I don't know why everyone talks so bad about the ASX, I reckon it's the coolest looking one out there. Also very easy to drive, and simple, that's all you need!
I think it's cool. Having watched this review i feel i must look for more reviews as the information here about the ASX wasn't satisfying.... though not bad.
The only problem with the ASX is the interior. Is kind of the same since 2012, and that's why reviewers talk so badly about it. Mitubishi didn't change the interior because it really it does look great and have good build quality, but lacks a little on tech. But is an AMAZING, durable and reliable car (I have one).
Yes I agree. Every single car reviewer puts the asx down but I think it’s an absolutel great car. It’s very nice to drive, has great visibility and the interior is functional. It’s simple but it just works which I am used to with Mitsubishi.
I was looking at a Mazda CX3 and Mitsubishi ASX ES, both the basic model. One is $26,990 and another is $27,240. For only a few hundreds more, Mitsubishi ASX was way more spacious and the trunk is twice the size of the Mazda. It's interior was not as nice as the Mazda but it has the size to make up for it. I'm going for practically over nicer interior.
I feel the same way too....ASX-value for money. If the Subaru Crosstrek was here I'd choose it over all these cars. But as for interior and boot space, the ASX looks a real family SUV. I hope it has off-road capabilities as I'm in Swaziland and South Africa....#african terrain.
I’m awaiting the arrival of my new ASX GSR. The 10 year new car warranty and 10 year capped price servicing was a big incentive but I also found it easy to drive and very responsive. Can’t wait!
Would you say the review on the ASX was satisfying? I'm left wondering if the ASX has a wireless charger, audio system's name, seats cushion texture, 4x4 capabilities etc. It seems to be a good looking car. I'd like to find out as I'm shopping around for an SUV so detail matters to me now.
I have bought Seltos GT line here in India and yes, it is a great product. Here it competes with Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier (build on Land rover discovery platform), Nissan kicks and MG Hector but it has crossed all records, around 50k are already sold in 4 months. It is great to see it winning across the world.
Suyash Kaul How about the dry DCT for bumper to bumper traffic? any overheating issues? Here in Indonesia this car was just launched, I'm interested but still worried about the dry DCT. Because dry clutches on Volkswagen are very problematic also expensive to repair.
@@aquaboy1650 Yes, issues are there that's why Kia is training owners how to drive this DCT. While waiting for more than 5 seconds , if you keep it to Neutral or parking then it will not have any issues. Best thing is Seltos gives a clutch heat warning which VW cars don't give here in India. So, with this method, there are no issues with DCT here.
@@SuyashKaul Hello can you explain it further? How about on a very traffic situation where you can't put the car on neutral, just brake? A really stop-and-go traffic. Thanks.
@@lol3ndir that situation would also be for few minutes I believe. Not continuously for 1-2 hrs. You stop at a redlight or something then you get a chance to move it in neutral. I have talked with owners here in Bangalore, Delhi who faced massive jams but never encountered heating as they know how to drive it. Bdw, I switch off mine if the redlight is over 40 seconds. Why burn fuel?
@@aquaboy1650 weisss ketemu di sini bro... Sesama peminat seltos... Intinya klo pas di kemacetan kan ada indikator di mid bwt liat temperature panas nya,,terus tuas transmisi di N klo pas lg berhenti... Yg jd fokus gw tinggal dealer/bengkel...di daerah gw ga ada yg deket(tegal)... Mudah2an kia bangkit di indo bro
Mitsubishi ASX which is RVR here in north america has excellent handling with its AWC 4WD ES model you can drive it in FWD / All wheel auto or 4x4 lock for heavy snow. 10 year 160k standard mitsubishi drive train warranty. 100k 5 year bumper to bumper. The front end since 2020 has a nice look. On top engine 2.0 litre being used since 2006-7 on lancer and 2010 in ASX / RWR. Its reliability is its key.
I've just signed on the dotted line for a Seltos GT, after some extensive testing of my own...Tiguan, CHR, ASX and some other 'dreaming' cars like the Stalvio and the Q3...The Seltos GT ticked all the boxes for me at the right price.
You've probably seen the car in person coz i didn't see that in the review. I was hoping to hear about the charging units, usb and wireless, he didn't say. So let me look for another review perhaps of the Kia Seltos on its own.
@@riloh58 i have the smaller wheelbase seltos i.e. India. It's solidly built. Top of the line version is loaded with tons of features. 1.4L turbo is punchy
I was looking at cars recently and sat in the CH-Rs front seat, at 1.87M (6' 2" I guess) I felt pretty cramped even in the driver seat, I can't imagine what the rear seat would be like. I love the design, just not practical for a big guy like myself. Ended up buying the ASX because it looks good (in my opinion), I got a great discount and the feel of the driver's seat was the best compared to all the other cars I looked at that day - and I must have looked at about 20 different models, maybe more. It may not be the best out there, but compared to the 15 year old Corolla I'm driving now it's a massive difference.
@@jazzpote4316 over a year in I really like it, there are some issues that bug me, but overall it's a very good car and can be very economical if you make a little effort. The only two things that bother me are that the automatic transmission is set for fuel efficiency and there is no way to change it so you have to floor the gas pedal if you want it to speed up quickly. Second, and frankly the far more annoying issue, is that the GPS always struggles to connect with the satellite and can take over 30 minutes to sort itself out if you haven't driven it in a few days (though I'm told this is a general issue with Mitsubishi and not an issue specific to the ASX)
@@Arday60 Thanks! When you say it can be very economical, are you talking about the MPG? The figures look attractive but wondering what it's like in real life. Also, what year is your model? Really appreciate the info you gave thank you
@@jazzpote4316 I have a 2021 model. And yes, by economical I meant MPG, a couple of weeks back I actually managed to outdo the official numbers by about 3 kilometers per liter (that should equate to an extra 5 or so MPG). It really depends on what kind of driving you are doing and how, I highly recommend using the cruise control whenever you can, it makes a massive difference in consumption. Mine is a 2 liter 2x4 model, so different engine size and 4x4 may impact results.
I think you could have included ongoing costs like service intervals, reliability, discounting and popularity. I am wondering about the longevity of turbos as well.
