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
For 2021 Previously optional advanced safety features are now standard.More standard comfort and convenience features on each trim.New Latitude Lux and related 80th Anniversary editions debut.
Pros Available V6 and turbocharged engines provide smooth, assertive power Suspension smooths out rough surfaces User-friendly 8.4-inch touchscreen on many models Trailhawk offers excellent off-road capability for a small SUV
Cons Sluggish acceleration with the base engine Less cargo capacity than other small crossovers
The 2021 Jeep Cherokee prioritizes off-road capability beyond all else.
Pros Excessive off-road talent Refined turbo-4 Better looks than before Good active safety features
Cons Pricey compared to class Poor gas mileage No hybrid Cramped interior
For 2021, Jeep gives the Cherokee several newly standard active safety features. These include automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and more. The lineup also benefits from reshuffled standard features. For instance, the base model adds heated exterior mirrors and one-touch up/down front side windows; the Trailhawk adds a heated steering wheel and front seats as well as remote start. There's also a new 80th Anniversary Edition that's based on the Latitude LUX trim level, so it inherits all the same standard features. Highlights include Granite Crystal 19-inch wheels, leather upholstery with contrast stitching, power-adjustable front seats, the larger 8.4-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, and more.
Pros Tows more than its competition, multiple powertrain options, class-leading off-road capability.
Cons Drives bigger than compact rivals, interior isn't exactly spacious, less cargo space than top competitors.
