The “Top Pick” honor goes only to the best all-around models from the different CR vehicle categories, and each one must put up superior performances in a wide range of key quality, safety and reliability measures.
The Sorento claimed the highest spot among “Family SUVs,” thanks to “a roomy, nicely finished interior [that] includes comfortable seats and easy-to-use controls,” according to CR. Other Sorento advantages noted by the publication included the vehicle’s smooth-running V6 engine, which delivers an impressive mix of performance and fuel economy, and its high-value combination of an affordable MSRP with premium levels of standard content—“making it one of the bargains of this class.”
In addition, both the Kia Forte and Kia Soul were named to CR’s list of “Best vehicles under $20,000.” And significantly, both start well under that ceiling: The former has a base price of $14,995 and the latter has a starting MSRP of $13,300, and even the up-level models specifically called out by CR—the Forte EX and Soul Plus—only set the publication back by $18,540 and $17,690, respectively. (Consumer Reports buys all vehicles it tests directly from dealers.)
Even the least-expensive Kia model was able to open some eyes at Consumer Reports. The affordable Kia Rio, in both sedan and five-door hatchback body styles, earned kudos for offering some of the best visibility in the industry.
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