I bought a Kia Seltos sport with safety pack on 24 Dec 2020 and i love it. It drives well, comfy, lots of surprise feature like warns you on the traffic stand still car ahead is driving, looks modern inside out, android Auto is great. I feel good driving it. Its the best decision i have made. I st service is at 3000km as a complementary and that 7yrs warranty n roadside assist!!!, i could go all day. I LOVEEE IT AND ENJOYING IT.
How can you pick the CH-R as the best to drive? You can't be the 6ft you claim to be, because I could barely get into that car, and I'm 5'10" (albeit a stocky 100kg 5'10"). It wasn't great to drive. It's tiny and visibility is horrible.
The only difference betwn the GT and the EX is the Sunroof and some trims. In my country, it costs the equivalent of 15,000usd more ! I think I would prob get the EX or SX trim level. haha then spend 2k on a nice set of 20" rims
Power on the Seltos ( here in India) comes from the 1.4-litre GDI turbo petrol that develops 138 bhp and 242 Nm of peak torque, and is paired with a 6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT automatic transmission.
I bought the all NEW MY20 Seltos, even in BASIC form for under $26k* it wipes the floor with the others, love the bold new styling loads of space (huge boot) cabin quietness and drivability Apple Car play /8" touch screen Lane departure and keeping assist Forward collision stop 7yrs warranty and "roadside assist.* and not least the fantastic economy I could have bought the slightly pricier model (the Kia here) but I prefer the 16" wheels with higher profile tyres.
Interesting review, especially since you have factored in that you have reviewed lots of cars. You state that for example the ASX has an old interior. It wouldn't be for someone buying a new car. This sort of thinking was going on when I bought the last V8 Ford Falcon. Journos were blasting it because it had the same dash as it did 4 years prior, yet you can't get the same car for the money anywhere in Australia now, unless you paid $180,000 for a car. People don't buy these SUV's because they handle in an unsafe way, in fact most people don't know what you are talking about in regard to handling. Buying a car made in Japan is a much smarter thing to do for long term enjoyment.
Thank you. The ASX looks appealing to me here in Swaziland. When buying a car in my country and South Africa you have to consider rural African terrain. I know the Japanese keep that in mind so when he didn't mention the ASX's off-road capabilities i felt i have to get a Subaru Crosstrek yet some say the ASX has AWD included.
nice review. but for me, the lack of padding on the elbow area on the KIA is definitely a deal breaker. i dont mind if it has the best screen, or a bit more leg room. if i get blisters on my elbow after a journey, the rest is pointless
C-HR is too compromised by its styling. The rear seat is a cave and cargo capacity is really lackluster. I'd go with the Kia, especially with the safety package.
I bought the all NEW MY20 Seltos, even in BASIC form for under $26k* it wipes the floor with the others, love the bold new styling loads of space (huge boot) cabin quietness and drivability Apple Car play /8" touch screen rear parking sensors (the Qashqai I have didnt have both) Lane departure and keeping assist Forward collision stop 7yrs warranty and "roadside assist.* and not least the fantastic economy I could have bought the slightly pricier model (the Kia here) but I prefer the 16" wheels with higher profile tyres.
CHR is too low to count as an SUV. It's annoying to watch SUV's getting lower and lower. More like Station Wagon's than SUV's. And it's weird that reviewers never discuss this. The biggest advantage of an SUV is that you can see ahead of the cars in front of you. Height is number 1 consideration.
I was put off the Quashqai as quite a few of my district nurse colleagues had them and they all said they were rubbish on icy and snowy rural roads. My little Fiat 4 x 4 could go anywhere, anytime and any weather. I have now got an ASX 4 2018. I like the look of it and the interior but compared to my Fiat it is very sluggish, fuel returns are pretty poor, the pillar between the doors on the driver side block the blind spot , I can't see the end of the front bonnet and the driving position isn't that comfortable for me so not sure now how long I'll keep it.
Please consider an update in late 2021 based on $35K to $38K price range. My ideal comparison would be Seltos 1.6t vs Corolla Cross vs Forester vs Kamiq Monte Carlo vs Eclipse Cross. Add Haval Jolion for cheap option, and Mazda CX-30 for expensive option.
@@zuluswazi9470 I can give you an update. I have tested Seltos, Ecilipse Cross, Jolion and Skoda Scala myself. I found the transmission to be jerky in Scala. Eclipse Cross has a beautiful engine (and PHEV option) but lousy standard features. Seltos has good overall performance (but pricey for 1.6L turbo while the conventional 2.0L is ok for city driving but weak in climbing hills). Jolion is the best value for money (if you can tolerate the poor fuel efficiency). Corolla Cross is still unavailable and CX-30 is too expensive. Personally, I have postpone my purchase target and I'm waiting for cheap EVs from China in 2022-23. There are rumours that BYD Yuan and Ora Cherry Cat are coming to Australia.
I sat in CHR recently, cannot believe it is being rated so highly on this show.....legroom and boot space was as good as compact hatchback..... It should have been Seltos
I've test driven most of the cars on this video, and I believe the reviewers are being too picky, when the average driver won't care or notice the minor flaws mentioned. Car reviewers at times are unrealistic with their desires in cars. If you are looking for perfection, then buy a luxury car.
It sucks. I would buy the chr if I could get the AWD version but they don't offer it here despite our bad New England winters. I am going to go with the Seltos, the cx30 was also on my list but they are all selling above MSRP in my area due to demand. Dealers are calling it "Market value list price." Even though the Seltos is also new with high demand they are all selling well under MSRP.
IT seems the ASX wins for arm rest, USB chargers, visibility although you don't mention much on USB or wireless chargers. We need all the nitty gritties don't take any information for granted,
I have the advantage of comparing the US’s 2021 Seltos which seems to have your interior issues addressed and for the most part has AWD standard. I have a long wait, however, as Kia doesn’t allow dealers to order models in the first 90 days, and just this week started to confirm orders as factories restarted production. Drove our base model Feb. 1, hopefully have my choice in mid-May.
So the Seltos reviewed here doesn't have AWD? I never heard him mention it or its charging system, usb and wireless. Matt Watson covers every spec in carwow. You walk out knowing the car and its brothers in the production range.
