2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo vs 2021 Kia Seltos Turbo | Here's why I would take the CX-30.
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2021
- 2021 Mazda CX 30 Turbo vs 2021 Kia Seltos Turbo | Here's why I would take the CX-30.
In this video I compare the new Mazda CX-30 Turbo vs the Kia Seltos SX Turbo. 
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I purchased the CX-30 GS (2.5L) over the Seltos EX (2.0L), what nailed it for me was the cabin finish and drivability (quieter, smoother, more powerful, great handling). I really like the non-touch infotainment system, but it has a bit more of learning curve.
Good choice!
@@2004cyrus I don't have that feature, have no interest in remote starts, can never see the point of them. Not sure that connect app is even available in Canada. Owned my CX-30 for over six months now but driven so little due to the many lockdowns we've had in Ontario so not getting full enjoyment of it. One minor gripe is the fact the heated steering wheel does not completely heat up just the centre section on each side (my previous vehicle had a full heated steering wheel). Very good on fuel economy and is a very warm cabin (very even heat) in the cold conditions.
I agree with you Sam! I liked what you called the Mazda. "It's sexy". I love it!
mazda has a more premium look..
Great review. We just bought a new CX30 Premium and couldn’t be happier with it. One thing I noticed in your review during the sound level test is that you had the moonroof shade slid open for the Mazda and closed for the Kia. That definitely makes a difference and tho the Mazda won that challenge, it should have been by a larger margin. Just an observation.
I just bought the CX-30 TURBO today !!!!
Which trim did you get? There are 3 trims with turbo. How are you liking it so far? I'm really impressed with this turbo engine after test driving this car. I'm still trying find best price on Premium Plus.
Should make RUclips vids and mod it 🤣🤙
I bought one, like your test vehicle, in Soul Red Crystal Metallic. It’s gorgeous, has a high-end, driver focused interior, and it has that silky torque-monster engine. I’m single, kids are grown, I wanted something attractive, practical enough, and fun to drive. It’s the best small CUV below the near-luxury market.
Like you, I have no kids to drive around and want a car that's fun to drive and easy to access while having practical features and reliability. I hear the front seats are very comfortable, which is the first criteria in my books. Second is the engine and trany, which Mazda get's right. It has to be as quiet as possible, too. Mazda checks that box. And I don't want to take a chance on cylinder deactivation, which, thankfully, won't be available in the 2021 model. Finally, I want a peaceful drive; not a jarring one. At this point, the toughest dilemma is color. Do I go with a color that hides the plastic (machine grey or titanium) or one that accentuates it?
@@kenjones7719 Sorry, Ken, no more titanium gray. Pay extra for Mag Gray, like it's an MB, or get Nary blue. I do notice Black isn't a popular choice for Mazdas. WHITE WOULD BE MORE POPULAR IF Mazda DIDNT CHARGE EXTRA for a NOT pearl white. Mazda and its dumb color choices. Where is the ELECTRIC BLUES? PLAIN free-white? A silver that people actually want. Pebble beige gold? Saddle brown interior. DUMP the white interior. RED interior? Cobalt/navy blue interior? just a little spice, Mazda corporate needs to leave the office once and while and live a little, and Yes, outside Hiroshimas tiny bubble. ALL work and no play is making Mazdas, Somber Buicks.
Same with me Kailey. Our son moved to Ontario, my wife drives a CX-5. I just wanted something with a bit more ground clearance with AWD and turbo. I have a 2019 Mazda 6 Signature turbo, but I am getting out of it for a 2022 CX-30 GT AWD Turbo Machine Grey (not Gray, Gray is a surname, Grey is a colour, lol) Metallic with Garnet Red leather interior. I should hopefully be getting it in late Feb or mid March 2022.
You drove past my house haha. You drove all over Scarborough this video
Mazda needs to reduce the black plastic by at least 50% and ditch the all black wheels. Then it would be a nice looking car.
@@2004cyrus It looks dorky with so MUCH cladding, and I am not alone on that thought. For wheels, just silver would be great, or machined silver with black insets, or a medium to dark gray would be nice.
Personally don’t mind the cladding too much but I agree that pairing that with the blacked out rims just doesn’t look right
Kia Seltos is more practical vehicle and on lower packages is a lot cheapper than Mazda... 👌
Nice comparison 👍
Mazdas are never the practical choice. Mazda and Cheap aren't where Mazda is or heading. Mazda is a small company not massively financed by the KOREAN government, like KIA HYUNDAI. Mazda must option their interiors to 2021 Venza levels, or 1997 Mazda Millenia levels. Mazda-s Mexico plant is having quality control issues. Body gaps and odd fitment issues cant be fixed at the port.
