The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is a big family mover with a sharper look and better safety features.
PROS Sharp looks Standard active safety features Comfortable ride Spacious interior Wireless smartphone software
CONS Outdated AWD system Middling fuel economy Just one engine available
Chevrolet has given its three-row Traverse a light refresh for the 2021 model year that includes revised exterior styling and a host of new standard driver-assistance features. Among them are automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlamps. An 8.0-inch display inside the gauge cluster is now an available tech option, and new upholstery designs dress up the interior.
PROS Spacious cabin, peppy acceleration, fuel efficient powertrain.
CONS Big blind spots toward the rear, plasticky interior parts, most appealing options cost extra.
The 2021 Traverse has no significant changes. Part of the second Traverse generation introduced for 2018.
PROS Passenger room is generous in all three rows Loads of space for any combination of passengers and cargo Feature-rich infotainment system comes with standard Wi-Fi hotspot
CONS Some safety features are only available on top trims Quality of some interior panels and controls seems low-rent for this class
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic.Now comes with the innovative MBUX infotainment system.Base model gets new engine with more power.More refinements to active driver aids.
Pros Elegant and premium interior design Excellent balance between agile handling and a comfortable ride Abundant driver safety aids work great Four- and six-cylinder engines are fuel-efficient for the class
Cons Less useful cargo area than in regular GLC Rear headroom isn't great, especially in the middle Pricey for a compact-class SUV
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers.
Pros Great looks Performance potential in AMG versions Comfortable ride and interior Good rear seat room Good active safety features, standard and optional
Cons Top spec versions are pricey Refresh was very light Compromised outward vision in coupes Small rear doors in coupes
Mercedes-Benz has given the GLC coupe a bevy of updates for the 2020 model year. The headlights, grille, and bumpers have been revised, and some new color and wheel options are available. Within the cabin, a larger touchscreen has been added, and it governs Mercedes-Benz's new infotainment system. Under the hood, there's a new turbocharged engine that provides 14 more horses than the previous powerplant. Also, the list of available driver-assistance features has been expanded.
Pros Smooth handling, rakish exterior design, extensive range of standard equipment.
Cons Less cargo space than competitors, curved roofline diminishes second-row headroom, fuel economy trails that of some rivals.