I test drove a Seltos today and FWIW, I loved it. Should state it was the GT line turbo which probably makes a difference. I really like the styling of the C-HR but for the practicality (we needed more rear bench space and decent boot capacity) along with the performance and styling the Kia wins. My only question is the pricing and long term value. I had no problems with the level of finish but again it was the GT line spec so that makes a difference. I also sat in a lower spec Cerato and found the seats quite uncomfortable. All of this is quite subjective and personal. I understand why someone might pick the Toyota, it looks great but for my particular circumstances the Seltos ticked almost every box. The things I would want to add aren’t currently available. Always some comprimise.
If you're stuck on turbos - why did you not test the Kia 1.6 with DCT ? - ( I'd never buy it over the 2.0 ) but still....judging by the interiors you Aussies get the low end from Kia - the EX and EX Premium in Canada are really well equipped and have soft touch in the elbow places.....
And the logic that the being the best seller means the best is equally flawed, particularly in an automotive market as small as Australia. In the US, they give the Mitsubishi away and they still have problems moving them. Mitsubishi doesn't have a reputation for quality nor durability here. They are just cheap appliance cars for people who want more but don't have the money or credit to do better. In fact, in the US the Mitsubishi sells the least out of the three cars here that have been on market for more than a year. I bet the Seltos eclipses the Mitsubishi in its first year on the market too. Since this about Australia, what matters in the UK or the US means little.
I want to hear more about the ASX. It looks solid like the Subaru forester or XV. Iam shopping for a car, a solid yet modern car that can tackle rural African terrain.
Until you go driving into the mountains where the phone coverage disappears. I use Android Auto and Google maps most of the time but I've had to drop back to my car's built-in navigation a few times. Apparently you can pre-load areas of Google maps on your phone but you need to plan ahead.
Out of these four, the Kia Seltos by far, but if you're smart you'll pay LESS for a Kia Cerato, and get MORE of everything. Cerato Sport + is where the smart money is....
@@thedepartmentofredundancyd5160 My daily is a Mazda MX-5, the missus Cerato feels like an SUV by comparison. I prefer the Cerato's hip point to the Mazda CX-5 that she traded in.
@@MrBenHaynes Thanks for replying. I think I might have to rent something for a day or two. I considered a CX-5 but hadn't sat in one yet. That's good to know. Now the dilemma of 2 mobility walkers and 3 passengers (2 are 90 y/o). It's a tough one :)
Ikr. 1.2 (admittedly turbo) using 9. Something per 100km. What a joke (all of them are in this aspect) They must fuel test vehicles around a windless test track drafting behind a road train to get their BS figures.
I fell in love with the CHR the first time I laid eyes on it. I’ve never owned a Toyota before but I am completely committed to buying the new hybrid C-HR
I would pick the Seltos because of the feature and frontfascia alone..im already good enough with plastics in my kia spectra and this looks good enough
Nice review, but I just hope you compare all the 2019 or 2020 models together, Which is more fair. You also forgot to compare the trunk space, which means a lot to most of people who chose crossover over a sedan car.
Sorry but calling the chr an suv is like calling the Hyundai Veloster an suv. Seriously people would shop velosrer against chr. I agree with your decision that the kia is the winner and bravo bravo that it i a real suv to look at has a full size alloy spare AND a boot c30% larger than the non suv that came second. The chr is s smart and sporty looking low slung 5 door hatchback like the veloster (which of course is a 4 door. Of the 3 SUVs you tested the winner . . . Yes kia. You also spent zero time showin the luggage fitting or not and insufficient time comparing the massive factory warranty variance. You also neglected cost of ownership items like service time intervals and costs or are they identical? You spent much time on driveaway pricing which is great but 5 year servicing costs and off road time is equally important to driveaway pricing in most buyers minds.. yes you are 6cm taller than the average aussie male so rear seat room for the most likely occupants is irrelevant to your sit behind yourself concept. Yes I know that is an unwritten benchmark but maybre find an av e rage height driver to read the story. Your subjective comments constituted too much info and real world 0 to 60kmh filmed inside tests would have been more convincing for a potential buyer. I am not a gambler or I would bet you refute my constructive criticism so as to protect your status. Never met a journalist nor a car tester who was open minded to constructive criticism. Keep on keeping on happy new year.
I don’t understand why you said if you are thinking head go for Stonic. I went to check on both cars in a week. Stonic is most uncomfortable car I have ever sat. Interior is cheap. I feel like the dash board is so childish. I got a Kia Rondo 2015. It’s way comfortable for the same price. The car I checked on 2 nd highest level for Stonic. It’s around 40 K. Still so cheap. Last week checked on CH R 2013 GXL. I actually loved it. But didnt get a ride. For 36K it’s a good quality. But not sure with 1.2 turbo engine
I own a Outlander at present and was looking to get a smaller SUV but with most lacking rear aircon I am having to go up to the medium SUVs. Does anyone know why the smaller SUV lack rear aircon?.
If Kia has sold it's Indian model then seltos was really a badass. Because the seltos over here which is the top model is the mid variant in India as Indian top model seltos gets led tail lights, led turn indicators , led front headlight, and ya led fog lights which Kia says it a ice cube fog lamps. And ya the front hood of the Indian seltos has piano black finish which is in a rhombus design and the top model of India do get red inserts on it's body so Indian seltos is the besttttt👏
@@LesbianSeagul True, the bike is in the wrong and should not have entered the roundabout however he still damn near mounted the curb while understeering around
@@LesbianSeagul Yes you are right about the bike and their would be only one winner in that collision. So why would you swing out and not give space. Two wrongs don't make a right.
Good review Matt. Nissan and Mitsubishi should be afraid...very afraid of diminishing sales. Matt hit the nail on the head when he said some people just don't care how a car drives, they just want to get from A to B and have no concept of vehicle behavior. I guess that's fine for them and probably why Nissan and Mitsubishi are still selling cars.
Rod Daniels mate after owning 27 Mitsubishis over the years and most doing over 400,000kms I know when I'm on a good thing. Reliability is what is great about Mitsubishi. As for Kia I've heard way to many bad stories both here in oz and overseas. So as John Laws and the Mortein add use to say, " when your on a good thing, stick to it." And that I have and will.
Absolutely agree. From all the cars I own and drove Mitsubishi is by far the best. Reliability and maintenance is just great. They work and that’s what matters to me!
