I agree. As long as it isn’t something that looks or feels cheap and nasty, I’m fine with it. I care more about contact points like the armrests, worrying about the dash seems a bit ridiculous. But I’m sure a car maker can win their way into reviewers hearts by putting super squidgy materials on every surface. It would probably be the best rated car on the market. On the other hand I appreciate Paul shaking the centre console to see if the car is well screwed together or if it will come apart with age.
my wife has the honda hrv .. has a cam in the left wing mirror which i think is a brilliant idea .. should be one in both as its great when changing lanes .. also with the plastics her hrv and also my cx9 both have a lot of hi gloss plastic which looks good but is a utter pain to keep clean as it scratches way to easy .. then once it has all those crap scratches it really looks shite.. i only use micro fibre clothes but somehow both the cars shiny plastics are covered in surface scratches : ((
I saw one on the road the other day and I'm amazed how good looking the car is! The wheel to body size is proportional, and the design itself is eye catching.
One of the biggest target markets is India where it is a big hit. hell I own the top model myself.. One peculiarity of our market is that we are crazy about comfort features so the Indian spec version is actually better equipped than many international versions. Sadly we aren't a very safety conscious market so the Indian variant comes stripped of various safety features.
I get what you mean. I sometimes like to visit cars from other market’s websites for the fun of it, and yea Indian spec cars be like 16 way power ventilated memory seats, panoramic sunroof, quad zone climate control as well as 1 airbag and lap belts for rear passengers. I’m exaggerating of course but what you said is true.
I don't know if other's have said it already but I'm really thankful for the timecodes. Even though pretty much always watch the entire video, I know it helps others who are shopping on the segment compare some specific areas. Besides, it says lengths about the effort put in.
Not gonna lie, after seeing a lot of car reviews testing out the softness of the materials used can help give you an understanding of whether or not you are getting value for what you spend.
Honestly the map pocket thing is probably just cost cutting. Bet it saves like $3 per car. Fun fact: American Airlines saved something like $40,000 a year by removing one olive from every salad.
I am from India. The kia stepped first time in India with it's Seltos around 1 year ago and after that the other cars in this segment got the shock of their life. The main competitors of Seltos are Hyundai Creta or ix25, ford EcoSport and Tata harrier. My family also looking for a car and we were confused between creta and seltos as Hyundai is very well established in India as a brand we were reclining towards it but my heart is going towards seltos as it looks more sporty, drives-handles nicely. So we chose seltos as our first car in the family and booked it today.
i have just bought the gt line .. and to be fair as far as the plastics go i went out and checked with my luxury cx9 and i have to say that the seltos faired a little bit better on average, sure the cx9 was better for some but then this was a 58k car .. i will miss dual climate front and rear but to be honest thats about it as the seltos has so much more and beings as its only mostly me that drives its not such a big issue. i had the cx9 for almost 8 years without a single issue at all so lets see how crossing to kia holds up as i will be sad to see the mazda go .. they do make bloody good cars : )
I like the exterior look and entertainment system of the Seltos better than that of the cx-30, but the overall quality of the interior just seems better with the Mazda and that is the most important thing for me. Hm, can we merge those two maybe? :D
I live in QLD where the temperature tends to range between hot and “I’m melting!”, and have increasingly thinning hair coverage on my head 😕. I usually spend my time actively avoiding the sun (and I am not a pale ranga). I also see a sunroof as another point of failure (electrics, waterproofing, hail or other falling debris damage). All of that means I was not looking for a sunroof/panoramic roof in a new car (I see it as a lovely, romantic idea but may be lacking in some pragmatic ways). I was quite happy to go for a two tone white/cherry black colour option without the sunroof. IMHO the body colour options are one of the weakest things in the Seltos range. The Neptune blue and Mars orange (red really) look cheap in person. Especially when they’re charging extra for it. ??? I think the greyscale rainbow colours look decent. There are other colour options overseas that I wish we had here. And the interior looks very “black” (Spinal Tap style) and I wish we had some of the interior colour and material options available overseas too.
Just stand tall on price for paint !! Thanks for the review, i agree, interior is full of cheapness and Kia are taking the piss on price!! Made my mind up against one !!
Another great review, pretty good for what is but 10k over Cerato and plastics a lot worse however though it’s built for India. To me it also drives better though than Kona and C-HR, H-RV (not sure about CX-30 as I haven’t driven it).
I find myself in a strange situation where I’m getting the GT line Seltos. I want LED lights (for functional and safety purposes). I need adequate space to move 4 adult sized people in comfort. I tried a Cerato (Sport badged iirc), my head was scraping the roof liner and the seats were not comfortable at all (for me). The GT Line Seltos seats were very comfortable and with all the adjustment I was able to find my ideal “shape”. I don’t need an oversized vehicle that will be difficult to manoeuvre in tighter spaces and that won’t fit in our garage which has limited height and the Seltos will fit snug and should still be able to open the tailgate. Moving up a segment and the vehicles are too large. Competitors in this segment are either too small or a larger footprint with less space inside. It’s also a little unfair in the comparison as if you want similar spec levels in a more upmarket vehicle the budgets no longer align. $10k increase in pricing with a VW T-roc from a broker for example. And the T-roc does not have enough cabin space for our needs. Kia has done a great job with the Seltos IMHO. Horses for courses but after a while looking at cars, reviews and test driving that was my choice. There are a few things I wish I could change. I wish there was a leather seat option. I wish there was a bit more colour in the interior it’s very monotone black but has a cream/white head liner which I prefer. And I wish it had a 360 camera option. None of those are deal breakers though and I enjoyed test driving the Seltos very much. For me, the GT Line is worth it.
Korean cars have come a long way. I think they are best in premium styling compared to japanese cars these days. They look european. At this price point they can't make the plastics soft touch, that would raise the price.
I purchased the sport+ with the 2.0 litre cvt, it is a beautiful ride with more than enough power We have had it for 18 months the only problem we had is the battery died , my wife contacted the roadside assist and the had a guy there within an hour and they tested the system, replaced the battery which I thought we would have to pay for but no it was covered by warranty Overall we are more than happy with the cars finish and its drives beautifully We highly recommend this car
Great review! Seems like every infortainment system you review are all wired Carplay and Android Auto haha. Which car brands actually have wireless? Can't think of any from the top of my head
Some Skodas have wireless Apple car play and Android Auto. Kia’s promo material for 2021 MY Seltos shows Wireless connection for S trim but not for the higher trims. ...???!...
