Compare All the Crossovers and SUVs Available From Chevy

Equinox

The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox rolls into this year relatively unchanged. There may be an element of “if it ain’t broke” there, since Equinox sales have been doing better and better over the years despite newer competition such as the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape. There’s also the ‘tweener size to consider; despite being priced alongside the Honda and Toyota, the Equinox is notably larger, about as long as a Ford Edge, for example. And, unlike those compact SUV competitors, the Equinox offers a V6 engine with 301 horsepower. Nonetheless, the Equinox is definitely a utility play, offering a roomy back seat and comfortable driving dynamics.

Suburban

Chevrolet’s eternally popular Suburban was all-new last year and is the pinnacle of the full-size SUV market, with a combination of striking looks, impressive capabilities, noteworthy luxury, detail refinement and a driving experience that makes it tops in its class. Changes for 2016 are understandably minimal, and include new driver aids for enhanced operation, convenience and safety, an upgraded sound system and some new colors. The main competition in this category is the Ford Expedition EL, a popular and capable choice in its own right, but the newer Suburban beats it on newness and refinement, and the import competitors, such as the Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia, simply do not match up on size and capabilities. This really is the top of the full-size SUV class.

Tahoe

While the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe may remain king of the full-size SUVs, its Chevrolet badge no longer means it’s guaranteed to be the most affordable choice. Fresh from a complete overhaul last year, Chevrolet’s mammoth family hauler is the best it’s ever been, with an impressive array of safety, luxury and technology features that makes it feel more Caddy than Chevy. However, if you don’t need the towing power of the Tahoe, most families can get by in a less expensive and more efficient 7-passenger crossover SUV like the Chevrolet Traverse.

Traverse

With its 3-row seating, spacious cargo bay and handsome styling, Chevrolet’s 2017 Traverse crossover SUV makes an ideal family vehicle. Although it lacks more advanced driver-assist systems found on the Honda Pilot and Ford Explorer, the Traverse is still safe, competent and desirable. Mimicking the ride height and family-hauling abilities of the larger Tahoe SUV, the Traverse outmaneuvers its sibling with a more sedan-like ride and better handling. Although the V6-powered Traverse crossover SUV can’t haul or pull like a Tahoe can, it can tow up to 5,200 pounds. Not as fresh or fuel-efficient as some newer competitors, the Traverse still offers such desirable features as 7- or 8-passenger seating, a big cargo hold behind the 3rd-row seat and an exceptionally quiet cabin.

Trax

Although considerably smaller than the Chevy Equinox, the Chevrolet Trax compact SUV for 2016 still has a lot to offer. The Trax may be small on the outside, but its interior is surprisingly accommodating. The Trax also appeals to those who want maximum fuel economy in a city-friendly design that is easy to park and maneuver. Like the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3, the Trax can be equipped with all-wheel drive, although the system is not as off-road capable as the one offered on the Jeep Renegade. Cool features, like the standard 4G LTE Wi-Fi, make the Trax attractive to younger buyers. And, because many Americans still have reservations about small cars, Chevy equips every Trax with 10 airbags and a NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating.