The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Kia Rio
The Car Guide is back with its annual list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry.
As you know, many SUV-obsessed automakers have abandoned small cars in recent years. The current survivors may not even be around in a couple of years. On the other hand, Nissan brought back the Versa last year to replace the Micra.
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After winning our Best Buy award in 2020 and 2021, the Kia Rio does it again for 2022.
Offering decent performance (120 horsepower and 113 pound-feet of torque) along with good handling and solid construction, the Rio further stands out with a surprising amount of room considering its diminutive size.
The sedan is no more, but the more versatile Rio 5-door hatchback received some styling revisions last year.
Second place in the small-car segment goes to the aforementioned Versa, which also handles well. Unlike the Rio, it is available only in four-door configuration. Too bad the price is so close to the Sentra’s.
The Chevrolet Spark remains unchanged for 2022 but drops a spot to third. It continues to shine with the lowest entry price among all new vehicles in Canada, plus several connectivity features.