I've owned the GTLine since Feb 20 (one of the first batch). I'm still loving it. Bit thirstier than I wanted but good power when you want it. Yes the plastics are hard but don't get in the way. I live in Canberra so the heated steering wheel was great, so is the front seats heater and cooler. Never had an issue with the sunroof tho. It's a pity that KIA chose to use fake leather on the GTLine seats, the real stuff would have been better. (yeah I know they have to pander to the millennials and anti kill the cows lobby) The steering assist tends to wander a bit if activated, works best when it can see two clear white lines. Annoying feature is the car warns you of school zones, speed cameras, speed changes etc, often when you are trying to listen to something else, and no way of turning it off. The lane depart warning is another annoyance but that can be turned off. DAB radio good in the city, not good if you get out of range. If I had a wish, the car has a front and rear camera, why cant they be turned into a dashcam and record to an external usb stick, it would be a great selling point KIA !
Have Kia started to use their Smartstream G 1.6 T for this model, or is ti still the older 1.6 T-GDI? And also i don't understand Kia/Hyundai not using their 150KW 1.6 T on their bigger models , leaving them only with the 130KW version. I find it funny they are using the 150KW 1.6 T variant on the smaller models only. Do you think it will make any difference between the 150KW and 130KW engines, since the torque is the same? Thank you.
It's the T-GDI engine. Not sure why they aren't using the Smartstream engine - I suspect it'll be gradually rolled out. I can't say if this is the case for Kia/Hyundai, but often Australian brands will take the cheaper and less efficient engines because there is no government requirement for higher efficiency engines.
Great review Paul, only thing we agree to disagree on is dual clutch boxes I think 😉😂 they are something you appreciate when you own one, I have owned two one in a 2009 Jetta tdi and now one in my mk7 gti, as a car person I still prefer a manual deep down but IMO dual clutches are a good combo of both, what I can’t stand is CVT’s 🤮
Omg! I was wondering when this car review would be uploaded. THANKS PAUL! The two-toned Black and white certainly does look like a ranger from afar! Now, its just a matter between Mazda vs Kia🤣
I was thinking that I'm ready to embrace the trend and finally upgrade to a CUV to see what the hype is all about 🚗🔥 the soul crystal red on CX30 looks so daaaarn good but that huge plastic over the wheels kinda ruins it for me, so the Seltos definitely wins on the exterior. Then again, Mazda is really stepping up their game in terms of interior and their driving style. It looks and feel premium in the inside no doubt! Nevertheless, I think both cars are great but not quite there yet. I'll probably pass on this year's model and wait for next year✨🤞🏻 cross fingers & hope they bring more change on the table ! Japan and Korea are definitely killing it this year tho !
As quite a few brands are now going more premium, even in their lower models, it's an interesting mix this one presents, in terms of sharp design with some practical let downs. Dash design and layout looks quite good, with a combination of buttons and touch screen, digital dash, not too much piano finish, etc. It seems strange to have a 7 speed dual clutch if it's not reasonably sharp on performance and the engine should provide more pep. Very valid point re road noise, as the vehicle base is shared with other variants globally. Sunroof issue is definitely not right.
Just say about the amount of plastic on dash especially, buy a dash mat to also stop heat reflect into the face while driving, ALSO, the reflection of the dash on the windscreen, so that one problem fixed.😀
Just picked up mine. I agree the plastics are a little hard compared to the Hyundai range but I went to look at the new VW range like the T Cross and TRoc and found the interior has gone the same way but they are still trying to charge VW premium pricing. Colours though I don’t agree as much. The constant barrage of white on the road is nauseating, I love the old Hazard Yellow HSV GTS colour and wanted my VF in that colour but alas it was not available. Granted I’m a strange one that likes yellow but compared to the Hyundai Kona in Acid Yellow (Looks like green bile) I love the Seltos Sunburst Yellow.......hence why I got one in that colour.
Love your videos Paul! And the Mercedes light up emblem in the States looks really tacky, and it’s usually on lower spec models as it can’t be paired with the advanced safety packages w/ adaptive cruise.
Thanks for watching! And thanks also for that information - you're right because normally those logos are used to house radars and all that kinds of stuff.
Hey Paul, are you sure your dimension comparisons are correct? Pretty sure the Seltos is 200mm longer than Kona (not shorter). Also quick check of CX30 specs suggests that is actually a tiny bit longer than Seltos by 20mm. Driven Kona and Seltos recently and Seltos certainly felt like a significantly bigger vehicle
@CarExpert: cool, I’m sure we can cut you some slack. With the amount and regularity of content you are currently pushing out (much appreciated by the way) must be tricky at times to keep those types of figures accurate 100% of the time.
Too expensive in this class, 42k to 43k. for the same price you can get mazda cx 5 gt , Bigger and better finished. Or just got for cerato gt with nearly 9k saving, faster and similar storage size.
@@CarExpertAus thank you for your reply, CX 5 have more discount in real world. 3 of my friends all got 43k drive away .for cx5 gt with mats and tints and some. On other hand, very hard get even have $500 off for Kia.
The armrests are padded so who cares about the rest of the door skins and dash top (install a dash mat if it bothers you). The Mazda CX30 is a lot smaller especially inside and is virtually a Mazda 3 on stilts (check the measurements and you'll be wondering why you're paying a premium to get a CX30).
@@dandandan3515 i just bought my gt line for 41k drive away .. so your statement is not entirely true .. it all depends on dealerships .. some didnt move on price .. others do and i didnt have to drive far to save 2k either
ive driven mazdas for years , cx9 . mazda 6,s .. mazda 3 x 2 .. and also the ute .. and as good as the cars have been , the resale value has been utter shite when u consider how well kept and low k,s that all my cars have had .. ive just sold my 2013 cx9 luxury almost showroom condition with 50k on clock for 21k . and it was hard work getting that price !
The idea behibd why there is not back seat pocket behind the driver is not to disturb the driver stuffing things in the seat an in that way shaking the seat or pushing his back and disturbing him while driving
I have the LTD AWD 1.6T. Test long distance fuel economy today. Drove in eco mode 359 km, 6.3L/100km. Specs say 7.6L/100km. I love this SUV. So nice to drive and economical too.
In regard to the hard, scratchy plastic... No, you are NOT being obsessive. Personally, I am completely baffled as to why car designers/manufacturers do this. I mean, how much could it possibly cost to cover that plastic with a soft layer? Maybe a couple of hundred bucks at best. It (The hard plastic) really is a deal breaker for me with any make of car. Even some luxury cars have gone all plastic on the dash & door trims. And the 'creaking' sunroof? Hmmm... I expect at some point that creaking will turn to leaking! Not good.
hey paul, good review though im a toyota man i still remember you checking out my old hilux at pt leo, where are you, did you escape to west berlin or stuck in melbourne?