Don't discard the Mitsubishi. I own a 16 years old Grandis which is being driven almost daily and on holiday with no problems at all. It is not agile, but very reliable and resilient. I praise Mitsubishi for that! My other car is a 12 year old Toyota Prius which is pretty disappointing. The plastic parts are in bad shape and tend to detach themselves from their place. I am looking now for a small SUV or a big hatchback (call it as you like). I'll test drive the KIA... and a Honda HRV.
I can’t believe your lies about the power in the c-hr it’s gutless it shouldn’t even have a turbo badge on it , you wouldn’t even try to overtake anywhere Road noise is shocking also !
The CHR, what’s the point of feeling sporty when the engine is a 1.2, it’s not an SUV like the Kia or Nissan, the Toyota is the least practical and that huge C pillar is going to be annoying every day, and the fuel economy is only a touch better than the Seltos, the Toyota is just not a feasible option, the whole point of an suv is being practical and sporty. That’s what the “S” in suv stands for sport, the the chr is not that in the slightest
the whole point of an SUV is when you sit inside the vehicle, an SUV should feel like a truck. you sit taller above ground so you get a better field of vision on the road. my colleague has a CRV and when I sat in her car on the front passenger side, it feels like an SUV. another colleague of mine just recently bought a Kona electric and when I sat in his car, it just felt like a car. today, I saw a short dude driving a Crosstrek and his seat position looked so ridiculously low, it ends up looking more like a wagon.
Matt just read my mind. He’s right about - Kia being chosen by my brain but Toyota being chosen by my heart. That’s what I am right now. Darn hard to choose. I am choosing between Subaru XV, Toyota CH-R, and Kia Seltos. So difficult to choose, I so torn. Thanks for this review, it helped me a lot. :)
Strictly speaking, it does not. All the cars shown in this video are from a certain price bracket around $30k. Ventilated seats in the Seltos require paying over $40k for the top model - but that is obviously not what we're looking at here.
I have asx Mr Comming from Lancer b4 that was Corolla all new Great lights with fog lights ASX pros best value Big inside and on the road presence Cons fuel ⛽️ consumption could be a tad better
I don't know why everyone talks so bad about the ASX, I reckon it's the coolest looking one out there. Also very easy to drive, and simple, that's all you need!
I think it's cool. Having watched this review i feel i must look for more reviews as the information here about the ASX wasn't satisfying.... though not bad.
The only problem with the ASX is the interior.
Is kind of the same since 2012, and that's why reviewers talk so badly about it. Mitubishi didn't change the interior because it really it does look great and have good build quality, but lacks a little on tech.
But is an AMAZING, durable and reliable car (I have one).
I bought a brand new lancer then upgraded after 10 years to ASX it’s brilliant if u want good quality engine go for the Mitsubishi
Yes I agree. Every single car reviewer puts the asx down but I think it’s an absolutel great car. It’s very nice to drive, has great visibility and the interior is functional. It’s simple but it just works which I am used to with Mitsubishi.
I was looking at a Mazda CX3 and Mitsubishi ASX ES, both the basic model. One is $26,990 and another is $27,240. For only a few hundreds more, Mitsubishi ASX was way more spacious and the trunk is twice the size of the Mazda. It's interior was not as nice as the Mazda but it has the size to make up for it. I'm going for practically over nicer interior.
I feel the same way too....ASX-value for money. If the Subaru Crosstrek was here I'd choose it over all these cars. But as for interior and boot space, the ASX looks a real family SUV. I hope it has off-road capabilities as I'm in Swaziland and South Africa....#african terrain.
I owned Outlander sport ( ASX) Love this Car so much, No Doubt.......
Got an 18 I don't know what he's talking about with the suspension its got great suspension
I’m awaiting the arrival of my new ASX GSR. The 10 year new car warranty and 10 year capped price servicing was a big incentive but I also found it easy to drive and very responsive. Can’t wait!
I'm also awaiting the arrival of my Blue Mitsubishi ASX LS. Hopefully by Xmas. Long wait times😪 cannot wait!
Would you say the review on the ASX was satisfying? I'm left wondering if the ASX has a wireless charger, audio system's name, seats cushion texture, 4x4 capabilities etc. It seems to be a good looking car. I'd like to find out as I'm shopping around for an SUV so detail matters to me now.
I have bought Seltos GT line here in India and yes, it is a great product. Here it competes with Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier (build on Land rover discovery platform), Nissan kicks and MG Hector but it has crossed all records, around 50k are already sold in 4 months. It is great to see it winning across the world.
Suyash Kaul How about the dry DCT for bumper to bumper traffic? any overheating issues?
Here in Indonesia this car was just launched, I'm interested but still worried about the dry DCT. Because dry clutches on Volkswagen are very problematic also expensive to repair.
@@aquaboy1650 Yes, issues are there that's why Kia is training owners how to drive this DCT. While waiting for more than 5 seconds , if you keep it to Neutral or parking then it will not have any issues. Best thing is Seltos gives a clutch heat warning which VW cars don't give here in India. So, with this method, there are no issues with DCT here.
@@SuyashKaul Hello can you explain it further? How about on a very traffic situation where you can't put the car on neutral, just brake? A really stop-and-go traffic. Thanks.
@@lol3ndir that situation would also be for few minutes I believe. Not continuously for 1-2 hrs. You stop at a redlight or something then you get a chance to move it in neutral. I have talked with owners here in Bangalore, Delhi who faced massive jams but never encountered heating as they know how to drive it. Bdw, I switch off mine if the redlight is over 40 seconds. Why burn fuel?
@@aquaboy1650 weisss ketemu di sini bro... Sesama peminat seltos... Intinya klo pas di kemacetan kan ada indikator di mid bwt liat temperature panas nya,,terus tuas transmisi di N klo pas lg berhenti...
Yg jd fokus gw tinggal dealer/bengkel...di daerah gw ga ada yg deket(tegal)... Mudah2an kia bangkit di indo bro
Mitsubishi ASX which is RVR here in north america has excellent handling with its AWC 4WD ES model you can drive it in FWD / All wheel auto or 4x4 lock for heavy snow. 10 year 160k standard mitsubishi drive train warranty. 100k 5 year bumper to bumper. The front end since 2020 has a nice look. On top engine 2.0 litre being used since 2006-7 on lancer and 2010 in ASX / RWR. Its reliability is its key.
I've just signed on the dotted line for a Seltos GT, after some extensive testing of my own...Tiguan, CHR, ASX and some other 'dreaming' cars like the Stalvio and the Q3...The Seltos GT ticked all the boxes for me at the right price.