@@dominickwilliams3504 my CX-30 was built at the Mexican plant and very impressed with the fit and finish, could not find a single issue when I inspected the vehicle before I took delivery, but then again it also depends how good a job the dealer does of the PDI before you receive it.
@@dominickwilliams3504 Never ever heard of Kia Hyundai is massively financed by the Korean government.
@@tiger-fg6lc me neither
usefull vid info i went with the 2023 maxda cx30 turbo premium plus. fun to drive and personally im good with the tech system,still learning that. 5 year depreciation/reliabilty ratings near the top of the u.s. market offerings.and they just have the look.
A Kia vs Mazda. Well the Mazda is built wayyyyy better then a Kia. And Mazda is #1 in reliability so there’s always that. You’ll probably need that warranty with the kia. I think Mazda has made it into the mainstream with their quality and it still seems as if Kia is still a knock off brand.
Well said
The mazda has a touch screen? I thought it was only controlled with the rotary knob. And does it has wireless auto android?
I'm in the US, so not sure models are the same, but I bought a Seltos in Feb. 2020, and so far so good. Did not compare the Mazda because, for me, the lack of cargo space makes it impractical. It's similar to what was in my Soul, which is why I ended up trading the Soul for the Seltos. I think the Seltos is the perfect blend of size and space. No doubt the Mazda rides better, as the Seltos ride is certainly not luxurious (and I have the fwd 'S' model), but if it proves to be reliable, I hope to hang onto it for a while.
Same models in both countries
Models yes, trim levels, no.
I bought the sx turbo seltos over the mazda. Mazda could've given you at least a touch screen. That cx30 is small in person.
Which among the two you think has better suspension? Because here in Montreal, there are a lot of crooked roads, and one of the check list i need to tick is the ride comfort. :)
Mazda
The Mazda Cx30‼️ it’s Lexus comfy..I carefully go over curbs sometimes and I barely feel it.
i never understood top trim limitations in terms of features. can a pro explain why please? mazda has all of the stuff and yet chooses not to give it to you.
if we compare the regular versions I would go for the Seltos but the turbo CX30 is a really good deal!
I guessed right. From the very beginning when you stated your preference on the look of the Mazda, I knew your overall choice would be th Mazda.
I would just buy the NA 2.5L Mazda CX-30 in AWD (standard now). It is a very proven engine, quieter, better fuel economy, etc. The base engine is actually closer in horsepower.
Mazda is better all around I leased a Mazda CX-9 in 2016 in 2019 I leased a 2019 sonata 2.0t in 2022 I’m gonna finance a Mazda don’t know which one waiting for cx-50 hope it’s out in March of 2022
This is the first reviewer to say they “love” all that plastic black cladding on the Mazda…give it a couple years and it will be grey-faded. From the get go you can see the bias towards the Mazda.
Can you do 2 liter comparison. Naturally aspirated engines Without the complicating of turbo. Some of us need basic vehicles with good mpg
the turbo is a basic vehicle, isnt that hard to work on, and their reliable as shit.
My choice will be the kia. The cx30 turbo can't be compared against the seltos turbo. To much difference in the HP.
The price difference in the US is alot more between the top trims.
As usual, truly unbiased review and telling the truth ,merci
How would you compare the CX-30 Turbo to the Audi Q3?
Q3 cheapest trim is about the same price as CX-30 highest trim. and as we all know cheapest trim is pretty lacking for luxury cars.
The yellow Kia with black top looks better too me.😁
Maybe
The Kia Sunlit gold, wow!! In person it's as good as Mazda soul red. It a hard sell though. I'm sure dealers will be reluctant in ordering that color.
In person, go see the pearl white that gold might not age well. Kia cant get the black roof in the top trim where I'm at for some reason.
i don't think his statement about Kia not having a foldable outside mirrors is correct. in the video i can see the lines separating the top of Kia's mirrors which would mean they are foldable, maybe not power foldable but still foldable.
Great comparison 👏
The cx30 could use a full body kit.
More importantly, the Seltos doesn't have Ventilated seats in the US market
Isn't the Mazda CX-5 the full body version of the CX-30? They are similar in almost every way -- but the CX-5 is bigger.
I test drive them both before making my purchase and the Mazda CX30 drives alot better than the Seltos. The only thing I ended up getting remote start installed at the dealer which it doesn't come with. I own the 2020 CX30 GS-L and I'm loving it.
