AN UNEXPECTED WINNER... - 2024 Mazda CX-30 VS Kia Seltos - Review

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It's time to crown the king of subcompact SUVs! For that, we pit two of the best small SUVs on the market against each other, with the twist being that both the 2024 Kia Seltos as well as the 2024 Mazda CX-30 have recently received updates to make them even more compelling products than before! While the Mazda's updates limit themselves mostly to a larger infotainment system, the 2024 Kia Seltos has seen a comprehensive refresh with new styling, new tech, and more goodies!
But which of these two SUVs will get to rule the land of affordable, subcompact SUVs? To find out we will compare their exterior designs, interior materials and quality, tech, and driving dynamics head-to-head before coming to a conclusion. And how does the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Trax, a car we proclaimed as our 2023 GCCars Car of the Year fit into the picture? Find out in today's comparison test!
00:00 Intro - Small SUVs, Big Ambitions
00:55 Exterior - Hip vs Classy
03:00 Interior - A Typical Win for Mazda?
06:45 Interior Practicality - Drawbacks Start to Show
08:25 Driving - CX-30 Acceleration Run
09:30 Driving - Mazda Sets the Benchmark?
10:30 Driving - Seltos Acceleration Run
11:00 Driving - Drivetrain Comparison
11:40 Driving - The Kia Drawbacks
12:15 Driving - Handling Test & Driving Dynamics
12:45 Driving - Suspension & Noise Comparison
14:15 Driving - Mazda vs Kia Tech
16:45 Conclusion - And the Winner is...
18:20 Conclusion - Why We Decided This Way
19:10 Final Thoughts - Throwing a Wrench Into the Comparison
20:30 Subscribe for Weekly Reviews!
#KiaSeltos #MazdaCX30 #Comparison

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28 июн 2024

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@GCCarsCA 3 месяца назад

Seltos vs CX-30 vs ??? - Which one would you take? 🤔 We also have some really cool comparisons lined up for future videos 👀

@ampm9771 3 месяца назад

Mazda is a car, KIA is an appliance.

@GCCarsCA 3 месяца назад

That's a pretty good way to sum it up!

@ahsanmalik1013 Месяц назад

Mazda is the car that only drivers can utilize the cramped seat. With Kia, it is the whole family that can utilize all the possible seats that there is - which is the whole point of crossover. Mazda is very confused about what to do with the crossover.

@RamakrishnaLVV 3 месяца назад

I've been using my CX-30 for over 3 years now. Muscle memory took me less than a week to get used to the infotainment control knob, yes also with Android Auto. Love the way it looks and drives.

@GCCarsCA 3 месяца назад

I (Eric) don't mind the dial nearly as much as Jessie and think it is quite intuitive when navigating the Mazda infotainment. Don't necessarily agree on the Android Auto controls, but I am glad to hear that you're not struggling with it!

@mdshonkkc 2 месяца назад

Every time I hear people complain about the control knob for the infotainment system, I tune out. I've owned a Mazda with one for 9 years and it works great. So much safer than a touchscreen!

@trev8426 3 месяца назад

I bought my CX-30 GS over the Seltos EX back in 2020. I drove them back to back and it was almost like night and day difference. The CX-30 was so much more quieter and more solid over rough roads and the power was amazing with the standard 2.5L engine. The cabin finish was vastly difference with soft touch material whereas the Seltos had so little soft touch area, just felt way cheaper even though the models I was testing were very close in price, The Seltos does have more cargo room and a bit more leg room in the rear seats (but if you don't push the front seats all the way back on the CX-30 - and yes you still have lots of front leg room it works fine) but that was not that important to me. The infotainment dials does take a bit of getting use to, but once you do it's far easier than a touch screen and with the sloping centre armrest which puts your hand in a natural position to use the dial, you can access all main area without even looking at that area - far safer! Also there is a favourite button where you can save many of your various features like radio stations, map locations, etc - something that many reviewers are not aware of because they only have the vehicle for a short time. It also gives me excellent fuel economy with the standard 2.5L engine. No car is perfect so it's always a compromise.

@GCCarsCA 3 месяца назад

Appreciate the detailed response and insight into your decision making! I'm assuming you don't often load the car full of people / cargo, making the CX-30 the more attractive choice for you?

@Bghabrah 2 месяца назад

every thing i need in one video thanks

@GCCarsCA 2 месяца назад

Happy to help!

@Mimi-vs4zd 3 месяца назад

Auto vs CVT. Nuffsaid.

@GCCarsCA 3 месяца назад

Neither of these has a CVT! The Mazda has a 6-speed auto, while the Seltos has an 8-speed auto :)

@Mimi-vs4zd 3 месяца назад

Yup. But for the lower trim Seltos is offering the Ivt w/c is a CVT. both of em are great but reliability I will go for Mazda.