Must be dreaming or on a play station
I’ve had the Kia Seltos sports + for about 3 weeks now and am very happy with it.
What country are you currently in ? I called my local Kia they said it was only a concept car.
C. J. Australia.. they arrived here end of October.
Hey Mate, how’s the driving experience. I am considering sports +. Any reviews are welcome.
@@cirodmarz getting mine in 6 days
DO not buy KIA. thire engines catch fire.
Kia is fun and fantastic!! Plastics isn't much matters but the nice and morden cockpit design is important.
You've probably seen the car in person coz i didn't see that in the review. I was hoping to hear about the charging units, usb and wireless, he didn't say. So let me look for another review perhaps of the Kia Seltos on its own.
I own the seltos gt. Its the best decision i ever made.
Just posted above about my experience test driving a GT Seltos today. I loved it. How has yours held up? Are you still happy? Any problems or niggles?
@@riloh58 i have the smaller wheelbase seltos i.e. India. It's solidly built. Top of the line version is loaded with tons of features. 1.4L turbo is punchy
Thank you for the reply. So, you are still happy with it?
@@riloh58 yes I am. It's a sexy car 🥺
Haha! Very good, and thank you again for your comments.
I was looking at cars recently and sat in the CH-Rs front seat, at 1.87M (6' 2" I guess) I felt pretty cramped even in the driver seat, I can't imagine what the rear seat would be like. I love the design, just not practical for a big guy like myself.
Ended up buying the ASX because it looks good (in my opinion), I got a great discount and the feel of the driver's seat was the best compared to all the other cars I looked at that day - and I must have looked at about 20 different models, maybe more. It may not be the best out there, but compared to the 15 year old Corolla I'm driving now it's a massive difference.
How do you enjoy the ASX?
@@jazzpote4316 over a year in I really like it, there are some issues that bug me, but overall it's a very good car and can be very economical if you make a little effort.
The only two things that bother me are that the automatic transmission is set for fuel efficiency and there is no way to change it so you have to floor the gas pedal if you want it to speed up quickly. Second, and frankly the far more annoying issue, is that the GPS always struggles to connect with the satellite and can take over 30 minutes to sort itself out if you haven't driven it in a few days (though I'm told this is a general issue with Mitsubishi and not an issue specific to the ASX)
@@Arday60 Thanks! When you say it can be very economical, are you talking about the MPG? The figures look attractive but wondering what it's like in real life. Also, what year is your model? Really appreciate the info you gave thank you
@@jazzpote4316 I have a 2021 model.
And yes, by economical I meant MPG, a couple of weeks back I actually managed to outdo the official numbers by about 3 kilometers per liter (that should equate to an extra 5 or so MPG). It really depends on what kind of driving you are doing and how, I highly recommend using the cruise control whenever you can, it makes a massive difference in consumption.
Mine is a 2 liter 2x4 model, so different engine size and 4x4 may impact results.
I'm 188cm and have the same problem . Not many vehicles I have tried have good leg room with good driving position .
I think you could have included ongoing costs like service intervals, reliability, discounting and popularity. I am wondering about the longevity of turbos as well.
And how they keep their value over the ownership.. How much is the Kia worth when the warranty is over?
I bought a Kia Seltos sport with safety pack on 24 Dec 2020 and i love it. It drives well, comfy, lots of surprise feature like warns you on the traffic stand still car ahead is driving, looks modern inside out, android Auto is great. I feel good driving it. Its the best decision i have made. I st service is at 3000km as a complementary and that 7yrs warranty n roadside assist!!!, i could go all day. I LOVEEE IT AND ENJOYING IT.
How can you pick the CH-R as the best to drive? You can't be the 6ft you claim to be, because I could barely get into that car, and I'm 5'10" (albeit a stocky 100kg 5'10"). It wasn't great to drive. It's tiny and visibility is horrible.
Good review, I would choose the Seltos as well although the only model I would buy would be the GT-Line
The only difference betwn the GT and the EX is the Sunroof and some trims. In my country, it costs the equivalent of 15,000usd more ! I think I would prob get the EX or SX trim level. haha then spend 2k on a nice set of 20" rims
and another 2k on an ECU tune to 210hp for the 1.4 turbo gdi engine, and 2k for front set of brake calipers and discs
Power on the Seltos ( here in India) comes from the 1.4-litre GDI turbo petrol that develops 138 bhp and 242 Nm of peak torque, and is paired with a 6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT automatic transmission.
Although I like the CHR more, I agree that the Seltos is a better top 1 because of its size.
Because of poor packaging it is within 3cm of the Seltos but seriously the chr is more of veloster competitor it has zero SUV credentials.
Seltos is the one for me! Good job Matt and keep up the good work mate!
Will get a Seltos this mid 2020. Thank you for this. This is definitely the best SUV comparison review I've seen in years.
I bought the all NEW MY20 Seltos, even in BASIC form for under $26k* it wipes the floor with the others, love
the bold new styling
loads of space (huge boot)
cabin quietness and drivability
Apple Car play /8" touch screen
Lane departure and keeping assist
Forward collision stop
7yrs warranty and "roadside assist.*
and not least the fantastic economy
I could have bought the slightly pricier model (the Kia here) but I prefer the 16" wheels with higher profile tyres.
ASX
Interesting review, especially since you have factored in that you have reviewed lots of cars. You state that for example the ASX has an old interior. It wouldn't be for someone buying a new car. This sort of thinking was going on when I bought the last V8 Ford Falcon. Journos were blasting it because it had the same dash as it did 4 years prior, yet you can't get the same car for the money anywhere in Australia now, unless you paid $180,000 for a car. People don't buy these SUV's because they handle in an unsafe way, in fact most people don't know what you are talking about in regard to handling. Buying a car made in Japan is a much smarter thing to do for long term enjoyment.
Thank you. The ASX looks appealing to me here in Swaziland. When buying a car in my country and South Africa you have to consider rural African terrain. I know the Japanese keep that in mind so when he didn't mention the ASX's off-road capabilities i felt i have to get a Subaru Crosstrek yet some say the ASX has AWD included.
