Pick your 2019 Toyota Yaris carefully: The sedan’s fun, but the hatchback is a throwback in all the wrong ways.
Pros Zippy sedan Standard active safety tech Decent fuel economy More spacious than they look
Cons Dour hatchback No Apple/Android compatibility Dumpy infotainment systems Light on power
The 2019 Toyota Yaris is a great choice if you're looking for a subcompact sedan that's good to drive and comes well-equipped at a reasonable price.Last year's Yaris iA has been renamed to just Yaris.Sedan body style only.New front and rear styling treatments.Three trim levels are now available: L, LE and XLE.
Pros Lots of appealing standard features at a reasonable price Attractive interior fitted with upscale materials High fuel economy
Cons Acceleration is slow even for the subcompact segment Taller drivers might have a hard time getting comfortable
The 2019 Toyota Yaris ranked #4 in Subcompact Cars. Currently the Toyota Yaris has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Quality interior with plenty of standard features Excellent fuel economy with the sedan Nimble handling from the sedan
Cons Feeble acceleration Poor transmissions performance with the hatchback
The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric is the kind of electric vehicle shoppers want: a tall-riding crossover that doesn’t attract too much attention.
Pros All-electric powertrain Impressive, 250-mile range Usable cargo space Standard 7.0-inch touchscreen Automatic emergency braking on all trims
Cons Limited availability Is it really a crossover? Just front-wheel drive Small-ish second row
The 2019 Hyundai Kona ranked #1 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Hyundai Kona has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 24 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Potent turbocharged engine option Agile handling Upmarket cabin Intuitive infotainment system
Cons Less cargo space than most rivals Some road bumps disrupt ride quality
All-new electric version of the Kona.Hyundai has given the Kona Electric plenty of range and satisfying performance, even improving over the standard Kona in some ways.
Pros Long driving range of 258 miles Quick acceleration and sharp handling make it fun to drive Comfortable and quiet cabin Plenty of standard tech features
Cons Tight rear legroom Availability limited to just a few states
