2020 Lexus GX vs 2021 Kia Seltos
Overview | |
MSRP$53,000 | MSRP$21,990 |
Average price$41,848 | Average price$20,535 |
Listings172 | Listings1373 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2020 Lexus GX Reviews SummaryDepending on who you ask, the modern SUV will continue to dominate the new-car market until it's the only type of vehicle on the road (except pickup trucks). That prediction makes sense; modern SUVs drive like cars, can get through most snowstorms, and have the cargo space to tackle most of what daily life throws at them. They are great all-around vehicles, but in trying to master everything, many have lost the specialization that made them noteworthy in the first place. In particular, many luxury SUVs have lost their off-road credibility. There are exceptions to this trend, including upmarket trims of the Jeep Grand Cherokee as well as most of the Land Rover lineup. Another brand that bucks the trend is Lexus. Sure, the Lexus RX pretty much created the modern luxury crossover, but it gets sold right alongside the immensely capable Lexus LX and this vehicle: the 2020 Lexus GX. You’ll be forgiven if you forgot the GX was still available. Lexus has updated the GX for 2020 with fresh styling to make it a bit more memorable. Still, beneath that new exterior is one of the oldest vehicles offered today, and as you’ll learn, that has its advantages. | |
2021 Kia Seltos Reviews SummaryThe 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, and Honda HR-V, and Subaru Crosstrek scale down the size of the SUV without pairing 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. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.6L 301 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower301 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight5130 lbs | Curb Weight3087 lbs |
Height74.2 in | Height63.6 in |
Length192.1 in | Length172.0 in |
Width74.2 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1315 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $53,000 | $21,990 |
Average price | $41,848 | $20,535 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Depending on who you ask, the modern SUV will continue to dominate the new-car market until it's the only type of vehicle on the road (except pickup trucks). That prediction makes sense; modern SUVs drive like cars, can get through most snowstorms, and have the cargo space to tackle most of what daily life throws at them. They are great all-around vehicles, but in trying to master everything, many have lost the specialization that made them noteworthy in the first place. In particular, many luxury SUVs have lost their off-road credibility. There are exceptions to this trend, including upmarket trims of the Jeep Grand Cherokee as well as most of the Land Rover lineup. Another brand that bucks the trend is Lexus. Sure, the Lexus RX pretty much created the modern luxury crossover, but it gets sold right alongside the immensely capable Lexus LX and this vehicle: the 2020 Lexus GX. You’ll be forgiven if you forgot the GX was still available. Lexus has updated the GX for 2020 with fresh styling to make it a bit more memorable. Still, beneath that new exterior is one of the oldest vehicles offered today, and as you’ll learn, that has its advantages. | 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, and Honda HR-V, and Subaru Crosstrek scale down the size of the SUV without pairing 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 15 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.6L 301 hp V8 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 329 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 301 hp @ 5500 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5130 lbs | 3087 lbs |
Height | 74.2 in | 63.6 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 172.0 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1315 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6500 lbs | |
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