Kia Soul EV
Predicted Cost: $35,000
With the push towards eco-friendly cars, even Kia couldn’t help it and found themselves jumping into the race to save the environment, one mile at a time. This might be a car to consider if you’re looking for an environmentally friendly car and don’t mind looking a bit weird driving this boxy car, which comes in lime green as well as various other colors. The Kia Soul EV is a battery-powered car and the 2020 model comes with improvements in every department from speed, range and of course, safety features.
If you’re interested in speed and performance, the Kia Soul EV doesn’t disappoint. It goes from zero to sixty in about seven seconds and has a 64-kwh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery, borrowed from the Niro EV, which provides just over 240 miles in range. While the car is very boxy and could probably fit as a truck container, it’s not too big and is only 165 inches long.
Hyundai Palisade
Predicted Cost: $31,550
Hyundai, the South Korean industrial conglomerate, has been a favorite car manufacturer for many consumers who love entry level cars that look good, are safe to drive and can produce a nice performance. Hyundai’s cars have generally gotten very favorable reviews from critics, and the 2020 Palisade is no different. The model has received an IIHS TSP+ Award and it was named by CNET as a “Top Safety Pick Plus” pick due to having extra headlights. The Palisade has eight seats, can tow up to 1,650 pounds and has a moderate gas-economy at 19 miles per gallon in the city and 26 on highways.
For just over $30,000 you can get the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. It’s an incredible car for families who put safety first and passed literally all safety tests with flying colors. ‘Cars.com’ even went as far to say that the Palisade “Crushed” the safety tests — especially if you get it with its optional LED headlights.
McLaren GT
Predicted Cost: $210,000
When Elon Musk sold his first company, Zip2, for over $300 million dollars, the first thing he did was purchase a brand new McLaren F1 hypercar. Of course, he crashed it soon after, but that’s an inherent risk with such a fast rider. One of the more affordable models (relatively speaking) of the McLaren brand is the 2020 McLaren GT. With a price tag of $210,000, you might not have to be rich to buy this car, but if you’re not - you’ll definitely have to choose between this beauty and your house. Although McLarens are usually reserved for auto shows and NASCAR races, this one has actually diverged from the brand’s regular type of cars in favor of a more “supercar” feel. It’s a front-engine beast with a zero-to-60 time of 3.2 seconds.
What else does the 2020 McLaren GT have in store for consumers? Its power is astounding as it can reach a top speed of just over 200 miles per hour. The GT is a two-seater and is made mostly of carbon fiber. If you’ve got the money for it and the appetite for risk and speed, this might just be the car for you.
Jeep Gladiator
Predicted Cost: $79,900
The Jeep brand has always been synonymous with big, tough and sturdy cars that can drive on dirt roads, mud, and asphalt. Regardless of what you think about the automaker, it’s no surprise that the Jeep Gladiator is just as durable and resilient as the name would imply. It’s a strong mid-size pickup truck and can tow up to 4,500 pounds. The Gladiator has a relatively eco-friendly gas mileage, with 17 miles per gallon in the city and 22 on the highway. If you’re looking for a bulky pickup truck with some powerful abilities but don’t mind too much for the popular Ford and Chevrolet models, the Jeep Gladiator might just be the perfect car for you.
So, what’s new in Jeep’s 2020 Gladiator? Basically not too much. It has some new features and a slightly modified design, but to our knowledge, the biggest change in this year’s version of the car is a heftier price tag. The Gladiator comes in four versions, Sport, Sport S, Overland and Rubicon, with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that produces 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque routed through a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional eight-speed automatic
Kia Telluride
Predicted Cost: $31,690
One of the favorite mid-size SUVs in the United States is the Kia Telluride, which received a #1 ranking by US News for mid-size SUVs. Unlike many of its competitors, Telluride has gone through a lot of upgrades going into the 2020 model. The new features and tech include a much-improved dashboard, a bigger exterior, and a stronger engine. In terms of performance, you’ll get quite far with the car’s V-6, 3.8-liter engine which produces almost 300 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. If you’re interested in acceleration, you would be happy to know that the midsize SUV can get from zero to sixty in around seven seconds.
The default transmission is an eight-speed auto and has both front-wheel and all-wheel-drive versions. The car boasts eight high-end seats, various driving aids, a huge cargo, great warranty and is considered quite reliable by consumer standards. You can get one for yourself for a starting price of just over $30,000.