Every year, MSN Autos develops a list of the best vehicles for those who are seeking to finance a new car on a budget. This is a great idea because there are quite a few fiscally savvy consumers out there who might not be entirely familiar with what brand offers the most bang for their buck quite yet. And, if there's one brand that stood out more than any on this year's "10 Great Cars for Less Than $20,000" list, DCH Kia of Temecula would have to say that it's Kia.
Why Kia? The South Korean automaker is the only one to feature more than one model on the list. That's right, this year, Kia snagged two spots with the 2012 Kia Soul and 2012 Kia Forte Koup. There are a number of reasons as two why these two models were chosen, which is why we'd like to highlight a few to see if it makes the decision regarding your next vehicle any easier.
First up is the 2012 Kia Soul. This boxy vehicle was praised for its outside-the-box design, generous legroom, and envious fuel economy. In fact, the editors at MSN Autos seemed hard pressed to find something that they didn't like about the Soul.
Then there's the 2012 Kia Forte Koup. MSN Autos praised the low price gap between trim levels, its stellar performance, and its compact design. The editors noted that while the competition's Civic Si performs slightly better, there's one crucial area where the Forte Koup excels far past it: Cost. And at $4,000 less than its Japanese rival, MSN Autos praised the Kia Forte Koup as one of the best picks in its class.
What about you? Do you prefer the unique and roomy design of the Soul or the asphalt-tearing speed of the Forte Koup? Feel free to leave a comment below or contact us to arrange a test drive and see for yourself. Conveniently located in the heart of Temecula, we're ready to answer any questions that you may have regarding these or any of the other new Kia models that we carry.