Kia

Kia is recalling more than 85,400 examples of its Telluride three-row SUV over an issue with the front seats.

The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid’s pricing is mostly on par with its two key competitors: the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

A low purchase price is only the start to finding a truly affordable car. Their spectacular fuel economy helps these 10 cars and SUVs keep operating costs in check.

All 10 of the models in our cheap SUV list are subcompacts, and they’re ordered by base price, from least to most expensive.

There are a variety of models with a rock-bottom base price, many of which also get good gas mileage — see our top 10 cheapest new cars on the market.

The 2026 SUV market features a notable redesign with the hybrid-only Toyota RAV4 as well as all-new EVs like the Rivian R2 and Subaru Trailseeker. Favorites like the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride also get significant redesigns.

A rocky year for the automotive industry has meant the end of the road for some models and a couple of trim levels, as well as murkiness for the fate of some others.

Hyundai is pausing production of its Kona Electric for the 2026 model year, and Kia is pulling the plug on its Niro plug-in hybrid from the U.S. market.

Along with crash tests, safety features and accommodation of family members and their gear, we consider family-friendly features, car-seat fitment and overall excellence.

In addition to overall excellence, we pay extra attention to the aspects with which many EVs stumble, such as efficiency, intuitive controls and charging speed.