2023 Lexus LBX vs 2024 Kia Seltos Comparison

Lexus LBX

Kia Seltos

How they stack

Our Take

2023 Lexus

LBX

2024 Kia

Seltos

How they stack...

CarExpert Score

CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.

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7.7

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Based on the Lexus LBX LUXURY 2WD (HYBRID)

Based on the Kia Seltos SPORT+ (AWD)

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

City driving

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

50L

345 to 370 km

Warranty

7 year
warranty

MSRP

$29,850 - $45,270

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CarExpert's Take

Scott Collie

Contributor

Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Comfortable, quiet city car
Sharp looks on the outside
Yes, it feels like a Lexus inside

Misses

Service costs relative to Toyota donor car
It's tight inside, front and rear
Old-school NiMH hybrid battery

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Drives and handles well
Practicality up there with class leaders
Full safety suite in this specification

Misses

Halogen headlights, no auto wipers?!
Turbo-AWD option is thirsty, not that fast
Hard, scratchy interior plastics

Optional Features

Premium Paint (+$520)

Colours Available

Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.

The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.