The 2020 Mitsubishi RVR starts at $22,998 in Canada

The 2020 Mitsubishi RVRMitsubishi Mitsubishi is cramming more advanced tech into its popular RVR sport utility while keeping prices competitive at a low starting MSRP of $22,998 in Canada.A refreshed exterior, 8-inch display, safety features like blind-spot monitoring and the brands All Wheel Control (AWC) system are now available at prices lower than theyve been before, and on the Mitsubishis best-selling model, too.The base price is attached to the five-passenger ES FWD trim, which includes bits like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a large rear-view camera, heated front seats, heated power side-view mirrors, and a suite of safety features. AWC on the small SUV can be had on an ES AWC trim that starts at $25,498; while the ranges biggest seller, the SEL AWC, with a 168-hp 2.4-litre instead of the base 2.0 litre, starts at $29,798.The range is topped by a GT AWC that adds a panoramic roof, leather seats and a 710-Watt Rockford Fosgate sound system; it starts at $33,998.The 2020 RVR gets new styling fronted by the brands Dynamic Shield grille; plus three new colours. Mitsubishi has sold almost 59,000 RVRs in Canada since it was launched in
Origin: The 2020 Mitsubishi RVR starts at $22,998 in Canada

New Hyundai Kona Hybrid to start from £22,495

The new Hyundai Kona Hybrid will be priced from £22,495 when it goes on sale in the UK near the end of September. The latest version of the Korean firm’s compact SUV, which joins the existing petrol, diesel and fully electric models, will be offered in three trim levels, all of which will use the same 1.6-litre petrol-electric powertrain. That unit, taken from Kia’s larger Niro, uses a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, making 104bhp on its own, mated to a 43bhp electric motor also powering the front wheels.  Both are linked through a six-speed dual-clutch auotmatic gearbox and a small (1.56kWh) lithium ion battery that recharges through coasting and braking. Total system output is 139bhp, with a combined torque figure of 195lb ft. That’s sufficient for a 0-62mph time of 11.2sec on the smallest wheel size, and a maximum speed of just under 100mph. The hybrid is considerably more frugal on paper than the normal petrol equivalents, managing a claimed 72mpg (66mpg on 18in wheels) and CO2 emissions of 90g/km (99g/km on 18in wheels). For comparison, Hyundai claims the base 1.0 T-GDI petrol engine manages 54.3mpg combined.  Entry-level Kona Hybrid SE models feature climate control, 16in wheels with a design bespoke to the hybrid version, special badges and unique white accents on the air vents and gear level. There is a 7in touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, rear parking sensors and camera and lane-keeping assist. The mid-level Kona Hybrid Premium starts at £24,295, and additions include 18in wheels, a 10.25in touchscreen, Krell sound system, keyless entry, privacy glass, wireless smartphone charging. The top Premium SE trim level is priced from £27,195 and includes the likes of LED front and rear lights, standard autonomous emergency braking, heated and ventilated leather seats, and a head-up display. All three trim levels are available with different versions of Hyundai’s SmartSense safety packs as options. The £22,495 starting price for the Kona Hybrid compares to £17,305 for the petrol, and £27,250 for the electric
Origin: New Hyundai Kona Hybrid to start from £22,495