8 - Subcompact SUV: Hyundai Kona
The new favoured vehicle category of active folks is based on the subcompact-car segment with one obvious difference: higher ground clearance. Concurrently, there’s the availability of all-wheel drive for most of the models offered in it.
Many smaller SUVs are very interesting for their handling and surprising cargo capacity (despite their small size), but the Hyundai Kona is hard to beat, the product offering including two available combustion engines and electric motor in the Kona EV. And that's just the beginning, as the manufacturer is preparing a Kona N that should shake the segment with increased performance.
“Things get far more interesting in the 1.6L version of the Kona. The 175 hp and generous torque transform of that unit the Kona's ride. Handling, overall balance and handling are all enhanced by a notch or two. The Sport mode really gives the Kona a sporty edge and you can feel a much tighter connection between road and driver.”
- Benoit Charette, Auto123
Our review of the 2019 Hyundai Kona
See also: Comparison of the 2020 Hyundai Kona vs 2021 Kia Seltos
