![]() Compared to its only competitor on the subcompact car list, the Hyundai Accent, the Hyundai offers more “dignified” styling and perhaps better handling compared to the Rio, along with a potentially higher price, depending. High points for the Kia Rio are that it “drives like a more expensive car, pleasant and simple interior, standard wireless smartphone-mirroring features” and low points are “cramped rear seat compared to some rivals, lacks cargo space, dorky looks”. Comparisons to its family sedan competitors also on the list (C&D’s perennial favorite and 10 Best title holder, the Honda Accord, and the Hyundai Sonata) basically break down to the Accord being the handling and driver engagement champ and the Sonata being the option with a more luxurious interior and highest fuel economy. C&D lists high points for the K5 as “snazzy interior and exterior, lots of popular features at an accessible price, 290-hp GT model is delightfully quick” and its low points as “overly tall driving position, largest wheels contribute to chunky ride quality, 290-hp engine is prone to overpowering the front tires”. Let’s take a look at the scores and rankings of competitors vs. The Pacifica seems to have edged out the Carnival on account of having more cargo space and an AWD drive option, with the Carnival’s highlights including performance and handling along with the lowest pricing. The Carnival’s score is tied with the Honda Odyssey and is only bested by the Chrysler Pacifica which earned a 9.5. ![]() Last year Kia only had 5 models on this list, with the Carnival being the new add for 2022, scoring a 9.0 compared to a 6.5 for its 2021 equivalent, the discontinued Sedona minivan. All of the models received a score of 8.5 out of 10 or higher by the magazine (with the Telluride getting a perfect 10 out of 10). ![]() The 6 models Kia received awards for are: Telluride (also on their 2022 10 Best List), Sorento, Soul, Rio, K5, and Carnival. Of particular note, for those concerned, C&D’s efficiency testing includes higher speed, real world interstate testing that more honestly reflects the way many people drive (compared to how the EPA tests efficiency), so their figures may more accurately represent the results typical drivers will see. Car and Driver emphasizes vehicle performance as a central part of their testing, but completes a rigorous testing regimen that includes various safety, utility, and efficiency testing among others. BMW, Porsche, Ford and Hyundai, among others, earned more awards than Kia. The popular magazine considers the cars on its Editor’s Choice list to be the top-ranked models in their respective segments, and Kia has more models on it this year than a number of automakers, including but not limited to: Toyota, Nissan, Chevrolet, and Volkswagen (if you don’t count two trims of the same model, the Golf, a regular favorite at C&D). ![]()
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