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

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