That's right! I hope you're well 😄 unfortunately not, I couldn't make it across the border in time! Hopefully they will come to their senses soon and let us travel again 😪
Definitely. It's a perception of quality - and it feels low quality on a $40,000+ car, especially when compared to other cars in this segment like a CX-30.
Some people would rather think they have bought a more expensive car than they have. Personally I would rather a car company spend the extra on building better cars that they can give a 7 year warranty on, and lower servicing costs, than just slapping some soft material around the cabin on surfaces that you don’t actually touch
This seltot headliner may be stripped before, indicated by the huge gap on driverside C pillar. This can be number of reasons, such as sunroof replacement, hail repair. Therefore the sunroof making noise usually just assemble error, some bolts may be missing.
Recently I have drove the vehicle is good but the sound in the cabin is worst literally we can hear all the outside noise even the cars tyre sound before you vehicle and the speakers are low quality if you turn on the music you fell like it’s Berger to turn it off
Another great review Paul - would be good to get your thoughts on the quality of the sound systems in your reviews too, even just in passing through like a "control" song. Not any audiophile type detail, just a quick play of part of the song (same in each car each time) possibly after a quick fiddle of settings (if required), and your thoughts on it. Can often be a surprising point of difference, where some cheaper stuff can perform quite well, and conversely where a higher end model may sound just rubbish (despite tweaking settings)!
Good point. It's a hard one because it's quite subjective, I'm not sure exactly how we'd quantify it. But it's a critical part of the new car buying process in my opinion.
Top model has bose speakers here in India and they do a decent job uptil 80% volume. Beyond that they get a little scratchy. The rear speakers are somewhat weak so even if you adjust the balance to the rear, they still sound squeaky. At mid levels, the high mid and low balance is quite decent and elements like bass, treble etc can be adjusted to suit individual preferences which is good considering bose doesn't usually let with their bass settings..
@@CarExpertAus Cheers - yeah probably more akin to the drive section where that too is subjective in terms of the "feel" and "responsiveness", but with your ears! Mostly as to where the sound quality is on a scale of say "rubbish", "ok but not great", and "really quite good". Even that would add value I reckon! :)
Great looking SUV especially in Neptune Blue. I don't think the use of cheaper plastics on the dash and door trims will be an issue with most buyers. If I was to buy one it would be the GT Line in Neptune Blue. I like all the front LED lights over the lesser versions offerings. I also like the chrome trim the runs along the windows seals and up the back, side pillar as well as the chrome surround around the fake dual exhaust.
I love the Seltos S+… but My 2012 Nissan X Trail 4x4 manual has a soft dash and no piano black. Objectively, I still can’t justify replacing it. If I need to replace the steering wheel, gear knob and car stereo to make it feel modern, so be it. Plus the MY12 X-Trail’s 630+ litre boot means the x trail is still the sweet spot for our family. Great review, Paul!
Looks like Harrier, seem car design are getting more and more boring like mobile phone and TV, they looks alike from outside especially when not in use, just a LCD panel, even when you switch it on, nothing really excite you from your last phone or TV, wonder why people keep talking about hard plastic panels and etc...I spend at most an hour in the car daily and change it after 3yrs max, not a collector, so don't give a damn unless I am a Taxi or Uber driver
Nope, not for me. The Peugeot 2008 will be the best small/medium SUV on the market by far. Korean cars.. eek, chintzy styling, poor material choices and poor engineering. The French knows best and always have, reliability in some models was their only letdown but that's no longer an issue. If you want maximum comfort, style and refined engineering at a reasonable price there is no better choice than Peugeot or Citroen.
I have the 2020 Seltos EX. The plastic interior hasn't bothered me at all. It scuffs a bit on the door from shoes, but that's all. It does have other issues though. In Normal mode, the throttle response is all over the place. There can be noticeable lag from a standstill and then a lurch forward as it wakes up. It is much better in Sport mode, but in that case the rev counter cruises at an uncomfortable-sounding 1800-1900rpm. What I want is the Sport mode throttle response but with the Normal mode's willingness to use more of the IVT ratios.
Hi Paul, do you know if anyone has ever complained about how far apart the pedals are in this? We bought one after having a VF commodore for so long and are struggling to get comfortable in it driving for longer than 30 minutes
Love your reviews, Paul. When I am driving on expressway at 90 km/hour up a hill and need to pass another car, I want extra power. Does the Seltos have the power? Am deciding between Kamiq and Seltos.
The cheap plastics are because they are probably built for other cheaper markets but then added Australia to the list. Plus if it is too good then the sales of the Sportage will get cannbalised by this. This model was introduced to cover the pseudo small SUV market.
I hopped out of VF Calais V 6.0 with cream leather into the GT line Seltos... Unless you like to rub a dashboard while driving I don't notice the hard plastic until watching reviews. I'm also super sporty with activity and my wife's tough on car trim so the plastic is appreciated. The Seltos is awesome to drive when used to its power delivery and the front center cup holder is actually smaller than the rearward positioned center one (weird having a small and slightly larger cup holder in one area) the duel clutch can shudder a little in heavy stop start traffic creeping forwards but can be put into low or shifted and driven to avoid shudder if it really bothers you and is a typical duel clutch annoyance many Euro cars have also. I think the styling is far better than the other small SUV's. I also drive a 2019 Mitsi ASX for work and the Seltos far out performs the ASX in handling, comfort, power and interior layout. I can't stand the side profile of the CX30s plastic wheel arch covers but I'd happily line up for a blue Kona turbo also.
I have a serious problem with my seltos... is it normal for the vehicle to jerk when slowing down ? I asked my sales rep and he said yes because the vehicle gears down for itself please help.... it make the vehicle feel like an old car.
Tough call! The Subaru is smaller in comparison and the engine isn't great. But, the permanent all-wheel drive system and higher ride height makes it slightly more capable off-road.
Hi Paul - love your Review! I’m also looking at upgrading from a Subaru XV to the Turbo Gt line Seltos - does this Kia have more guts than the XV? I feel like my XV Makes a lot of noise but doesn’t have great acceleration... 🤔
This is just sad, even the 2022 model of the seltos in the US doesnt have nearly the same tech, no ventilated seats, no button to turn on the rear camera, not even a heated steering wheel, like why is there so many features omitted, Id buy this car hands down if it was this Australian version
less plastic cladding than a CX-30, can only be good, or did they use the excess in the cabin 🤷♂️. great review though Paul, not bad looking car even with dancing ambient lighting (great for Crazy Lixx or Revolution Saints tracks). some countries (like UK), its illegal to have a car idling when parked up, perhaps why it records idle time?
