2026 Chevrolet Trax: A Budget Conscious Entry-Level Crossover

 

Highlight: The Chevy Trax shares a platform with the Buick Envista.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $29,385 (Base LS MSRP): $23,475

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; stability control system; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; and a tire pressure sensor

As The U. S. Shifts Toward Hybrids, Toyota Will Only Offer The 2027 Highlander As A Fully Electric Crossover

While Toyota has been slow to embrace fully electric vehicles, they're making a bold move with their popular three-row crossover, the Highlander. 

They'll be joining the Korean makes from Hyundai and Kia, offering their first three-row ev crossover in its portfolio. The three-row crossover, with its estimated 300-mile driving range, will soon join the brand's bZ, as Toyota's fourth all-electric vehicle. 

2026 Buick Envista Avenir: The Brand’s Upscale Affordable Compact Crossover

Highlight: The compact Buick crossover mimics in terms of exterior styling many of the higher end German and Korean crossovers from BMW, Genesis and Mercedes-Benz. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $32,385 (Base MSRP): $25,995

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; forward collision alert; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; front pedestrian braking; lane change alert with side blind zone alert; and tire warning system

2025 Volkswagen Jetta Sport: The Brand’s Entry-Level Compact Sedan

Highlight: This is one of the most affordable vehicles in the United States for consumers to purchase.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $24,500 (Base Model): $23,220

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; AWD; an auto dimming rearview mirror; a lane assist keeping system; a stability control system; a rearview camera; a hill hold control system; a radar activated cruise control system; a forward collision assist system; an active blind spot monitor; a post collision braking system; and a tire pressure monitoring system