Top 10 Most Affordable SUVs and Crossovers in 2022
10. 2022 Subaru Crosstrek – $23,995
Winner of a Best Buy award from The Car Guide, the 2022 Crosstrek comes standard with a 2.0-litre engine producing 152 horsepower. It manages to undercut its new nemesis, the Toyota Corolla Cross.
10. 2022 Subaru Crosstrek – $23,995
Winner of a Best Buy award from The Car Guide, the 2022 Crosstrek comes standard with a 2.0-litre engine producing 152 horsepower. It manages to undercut its new nemesis, the Toyota Corolla Cross.
9. 2022 Mitsubishi RVR – $23,828
The RVR subcompact crossover offers a pair of gasoline engines (2.0L and 2.4L) as well as front- and all-wheel drive models.
8. 2022 Kia Seltos – $23,595
Entering its second year on the market, the popular Seltos doesn’t have any changes to brag about except maybe Kia’s new logo. It stands out with a spacious interior, good visibility and attractive pricing. Engine selection is identical to the Hyundai Kona’s.
7. 2022 Mazda CX-3 – $22,250
Overshadowed by the sexier CX-30, the little CX-3 sticks around—at least in Canada as it won’t return to the U.S. for 2022. A few equipment revisions are in store, while the selection of body colours gets a couple of changes. All-wheel drive is optional.
6. Nissan Qashqai – $22,198 (2021 price)
The next-generation Qashqai was expected for 2022, but Nissan ultimately decided to keep the old model for one more year. There are no changes to report at the moment. A continuously variable transmission sends power to either the front wheels or all four wheels depending on the model you select.
5. 2022 Hyundai Kona – $22,099
The Kona received a significant mid-cycle update for 2022. The front end looks sharper, while the interior boasts a more modern appearance. The available turbocharged 1.6-litre engine is now more powerful, while the base 2.0-litre mill still puts out 147 hp. All-wheel drive is optional.
4. 2022 Chevrolet Trax – $22,098
The Trax is a small utility vehicle and the most affordable among seven offered by Chevrolet. Competitively priced in base trim, it gets a more powerful engine for 2022. A six-speed automatic transmission continues to handle shifting duties. The Trax can be specified with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
3. 2022 Kia Soul – $21,295
A decade after the trend of small, cube-shaped vehicles faded away, the Soul is still alive and well. The third generation gets some minor tweaks and a larger touchscreen for 2022. The four-cylinder engine generates 147 horsepower, always sent to the front wheels only.
2. 2022 Nissan Kicks – $20,198
Winner of a Best Buy award from The Car Guide, the 2022 Kicks is a small, urban-oriented crossover equipped with many safety and driver assistance features as standard. Under the hood is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine that supplies 122 horsepower. All models—S, SV and SR—rely on a continuously variable transmission that sends power to the front wheels only.
1. 2022 Hyundai Venue – $18,299
Those who miss the Accent subcompact hatchback since it left the Canadian market at the end of the 2020 model year can easily turn to the Venue, a small crossover that uses the same platform and the same 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine. Output is rated at 121 horsepower, which drivers can control via a six-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission. The lack of an all-wheel drive option makes the Venue a primarily urban-oriented vehicle.
