Kia will introduce the entry-level model in the U.S. early next year to slot between the subcompact Soul hatchback and the compact Sportage crossover, padding the Korean brand's U.S. product lineup with six utility vehicles.

The finalists for 2020 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year are five American vehicles, three from South Korea and one from Japan. For the first time since 2014, no European vehicles made the cut. The truck category will be a battle between two Detroit automakers: Ford and Fiat Chrysler.

The Volkswagen ID Space Vizzion is a wagon-shaped concept featuring an all-digital cockpit, interactive lighting and potential all-wheel drive. A production version is likely to follow the U.S. introduction of the ID4 crossover and retro-styled Microbus EVs planned over the next three years.

The 2021 DBX, Aston Martin's first SUV, was created to lure new buyers and will be a key driver as the British brand aims to more than double global sales by 2023.