The NEW Kia Seltos vs. Honda HR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross

Can you get a spacious, feature-packed subcompact SUV for under $30,000? We test the new Kia Seltos against the Honda HR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross to find out.

00:00 Intro
00:33 Kia Seltos Interior, Tech, & Storage
07:00 Kia Seltos Driving Impressions
10:42 Honda HR-V Interior, Tech, & Storage
14:26 Honda HR-V Driving Impressions
16:38 Toyota Corolla Cross Interior, Tech, & Storage
20:49 Toyota Corolla Cross Driving Impressions
23:48 Value
24:56 Edmunds' Take

Cars are getting expensive, but if you want a practical subcompact SUV with plenty of space for daily driving without dropping $50,000, you have options. In this comparison review, we pit the new Kia Seltos against two heavyweights: the Honda HR-V and the Toyota Corolla Cross. All three start under $30,000, but they deliver drastically different experiences once you get behind the wheel.
The redesigned Kia Seltos steals the show with an impressive, airy interior, standard big screens, and high-end features like available ventilated seats and a panoramic sunroof — stuff rarely seen at this price point. While its base engine is admittedly sluggish off the line, its class-leading rear legroom, cargo space and exceptional overall value helped it earn an excellent 7.8/10 rating in our testing.
In contrast, the Honda HR-V offers refined driving dynamics and clean interior styling, but it falls short with a tight back seat, lack of rear air vents, and outdated tech. Meanwhile, the Toyota Corolla Cross delivers the best fuel economy and MPG numbers of the group but suffers from the smallest rear seat and low-rent interior materials. When the dust settled, the Kia Seltos emerged as our clear winner, offering the complete package for anyone searching for the best subcompact SUV.

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