2021 Chevrolet Trax

The Chevrolet Trax has some appreciable qualities, such as its modern and waggish looks, decent fuel economy, and its spacious interior. As a modern crossover SUV, a lot more is expected, however. The Trax's engine doesn't feel up to the task of highway driving and the transmission makes city driving just as unpleasant with its sluggish responses. There are plenty of better SUVs out there that offer so much more, from performance to practicality. Though both the NHTSA's and IIHS's crashworthiness and safety review of the 2021 Trax crossover turned out good, the crossover is short of many must-have advanced driver-assist technologies and active safety features. The 2021 Trax is a difficult vehicle to recommend against the many far superior SUVs in the class at the same price or even cheaper. This could be attributed to the fact that this year's model remains part of the first-generation Trax introduced all the way back in 2015. Perhaps it's time for a complete redesign.

With the top-spec trim having been deleted for the 2021 model year, prospective Trax buyers are left with just the LS and the LT trims. Considering how relatively affordable the 2021 Chevrolet Trax crossovers starting price is, we'd recommend spending just a little more for the mid-spec LT trim. Over the LS, the LT comes with some features that should be standard across the board - including remote start, cruise control, a 120-volt power outlet, and the option to upgrade to leatherette seating. It also gets an under-seat storage compartment beneath the front passenger seat, which is just a worthwhile added convenience.