5th place: 2022 Kia Seltos LX AWD $25,595 + $1,795 (T&P)
The Kia Seltos has impressed many reviewers and happy owners since its arrival on the market, in good part because of its solid design and build quality. It's a good size too, but perhaps even important is that it's well equipped under the hood, with Kia offering a choice of two engines, including a turbocharged unit reserved for the range-topping model.
In this LX AWD version, however, it's the naturally aspirated 2.0L engine at work.
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