Kia Seltos v Mazda CX-30 v Skoda Kamiq | Best Small SUV | Drive Car of the Year 2021

00:00 Introduction
01:00 Pricing & Specification
03:37 Interiors
05:56 Handling & Performance
07:15 Conclusion

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[jakehands]

Just received my Skoda Kamiq 1.5 TSI and am very happy with it.

[mattbryan]

In 2024 I'm still all in with the Kamiq - just bought one and very happy🎉

[larpy]

Kamiq is overall the best just wish the ride height was higher, more like a proper suv. To me it’s more like a hatchback. People buy small SUV’s to be a suv not a hatchback. I’d choose the seltos since it’s a proper SUV.

[MeirCohen.kingbibi]

Love my skoda kamiq style 1.5 litre black magic. An excellent suv.

[julzyin]

Well done skoda! Happy Kamiq owner here.

[satoshinakamoto]

Kamiq really scores high in design. I have rarely seen a car designed so well from every angle. I would go for a Kamiq based on design only. But being a Skoda, I know it will not disappoint in other areas

[andrewmee]

Skoda starting from $26, 990? Where do you find that? I can’t see anything under $35k after on road costs. On roads would not account for $8k.

[lobosolo]

Kia recalls 147, 000 Seltos and Soul vehicles for fire risks, new engines needed

[gslapp]

​ @CarAdvice / Drive Which variant of the Kamiq did you test?

[paulyD]

Why not state what type of fuel these cars use? There is a big difference in price between say E10 and 98 octane/ron.

[ethanwd]

Interesting conclusion... Funnily enough, we looked at these cars back in Feb, and last month placed an order for a Seltos. While we loved the space and finish quality of the Skoda, we found that the 1L engine was just too gutless and thirsty. We also couldn't justify the additional $4k asking price over the Seltos now that Skoda have upped the prices (since we first started looking in Feb).

[peterpanousis]

Dry-clutch DSG on the Kamiq is a deal breaker. Otherwise an awesome car.

Yes I know the Kia GT-Line also has a dry-clutch DCT but it doesn’t have a chequered history.

[stendecstretcher]

The presentation and camera work on your videos are top draw as is the narration. I will check out your videos first from now on.

[risogbanan]

The kamiq is just the best. Love it and will soon own one.

[neila]

The real problem with these awards is that reliability and customer service is not even discussed. I understand that car makers pay a lot for advertising, but it surely influences opinion. On this basis alone, the VWGroup could never make any top 3 list, let alone win top gong. Their customer service is just lamentable, and this from a current VW driver. Kia would win hands down in customer service and for the first time in history, beat Toyota in the latest reliability survey by JT Power. The Power survey may not be perfect, but it's the best we currently have. On this basis, the Seltos would easily twin top spot and that's before factoring in the 7 year warranty.

[Mikjcal]

Although not reviewed, my pick for this compact SUV segment would be the Volkswagen T-Cross... which is pretty much the same as the Skoda Kamiq

[venturii]

zy brakes! 5 of 5. And the car is not heavy (1.0tsi 85kw dsg)so the side wind likes to shake and wiggle this es you weeee.... 3cyl. turbo revs sweet and with race stile s wheel + sport-ergo seats you can have some fun

[andrewgreen]

Just reminds me of when the Leyland p76 won car of the year 😂😂😂

[cptobvious]

Unfortunately SKODA local has jacked up rices by 50 to 150% due to pure greed and to take advantage of Australians during pandemic. The factory increased prices by only 3%

Local distributor has also deleted standard features, decreased engine size, offering old engines and transmissions and eliminated entry level vehicles

Really sad to see a great brand go to shit because of unabashed greed

[hawkesworth]

The Kamiq base model is probably not $8700 better than the Seltos base model in 2022.