The 2018 Chevrolet Trax, Chevy’s smallest utility vehicle, is straightforward: it’s plain on the outside but practical inside, not particularly fast but adequately fuel-efficient.
Pros Versatile, spacious interior Seats four actual adults Does well in safety tests AWD at any trim level Reasonable pricing
Cons Generic styling Acceleration lacking Base LS model is truly plain
The 2018 Chevrolet Trax's mundane cabin and ho-hum performance place it solidly in the bottom half of our subcompact SUV rankings. Most of its competition is better in one or both of these areas.
Pros Good maneuverability Supportive seats
Cons Weak engine Low-rent interior Limited small-item storage
The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric is the kind of electric vehicle shoppers want: a tall-riding crossover that doesn’t attract too much attention.
Pros All-electric powertrain Impressive, 250-mile range Usable cargo space Standard 7.0-inch touchscreen Automatic emergency braking on all trims
Cons Limited availability Is it really a crossover? Just front-wheel drive Small-ish second row
The 2019 Hyundai Kona ranked #1 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Hyundai Kona has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 24 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Potent turbocharged engine option Agile handling Upmarket cabin Intuitive infotainment system
Cons Less cargo space than most rivals Some road bumps disrupt ride quality
All-new electric version of the Kona.Hyundai has given the Kona Electric plenty of range and satisfying performance, even improving over the standard Kona in some ways.
Pros Long driving range of 258 miles Quick acceleration and sharp handling make it fun to drive Comfortable and quiet cabin Plenty of standard tech features
Cons Tight rear legroom Availability limited to just a few states