I'd like to see 12v or usb ports near the rear view mirror to make it easier to install aftermarket dashcams. There's already interior lighting there with power.
I like to think that most new cars these days only have map pockets on the passenger seat as it is an easier reach for the driver, instead of the driver having to awkwardly bend their arms around behind them to get what they're after.
I don't know what he's talking about... I've had a Kia Seltos GT-line for over a month, and I love it! It's very comfortable, especially with the remote start and heating/cooling seats. The throttle is very responsive, compared to my dad's Holden Astra hatchback, that literally takes 30 sec after you've floored it. I don't keep a lot of knives in my car, so I'm not worried about scratching the plastic? But my only issue is that the interior has too much reflection, like the chrome accents, do interior designers ever drive during twilight?
It makes a lot of sense not haveing a net pocket behind driver's seat. I just can't stand when my children touches/presses/pull my backrest. Just hate it. If there is no pocket, there also is no uncontroled movement of my seat during a drive... In my opinion it is very well thought out.
Paul you do need to get over your hard plastic obsession. Over the cars lifetime I think they will last better than most. Otherwise you are my number one go to for cars available in Australia and New Zealand. The base Seltos was launched here in NZ for NZ $25000. Haven’t seen the interior but I doubt you will like it. 😂
@CarExpert: no issue as long as you are consistent and give the VW T-Cross & T-Roc the same kicking for their abysmal plastics (having got use to the new Polo interior I was shocked that a T-Roc costing $20k more had a significantly worse interior on a materials quality basis)
100% agree. The obsession with the hardness of surfaces that you don’t normally touch is quite strange. Most of these journos these days seem to just be copying each other and spending more time touching stuff that no normal driver would touch, than reporting on the driving dynamics or functionality of the car. I blame Mat Watson from carwow for starting the trend.
I can’t speak for most but I myself never hop into my car and touch the dash and say glad that is soft touch
Drive on a rough road and you will wish its a soft dash since its less noisy
@@josh3221ify that’s why u get a dash mat 👍
@@nodrama490 don’t need it collecting dust and blocking the passenger airbag.
I agree. As long as it isn’t something that looks or feels cheap and nasty, I’m fine with it. I care more about contact points like the armrests, worrying about the dash seems a bit ridiculous. But I’m sure a car maker can win their way into reviewers hearts by putting super squidgy materials on every surface. It would probably be the best rated car on the market. On the other hand I appreciate Paul shaking the centre console to see if the car is well screwed together or if it will come apart with age.
@@nodrama490 putting fabric on top of plastic doesn’t make it any better. Plastic on plastic in cars is terrible
I don't mind the plastics if it's the hard wearing ones, new cars should all come with built-in dash cams
Yes dash cams built into the AEB equipment are a great idea.
my wife has the honda hrv .. has a cam in the left wing mirror which i think is a brilliant idea .. should be one in both as its great when changing lanes .. also with the plastics her hrv and also my cx9 both have a lot of hi gloss plastic which looks good but is a utter pain to keep clean as it scratches way to easy .. then once it has all those crap scratches it really looks shite.. i only use micro fibre clothes but somehow both the cars shiny plastics are covered in surface scratches : ((
I saw one on the road the other day and I'm amazed how good looking the car is! The wheel to body size is proportional, and the design itself is eye catching.
They're a good looking car! I spotted quite a few around during the tennis in Melbourne and they certainly turn heads.
CX30 imo
*The best looking vehicle in its segment. Good job again KIA!!!* 👍
It's definitely a looker!
Halogen headlights really let down the design. Qashqai looks way better IMO, and it’s a 2014 car.
@@User-cb4jm I personally would go for the CX-30
One of the biggest target markets is India where it is a big hit. hell I own the top model myself..
One peculiarity of our market is that we are crazy about comfort features so the Indian spec version is actually better equipped than many international versions. Sadly we aren't a very safety conscious market so the Indian variant comes stripped of various safety features.
Interesting, thank you for that feedback!
I get what you mean. I sometimes like to visit cars from other market’s websites for the fun of it, and yea Indian spec cars be like 16 way power ventilated memory seats, panoramic sunroof, quad zone climate control as well as 1 airbag and lap belts for rear passengers. I’m exaggerating of course but what you said is true.
I don't know if other's have said it already but I'm really thankful for the timecodes. Even though pretty much always watch the entire video, I know it helps others who are shopping on the segment compare some specific areas. Besides, it says lengths about the effort put in.
Glad you find it useful! :)
I don't think the target market will check the dash softness haha
You'd be surprised! My wife actually pointed out that it felt a bit low rent for the price.
I agree Aalok.
The car is angled at a younger market and the way my teenage daughter throws her handbag around her car, I think it is a good thing . 😄
Not gonna lie, after seeing a lot of car reviews testing out the softness of the materials used can help give you an understanding of whether or not you are getting value for what you spend.
@@CarExpertAus yeah but she's married to guy who rants about interior hard plastics after 3 beers
The pocket behind the passenger seat is still reachable by the driver. They used to be used to hold maps in older cars.
Yea I remember back in the day when we had a map in our cars lol good times
Honestly the map pocket thing is probably just cost cutting. Bet it saves like $3 per car.
Fun fact: American Airlines saved something like $40,000 a year by removing one olive from every salad.
Haha mate loved the reasoning behind having the yellow as the base. Actually makes so much sense.
It's a cheeky way to get people to spend some extra cash!
@@CarExpertAus i'll just choose white...to piss em off!
I have just bought this car and can’t wait to pick it up and I got the 2 tone yellow in the GT line
Hey Margaret, congrats u bought this beauty. How is your experience so far. R u in Australia?
Hahaha I liked the darude - sandstorm reference 😂
Nice review Paul!
Ha ha, thanks!
I am from India. The kia stepped first time in India with it's Seltos around 1 year ago and after that the other cars in this segment got the shock of their life. The main competitors of Seltos are Hyundai Creta or ix25, ford EcoSport and Tata harrier.
My family also looking for a car and we were confused between creta and seltos as Hyundai is very well established in India as a brand we were reclining towards it but my heart is going towards seltos as it looks more sporty, drives-handles nicely.
So we chose seltos as our first car in the family and booked it today.
