Kia Seltos vs Toyota Grand Highlander
Overview | |
Years produced2021-Present | Years produced2024-Present |
MSRP$24,490 | MSRP$43,320 |
Listings2568 | Listings132 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavour to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. The Seltos sits at the bottom of Kia’s SUV line-up below the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride, and alongside the FWD-only Kia Soul. | |
Reviews SummaryIf you have more than a couple of kids, chances are good that a regular Toyota Highlander won’t be big enough for all your needs. For many shoppers like you, the Kia Telluride and its corporate cousin, the Hyundai Palisade, have become the obvious choices. Those three-row crossovers are newer, bigger, and incredibly nice to drive. But now there’s a new Highlander. A bigger Highlander. A Grand Highlander. This all-new midsize SUV takes a popular nameplate (which, don't worry, isn’t going anywhere) and adds a little extra space. But what separates the Grand Highlander from the field is the availability of not one, but two different hybrid powertrains. This all-new model offers plenty of space, good fuel efficiency, and the automaker’s sterling reputation for reliability. So, is the 2024 Grand Highlander an immediate three-row SUV threat to the hot-selling Kia Telluride? | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space26.6 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3108 lbs | Curb Weight4300 lbs |
Height63.4 in | Height72.1 in |
Length172.6 in | Length201.4 in |
Width70.9 in | Width78.3 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase116.1 in |
Maximum Payload1104 lbs | Maximum Payload1245 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2021-Present | 2024-Present |
MSRP | $24,490 | $43,320 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavour to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. The Seltos sits at the bottom of Kia’s SUV line-up below the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride, and alongside the FWD-only Kia Soul. | If you have more than a couple of kids, chances are good that a regular Toyota Highlander won’t be big enough for all your needs. For many shoppers like you, the Kia Telluride and its corporate cousin, the Hyundai Palisade, have become the obvious choices. Those three-row crossovers are newer, bigger, and incredibly nice to drive. But now there’s a new Highlander. A bigger Highlander. A Grand Highlander. This all-new midsize SUV takes a popular nameplate (which, don't worry, isn’t going anywhere) and adds a little extra space. But what separates the Grand Highlander from the field is the availability of not one, but two different hybrid powertrains. This all-new model offers plenty of space, good fuel efficiency, and the automaker’s sterling reputation for reliability. So, is the 2024 Grand Highlander an immediate three-row SUV threat to the hot-selling Kia Telluride? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 146 hp I4 | 2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.6 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3108 lbs | 4300 lbs |
Height | 63.4 in | 72.1 in |
Length | 172.6 in | 201.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 78.3 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 116.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1104 lbs | 1245 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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