Kelley Blue Book has named its 10 coolest cars under $20k
for 2018. The award recognizes vehicles that offer comfort, style and driving
excitement at an affordable price.
1. 2018 Mazda Mazda3
Widely regarded as the best-looking and most fun-to-drive
vehicle in its segment, the Mazda3 is the all-time champion of our
budget-minded coolest cars list, appearing here for the 15th time.
2. 2018 Honda Civic
Kelley Blue Book's Small Car Best Buy of 2018, the Civic is
a well-rounded car offered as a sedan or coupe that's comfortable, roomy,
practical, efficient, packed with cool tech, and a blast to drive.
3. 2018 Hyundai Kona
The newest addition to this list is the Kona, Hyundai's new
small SUV. The Kona was given a healthy dose of modern style, and the clean,
crisp cabin is filled with a bevy of connectivity and advanced safety features.
4. 2018 Volkswagen
Golf
Euro-tuned handling and a sporty attitude are only part of
what makes the Golf such an appealing car.
5. 2018 Kia Soul
Few vehicles match the Kia Soul's alluring combination of
bold style, SUV-like versatility, and practicality, with a roster of standard
and available features that add to the Soul's value.
6. 2018 Jeep Renegade
Of all the vehicles on this list, the Renegade is the one
that can get you the furthest beyond where the pavement ends.
7. 2018 Subaru
Impreza
Already earning extra credit for its standard all-wheel
drive, a recent redesign gives the Impreza sedan and hatchback sharper looks,
more refinement.
8. 2018 Honda Fit
This diminutive hatchback has a feature called the Magic
Seat that gives the interior space and versatility that rivals that of a small
SUV.
9. 2018 Hyundai
Elantra
Hyundai's Elantra was already established as a high-value
car loaded with a wide array of standard features.
10. 2018 Chevrolet
Sonic
The Sonic's starting price of $16,170 makes it the most
affordable car on this list. But what keeps Chevrolet's subcompact sedan and
hatch on our list of coolest cars is its compelling combination of tech,
comfort and a fun attitude, all wrapped in redesigned sheetmetal.
Tosan
Aduayi, a motoring journalist since 1994, is the founder, Trendy Africa
Magazine and Flowtran global blog. He has reported on Motoring with trademark
columns; Roadrunner and Carliners. Contact; tosan@trendyafrica.com