The Mazda is clearly the better choice for the simple fact that it is not a Kia.
Honestly, if just look a round I would say two of tHem so good.win win situations
Didnt the last hyundai groups tuscon sportage turbo 2.0 turn into rolling fireballs? CX30 for this RX8 owner.
sorry...but was that a full-size spare in the cx30?
Not sure
Yes, that's a full-size (18") spare.
@@kenjones7719 sooo.....shouldn't it getas points for the loss of the 2cuft?
seems important to me if I get a full-sized tire.
It's not a full-size spare, it is an 18" donut.
If you get a flat, you will still have to buy a new tire for the rim. I think there maybe 1 or 2 vehicles made, that have a spare that is the exact rim and tire on the vehicle
Like the box 📦 look. Hate the stop start system. The Seltos is masculine the Mazda is feminine. We get folding and headed mirrors in Australia and head up 🆙 display.1.6 turbo v 2.5 turbo what do you expect.
I like the Kia more bang for your buck plus better warranty and better extended warranty if you choose to pay👍
The Kia Seltos seems like it is trying to be a small Ford Explorer with a smaller, less powerful engine. It mostly succeeds.
The Mazda CX-30 seems like it is trying to be a entry-level luxury sports car and a crossover at the same time. It mostly succeeds.
At nearly the same price point, the Mazda is -- by far -- the better value and the better driving experience.
Definitely a couple of facts awry here. The Mazda app is not available in Canada, so no, you cannot remote start your car through it. Both cars have manually foldable mirrors, and neither have power foldable mirrors. The Mazda does not have wireless charging standard but it is a dealer-installed option (albeit one that costs you the bottom of your centre storage bin). You also seem to suggest (though your editing cuts make it difficult to know which car's features you're talking about at any given time) that the Mazda has wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay - it does not.
The 2021 Turbo received updated features, you are talking about the previous 2020 model.
@@SamCarLegion No, I'm talking about any model of Mazda CX-30 in the US or Canada. They do not have wireless Android Auto or Apple Carplay - your device must be connected via USB for them to work.
The MyMazda app has never been available in Canada, only the US, so we cannot remote start over our mobile phones up here. Even in the US, if you go to Mazda's site, you can see this: "Due to the termination of the 3G network by multiple carriers, our mobile-app-based remote engine start system will cease to function after September 30, 2021. We regret any inconvenience that this might cause you."
As for the folding mirrors, I have a CX-30 and they can be manually folded, as can almost any new car (for transportation purposes at the very least) and I can see in the video you posted that the Seltos also has manually folding mirrors - you can clearly see the break line where it would fold. Neither car has power folding mirrors, as I stated, but in the video you imply that the Mazda's mirrors can fold and the Kia's cannot.
@@wargoose1966 they have power folding on all trims for cx30 in 2021 models. I just got one
DRIVE THE CX30 TURBO again with the off-road mode on. Sport mode on. Now do your acceleration tests, you can also brake torque to 3000rpm for fastest acceleration. either way, Mazda's off rode mode turns off all the nannies.
You look like 6'5 at the rear seat of that CX 30.
Drove both seltos WaYYYY better plus better warranty
Love this review
I'm a Jeep guy, which is why I think the Seltos looks way better than the CX30. I would definitely go with the Seltos simply for the address value for the money you pay. The CX30 has more power, but the Seltos has plenty of power compared to other competitors. The additional cargo and second row space, all around heated seats, ventilated front seats, lane assist, leg room, wireless phone charging, and larger touchscreen display that is more intuitive are more than enough to make me choose the Seltos hands down.
The Kia is unreliable and looks like a clunk of ass💀💀💀💀💀ur opinion is a old man’s era
I get that the Seltos is more box-like. However, it doesn't ride as well compared with the CX-30. If you're looking for something bigger, the CX-5 is just a bigger version of the CX-30. Plus, the standard safety and luxury features are standard on the Mazda. Moreover, you can add wireless charging for $250 to even the base model CX-30 for just. Personally, I prefer the Mazda display and system than a traditional touchscreen system. The Mazda system is very fluid and usable. It reminds me of the BMW i-system (*the industry best in my opinion).
Only thing missing was “zoom zoom zoom, this video is sponsored by our partners at Mazda”
I love the looks of the Seltos and more room is all ways needed , also great tech ! The Mazda seems more cramped ! Mazda cheeped out on tech and basic warranty 2 years longer on the Kia !
