you drive them without knowing them. The whole thing comes down to preference.

[@ozzi4627]

Exactly...people be arguing over other peoples experiences and preferences...its madness

[@DiveshRSA]

Cars. Price given is of Corolla XR, but model reviewed is the Xs spec which is quite a bit cheaper than Xr. Xr has extra safety spec which might have made a difference to overall result

[@kooskotze]

Not to mention the R170 000 price difference 😬

[@Dees1902]

Don’t say XR but review the Xs and complain about it’s not having auto wipers etc even the XR non hybrid model is better then the t cross

[@fred3527]

As a driving enthusiast, I would also pick the T-Cross. But, I know I'm in the minority. If I was objective, I would add the following before recommending the VW. 1) The VW is actually a category lower than the other 2 cars and hence relatively expensive 2) VW is smaller and has a less commanding driving position that makes SUV's so popular. 3) I love the DSG, but regular folk probably won't like the pull off experience (laggy and rough). 4) I'm not sure about SA, but in Auz the after sales service for VW is shocking. It seems to be an organisational arrogance that comes from Germany. My wife has the 2l petrol Seltos and she is over the moon with it, and prefers the Seltos over the T-Cross. I'm not a Toyota fan, but in Auz the Yaris Cross (actual T-Cross rival) and Corolla Cross are top selling models, so they must have some redeeming features. (Resale value, reputation, reliability? & dealer network).

[@lungaswazi9194]

You're bang on. We don't get the Yaris cross, however. Au seems to have the better car journalism yet. This comparison is lazy at best

[@raoulcoZA]

4) Honestly, do you think ANY company gives ANY decent after sales service in ANY industry? They all take your money and cheers.

[@fred3527]

@raoulcoZA I agree, its hard to find. My wife has had a good run with Kia over the last 4 years.

[@kevinlovescars]

I own a Kia Seltos, the car tells you before leaving if you left your phone on the wireless charging deck, auto wipers do come with the top end trim that includes the pan roof. Again Im not sure about your market but it also comes with adas

[@peetjvdm]

But wait! That's a XS Corolla Cross, not a XR. Big difference between the XS and the XR!

[@toeriencd]

The carolla cross also has auto wipers

[@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252]

It even shows on video😮

[@wirigumbie5798]

Corolla cross would be far more compelling if it came in a 2litre option -

[@UlrichHoltzhausen]

Or turbo

[@SuperOle2011]

Definitely the Corolla Cross for me... Built locally, so parts shouldn't be an issue and in the times we currently live, it's got the cheapest fuel tank to fill up (less frequently).

[@Max-zn6vg]

Just to save you guys some time... she chose the T Cross as her favourite👀

[@tshembinkuna7310]

yeah, I also noticed. They was no need for her to review these cars if her obvious favourite car is the VW. She even said that the T-cross is the best before she could even test the Corolla cross.

[@zeed5764]

😂😂👍

[@jeroenjansen2709]

Not the KIA?😃

[@Francis-ot7pm]

Toyota Corolla Cross GR Hybrid. That Kia is exorbitantly priced, 599k for a 1.5, 85kw diesel? The T-Cross is just a Polo on stilts and has no leather seats. Leather seats cleans easily. Klaar. Japan for the win.

[@kooskotze]

And she made a huge mistake and compared the basic XS, not the XR.

[@dehren]

Toyota rules South Africa

[@r-luto]

I'd take the corolla anyday

[@blxcklee]

Back in the early 2000's, Vw had a strong diesel motor in their small hatchbacks creating 96kw with 310nm of torque mated to a 6 speed manual.. 20 years on, and cars still don't produce that power output. Just my opinion, but I don't see much improvement, especially with those price tags.. if anything, they've gone backwards.

[@biafo4541]

And those are still fully functional, some don't even get serviced regularly but they keep on keeping on

[@blxcklee]

@@biafo4541 and I thank you🤌 They get driven hard on a daily basis aswell.. but they keep on keeping on. 2 out of this 3 won't really last long after the warranty is done.