@davidcastanaza1401 Месяц назад

I recently bought a CX 30 and I'm so happy with it, I love it, it drives beautifully, I testdrove the Seltos and it was so boring and basic to drive

@GCCarsCA Месяц назад

If you can live with the limited space the CX-30 is an amazing vehicle. Congrats on the new car!

@Whitesp44 3 месяца назад

Talk reliability. Mazda vs Kia? No brainer

@meowzic 3 месяца назад

I bought a new mazda cx3 in 2016, it's been a good vehicle but it's just too cramped. I do like the kia features in comparison, but I can't help but associate kia with cheapness probably mostly due to working at kia/nissian dealership in the early 2000s when they were at the king of cheap economy. I remember the stock Rio came without a stereo or any kind of infotainment nor power steering lol

@GCCarsCA 3 месяца назад

They certainly have come a long way since then, but the Mazda definitely still has a massive advantage in terms of refinement and material choices over the Seltos!

@alean6852 18 дней назад

Mazda ❤

@IcePonyGoddess Месяц назад

Is the Chevy Trax AWD or 4x4?

@GCCarsCA Месяц назад

FWD only, but with the savings you can easily afford a spare set of wheels with great winter tires.

@ARIYA2150 2 месяца назад

Mazda is a drivers car, based on the handling & stability, but the Seltos wins in every other category. Value ✅️ Functionality ✅️ Design ✅️ Speed ✅️ Warranty ✅️ Space ✅️

@thndercat1 3 месяца назад

I enjoy the Mazda 30 vs the Kia, I am a single person just me or a friend or luggage or groceries

@GCCarsCA 3 месяца назад

Then the CX-30 makes a lot of sense and I would definitely pick it over the Seltos in your situation.

@blackineese 2 месяца назад

Definitely getting the Seltos

@GCCarsCA 2 месяца назад

The practical choice - enjoy!

@thndercat1 2 месяца назад

Seltos gives you more for your buck, best friend has the Sorrento Kia and Kia is doing better and I’m not trying to win a marathon or Dodge through traffic and impress anyone, and have my insurance rate raised up.

@thndercat1 2 месяца назад

Mazda CX gets horrible gas miles, and gasoline is going up with the summer blend. Kia Seltos gets a little better on gas and roomier in the vehicle and cheaper in price

@3dtomchuk 2 месяца назад

You Americans look like fools when you talk about the cost of fuel. The price of fuel is around 1 dollar, when in Europe it is almost 2 dollars per liter. Why then buy cars with big engines and size? To carry only your ass in a car the size and volume of a truck?) funny)

@mrnarason Месяц назад

The two main things I hate about the mazda is the poor mpg and tiny space

@IndraneelUpponi 8 дней назад

A Seltos made by Mazda would be a great hit. The 2nd row in a CX30 is a joke.

@GCCarsCA 8 дней назад

It's such a shame... a roomier CX-30 would be amazing.

@vincento1067 2 месяца назад

CX30 any day over Seltos. CX30 interior stomps the Kia. How the CX30 drives, another win over the Kia.

@GCCarsCA 2 месяца назад

If you can live with the limited space, the CX-30 is definitely the better choice over the Seltos!

@thndercat1 2 месяца назад

I disagree with both of these guys, The Chevy Trax’s is a joke of a car.

@GCCarsCA 2 месяца назад

Out of curiosity, what do you dislike about the Trax?

@jm4100 2 месяца назад

@@GCCarsCAOverall Chevy un-reliability....sub-par build quality & a go-kart powerplant - inline 3, 1.2 liter turbo that makes 137hp....lol...like he said...an absolute JOKE! 😂

@tdrew337 2 месяца назад

I’d take the Kia

@GCCarsCA 2 месяца назад

Definitely has the space advantage!

@jm4100 2 месяца назад

Lol......"You need to look at the screen....look at the knob" - Why wld anyone need to look at the knob while using it.....after about 5 mins....its about as intuitive and easy to use as any other control method Without Ever glancing at it. I'm thinking there is only one KNOB thats an issue in this video....and its not the Cx-30 infotainment nav-knob.😂 As a CX-5 owner, the "knob" is about as easy as can be to learn....quick, responsive & certainly MUCH LESS "dangerous" then having to use a touchscreen which takes much more visual attention to operate while moving..... so absolutely lame-brain take on that Mazda feature. 😜

@GCCarsCA 2 месяца назад

Yeah I don't understand why Jessie needs to look-down on the dial to use it... it's not an issue I have, ha. Maybe that was more of a slip-up in wording than what he actually meant. We'll find out in our next Mazda review I guess 😅