2026 Kia Seltos
$23,790 - $31,490 | 29 MPG
Best Subcompact SUVs for 2026
3 of 7 vehicles earned NHTSA's top 5-star safety rating. The 2026 Kia Seltos ranks first, starting at $23,790, across 7 brands.
How this list is generated
Model year: 2026; Vehicle type: SUV; Size class: Subcompact. Data is updated when source agencies publish new information.
Base prices range from $22,430 to $38,900. 7 brands are represented: Buick, Honda, Kia, Lexus, MINI, and 2 more. 3 of 7 have earned NHTSA's top 5-star safety rating. Annual fuel costs span $1,000 (2026 Lexus UX) to $2,150 (2026 MINI Countryman). 6 of 7 have zero recalls on file.
Quick Comparison
- 2026 Kia Seltos: $23,790-$31,490, 5-star NHTSA, $1,500 per year fuel, zero recalls
- 2026 Buick Encore GX: $25,900-$33,000, 5-star NHTSA, $1,450 per year fuel, zero recalls
- 2026 Honda HR-V: $26,500-$31,850, 5-star NHTSA, $1,550 per year fuel, zero recalls
- 2026 Nissan Kicks: $22,430-$28,160, 4-star NHTSA, $1,400 per year fuel, 1 recall
- 2026 Lexus UX: $36,955-$46,945, $1,000 per year fuel, zero recalls
- 2026 MINI Countryman: $38,900-$49,400, $2,150 per year fuel, zero recalls
- 2026 Toyota C-HR Electric: $37,000-$39,000, zero recalls