Subcompact

As a plethora of new and updated vehicles make their debut at the 2023 New York International Auto Show, many are looking to rise above and defy expectations.

The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric shares several components with its corporate-cousin rival, the Kia Niro EV. From the auto-show floor, which is the better of the two?

The redesigned 2024 Kona carries over the overall shape of its predecessor but adopts several of Hyundai’s latest design cues.

The 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness gets outfitted with adventure-oriented elements inside and out, promises enhanced capability on unpaved roads and offers a notable boost in towing capacity.

The all-new Dodge Hornet eschews compact SUV class normalities such as fuel economy and roominess for horsepower and handling.

Both the 2024 GLA and GLB will feature updated exterior styling, new technology and electrified mild-hybrid powertrains.

Three powertrains will be available on the 2024 Hyundai Kona: a gas-powered model, a hybrid and an all-electric version.

The Upland builds on the base Latitude trim level of the 2023 Renegade and features a black hood graphic, black badging, cornering foglamps, automatic headlamps, a windshield-wiper deicer, 17-inch aluminum wheels shod in all-terrain tires, and revised front and rear bumpers.

The 2024 Encore GX comes with new tech, new styling and a new range-topping Avenir trim level if you want to buy the nicest version you can get.

Buick has freshened the 2024 Encore GX’s look, given it a new cabin, thrown in some new display technology and added a range-topping Avenir trim like the rest of its all-crossover lineup.