The Kia Soul EV is a small electric SUV with a roomy cabin and a good amount of standard equipment but other small electric cars can travel further on a single charge.
Pros Cheap to run Funky styling Well-equipped
Cons Expensive to buy Limited electric range Alternatives have bigger boots
The 2021 Kia Soul EV leads the battery charge, fashion first.
Pros Bigger battery pack Promise of 200-mile-plus range Savvy new style Wide-screen infotainment and displays
Cons Where will you be able to buy one? Charge specs TBD
The 2020 Kia Soul's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. It was the winner of our 2020 Best Subcompact SUV for the Money award and the winner of our 2019 Best New Cars for Teens award. Currently the Kia Soul has a score of 8.5 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Large cargo capacity User-friendly tech features Comfortable, roomy seats
Cons Middling interior quality Rivals are more athletic
The 2019 Kia Rio gives used cars a run for their money with its great warranty, good ride, safety tech, and spacious interior.
Pros Great safety scores Good value Quality ride and handling Spacious interior
Cons Slim options Base Rios lack active safety tech Fuel efficiency could be better Manual transmission dropped
The 2019 Kia Rio Sedan comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.Base-level LX gets automatic transmission as standard.Midlevel S gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.Top-level EX trim removed from lineup
Pros Sporty handling makes it entertaining to drive Solid build quality for such a price-conscious car Long warranty coverage for peace of mind
Cons Standard equipment is a bit bare-bones No telescoping steering wheel available Sedan has subpar cargo space Feature-laden Touring trim sacrifices fuel efficiency
Pros Solid build, compliant ride, spacious front seat.
Cons Manual transmission limited to base trim, dearth of rear legroom, no navigation option.