Harrier and ecosport aren't the seltos rivals FYI
i have just bought the gt line .. and to be fair as far as the plastics go i went out and checked with my luxury cx9 and i have to say that the seltos faired a little bit better on average, sure the cx9 was better for some but then this was a 58k car .. i will miss dual climate front and rear but to be honest thats about it as the seltos has so much more and beings as its only mostly me that drives its not such a big issue. i had the cx9 for almost 8 years without a single issue at all so lets see how crossing to kia holds up as i will be sad to see the mazda go .. they do make bloody good cars : )
U will sad with KIA in any case
I like the exterior look and entertainment system of the Seltos better than that of the cx-30, but the overall quality of the interior just seems better with the Mazda and that is the most important thing for me. Hm, can we merge those two maybe? :D
A Kazda CX-os? Ha ha.
If you merge it, it would means more $$$$
I like the two-tone yellow... which is actually free!
Base model of the same car is 26k.. base for the fam, and a nice used Toyota 86 for the same price as the top spec.
True! Only issue is the halogen headlights :-D
I like the car, but the creaking noise? No thanks , it would drive me crazy and I'm now actually disappointed. Good review.
We think it was likely a fault with the car and wouldn't be common to all vehicles.
@@CarExpertAus I was put off by that too
Amanda and Nick - The two tone (black roof options) come without a sunroof. I have no need or desire for a sunroof so went for the two tone white.
I own the Kia Seltos GT Line and I have that exact problem with the squeaking sun roof. Its maddening for a brand new car.
Interesting! What is Kia saying about fixing it?
That's what warranties are for....
I live in QLD where the temperature tends to range between hot and “I’m melting!”, and have increasingly thinning hair coverage on my head 😕. I usually spend my time actively avoiding the sun (and I am not a pale ranga). I also see a sunroof as another point of failure (electrics, waterproofing, hail or other falling debris damage). All of that means I was not looking for a sunroof/panoramic roof in a new car (I see it as a lovely, romantic idea but may be lacking in some pragmatic ways).
I was quite happy to go for a two tone white/cherry black colour option without the sunroof.
IMHO the body colour options are one of the weakest things in the Seltos range. The Neptune blue and Mars orange (red really) look cheap in person. Especially when they’re charging extra for it. ??? I think the greyscale rainbow colours look decent. There are other colour options overseas that I wish we had here. And the interior looks very “black” (Spinal Tap style) and I wish we had some of the interior colour and material options available overseas too.
Can you look into reviewing the new Skoda Karoq Sportline model!
Just stand tall on price for paint !! Thanks for the review, i agree, interior is full of cheapness and Kia are taking the piss on price!! Made my mind up against one !!
Not a fan of the yellow, it's free? 😄
@@CarExpertAus How would you describe the yellow? Same as my logo here?
I imagine they put map pocket behind the passenger seat because the driver can reach around and grab something easier than behind the drivers seat
True! But most cars on the market have them on both sides.
Another great review, pretty good for what is but 10k over Cerato and plastics a lot worse however though it’s built for India. To me it also drives better though than Kona and C-HR, H-RV (not sure about CX-30 as I haven’t driven it).
The GT Line is just not worth it considering you can get many better cars. The lower ranges are defo worth it compared to their competitors.
It's a shame the lower models all have the halogen headlights we used in our headlight comparison.
I find myself in a strange situation where I’m getting the GT line Seltos. I want LED lights (for functional and safety purposes). I need adequate space to move 4 adult sized people in comfort. I tried a Cerato (Sport badged iirc), my head was scraping the roof liner and the seats were not comfortable at all (for me). The GT Line Seltos seats were very comfortable and with all the adjustment I was able to find my ideal “shape”. I don’t need an oversized vehicle that will be difficult to manoeuvre in tighter spaces and that won’t fit in our garage which has limited height and the Seltos will fit snug and should still be able to open the tailgate.
Moving up a segment and the vehicles are too large. Competitors in this segment are either too small or a larger footprint with less space inside. It’s also a little unfair in the comparison as if you want similar spec levels in a more upmarket vehicle the budgets no longer align. $10k increase in pricing with a VW T-roc from a broker for example. And the T-roc does not have enough cabin space for our needs. Kia has done a great job with the Seltos IMHO. Horses for courses but after a while looking at cars, reviews and test driving that was my choice. There are a few things I wish I could change. I wish there was a leather seat option. I wish there was a bit more colour in the interior it’s very monotone black but has a cream/white head liner which I prefer. And I wish it had a 360 camera option. None of those are deal breakers though and I enjoyed test driving the Seltos very much. For me, the GT Line is worth it.
Korean cars have come a long way. I think they are best in premium styling compared to japanese cars these days. They look european. At this price point they can't make the plastics soft touch, that would raise the price.
I saw one on the road, am I the only one who thinks this car looks like cheap rubbish
My Sunroof doesnt creek. The things I would of love is the orange LED light for Auto cabin lights to go away, and have a auto closing boot.
We suspect it was just something with the car we tested, but we wanted to make sure we called it out for full transparency.
I purchased the sport+ with the 2.0 litre cvt, it is a beautiful ride with more than enough power
We have had it for 18 months the only problem we had is the battery died , my wife contacted the roadside assist and the had a guy there within an hour and they tested the system, replaced the battery which I thought we would have to pay for but no it was covered by warranty
Overall we are more than happy with the cars finish and its drives beautifully
We highly recommend this car
Great review! Seems like every infortainment system you review are all wired Carplay and Android Auto haha. Which car brands actually have wireless? Can't think of any from the top of my head
There are a few out there :-D we called it out in the Passat sedan review, also in the Q7 review. Some of the BMW products we've reviews too.
@@CarExpertAus the Chevy TrailBlazer has wireless Apple CarPlay
Some Skodas have wireless Apple car play and Android Auto.
Kia’s promo material for 2021 MY Seltos shows Wireless connection for S trim but not for the higher trims.
...???!...
I've owned the GTLine since Feb 20 (one of the first batch). I'm still loving it. Bit thirstier than I wanted but good power when you want it. Yes the plastics are hard but don't get in the way.
I live in Canberra so the heated steering wheel was great, so is the front seats heater and cooler. Never had an issue with the sunroof tho.
It's a pity that KIA chose to use fake leather on the GTLine seats, the real stuff would have been better. (yeah I know they have to pander to the millennials and anti kill the cows lobby)
The steering assist tends to wander a bit if activated, works best when it can see two clear white lines.
Annoying feature is the car warns you of school zones, speed cameras, speed changes etc, often when you are trying to listen to something else, and no way of turning it off. The lane depart warning is another annoyance but that can be turned off. DAB radio good in the city, not good if you get out of range.