You will absolutely need the extra warranty on the Kia if you can get the service dept to warrant the repair. Mazda can easily offer a 7yr warranty. The Seltos is cute, I love the Sunlit Gold paint Kia has, The CX30 is sexy and rugged. oooh look at my big muscular arms,,, I mean body cladding
depends how much driving you do. basic warranty: Kia - 5 yrs /100k km, Mazda: - 3 yrs / unlimited; for the powertrain: Kia - 5 yrs / 100k km, Mazda - 5 yrs / unlimited
The CX30's black plastic cladding looks horrendous! From the rear and front it looks very nice, but the side profile it seriously ugly. I MUCH prefer the CX5.
Yeah but the cx5 is like 30% more expensive lol
I feel like wireless charging pads features are for generally irresponsible people. My sh1t is always charged before I leave the house, battery life is 1.5 days.
Why Mazda chose NOT to allow the turbo CX-30 to come with regular rims instead of black ones is beyond me. I don't like black rims at all. And why anyone would think that a Kia would be as or more reliable than a Mazda is also beyond me, but then gullible people abound.
I would pick mazda cx5 over these two , cx3 is not practical even it's better than the seltos in many ways
Reality? Seltos is more selling.
Thank you for the review. After I cross shopped both these sub compact suv's along with the subaru cros trek and their new fast motor lol, I found, being a man, the seltos was boxy and more appealing, looks less like a chick car.- With both SUVs in pearl white and both being same top trim, the mazda is about $4000usd more than the seltos! Also I found the kia was significantly better off road, navigating the jeep ruts, it was impressive, the CX-30 was far to easy to scrape the front end. Also I felt that the kia was much faster to turn in, If you are navigating through quick turns, the kia was much sharper to turn, body roll ok but planted and verry dificult to get the tires to break lose. Maybe this is due to the mazda being about 200 pounds heavier a 1 inch longer wheelbase and having only 215 wide tires compared to the Kias 235 wide rubber which griped and changed direction noticeably quicker. With the mazda you are paying big time for that motor, you can always pay more and get more but If you need AWD for bad dirt roads, the kia is superior for the price. With a Costco discount I got my fully loaded pearl white with sun roof Seltos for $28.333, and mazda cannot even come close with all their discounts. So a closer review would be the CX-30 with the 2.5 ltr which has closer mpg figures to the kia and still manages to come in at a higher price and it felt slower in town at lights and passing cars than the 1.6 turbo in the kia sx. If you are test dreving the mazda I urge people to test the hard breaking and see if that back end coming out on you is scary or not, tires may be all the difference if that is an issue. I had the same issue on my mazda 3, changed from 225 wide to Pirelli sport 235 all seasons and the rear was more planted after that.
Thank you
I have had none of these problems with my cx30 turbo, i dont know how you think the seltos is quicker around town or any where over the cx30 turbo because it surely is not. I sat in a seltos and got right back out, plastic galore and just drove like shit, felt like it was struggling to find power on the highway. Kia makes decent cars, their getting better but to me hands down no comparison.
@@ZACH_95_ If you don’t need back seats or room to haul anything, Mazda is a good choice for more money. As an all rounder it’s hard to touch a Seltos for room, price or warranty. 4 grown adults fit with ease. Lots of cargo room. Performance is good enough and far better than most in the segment. I am biased having bought a Nightfall last year, but the points are correct. Ultra performance only at higher price and yes, nicer interior, get the Mazda. For more practical and good enough power and a better bang for the buck, Seltos blows it away.
The reason i gave you the thumb down, is for bad mouthing the truck driver, without common knowledge about trucks, which i - @ some degree, at least - understand. What i don't get though, is how someone can bad talk about things/trades they never did or tried. It's like you talk bad about a car you never driven, to put it 'simple'. Dissapointing. P. S. Of course i AM a professional driver, unlike many other people sharing the road. I would explain even further the WHY in all these situations, but it would take too much time, and not sure how a 4 wheeler would understand.
Selto
The Seltos, not even close. It looks better, offers more utility and the interior is far better ergonomically. Plus to get the same level of equipment on the CX you’re looking at $36k vs $30k.
The Seltos looks like $25K. I do like the ext. colors Kia selects. I like the spacious interior, but a box will always give you more room than a chopped top small MazdaBuick CUV. 2021, all Mazdas, even with under sized wheels, look more expensive than they are.
@Smok3 SHO oh please
Wish Mazda would come up with a 7 or 8 speed DCT, drove both and they are different. the CX feels richer on the road. KIA needs to upgrade to the 195HP 1.6 like Hyundai is adding to their KONA.
