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 2018 Jeep Compass ranked #13 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Jeep Compass has a score of 7.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 27 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros User-friendly infotainment system Good value for an off-road SUV Cargo storage is convenient and versatile
Cons Low predicted reliability rating Below-average cargo room Lethargic engine
Coming off last year's redesign, the 2018 Jeep Compass is unchanged.The newest Compass is more comfortable to drive and can be fitted with Jeep's latest in-car technology features such as the easy-to-operate Uconnect infotainment system.
PROS Roomy interior for such a small vehicle Trailhawk version is highly capable off-road
CONS Hard to find a truly comfortable seat position Four-cylinder engine's weak power delivery
The 2018 Jeep Compass makes some compromises in size and power, but its Trailhawk model hits the crossover-SUV sweet spot.
Pros Tough Trailhawk model Clever Cherokee-like shape Lots of trim choice Up-to-date infotainment Comfortable ride quality and good handling
Cons 4-cylinder is overwhelmed here Cabin feels narrow Seats need better padding Mediocre visibility No adaptive cruise control