[@biafo4541]

@blxcklee haha facts And I'm willing to bet those old polo diesels with still go on and outlast these cars. 30 years later and the polo diesel drive would have had reliable personal transportation and approx. 250 car installment free months. That's probably the reason they won't make proper cars anymore, it's not sustainable for OEMs and banks. They sure do their best to persuade us to buy thus new trash by making oem parts crazy expensive. Ok, I digress. Got carried away there

[@blxcklee]

@@biafo4541 😂😂👌

[@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252]

Personally the best car depends on your preference really. But the Toyota wins with dealer network and resale all the time! The tcross is a rip off rather spend more cash and get troc 😮 the Kia is great product but I'm not sure if their pricing is starting to get rather high😮

[@semicolon101]

Toyota would be the best long term choice in terms of maintenance and resale, if it doesn’t get stolen that is, and therein lies the rub.

[@ismailkoya66]

​@@semicolon101 hmm is the Cross hybrid a high risk vehicle? All insurance quotes that I have seen are less than that of a t-cross or t-roc.

[@pover5825]

Out of the 3... My choice will be the seltos, solely because of the torque converter gearbox The t cross would have been my pick, but I will never be at ease with the dq 200 dry dct. The cross is next on my list as it also does everything quite well for the price, but loses points due to that drony cvt. (Note it has a e-cvt which is way more reliable than a conventional cvt)

[@TheAvela]

T Cross is way too expensive. Starting price is 462k 🥵 aikhona

[@BeatsByZetan]

Come on Kia, what's up with that 3-stars safety rating

[@vuyoize]

Toyota Corrolla Cross XR 1.8 Hybrid is the one for me anyday everyday, hence it is a best seller

[@hloniphanintombela3118]

Toyota corrola is the best, it excel in many ways.

[@tshabzin2709]

3 star safety or not I am choosing Kia Seltos over those two

[@semicolon101]

Sorry about your life

[@tshabzin2709]

@semicolon101 You will still die or get crippled with a car with 5 star safety rating

[@mabuleonkars9706]

@@semicolon101😂😂😂😂😂

[@kamogelomothiba7296]

​@@semicolon101bathong😂😭

[@friedookiehil]

Excellent choice !! I recently took delivery of my TCRoss 1.0 R-Line. Have been to a wedding in Northern Cape where we got lost on dirt roads and it handled those as well as everyday driving so surprisingly well. Love the car to bits. Lively and loads of fun.

[@synthwave7]

I agree 100% with your findings. The VW DSG is the best auto gearbox ever invented - go and drive such a VW and see how smooth this drive is with a turbo.

[@senselessza1]

It's the best auto gearbox while it's under warranty.

[@rnburley]

It drives nice but it's a liability if you keep the car under warranty

[@ismailkoya66]

​@@senselessza1 it depends. If it's a wet clutch or dry clutch. Wet clutch dsgs are much more reliable. And nowadays there are mechatronics repair kits which can be much cheaper.

[@ismailkoya66]

Just wish the Corolla cross came with a sunroof or even a panoramic sunroof. Would have bought it instantly

[@Carscoza]

We hear you, we agree it would be a great addition.

[@ChaldonPretorius]

Should rather be the T-Roc instead of the T-Cross. The T-Cross is from a segment below so the value argument goes completely out of the window. Also, you're driving the Corolla Cross XS, not the better-equipped XR. Even the XS hybrid is much cheaper than the Seltos and the equivalently specced T-Roc. It's a shame that Kia has overpriced their cars so much, and only offers a single engine configuration for the GT Line spec. The EX+ spec is pretty overpriced, for less than R30k more you can get the much better GT Line spec but then are saddled with a petrol vehicle.

[@mthokonene5093]

Comparing 1.8 with Hybrind to 1.0 (3 cylinder ) i mean...3cylinders for an 1.6 ton car fails to give me the reason to love it.

[@777Castle]

Please tell your reviewer that there are other words to describe your satisfaction other than “lovely!” “lovely!” “lovely!” 🤦‍♂️

[@tsv8664]

To be fair to Jules, she is a good "average" female car user in SA. Moms across Mzansi talk exactly the way she does. The best part of the review was the practical section on rear access, etc.

[@jaqueslandman1011]

Thank goodness a review from her without the irritating singing.

[@StevenSilverstone-z5b]

Can the reviewer cut down on the"lovely"..Well we were spared the singing. Out of this reviewer and Jacob the winner is ... Ciro with Muzi as runner up . lovely!!!😮

[@MVDWalt-tw4gn]

Sales will proof the success story.

[@rudzyeli]

T Cross is only there because of pricing. But in terms of size is a little bit smaller.

