2019 Chevrolet Trax LS

The 2019 Trax is Chevrolet's subcompact crossover, slotting below the Equinox and competing with the Honda HR-V and Nissan Kicks. Its light weight and quick steering make it easy to maneuver in the city, though acceleration is modest. The ride is composed on smooth roads, and the cabin stays quiet at highway speeds. Passenger space is respectable for the class, and the rear seats fold flat to expand cargo room. Owner reviews for this generation praise its dependability, though some report intermittent electronic glitches. This is the base LS, so you keep the price low by skipping the LT and Premier's upgrades like alloy wheels and a leather-wrapped wheel.