It's taken years, but with the Seltos, Kia finally has a small SUV on sale in Australia. Can it compete in a hard-fought market? Alborz Fallah finds out.
Pros Super spacious and practical inside Great ride and handling package Looks the business Best in class infotainment and technology Seven-year warranty
Cons Base models miss out on more advanced safety features No rear-air vents on most variants No power tailgate Front-wheel drive models ride a little on the firm side
The 2019 Lexus RX Hybrid ranked #10 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Lexus RX Hybrid has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 23 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Posh interior Comfortable, roomy seats Good gas mileage Smooth ride
Cons Exasperating infotainment system Subpar cargo capacity
Integration with Lexus Enform Connect smartphone app.The 2019 Lexus RX 450hL comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.
PROS Impeccable cabin finished with top-quality materials and construction Advanced safety features come standard Excellent fuel economy for a luxury crossover Wide cargo bay makes it easy to load luggage and groceries
CONS Third-row space is tight for anyone other than small kids Less overall cargo capacity than competitors Optional tech interface is distracting to use
The RX 450h hybrid has a lower output V-6 with battery assistance and motors that power the rear wheels for standard all-wheel drive. The RX is more intriguing on a curvy road than before, but still can’t quite hang with more sprightly competition.
Pros Bold, brash design Good acceleration Safety record Comfortable ride Hybrid’s thrift
Cons Polarizing design Price escalates Head-scratching F-Sport Laughable third row option
