AION V rated 8/10 in review

Mike Humble used an X post on September 7 to point readers to three recent vehicle reviews, led by an 8/10 verdict for the AION V. The post also referenced the Toyota C-HR and the 2027 Kia Seltos X-Line, extending the thread beyond a single EV to a small-crossover comparison set. Humble’s AION V write-up was published by Autobritannia on September 6 and called the model “a real eye-opener of a car,” while assigning it an 8/10 rating. ### Where did the 8/10 AION V score come from? Autobritannia published Humble’s AION V review on September 6 under the headline “Tested: AION – V Electric. Rating – 8/10.” The piece described the vehicle as having an “incredible manufacturer support package,” “truly amazing quality,” a roomy interior and strong refinement, and said it was “one to watch for certain.” (autobritannia.net) The AION V is also being tracked by other outlets as a new-market entrant. Top Gear’s review page says the V is Aion’s first entry in its current push and describes the brand’s sales pitch as centered on ownership support, a point that lines up with Humble’s emphasis on the support package. ### Why was the Toyota C-HR part of the same post? Mike Humble’s broader posting pointed readers to the Toyota C-HR as another recent small-crossover review in circulation. (autobritannia.net) Autobritannia’s Mike Humble archive shows a Toyota C-HR GR Sport review from August 10 carrying an 8/10 recommendation. Other recent C-HR coverage has been more mixed, depending on the version reviewed. (topgear.com) Edmunds said the 2026 Toyota C-HR was enjoyable to drive but weaker on practicality, while MotorTrend listed a 7.9/10 score and cited standard power and all-wheel drive as strengths alongside pricing and charging limitations. InsideEVs described the 2026 C-HR as a “misstep” in a review focused on the EV market. (autobritannia.net) ### What was the Kia Seltos X-Line angle? MotorTrend published a first test of the 2027 Kia Seltos X-Line SX AWD on September 4 and framed the review around whether the turbo engine was worth it. The outlet said the redesigned Seltos delivered stronger quality and refinement than before, while listing “solid overall functionality” and quicker performance than the base model among the positives. (edmunds.com) J.D. Power’s 2027 Seltos review said its test vehicle was an X-Line SX trim with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $37,250 including destination. Autoblog’s first-drive review said the 2027 Seltos added Telluride-inspired styling, more space, updated tech and turbo all-wheel drive. ### How do these three vehicles line up in the same conversation? (motortrend.com) The three models sit in the same broad compact or subcompact crossover lane, but the reviews point to different selling points. Humble’s AION V review leaned on ride quality, interior room, refinement and ownership support. Recent Toyota C-HR reviews have split between praise for styling and driving manners and criticism of practicality, charging or value, depending on outlet and trim. (jdpower.com) The 2027 Kia Seltos coverage has focused more on the redesign, turbocharged powertrain, cabin upgrades and trim-level value questions. ### Where can readers check the underlying reviews? Autobritannia hosts Humble’s AION V review dated September 6, 2026, and the site’s archive also lists his earlier Toyota C-HR GR Sport review. MotorTrend, Edmunds, InsideEVs, J.D. Power and Autoblog each have current review pages for the Toyota C-HR or 2027 Kia Seltos. Humble’s September 7 X post served as the distribution point tying those recent reads together for followers looking at the latest small-SUV test notes. (autobritannia.net)