2019 Kia Quoris

Fortune doesn’t essentially favor the daring in the compact crossover section — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partly to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Still, automakers strive to make their small SUVs distinct. The 2019 Kia Quoris stands out by bringing high-end luxury options and a couple of distinctive engines to this sometimes price-conscious class.

Redesigned just last 12 months, the 2019 Kia Quoris is likely one of the newer entries in this phase. As such, all the newest safety features are available, from a surround-view parking digicam to ahead collision warning system that may determine pedestrians. Unlike some competitors, most of those options can solely be ordered on the highest trim level, but no less than you may get them. Additionally accessible are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digital camera and ventilated entrance seats — uncommon options on this class.

We additionally like that the 2019 Kia Quoris presents two different powertrains in the event you aren’t satisfied with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one finish of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the standard engine earns 28 mpg); at the different, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with a further 80 horsepower. Be careful, nevertheless: When you start checking the options bins, the 2019 Kia Quoris may be considerably costlier than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that cannot be disabled and disappointing materials quality also would possibly give prospective buyers pause.

The 2019 Kia Quoris is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit greater than most rivals. It’s sold in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L model looks like an incredible deal till you understand that it’s a custom-order mannequin and you will have to attend for it to be constructed. You’ll discover the LS at virtually any supplier, however it’s costlier and does not add much. Finest to skip straight to the LT, which is just a bit more expensive and consists of extra options and access to further options. If you’d like the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier consists of all of it.

Three engines are offered on the 2019 Kia Quoris. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. A more powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optionally available and comes customary with a nine-speed computerized transmission. Additionally elective is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automated. Both of those engines could be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.