2016 Chevrolet Trax LS

The Trax is Chevrolet's small crossover, the one you cross-shop with the Honda HR-V and Nissan Kicks for easy city parking and a tall seating position. The cabin is roomier than the footprint suggests, with lots of small-item storage and a back seat that fits two adults without feeling cramped. Cargo space is modest, so a double stroller or a big Costco run will test its limits, but the rear seats fold flat when you need more room. Standard tech includes a touchscreen with Bluetooth and available remote start through the MyChevrolet app, which owners say they use constantly. The LS is the trim for buyers who want the Trax's tall seating and easy parking without the cost of options, though the LT adds alloy wheels and a nicer stereo. The 1.4L I4 makes 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, and it returns 29 mpg combined.