@@zuluswazi9470 A Subaru is also a good reliable car as I believe they are made in Japan too
nice review.
but for me, the lack of padding on the elbow area on the KIA is definitely a deal breaker. i dont mind if it has the best screen, or a bit more leg room. if i get blisters on my elbow after a journey, the rest is pointless
i get my seltos in 5 days, im so hyped, got the sports+ AWD
ok...
Engine blow up yet???
Kia Seltos for the head and CHR for the heart? Both designs are very nice in my opinion, and both will evoke the heart.
I got the asx with my heart 😍
im considering it now..although I may be getting the ES..how is your ASX going? Still a good buy? Thnx
@@fourthwoman it's perfect,I enjoy driving and I just can't let my eyes off of that front
@@evoxcy5567 thanks
@@evoxcy5567 How is your ASX doing now? I also am planning on going for one! :)
I would take the Kia Seltos. Unfortunately it is not sold here in Germans so far.
Neither here in Denmark.
C-HR is too compromised by its styling. The rear seat is a cave and cargo capacity is really lackluster. I'd go with the Kia, especially with the safety package.
the CHR is a stylish ans special car and everyone must like it , but its still a good car ,and i see alot of those in my country with custom parts too
I bought the all NEW MY20 Seltos, even in BASIC form for under $26k* it wipes the floor with the others, love
the bold new styling
loads of space (huge boot)
cabin quietness and drivability
Apple Car play /8" touch screen
rear parking sensors (the Qashqai I have didnt have both)
Lane departure and keeping assist
Forward collision stop
7yrs warranty and "roadside assist.*
and not least the fantastic economy
I could have bought the slightly pricier model (the Kia here) but I prefer the 16" wheels with higher profile tyres.
@@carholic-sz3qv agree,,,,Toyota has better resale value too
CHR is too low to count as an SUV. It's annoying to watch SUV's getting lower and lower. More like Station Wagon's than SUV's. And it's weird that reviewers never discuss this. The biggest advantage of an SUV is that you can see ahead of the cars in front of you. Height is number 1 consideration.
I was put off the Quashqai as quite a few of my district nurse colleagues had them and they all said they were rubbish on icy and snowy rural roads. My little Fiat 4 x 4 could go anywhere, anytime and any weather.
I have now got an ASX 4 2018. I like the look of it and the interior but compared to my Fiat it is very sluggish, fuel returns are pretty poor, the pillar between the doors on the driver side block the blind spot , I can't see the end of the front bonnet and the driving position isn't that comfortable for me so not sure now how long I'll keep it.
I feel like the Subaru XV would have been more appropriate here than the CHR...
Please consider an update in late 2021 based on $35K to $38K price range. My ideal comparison would be Seltos 1.6t vs Corolla Cross vs Forester vs Kamiq Monte Carlo vs Eclipse Cross. Add Haval Jolion for cheap option, and Mazda CX-30 for expensive option.
Wow! Well thought comparison.
@@zuluswazi9470 I can give you an update. I have tested Seltos, Ecilipse Cross, Jolion and Skoda Scala myself. I found the transmission to be jerky in Scala. Eclipse Cross has a beautiful engine (and PHEV option) but lousy standard features. Seltos has good overall performance (but pricey for 1.6L turbo while the conventional 2.0L is ok for city driving but weak in climbing hills). Jolion is the best value for money (if you can tolerate the poor fuel efficiency). Corolla Cross is still unavailable and CX-30 is too expensive. Personally, I have postpone my purchase target and I'm waiting for cheap EVs from China in 2022-23. There are rumours that BYD Yuan and Ora Cherry Cat are coming to Australia.
I sat in CHR recently, cannot believe it is being rated so highly on this show.....legroom and boot space was as good as compact hatchback.....
It should have been Seltos
its obvious bias review
"legroom and boot space was as good as compact hatchback"
That's because all of these vehicles are compact hatchbacks on stilts.
I wouldn't get a car without a full-sized spare tyre - and that rules out everything here except the Kia Seltos
Agreed. There not safe.
True
We don't need a spare tire that often
I will go for a seltos
I've test driven most of the cars on this video, and I believe the reviewers are being too picky, when the average driver won't care or notice the minor flaws mentioned. Car reviewers at times are unrealistic with their desires in cars. If you are looking for perfection, then buy a luxury car.
Chr is the winner
Innocent USA people has low quality , low trim chr. But we get 9 different chr so it's the best for us
It sucks. I would buy the chr if I could get the AWD version but they don't offer it here despite our bad New England winters. I am going to go with the Seltos, the cx30 was also on my list but they are all selling above MSRP in my area due to demand. Dealers are calling it "Market value list price." Even though the Seltos is also new with high demand they are all selling well under MSRP.
Seltos i own the GT line hands down
IT seems the ASX wins for arm rest, USB chargers, visibility although you don't mention much on USB or wireless chargers. We need all the nitty gritties don't take any information for granted,
I have the advantage of comparing the US’s 2021 Seltos which seems to have your interior issues addressed and for the most part has AWD standard. I have a long wait, however, as Kia doesn’t allow dealers to order models in the first 90 days, and just this week started to confirm orders as factories restarted production. Drove our base model Feb. 1, hopefully have my choice in mid-May.
So the Seltos reviewed here doesn't have AWD? I never heard him mention it or its charging system, usb and wireless. Matt Watson covers every spec in carwow. You walk out knowing the car and its brothers in the production range.
I test drove a Seltos today and FWIW, I loved it. Should state it was the GT line turbo which probably makes a difference. I really like the styling of the C-HR but for the practicality (we needed more rear bench space and decent boot capacity) along with the performance and styling the Kia wins. My only question is the pricing and long term value. I had no problems with the level of finish but again it was the GT line spec so that makes a difference. I also sat in a lower spec Cerato and found the seats quite uncomfortable. All of this is quite subjective and personal. I understand why someone might pick the Toyota, it looks great but for my particular circumstances the Seltos ticked almost every box. The things I would want to add aren’t currently available. Always some comprimise.
CHR looks the best in my opinion, not usually a Toyota fan. Nicely edited vid too! 🥳
Where is the SsangYong Korando?
Mitsubishi now offers a 7 year warranty on the ASX so it shares the best warranty with the Seltos now.
If you're stuck on turbos - why did you not test the Kia 1.6 with DCT ? - ( I'd never buy it over the 2.0 ) but still....judging by the interiors you Aussies get the low end from Kia - the EX and EX Premium in Canada are really well equipped and have soft touch in the elbow places.....
