2022 Lexus NX vs 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990MSRP
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2022 Lexus NX
2022 Lexus NX
$38,350MSRP
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2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990MSRP
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2022 Lexus NX
$38,350MSRP
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MSRP

$21,990

MSRP

$38,350

Average price

$24,301

Average price

$48,037

Listings

337

Listings

32
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

2021 Kia Seltos Reviews Summary

The subcompact SUV segment has now grown to 18 vehicles and counting. It is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments among new cars. This is in large part due to the combination of usable cabin space, efficiency, price, and confidence-inspiring ride height.

But even within this segment, there are two classes of vehicles. There are ones that feel somewhat watered down, such as the Ford EcoSport, Chevrolet Trax, and Nissan Kicks. And then there are subcompact SUVs that do not force the buyer to compromise. Options like the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, Honda HR-V, and Subaru Crosstrek scale down the size of the SUV without paring back on the quality or features.

The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos, slotted below the compact Kia Sportage and midsize Kia Telluride and Sorento, is very much in the latter group, and it may lead the pack out of the gate. The Seltos provides a high-quality cabin, the latest infotainment and safety technologies, and driving dynamics that go well beyond the segment status quo.

2022 Lexus NX Reviews Summary

With the redesigned 2022 Lexus NX, the luxury brand is aiming at a young, affluent, diverse, and tech-savvy customer. At the same time, the new 2022 NX is built upon the brand pillars that Lexus says will support all of its future products. They include bold design, advanced technology, electrification, and a dynamic tuning recipe called Lexus Driving Signature. Does the redesigned NX reflect those foundational building blocks? We took several models for a test drive to find out.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 146 hp I4

Engine

2.5L 203 hp I4

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

146 hp @ 6200 rpm

Horsepower

MPG City

27

MPG City

26

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

33
2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990MSRP
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2022 Lexus NX
2022 Lexus NX
$38,350MSRP
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2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Lexus NX
$38,350MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$21,990
$38,350
Average price
$24,301
$48,037
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
4.8
Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

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7.8 out of 10

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Summary

The subcompact SUV segment has now grown to 18 vehicles and counting. It is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments among new cars. This is in large part due to the combination of usable cabin space, efficiency, price, and confidence-inspiring ride height.

But even within this segment, there are two classes of vehicles. There are ones that feel somewhat watered down, such as the Ford EcoSport, Chevrolet Trax, and Nissan Kicks. And then there are subcompact SUVs that do not force the buyer to compromise. Options like the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, Honda HR-V, and Subaru Crosstrek scale down the size of the SUV without paring back on the quality or features.

The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos, slotted below the compact Kia Sportage and midsize Kia Telluride and Sorento, is very much in the latter group, and it may lead the pack out of the gate. The Seltos provides a high-quality cabin, the latest infotainment and safety technologies, and driving dynamics that go well beyond the segment status quo.

With the redesigned 2022 Lexus NX, the luxury brand is aiming at a young, affluent, diverse, and tech-savvy customer. At the same time, the new 2022 NX is built upon the brand pillars that Lexus says will support all of its future products. They include bold design, advanced technology, electrification, and a dynamic tuning recipe called Lexus Driving Signature. Does the redesigned NX reflect those foundational building blocks? We took several models for a test drive to find out.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 146 hp I4
2.5L 203 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
146 hp @ 6200 rpm
MPG City
27
26
MPG Highway
31
33
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