Small crossovers are so popular, many automakers offer two cute utes instead of subcompact sedans or hatchbacks.
New for 2021, the Kia Seltos projects a more SUV attitude than the Kia Niro, and the same could be said for the attractive 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer compared to the budget-minded Chevy Trax.
Also new in the last 18 months, the 2021 Mazda CX-30 should shove the smaller CX-3 to the wayside.
Slotting below the heavily-cladded Hyundai Kona, the Hyundai Venue packs a ton of style and value.
The Ford Ecosport needs updating.
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The 2021 Nissan Kicks is a small crossover for a small budget but it comes packed with features and value. |
The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is a stylish but underpowered subcompact crossover. |
The 2021 Ford Ecosport small crossover forsakes its name and doesn’t offer much by way of driving excitement or efficiency. |
The 2021 Hyundai Venue courts bargain shoppers with department-store space and quality. |
The 2021 Kia Seltos combines the practicality of the hatchback Soul in a larger package with the automaker’s low price and superlative warranty. |
The 2021 Mazda CX-30 is great-looking, spacious, and more polished and fun-to-drive than other compact competitors, but it’s a step behind in value and features. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $19,600 | $19,000 | $20,395 | $18,750 | $21,990 | $22,050 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 31 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 30 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I3 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Midsize Cars | Sport Utility Vehicles | Small SUV 2WD | Midsize Cars | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| S FWD | FWD 4-Door L | S FWD | SE IVT | LX IVT AWD | 2.5 S FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All 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 | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| CVT w/OD | Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Nissan Kicks vs. 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2021 Nissan Kicks vs. 2021 Ford Ecosport | 2021 Nissan Kicks vs. 2021 Hyundai Venue | 2021 Nissan Kicks vs. 2021 Kia Seltos | 2021 Nissan Kicks vs. 2021 Mazda CX-30 | |
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