Kia has finally joined the booming city-SUV class.
Pros Modern design Perky economical engine Runs on regular unleaded Long list of standard equipment Roomy boot Seven-year warranty
Cons Service intervals are short at 10,000km Service costs a touch on the high side Rear camera is fuzzy at night Lacks rear cross-traffic alert and blind zone warning
Pros Easy to drive Reassuring seven-year warranty Colourful personalisation options
Cons Cramped back seats Rather noisy at speed Cabin feels cheap in places
PROS It's a great-looking little thing Well-sorted steering and handling Seven-year warranty wth no strings attached
CONS Gets a bit rowdy on coarse roads Cheap and reflective dash plastic $5000 hike over related Rio GT-Line
Pros Great shape Wild Prime performance Hybrid efficiency Lots of standard active safety Many flavors of all-wheel drive
Cons Buzzy base inline-4 Not very powerful (except Prime) Small-ish rear seat Top trims cost how much?
Pros Quiet interior and comfortable ride quality Abundant cargo and passenger space Easy-to-use controls Extra off-road capability of the TRD Off-Road trim
Cons Lackluster acceleration Vague steering