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Toyota Prius Prime
Premium^78 $29,889^505074133 ⁄/
50 €Fuel economy, no range anxiety,
ride, hatchback versatility, reliability,
standard AEB.Complex infotainment screen,
4-seat only, no rear wiper, too easy
to turn off DRL.0!
Hyundai Kona EV
Limited^78 $42,330^405076120 ⁄Long range for an electric car,
acceleration, agility, low running
costs, no emissions.Charging times, gear selector.0! Toyota Prius LE^78 $27,323 50 50 75 52
Fuel economy, hatchback versatil-
ity, ride, reliability, standard AEB.Rear visibility, acceleration, seat
comfort, insubstantial for price, odd
gear selector and gauges, too easy
to turn off DRL.
0! Honda Insight EX^71 $24,955 40 40 69 54 Fuel economy, ride, standard AEB.
Gear selector, controls, front-seat
comfort, low stance hurts access.0!
Chevrolet Bolt
Premier^71 $43,155^305076 119 ⁄Long range for an electric car,
acceleration, agility, quietness,
eligible for tax incentives.Charging times, brake pedal feel,
ride, seat comfort, gear selector.0! BMW i3 Giga Rex^70 $51,095 50 30 70
113 ⁄/
29 € Agility.Short range, seats only four, rear-
seat access, cargo space, stingy
instrumentation, gear selector.
Hyundai Ioniq SEL 68 $25,035 40 40 67 52 Fuel economy, controls, cargo versatility, long warranty. Braking, agility, hesitation off the line, too easy to turn off DRL.Toyota Prius C^67 $20,850 50 30 55 43
Fuel economy, smooth transmis-
sion, turning circle, relatively roomy
rear seat, reliability, standard AEB.Acceleration, ride, noise, driving
position, rear visibility, fit and finish.Kia Niro EX^66 $26,805 40 40 65 43 Fuel economy, controls, cargo versatility. Braking, agility, hesitation off the line, front seat comfort, ride.
Toyota Mirai^65 $58,335 40 30 61 67 ⁄
Long range for an EV, relatively
quick fill-ups, ride, emits only water
vapor, standard AEB.Only seats 4, clumsy handling, lim-
ited hydrogen infrastructure, cargo
space, too easy to turn off DRL.
Nissan Leaf SL 64 $38,115 30 50 62 112 ⁄ Low running cost, quietness, power delivery, access, standard AEB. Charging times, short range, driving position, lack of agility.CARS: SUBCOMPACT0! Honda Fit EX^72 $19,025 50 30 67 33
Fuel economy, interior room, versa-
tility, handling, access, reliability.Ride, noise, confusing uplevel audio
system.
0! Toyota Yaris LE^65 $17,570 40 30 60 35
Fuel economy, agility, reliability,
standard AEB.Noise levels, infotainment learning
curve, tight rear-seat, wet braking.
Hyundai Accent
SEL^63 $18,435^30206433 Controls, fuel economy, braking.Stiff ride, loud cabin, seat comfort,
interior room.
Chevrolet Sonic
LT (1.8L)^61 $17,290^302066 28Braking, trunk, quick and quiet for
class.Darty steering, narrow driving
position, seat comfort.
Kia Rio S^60 $17,220 30 20 61 33 Controls, fuel economy. Stiff ride, loud cabin, seat comfort, interior room.
Chevrolet Spark
1LT^48 $16,660^302047 33 Easy to park, braking, fuel economy.Acceleration, ride, noise, seat com-
fort, driving position.
Mitsubishi Mirage
ES^31 $16,050^302029 37Fuel economy, turning circle, rela-
tively roomy rear seat, hatchback
versatility, feature content.Handling, noise, vibration, accelera-
tion, feels cheap and insubstantial.CARS: COMPACT0!
Subaru Impreza
Premium^76 $23,410^303085 30Ride, braking, fuel economy,
relatively roomy interior, controls. Front-seat comfort.0! Kia Soul EX^76 $25,320 40 40 76 28
Braking, controls, access, braking,
passenger space.Ride, loud engine, base trim lacks
advanced safety features.
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Toyota Corolla LE
Hybrid^75 $24,129^40406948Fuel economy, ride, controls,
standard safety features. Acceleration, rear seat, access.
0! Toyota Corolla LE^74 $23,530 40 40 68 33
Fuel economy, ride, controls,
standard safety features. Acceleration, rear seat, access.