If I had a wish, the car has a front and rear camera, why cant they be turned into a dashcam and record to an external usb stick, it would be a great selling point KIA !
Love love love my Seltos.
Finally Paul been hanging for you to review this car thanks buddy
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it :-D
I have the Sports +. I found the Kona and Venue far worse in terms of the interior plastic. I have really enjoyed my 6 months of driving my Seltos.
That's good to know. Is the the road noise really an issue? Thanks
Have Kia started to use their Smartstream G 1.6 T for this model, or is ti still the older 1.6 T-GDI?
And also i don't understand Kia/Hyundai not using their 150KW 1.6 T on their bigger models , leaving them only with the 130KW version.
I find it funny they are using the 150KW 1.6 T variant on the smaller models only.
Do you think it will make any difference between the 150KW and 130KW engines, since the torque is the same?
Thank you.
It's the T-GDI engine. Not sure why they aren't using the Smartstream engine - I suspect it'll be gradually rolled out. I can't say if this is the case for Kia/Hyundai, but often Australian brands will take the cheaper and less efficient engines because there is no government requirement for higher efficiency engines.
I'm not a car person, cars usually bore me but somehow you make it really interesting! Love your videos! 🙃
Awesome! Thank you, Vanessa! Glad to hear it.
Great review Paul, only thing we agree to disagree on is dual clutch boxes I think 😉😂 they are something you appreciate when you own one, I have owned two one in a 2009 Jetta tdi and now one in my mk7 gti, as a car person I still prefer a manual deep down but IMO dual clutches are a good combo of both, what I can’t stand is CVT’s 🤮
Omg! I was wondering when this car review would be uploaded. THANKS PAUL! The two-toned Black and white certainly does look like a ranger from afar! Now, its just a matter between Mazda vs Kia🤣
It's a very swish looking car from the outside! The infotainment system is also great. Which Mazda are you also looking at?
Don’t forget the forester , had mine 18 months 10 litres per 100 , + Japanese quality
I was thinking that I'm ready to embrace the trend and finally upgrade to a CUV to see what the hype is all about 🚗🔥 the soul crystal red on CX30 looks so daaaarn good but that huge plastic over the wheels kinda ruins it for me, so the Seltos definitely wins on the exterior. Then again, Mazda is really stepping up their game in terms of interior and their driving style. It looks and feel premium in the inside no doubt!
Nevertheless, I think both cars are great but not quite there yet. I'll probably pass on this year's model and wait for next year✨🤞🏻 cross fingers & hope they bring more change on the table ! Japan and Korea are definitely killing it this year tho !
@@iluvbeezify have you made up your mind?
As quite a few brands are now going more premium, even in their lower models, it's an interesting mix this one presents, in terms of sharp design with some practical let downs. Dash design and layout looks quite good, with a combination of buttons and touch screen, digital dash, not too much piano finish, etc. It seems strange to have a 7 speed dual clutch if it's not reasonably sharp on performance and the engine should provide more pep. Very valid point re road noise, as the vehicle base is shared with other variants globally. Sunroof issue is definitely not right.
Best comment 🤙
Just say about the amount of plastic on dash especially, buy a dash mat to also stop heat reflect into the face while driving, ALSO, the reflection of the dash on the windscreen, so that one problem fixed.😀
No one's going to pick the yellow, eh? I've got one on order and I wouldn't have anything else. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.
Just picked up mine. I agree the plastics are a little hard compared to the Hyundai range but I went to look at the new VW range like the T Cross and TRoc and found the interior has gone the same way but they are still trying to charge VW premium pricing. Colours though I don’t agree as much.
The constant barrage of white on the road is nauseating, I love the old Hazard Yellow HSV GTS colour and wanted my VF in that colour but alas it was not available.
Granted I’m a strange one that likes yellow but compared to the Hyundai Kona in Acid Yellow (Looks like green bile) I love the Seltos Sunburst Yellow.......hence why I got one in that colour.
Compared to the VW T-Cross which interior look cheaper? or better?
I think this interior feels a little more premium than the T-Cross.
Love your videos Paul! And the Mercedes light up emblem in the States looks really tacky, and it’s usually on lower spec models as it can’t be paired with the advanced safety packages w/ adaptive cruise.
Thanks for watching! And thanks also for that information - you're right because normally those logos are used to house radars and all that kinds of stuff.
What is the point of the small vertical bar between the air conditioning controls and the gear shifter on the left?
My brand new shitbox Volkswagen and Skoda both had creeking sunroofs its down to poor chassis flex
with the two bottle holders, the front one seems a little smaller than the one behind... so probably front is for coffee cup and rear for a bottle
Uber drivers are slobbering over those disco lights...😂😂
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My step-mom just bought one like 3 months ago
And she has been loving it
Me as well its a very nice car
Hey Paul, are you sure your dimension comparisons are correct? Pretty sure the Seltos is 200mm longer than Kona (not shorter). Also quick check of CX30 specs suggests that is actually a tiny bit longer than Seltos by 20mm.
Driven Kona and Seltos recently and Seltos certainly felt like a significantly bigger vehicle
You're right! Very sorry about that - I actually had that written down too. Apologies that it wasn't picked up in the edit review.
@CarExpert: cool, I’m sure we can cut you some slack. With the amount and regularity of content you are currently pushing out (much appreciated by the way) must be tricky at times to keep those types of figures accurate 100% of the time.
Too expensive in this class, 42k to 43k. for the same price you can get mazda cx 5 gt , Bigger and better finished. Or just got for cerato gt with nearly 9k saving, faster and similar storage size.
CX-5 GT is another ~$5k for the naturally aspirated version and around $8000 more for the turbocharged version. Quite a jump up in price.
@@CarExpertAus thank you for your reply, CX 5 have more discount in real world. 3 of my friends all got 43k drive away .for cx5 gt with mats and tints and some. On other hand, very hard get even have $500 off for Kia.
The armrests are padded so who cares about the rest of the door skins and dash top (install a dash mat if it bothers you).
The Mazda CX30 is a lot smaller especially inside and is virtually a Mazda 3 on stilts (check the measurements and you'll be wondering why you're paying a premium to get a CX30).
@@dandandan3515 i just bought my gt line for 41k drive away .. so your statement is not entirely true .. it all depends on dealerships .. some didnt move on price .. others do and i didnt have to drive far to save 2k either
ive driven mazdas for years , cx9 . mazda 6,s .. mazda 3 x 2 .. and also the ute .. and as good as the cars have been , the resale value has been utter shite when u consider how well kept and low k,s that all my cars have had .. ive just sold my 2013 cx9 luxury almost showroom condition with 50k on clock for 21k . and it was hard work getting that price !