I agree that Seltos was a winner, but how come you didn't include the Mazda CX-3 Maxx Sport?
You're one of my favourite motoring journalists.
He makes me focus on cars not presenter, which i like very much
@@mrknowmyself he just never competes with the product. He's not trying to be a comedian/actor/Chuck Norris, he's just found his station
Seltos is already the new best seller in Korea...too sad for Kona, Stonic & Tivoli
Ramen - The Rider, Driver, Mechanic Also for Creta, Sportage and Tucson
Shrug... Seltos is produced on the same platform with the same powertrains as Kona. Kia is also their sister company.
@Every Buddy Best selling with this amount.
Glad I read your comment where looking at one.
ASX still outsells most. I guess getting a callow youth to review real-world motoring and asking for objectivity is too much to ask.
@Paul Apostoli well said, l just replaced an ASX, with? Another ASX.
And the logic that the being the best seller means the best is equally flawed, particularly in an automotive market as small as Australia. In the US, they give the Mitsubishi away and they still have problems moving them. Mitsubishi doesn't have a reputation for quality nor durability here. They are just cheap appliance cars for people who want more but don't have the money or credit to do better. In fact, in the US the Mitsubishi sells the least out of the three cars here that have been on market for more than a year. I bet the Seltos eclipses the Mitsubishi in its first year on the market too. Since this about Australia, what matters in the UK or the US means little.
I want to hear more about the ASX. It looks solid like the Subaru forester or XV. Iam shopping for a car, a solid yet modern car that can tackle rural African terrain.
As somebody who owns a 2018 chr....
I cant wait for the Kia Seltos to come out here in the US so I can trade my chr in...lol
Great video comparison, going with Kia seltos 2022
Kia recalls 147,000 Seltos and Soul vehicles for fire risks, new engines needed.
This reviewer must love the CH-R so much even that other reviews even disapprove such compact crossover. Lol
The Seltos is very similar to the Kia Sportage so take your pick!
Because remits built off the same chassis
Idk know why they had the qashqai in this one, I thought they would've had the juke instead, being the same body style
Probably because Juke doesn't sell well in Australia.
If you have android auto or Apple CarPlay running, sat nav is kind of redundant if you’re using Google Maps or some other phone based mapping app
Until you go driving into the mountains where the phone coverage disappears. I use Android Auto and Google maps most of the time but I've had to drop back to my car's built-in navigation a few times. Apparently you can pre-load areas of Google maps on your phone but you need to plan ahead.
Damien ASMR yeah, offline maps is handy
Mitsubishi is the best!
Older but better
Another great comparison Matt.
Out of these four, the Kia Seltos by far, but if you're smart you'll pay LESS for a Kia Cerato, and get MORE of everything. Cerato Sport + is where the smart money is....
I completely agree. I want a Cerato Sport+. Except my constantly dislocating hip doesn't. My hip likes HRV seats best. Seltos it is.
@@thedepartmentofredundancyd5160 My daily is a Mazda MX-5, the missus Cerato feels like an SUV by comparison. I prefer the Cerato's hip point to the Mazda CX-5 that she traded in.
@@MrBenHaynes Thanks for replying. I think I might have to rent something for a day or two. I considered a CX-5 but hadn't sat in one yet. That's good to know. Now the dilemma of 2 mobility walkers and 3 passengers (2 are 90 y/o). It's a tough one :)
Great review. Very professional. Top spec models comparison would be interesting.
Mitsubishi for me
Seemed to me that the ASX's rear seat had better thigh support than the Qashqai
Wow, the fuel consumption on all 4 cars are rubbish, was more surprised with the c-hr.
I will stay with my Vitara turbo even with its failings
Ikr. 1.2 (admittedly turbo) using 9. Something per 100km. What a joke (all of them are in this aspect)
They must fuel test vehicles around a windless test track drafting behind a road train to get their BS figures.
Kia is ugly.. asx looks thr best
Everyone keeps bashing the CH-R, but it always sells more than the competition. I don't get it.
Iboy Dafreshest
Historical named brand. Perceptions change slowly and will with time.
Quality and reliability
I fell in love with the CHR the first time I laid eyes on it. I’ve never owned a Toyota before but I am completely committed to buying the new hybrid C-HR
People hate on success. Same goes for sport lol. They always hate on greatness
@@void2008au that's awesome
I would pick the Seltos because of the feature and frontfascia alone..im already good enough with plastics in my kia spectra and this looks good enough
absolutely Kia seltos!!!
The CashCow is the best car!
19:09 the ASX does not have adaptive cruise control
I like asx
Nice review, but I just hope you compare all the 2019 or 2020 models together, Which is more fair. You also forgot to compare the trunk space, which means a lot to most of people who chose crossover over a sedan car.
You say he didn't talk about trunk space. Here in the USA we call it cargo space, but he called it "boot space".
Asx takes #1 for looks
They say it's got road noise. What can you say about that?
@@zuluswazi9470 They are a bit noisy, but it's not obtrusive in the bit.
Sorry but calling the chr an suv is like calling the Hyundai Veloster an suv. Seriously people would shop velosrer against chr. I agree with your decision that the kia is the winner and bravo bravo that it i a real suv to look at has a full size alloy spare AND a boot c30% larger than the non suv that came second. The chr is s smart and sporty looking low slung 5 door hatchback like the veloster (which of course is a 4 door. Of the 3 SUVs you tested the winner . . . Yes kia. You also spent zero time showin the luggage fitting or not and insufficient time comparing the massive factory warranty variance. You also neglected cost of ownership items like service time intervals and costs or are they identical? You spent much time on driveaway pricing which is great but 5 year servicing costs and off road time is equally important to driveaway pricing in most buyers minds.. yes you are 6cm taller than the average aussie male so rear seat room for the most likely occupants is irrelevant to your sit behind yourself concept. Yes I know that is an unwritten benchmark but maybre find an av e rage height driver to read the story. Your subjective comments constituted too much info and real world 0 to 60kmh filmed inside tests would have been more convincing for a potential buyer. I am not a gambler or I would bet you refute my constructive criticism so as to protect your status. Never met a journalist nor a car tester who was open minded to constructive criticism. Keep on keeping on happy new year.