[@kontploffing]

I think it's lovey, I am thrilled. 😂😂😂

[@nhlanhlamadide2209]

Thank you. Questions answered. Decisions made.

[@agenech1239]

Lovely lovely every car you test😂 funny

[@Chif_GT]

These so called experts. 🤐

[@mayormsuthu1465]

No matter where you go around the world,there aren't any car experts. That will review cars but only the car journalists and which acts as if they know it all and will analyse what they see and feel according to how they perceived it. Even you one day can wake up calling yourself a car expert.

[@ozzi4627]

Only experts of a car is the manufacturer and the respective owner of that particular car.

[@TheAppleLoadout]

Read the comments, everybody thinks they are the experts 😂

[@paulklavas668]

Not sure why you guys are watching car reviews done by ‘experts’

[@mayormsuthu1465]

@paulklavas668 are you one of the car journalists and if not it's better you stay out of it.

[@immortalhahn]

You'd be crazy to pay 560k for a t-cross.

[@nevillepillay1755]

I got you

[@ismailkoya66]

Agreed or even a Polo life tsi.

[@tshepolekabe8699]

Kia has air vent at the back. Big boot and less attractive for criminals. Cross they steal it like crazy. VW is too small for the price.

[@tshembinkuna7310]

Can we get another person to review these cars!?

[@khumomolete7683]

Thank you for saying that!❤

[@StevenSilverstone-z5b]

Could not agree with you more .thank heavens she didn't sing..The wheels are coming off this channel ..Jacob is more interested in his image ..Ciro and David the only credible reviewers ..l

[@tshegofatsokgoroba6753]

The scourge of SUVs needs to come to an end. Where are the cars that don't suck the fun out of life? All of these are dreary.

[@janvusi1407]

For practicality I will choose Kia Seltos and interior. For perfomance obvious TCross. Since I drive seltos and have been in Corola cross, I will prefer Seltos.

[@zeed5764]

The T Cross is from a segment below and at similar pricing offers much less value. Important family considerations - lack of vents and charging ports at rear. The cabin is also much smaller than the other 2. The way VW positions its seats - slightly away from the door and towards the centre - makes you brush elbows with your passenger. It's interesting how VW fits posh tech and steering wheel but the rest of the plastics are terribly cheap looking and feeling. Because it is smaller, it will also drive a bit sportier in comparison. Kia is over-priced for what it is, and Toyota is bland. But for each model I'm sure there is a buyer out there! It comes down to preference and needs.

[@Kampamba]

This is the review I’ve been waiting for!! Budget BMW X1’s. Personally I’m going towards Seltos in Diesel, the fuel efficiency is too impressive

[@marelizeroux8615]

Fuel consumption stats are mentioned at 02:57 and 5:08

[@vasuki2908]

hey please review the mahindra XEV 9E and BE 6E they are gonna blew up your mind seriously

[@SDav21]

The T Cross is overpriced. Also, compare the Xr rather. You have the Xs. Eish guys. Yall must check before posting hey.

[@raoulcoZA]

What you missed is that the T-Cross boot shelf has two different positions - a lower position closer to the spare wheel which gives a fair bit more space (385l - 455l). Otherwise a great review and just ignore the nasty people.

[@avihiziger1373]

Sory the VW is a g a r b e g e. Realability of a sppon. On toyota you will fine all in one. Clean invayerment 100 % reilability and solid car. The best car with honda & toyota

[@PhemeloReviews]

T cross is a great vehicle

[@AllTheNamesAreGone]

That gearbox engine combo has had a lot of issues.

[@khalidballim8081]

a more fair comparison in terms of vehicle size would have been a t roc instead of the t cross

[@ZeeDeeLicious]

can you guys put out a new comparison regarding the Kia Seltos and Corolla cross XS non hybrid, reason why im asking the Hybrid seems to be more pricey compared to the normal XS which is in my budget, options are seltos 1.5d EX/1.5 petrol EX or for a little more a Corolla cross 1.8XS (seltos 320k and Corrolla X 340K 2022 same mileage) i cant decide what would be the better option

[@Carscoza]

Hi there, drop us an email and we'll try help, [e-mail]

[@ismailkoya66]

I would go for the Corolla cross if those are your options. Not sure if you are buying cash or financing but if it's cash, rather put that money down as deposit and get a cross hybrid if your finances allow. You can get one for less than 400k.

