Small crossovers are hot and automakers are rushing to offer new vehicles to tempt first-time buyers.
The Chevy Trax and Buick Encore are mechanically related, the Encore just drapes nicer materials inside.
The Ford Ecosport is a relatively new model for Ford, even though it already feels like an old vehicle.
The Nissan Kicks is front-wheel drive only, but it's nicer to drive than we expected.
The Mazda CX-3 offers all-wheel drive and a stylish exterior, but it's tight inside.
The Honda HR-V is a must-drive for anyone shopping the class, it offers a flexible interior and handsome exterior, although it can be expensive.
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 2020 Chevrolet TraxGet Your Price |  2020 Buick Encore |  2020 Ford EcosportGet Your Price |  2020 Honda HR-V |  2020 Mazda CX-3 |  2020 Nissan KicksGet Your Price |
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The 2020 Chevy Trax crossover has a low price for a tall ride height–and not much else. |
The 2020 Buick Encore was a good choice for city slickers, but it’s showing its age in all the wrong ways |
The 2020 Ford Ecosport is not particularly good value, not particularly efficient, and not particularly good. |
The 2020 Honda HR-V oozes with practicality, though gas mileage and safety equipment have room to improve. |
The 2020 Mazda CX-3 is stylish but impractical for a crossover SUV. |
The 2020 Nissan Kicks is a quirky and cute crossover that’s inexpensive, but some of the details just feel cheap. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $21,300 | $23,200 | $19,995 | $20,920 | $20,640 | $19,070 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 31 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl | Turbocharged I4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Small Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | Small Station Wagons | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| FWD 4-Door LS | FWD 4-Door | S FWD | LX 2WD CVT | Sport FWD | S FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
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| 2020 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2020 Buick Encore | 2020 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2020 Ford Ecosport | 2020 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2020 Honda HR-V | 2020 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2020 Mazda CX-3 | 2020 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2020 Nissan Kicks | |
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