There are several SUVs on the market today that offer top-notch style, performance, comfort, and safety. If you’re thinking about a new SUV for you or your family, it can be hard to sift through all the available features to find the best. The good news is Kelley Blue Book may have done the heavy lifting for you with this recent award. There’s one SUV that’s earned KBB’s ‘Best Buy’ recognition, and you might be surprised to learn which model it is.

What Kelley Blue Book considers with this recognition

To evaluate the best in the subcompact SUV market, KBB compiled all the relevant data. Safety ratings, price points, standard, and available options all contribute to the contenders in the running. They also review each vehicle’s value, powertrain options, and unique style as well. So, inquiring minds want to know — which SUV earns the KBB Best Buy status?

The best SUVs in the running

To earn the ‘Best Buy’ head nod from KBB is tough considering the competition in the subcompact SUV segment. Up for evaluation for 2020 is the Honda HR-V, Kia Soul, Hyundai Kona, and Subaru Crosstrek. The sporty and fun class of vehicles offers style, performance, comfort, and fuel-efficiency. Having any of these in your garage is a smart move.

One clear leader and overall best buy

There can be only one at the top of the list. For the second year in a row, the Hyundai Kona is the clear winner of KBB’s Best Buy in the subcompact SUV space. Kona’s advantage may start under the hood with two available powertrain options.

The SE and SEL models are equipped with a 147-hp four-cylinder engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. Upgrades to Limited or Ultimate bring the 175-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, married to the speed dual-clutch automatic.

Either configuration equates peppy yet fuel-efficient power and a smooth overall ride. Add to these the user-friendly tech, comfort amenities, and top-notch safety features, and it’s easy to see how Kona comes out ahead.

A style all its own

Style isn’t always everything, but for Kona, it’s clear style is essential. The pronounced fender flares, thin headlights, and many curves hint at its fun and sporty capabilities. Kona is distinct from its competitors, and with colors like Sunset Orange and Lime Twist, consumers can embrace their individuality behind the wheel.

Inside, you can tell the designers wanted to bring the exterior uniqueness to the cabin. Kona offers quality materials and comfortable seats. It makes it easy to settle in behind the wheel and embrace the character of the SUV inside and out.

Serious about features and options that matter

Offering an individualistic style isn’t the only detail to which Hyundai is dedicated. Hyundai takes safety and reliability seriously, a mission Kona clearly brings to life.

Kona earned a Top Safety Pick with IIHS, the organization’s highest rating. The NHTSA rates it an overall five stars. Owners will also have the best of driver assistance features, including lane-keeping assist, driver-attention monitoring, and auto emergency braking.

Other popular features are also available like rear cross-traffic collision warning and forward collision-avoidance assistance. Blind spots are covered, as are smart cruise control and high-beam assistance.

With a fuel efficiency of 33 mpg and a starting price of $21,195, the 2020 Hyundai Kona is certainly a worthy consideration. It’s a smart and peppy SUV that has everything you need and nothing you don’t.

If you are ready to trade-in for a subcompact SUV this year, Kona has it all. You may find it’s the best buy for you, just as Kelley Blue Book found it to be a ‘Best Buy’ recommendation for everyone.