In America no head-up display. I’m jealous.
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Thanks Mark for this review, am presently looking at this vehicle 👍🏾
Android Auto on my seltos gt does not take the whole screen. Is that normal?
I believe that could be an Android Auto restriction. I haven't seen any other cars on the market with full size Android Auto systems.
It's Android auto issue
The idea behibd why there is not back seat pocket behind the driver is not to disturb the driver stuffing things in the seat an in that way shaking the seat or pushing his back and disturbing him while driving
Interesting. I don't know that's a universal reason given most cars have another map pocket on the driver's side.
I agree with you, it is to stop the back seat passengers fiddling with the seat pocket and disturbing the driver.
Another top notch review, love it
Thanks again!
Great car reviews.
Would love if you could incorporate a decibel meter for cabin noise.
Features of English language define features of thinking, can therefore you such stupid?
Great review(s), but not this car
I can't decide between Kia Seltos or Mitsubishi Eclipse cross 🤔
I have the LTD AWD 1.6T.
Test long distance fuel economy today.
Drove in eco mode
359 km, 6.3L/100km.
Specs say 7.6L/100km.
I love this SUV.
So nice to drive and economical too.
“This is too big...this is too small!” Just call it the bloody Goldilocks Paul!🤣
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In regard to the hard, scratchy plastic... No, you are NOT being obsessive. Personally, I am completely baffled as to why car designers/manufacturers do this. I mean, how much could it possibly cost to cover that plastic with a soft layer? Maybe a couple of hundred bucks at best. It (The hard plastic) really is a deal breaker for me with any make of car. Even some luxury cars have gone all plastic on the dash & door trims.
And the 'creaking' sunroof? Hmmm... I expect at some point that creaking will turn to leaking! Not good.
hey paul, good review though im a toyota man i still remember you checking out my old hilux at pt leo, where are you, did you escape to west berlin or stuck in melbourne?
That's right! I hope you're well 😄 unfortunately not, I couldn't make it across the border in time! Hopefully they will come to their senses soon and let us travel again 😪
I loved this car... until I test drove it. Handed the keys back. No thanks. Quite a let down.
Fair enough! What didn't you like?
CarExpert Predominately the handling. The interior also felt cheap. I had been used to Mazda and the difference was a bit of a shock.
For a car in this price range, why do people care about the hard plastic on surfaces you don't regularly touch?
Definitely. It's a perception of quality - and it feels low quality on a $40,000+ car, especially when compared to other cars in this segment like a CX-30.
Some people would rather think they have bought a more expensive car than they have. Personally I would rather a car company spend the extra on building better cars that they can give a 7 year warranty on, and lower servicing costs, than just slapping some soft material around the cabin on surfaces that you don’t actually touch
This seltot headliner may be stripped before, indicated by the huge gap on driverside C pillar. This can be number of reasons, such as sunroof replacement, hail repair. Therefore the sunroof making noise usually just assemble error, some bolts may be missing.
Interesting! Thanks for that feedback.
Recently I have drove the vehicle is good but the sound in the cabin is worst literally we can hear all the outside noise even the cars tyre sound before you vehicle and the speakers are low quality if you turn on the music you fell like it’s Berger to turn it off
Thanks Paul for the comprehensive review. Just bought my Kia Seltos GT and am LOVING IT 😍😍😍
Great review, thanks. Your time code for interior section is a little off though. Starts at 3:04, not 3:34. Cheers.
Great looking SUV would buy the top GT line in Neptune Blue if I was going to buy one.
DAMN this car is nicer looking then any 'luxury' small suvs.in my opnion.
It definitely looks great on the outside!
Another great review Paul - would be good to get your thoughts on the quality of the sound systems in your reviews too, even just in passing through like a "control" song. Not any audiophile type detail, just a quick play of part of the song (same in each car each time) possibly after a quick fiddle of settings (if required), and your thoughts on it. Can often be a surprising point of difference, where some cheaper stuff can perform quite well, and conversely where a higher end model may sound just rubbish (despite tweaking settings)!
Good point. It's a hard one because it's quite subjective, I'm not sure exactly how we'd quantify it. But it's a critical part of the new car buying process in my opinion.
Top model has bose speakers here in India and they do a decent job uptil 80% volume. Beyond that they get a little scratchy. The rear speakers are somewhat weak so even if you adjust the balance to the rear, they still sound squeaky. At mid levels, the high mid and low balance is quite decent and elements like bass, treble etc can be adjusted to suit individual preferences which is good considering bose doesn't usually let with their bass settings..
@@CarExpertAus Cheers - yeah probably more akin to the drive section where that too is subjective in terms of the "feel" and "responsiveness", but with your ears! Mostly as to where the sound quality is on a scale of say "rubbish", "ok but not great", and "really quite good". Even that would add value I reckon! :)
There is a big difference comparing the base model audio on cars. It's hard to know when an upgrade to premium is needed or not.
Great honest review. I had this on my shortlist, but I’m not so keen now.
How come, if i may ask?
@@PlumbThrill I test drove one. Plenty of things to like, except how it drives. I’d prefer a cerato over this.
Not a fan of the front design, but the rest of the car looks great :)
Do you think the CX-30 looks better on the road?
@@CarExpertAus yes, i looked at buying one once but found the interior / boot to be very small.
Sorry Paul the Mazda anytime.
I loved how detailed you were reviewing the car, looking forward for you guys reviewing MG ZS and HS. Thanks!
Love from Brunei!
Thanks! Review of the MG HS coming soon :-D
@@CarExpertAus Amazing!
Great looking SUV especially in Neptune Blue. I don't think the use of cheaper plastics on the dash and door trims will be an issue with most buyers. If I was to buy one it would be the GT Line in Neptune Blue. I like all the front LED lights over the lesser versions offerings. I also like the chrome trim the runs along the windows seals and up the back, side pillar as well as the chrome surround around the fake dual exhaust.
yeah i couldnt care less. treat it right and it wont be an issue.
I love the Seltos S+… but My 2012 Nissan X Trail 4x4 manual has a soft dash and no piano black. Objectively, I still can’t justify replacing it. If I need to replace the steering wheel, gear knob and car stereo to make it feel modern, so be it. Plus the MY12 X-Trail’s 630+ litre boot means the x trail is still the sweet spot for our family.
Great review, Paul!