How does a steering feelt ''light'' at Higher speeds but ''Light'' at Lower speeds??? Isnt it normally the other way around?
Why was the Mitsubishi Eclipse cross not used instead of asx ???
what's the point of the claimed gas consumption? it doesn't match the actual gas consumption
I don’t understand why you said if you are thinking head go for Stonic. I went to check on both cars in a week. Stonic is most uncomfortable car I have ever sat. Interior is cheap. I feel like the dash board is so childish. I got a Kia Rondo 2015. It’s way comfortable for the same price. The car I checked on 2 nd highest level for Stonic. It’s around 40 K. Still so cheap. Last week checked on CH R 2013 GXL. I actually loved it. But didnt get a ride. For 36K it’s a good quality. But not sure with 1.2 turbo engine
I own a Outlander at present and was looking to get a smaller SUV but with most lacking rear aircon I am having to go up to the medium SUVs. Does anyone know why the smaller SUV lack rear aircon?.
Thank you SO much for that review 😁 It definitely makes the decisions a lot easier 👍🏾
If Kia has sold it's Indian model then seltos was really a badass.
Because the seltos over here which is the top model is the mid variant in India as Indian top model seltos gets led tail lights, led turn indicators , led front headlight, and ya led fog lights which Kia says it a ice cube fog lamps. And ya the front hood of the Indian seltos has piano black finish which is in a rhombus design and the top model of India do get red inserts on it's body so Indian seltos is the besttttt👏
Seltos all day err day! Got myself one and it looks amazing drives amazing and it's comfortable, plastic is something you can change easily.
Hi, after a year can you still attest that it is great pick?
sooooo, no one's going to talk about 4:40 where he swings wide around a roundabout and nearly wipes out a cyclist?
And fails to give way. One wonders how they missed this when editing the video.
Where the bike was meant to give way to the car in the first place as he is already on the roundabout
@@LesbianSeagul True, the bike is in the wrong and should not have entered the roundabout however he still damn near mounted the curb while understeering around
@@LesbianSeagul Yes you are right about the bike and their would be only one winner in that collision. So why would you swing out and not give space. Two wrongs don't make a right.
Yep, saw that
Here in canada we have blind spot monitoring in our cluster panel
Good review Matt. Nissan and Mitsubishi should be afraid...very afraid of diminishing sales. Matt hit the nail on the head when he said some people just don't care how a car drives, they just want to get from A to B and have no concept of vehicle behavior. I guess that's fine for them and probably why Nissan and Mitsubishi are still selling cars.
Rod Daniels mate after owning 27 Mitsubishis over the years and most doing over 400,000kms I know when I'm on a good thing. Reliability is what is great about Mitsubishi. As for Kia I've heard way to many bad stories both here in oz and overseas. So as John Laws and the Mortein add use to say, " when your on a good thing, stick to it." And that I have and will.
ASX is the best looker
Absolutely agree. From all the cars I own and drove Mitsubishi is by far the best. Reliability and maintenance is just great. They work and that’s what matters to me!
Don't discard the Mitsubishi. I own a 16 years old Grandis which is being driven almost daily and on holiday with no problems at all. It is not agile, but very reliable and resilient. I praise Mitsubishi for that! My other car is a 12 year old Toyota Prius which is pretty disappointing. The plastic parts are in bad shape and tend to detach themselves from their place. I am looking now for a small SUV or a big hatchback (call it as you like). I'll test drive the KIA... and a Honda HRV.
I can’t believe your lies about the power in the c-hr it’s gutless it shouldn’t even have a turbo badge on it , you wouldn’t even try to overtake anywhere
Road noise is shocking also !
My favourite Is the Kia
Like the new format. I heard the reviewer is an engineer so #respect.
Doing a degree in Media does not make someone an Engineer. Just saying....
I like to see Matt Campbell’s review it is informative and nice to watch 😸
The CHR, what’s the point of feeling sporty when the engine is a 1.2, it’s not an SUV like the Kia or Nissan, the Toyota is the least practical and that huge C pillar is going to be annoying every day, and the fuel economy is only a touch better than the Seltos, the Toyota is just not a feasible option, the whole point of an suv is being practical and sporty. That’s what the “S” in suv stands for sport, the the chr is not that in the slightest
the whole point of an SUV is when you sit inside the vehicle, an SUV should feel like a truck. you sit taller above ground so you get a better field of vision on the road. my colleague has a CRV and when I sat in her car on the front passenger side, it feels like an SUV. another colleague of mine just recently bought a Kona electric and when I sat in his car, it just felt like a car. today, I saw a short dude driving a Crosstrek and his seat position looked so ridiculously low, it ends up looking more like a wagon.
Cuál sería mejor Kia Selto or Outlander SPORT ??
Thx for this video mate.
Matt just read my mind. He’s right about - Kia being chosen by my brain but Toyota being chosen by my heart. That’s what I am right now. Darn hard to choose.
I am choosing between Subaru XV, Toyota CH-R, and Kia Seltos. So difficult to choose, I so torn. Thanks for this review, it helped me a lot. :)
Subaru Crosstrek...value for money + looks.
@@zuluswazi9470 thanks for that! I actually went completely off my list.. I’ve chosen a European car instead.
Kia seltos also has ventilated seats and head up display!
Only on the top spec model (GT Line)
@@john2909 well duh only top trims of vehicles ever get ventilated seats and head up display
@@koreymayo8884 Review was on the Sport Plus, your comment didn't say you were talking about the top spec model NOT in the comparison - smart ass.
Strictly speaking, it does not.
All the cars shown in this video are from a certain price bracket around $30k.
Ventilated seats in the Seltos require paying over $40k for the top model - but that is obviously not what we're looking at here.
@@ForgotMyOrange top trim would only be around $30k in the U.S.!
Excellent video!! Thank you.
the toyota c-hr's like a hatchback jacked up with 4wd. like a subaru xv
YAY!!! KIA wins again.
I have asx Mr Comming from Lancer b4 that was Corolla all new
Great lights with fog lights
ASX pros best value
Big inside and on the road presence
Cons fuel ⛽️ consumption could be a tad better
Kia Seltos! i love everything about it, i did wish it had plush arm rests, but i can live without that haha definitely the best in my opinion
So far, KIA looks better and i think is better car all together. i will be know more after a test drive.!!