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.
For 2022, Jeep is giving the Compass lineup a host of updates that make it more desirable. Along with a revised front end that looks more upscale, its interior benefits from a new dashboard design and a new tablet-style touchscreen infotainment system with the latest Uconnect software.
Pros Handsome exterior design, packed with desirable modern tech, Trailhawk lives up to Jeep's off-road image.
Cons Lethargic gas powertrain, can't tow as much as the Cherokee, poor value proposition.
Pros Sharp interior Standard 8.4-inch touchscreen Good standard safety tech Good standard convenience tech Capable Trailhawk trim...
Cons ...gets expensive Sloppy 9-speed automatic Coarse inline-4 Could use comfier seats Narrow rear seat
Pros Superb off-road ability Easy-to-use infotainment controls Spacious seats
Cons Unhurried acceleration Mundane driving dynamics Slightly below-average fuel economy Poor cargo numbers
