2019 Chevrolet Trax LT

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. The LT gives you a nicer interior with cloth seats and heated mirrors, plus standard cruise and a remote starter you don't get on the LS. Its 1.4L I4 makes 138 horsepower and works with a six-speed automatic, which is adequate around town and returns 28 mpg combined. Skip the Premier and you lose the blind-spot monitors and rear parking sensors, but those are available as a Driver Confidence Package.