[@ZeeDeeLicious]

@@ismailkoya66 thanks i ended up taking a different route, soOOo i got a deal on a 2014 Tiguan 2.0 TDI manual, with all the optional extras for a good price so got that via cash for half the price instead, beats committing to fiance, preying i made the right choice, got it over the weekend so will see long term usage, i still need to do the cambelt service though and i believe thats abit pricey but still works out.

[@ismailkoya66]

@@ZeeDeeLicious awesome stuff. If you don't mind me asking, how many kms on the tiguan? I feel like on a 2014 model, the cambelt should have been done a while ago. But enjoy your new ride.

[@ZeeDeeLicious]

@@ismailkoya66 152 000, i believe it needs to be done every 120000 Kms unfortunitly the prevouise owner only sent it for regular oil, oil filter and air filter service so cambelt will need to be done. last service with VW was at 75000Kms rest was done via car service center Menlyn

[@taskeenebraham5553]

When is Kia SA bringing the Telluride??🤩🤠😎😅

[@StevenSilverstone-z5b]

You had already seemed ro have decided the VW was the winner before tiy reviewed the Toyota..Its " your show". But my choice whether to watch this.. which I won't be anymore..unless Ciro or David is reviewing..* lovely "!!!

[@juan-paulbotes1107]

Juliet must become a FULL TIME judge, PLEASE!

[@mphochumi]

Please redo the reviews with another presenter.

[@AneleMgciniMdolomba007]

"Compact" here was taken very seriously.... Like serious serious the smallest of the bunch!

[@nevillepillay1755]

T cros 1ltr engines drives me rond the bend I saw all version at a dealership Even the lowe spec 1ltr engine coming in at R484000 for nothing Add a little more i can go for Toyota corolla cross GR SPORT FOR R518000 THAT HAS 1.8 4 CYLINDERS AND DECENT 103KW

[@steventaia1934]

Your hate for toyota is 😂😂😂...

[@henrysithole3623]

Toyota fanboys having a fit in the comment section is the best thing ever 😂😂😂😂

[@vincentmothapa2421]

Fuel consumption for the kia and vw? You mentioned the toyota's. The t cross boot floor can be lowered if I'm not mistaken

[@marelizeroux8615]

Fuel consumption stats are mentioned at 02:57 and 5:08

[@vincentmothapa2421]

​@@marelizeroux8615 she didn't mention the actual figure that she was getting during her test, while for the corolla she mentioned the claimed figure and also what she was getting. It's rare for the claimed figure and the actual figure to align, it's important for the consumer to get a clearer more realistic picture of the running expenses

[@floydmalatji3671]

Thank you for wasting my data 🎉🎉😂😂

[@esethurwairwai7397]

Why arent the new kids on the block apart of this segment? (Cherry, Omoda, Haval, etc)

[@adelevisser8579]

I like the Cherry tiggo 7 pro max ....and not sure...so many buttons and stuff.

[@tsv8664]

I find it almost hilarious that the Toyota (a "Corolla on stilts") and Kia (a slightly smaller Sportage) are compared to the T-Cross (a "Polo on stilts"). Reason, price! The Polo is based on a completely different (and smaller) platform compared to the others. I've been a fan of VW for a long time, but their current offerings are overpriced and not even great interior quality anymore. Of course the Polo is going to feel more "nimble" than the larger more family oriented vehicles. Best exterior and interior styling are not enough.

[@theolinnaidoo4218]

more infographics

[@rnburley]

I would never ever recommend the VW. Its the smallest and is a LIABILITY out of warranty. That engine and gearbox has no chance long term against those other two.

[@waynelion-cachet35]

T-Cross is the one of the 3 that I would never buy. Not close to a value proposition at all.

[@johanlandman4097]

Toyota wake up and release the Corolla Cross Facelift NOW! The current car looks stale and cannot compete on looks anymore. Please .

[@dumisaninkosi5120]

You just don’t like KIA Period! You’re not fair

[@nevillepillay1755]

T cross expensivefor NOTHING 1LTR T spec for R550000 My friend tokd me the turbo gives problem turbo dont last last long Get ready for that Again expensive for Nothing for 1ltr engine 3 cylinders

[@vuyoize]

You're just a VW fan

[@StevenJohnson-jv1iw]

When are they going to stop putting leather in cars . It is awful and does not age well!

[@andreolivier9208]

Pointless review!!!!