Pros Spry acceleration and handling Lengthy driving range Roomy, upscale interior Advanced tech and safety features Low starting price
Cons No all-wheel drive
Pros Larger, roomier Bolt EUV Lower starting price Available Super Cruise Refreshed interior with better seats Good standard safety features
Cons No all-wheel drive Why two similar EVs… ...that sound the same… ...act the same… ...seem the same?
The Bolt EUV is a brand-new model for Chevrolet. It's currently sold alongside the redesigned Bolt EV hatchback.
Pros Competitive estimated driving range, perky acceleration, high-tech standard features.
Cons Cargo space isn't much more than regular Bolt hatchback, semi-autonomous driving tech is optional, not a flashy choice among EV SUVs.
Six-way power driver's seat now standard on SES and Titanium trims.Cargo cover and package tray included on SE trim and above.Minor exterior styling changes.
Pros Above-average cargo space for the class All-wheel drive can be ordered on every trim level Widespread availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Sync 3 infotainment interface is fast and easy to use
Cons Aside from blind-spot monitoring, advanced safety features aren't available Below-average fuel economy Base engine can struggle while carrying passengers and cargo Choppy, jittery ride on most surfaces
Very little is new on the EcoSport for 2021, but it does get an updated appearance package, a standard power driver’s seat on the top SES 4WD trim (oddly, it didn't have one before) , and techy faux-leather seat coverings in the Titanium model.
Pros Affordable, compact and maneuverable, easy-to-use infotainment.
Cons Disappointing fuel efficiency, sleep-inducing acceleration, lacks interior space.
The 2021 Ford Ecosport small crossover forsakes its name and doesn’t offer much by way of driving excitement or efficiency.
Pros Easy to park Big enough back seat Cargo space isn’t bad
Cons No active safety tech Spartan base model Hardly a value Built to a budget Cheap, but somehow still too much