Looks like Harrier, seem car design are getting more and more boring like mobile phone and TV, they looks alike from outside especially when not in use, just a LCD panel, even when you switch it on, nothing really excite you from your last phone or TV, wonder why people keep talking about hard plastic panels and etc...I spend at most an hour in the car daily and change it after 3yrs max, not a collector, so don't give a damn unless I am a Taxi or Uber driver
Nope, not for me. The Peugeot 2008 will be the best small/medium SUV on the market by far. Korean cars.. eek, chintzy styling, poor material choices and poor engineering. The French knows best and always have, reliability in some models was their only letdown but that's no longer an issue. If you want maximum comfort, style and refined engineering at a reasonable price there is no better choice than Peugeot or Citroen.
pls. make a video on kia sonet...!!!
I have the 2020 Seltos EX. The plastic interior hasn't bothered me at all. It scuffs a bit on the door from shoes, but that's all. It does have other issues though. In Normal mode, the throttle response is all over the place. There can be noticeable lag from a standstill and then a lurch forward as it wakes up. It is much better in Sport mode, but in that case the rev counter cruises at an uncomfortable-sounding 1800-1900rpm. What I want is the Sport mode throttle response but with the Normal mode's willingness to use more of the IVT ratios.
Hi Paul, do you know if anyone has ever complained about how far apart the pedals are in this? We bought one after having a VF commodore for so long and are struggling to get comfortable in it driving for longer than 30 minutes
I have a Stonic in the yellow and I get what you’re saying but I like the yellow
Love your reviews, Paul. When I am driving on expressway at 90 km/hour up a hill and need to pass another car, I want extra power. Does the Seltos have the power?
Am deciding between Kamiq and Seltos.
Really surprised that you didn't talk about the speedometer either it's digital or not, or what it displays..Etc. Very helpful video though. Thanks.
The cheap plastics are because they are probably built for other cheaper markets but then added Australia to the list. Plus if it is too good then the sales of the Sportage will get cannbalised by this. This model was introduced to cover the pseudo small SUV market.
I hopped out of VF Calais V 6.0 with cream leather into the GT line Seltos... Unless you like to rub a dashboard while driving I don't notice the hard plastic until watching reviews. I'm also super sporty with activity and my wife's tough on car trim so the plastic is appreciated. The Seltos is awesome to drive when used to its power delivery and the front center cup holder is actually smaller than the rearward positioned center one (weird having a small and slightly larger cup holder in one area) the duel clutch can shudder a little in heavy stop start traffic creeping forwards but can be put into low or shifted and driven to avoid shudder if it really bothers you and is a typical duel clutch annoyance many Euro cars have also. I think the styling is far better than the other small SUV's. I also drive a 2019 Mitsi ASX for work and the Seltos far out performs the ASX in handling, comfort, power and interior layout. I can't stand the side profile of the CX30s plastic wheel arch covers but I'd happily line up for a blue Kona turbo also.
I have a serious problem with my seltos... is it normal for the vehicle to jerk when slowing down ? I asked my sales rep and he said yes because the vehicle gears down for itself please help.... it make the vehicle feel like an old car.
Would you recommend this over a Subaru Crosstrek (xv?)?
Tough call! The Subaru is smaller in comparison and the engine isn't great. But, the permanent all-wheel drive system and higher ride height makes it slightly more capable off-road.
Hi Paul - love your Review! I’m also looking at upgrading from a Subaru XV to the Turbo Gt line Seltos - does this Kia have more guts than the XV? I feel like my XV Makes a lot of noise but doesn’t have great acceleration... 🤔
This is just sad, even the 2022 model of the seltos in the US doesnt have nearly the same tech, no ventilated seats, no button to turn on the rear camera, not even a heated steering wheel, like why is there so many features omitted, Id buy this car hands down if it was this Australian version
less plastic cladding than a CX-30, can only be good, or did they use the excess in the cabin 🤷♂️. great review though Paul, not bad looking car even with dancing ambient lighting (great for Crazy Lixx or Revolution Saints tracks). some countries (like UK), its illegal to have a car idling when parked up, perhaps why it records idle time?
I just tried to buy/find one... good luck getting anything without a decent wait. Ended up finding a Sportage with only a 2 week wait.
ya I own a 22 SX Turbo and love it...I have zero issues with the fact that some of the interior
is hard and not all soft...gy
I'd like to see 12v or usb ports near the rear view mirror to make it easier to install aftermarket dashcams. There's already interior lighting there with power.
I like to think that most new cars these days only have map pockets on the passenger seat as it is an easier reach for the driver, instead of the driver having to awkwardly bend their arms around behind them to get what they're after.
Most cars we tested have pockets at the back of both seats.
I was thinking of buying a GT LINE SELTOS..but if the sun roof is gonna creak thats a turn off..
I don't know what he's talking about... I've had a Kia Seltos GT-line for over a month, and I love it! It's very comfortable, especially with the remote start and heating/cooling seats. The throttle is very responsive, compared to my dad's Holden Astra hatchback, that literally takes 30 sec after you've floored it. I don't keep a lot of knives in my car, so I'm not worried about scratching the plastic? But my only issue is that the interior has too much reflection, like the chrome accents, do interior designers ever drive during twilight?
There so manny reduce features in Indonesian Seltos version.
Australian version is way much better
It makes a lot of sense not haveing a net pocket behind driver's seat. I just can't stand when my children touches/presses/pull my backrest. Just hate it. If there is no pocket, there also is no uncontroled movement of my seat during a drive... In my opinion it is very well thought out.
I have a seltos gt. Has a sunroof. No noise whatsoever. The car is from India tho. Might be the specific test car.
Paul you do need to get over your hard plastic obsession. Over the cars lifetime I think they will last better than most. Otherwise you are my number one go to for cars available in Australia and New Zealand. The base Seltos was launched here in NZ for NZ $25000. Haven’t seen the interior but I doubt you will like it. 😂
Ha ha, nah all good! I'll keep calling out cheap interiors. Buyers deserve better, especially at over $40,000.
@CarExpert: no issue as long as you are consistent and give the VW T-Cross & T-Roc the same kicking for their abysmal plastics (having got use to the new Polo interior I was shocked that a T-Roc costing $20k more had a significantly worse interior on a materials quality basis)
100% agree. The obsession with the hardness of surfaces that you don’t normally touch is quite strange. Most of these journos these days seem to just be copying each other and spending more time touching stuff that no normal driver would touch, than reporting on the driving dynamics or functionality of the car. I blame Mat Watson from carwow for starting the trend.
humm cheap plastic surface : said my poor ass that don't have a driving license and owns an old piaggio si ...
I Like watching how your videos is easy and practical, the scrollable on what topic is needed is very time saving. Thank You.