Cx30 doesn't have foglights. Wishful thinking. But the cx30's headlights regardless of trim are FANTASTIC! romte start should be on Mazda key fob which need a total upgrade. CHEAP scratching plastic. Mazda, wheres thebpremium in that? On something you may touch everyday. Hand free lift gate and auto close roof needed on CX30. WTF with the manual passenger 3? It's Mazda premium aspirations that throws everyone off. Complete the upmarket and with giving buyers something to grumble about. You have all the needed ingredients on the assembly line. PS: mazda deleted.the power folding mirrors in NA markets. I guess we are the poverty step-child in Mazda's universe.
we dont even have a 360 Camera in Canada even on the turbo trim... US has it on the turbo but not the heated steering wheel lol... does anyone know how Mazda distributes features? it feels different per country.
These 2 vehicles are not even in the same class period! The MAZDA is nicer inside and faster than the BMW 1 , never mind the seltos!
the CX 30 is so tiny lol
cx30 also has noise-canceling tech in the bose sound system
Nope, it has not...
The mazda cx-30 doesn’t have fog lights and mazda they don’t have lane centering they don’t believe in intrusive systems
The matrix LED with turning function makes fog light pretty much unnecessary. Even when I had a car with Fog lights they didn't make that much of a difference.
@@AndresSalazarAutos why are you commenting on my post doesn’t even make sense matrix led are from Volkswagen and good for you if they don’t make a difference im saying the mazda cx-30 didn’t have fog lights
Mazda has lane centering
@@princedarkness8029 no they don’t lane keeping assist and it bounces you from side to side and after you touched the line the system shuts off intil you start again driving and have your hands on the steering wheel i guess you never had a mazda 3 and you’re commenting ?
@@lucatenti2226 I have a Mazda 3 myself and you don't need to be a dick
Motors better in mazda
I did not notice if in Canada CX-30 has the same, tragic 6AT as here in Europe, but it was the biggest and only disappointment for me when I drove it.
We have the same 6AT in the US and it's great. Try 10-speed from Acura where it hunts for gears like crazy.
@@tts8297 we do not have Acura in Europe, problem solved :) That one in Mazda is terribly slow comparing to dual-clutch ones and on 6th gear, driving 140 km/h RPM are over 3,5k as far as I can remember.
6sp auto for America must have different algorithm than Euro. Because it's seamless and unobtrusive in NA. Turbo or not. I thinka Euro is used to flunks from DCTs and constant shifting. A good zf 8spd would do wonders for mog and lower the 0 to 120 by at least a full sec. A few have the cx30turbo doing it in 5.1 secs. That's fast! Faster than Alfa Stelvio 2.o. way faster than rdx. Almost as fast as Mini Clubman JCW and M2/amg 35
@@johndoe53831 had a cx30 auto. At 75mph engine was below 2300rpm. U had the auto in sport mode. It's the manual, as good as it is, that revs to high when cruising. Mazda doesn't change the hearing from turbo and non turbo manuals. Turbo doesn't need to rev high to get to or maintain equivalent speeds.
@@johndoe53831 Acura=Honda, you know that right? Stop and go, DCT is no good, Best for outright acceleration. Slow up hills, DCT burn up! But dct good for mpg and speeding up. 2021 Mazda is about smooth effortless driving. no jerks from a DCT, or whining of a CVT on hard accelerating. Will, somebody give Mazda the good BMW 8spd ZF , please.
Your taste pretty much stopped me from watching this video
This guy needs to learn how to pronounce Mazda
your presence is questionable
Lol
Mazda tows 2000 pounds
It's still a Kia ...so if you suck at driving then the Kia for you.
Mazda interior is awesome, BUT cramped as hell. If you are a bigger person, you will not enjoy the CX-30. I have a friend 6'2", 220lbs, he is cramped.
Year 2021 and still your video quality looks like taken with some shitty camera. I bet your iPhone shoots better quality and doesn't look so much aliasing and pixelated. But seriously... Invest on a better camera and shoot quality content!
It’s my iphone you sh**head - 12 Pro MAX
@@SamCarLegion still looks pixelated and low quality. Did you shoot in standard definition maybe?
It’s 4k 60fps all the time
@@SamCarLegion Sorry. If you really shoot in 4K + 60fps it should look way better than this. But no 4K option or even 60fps at all. Must be your editing software that downgrade the video quality.
@@Xyb3rTeCh youtube downgrades the quality
The cheap, generic-looking, afterthought thick ABS plastic cladding on the CX-30 totally ruins it & make it look tacky & low-budget.
Mazda is ugly there front end should be cut off. I hate there look, Kia for me if it runs and feels good.