Chevrolet's American Models
Colorado
- Poised handling for a pickup truck, driver's seat is comfortably positioned, lifted and widened ZR2 excels off-road.
- Poised handling for a pickup truck, driver's seat is comfortably positioned, lifted and widened ZR2 excels off-road.
- Noisy and weak four-cylinder engine, mediocre cabin materials, short selection of active safety features.
Malibu
- Nice balance of ride and handling, handsome styling, efficient standard four-cylinder.
- Its styling is handsome.
- Aging ungracefully, rough engine stop/start behavior, no standard driver-assistance features.
- In a new-car marketplace it's better to overachieve, but the Chevy Malibu only barely meets expectations.
Camaro
- Great sounding V-6 and V-8 engines, great performance for the price, great 1LE track package.
- The Camaro coupe and convertible are about the pure and simple joy of driving.
- Difficult to see out of, difficult to fit in the back seat, difficult to put bulky stuff into the trunk.
- The Camaro is a compromised daily driver, but its driving personality deserves high praise.
Traverse
- Spacious cabin, peppy acceleration, fuel efficient powertrain.
- A 3.6-liter V-6 provides ample power.
- Big blind spots toward the rear, plasticky interior parts, most appealing options cost extra.
- For minivan-averse families, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is a solid alternative that doesn't guzzle gas.
Impala
- Huge interior and trunk, smooth ride, uncomplicated infotainment.
- A large trunk, plush seats, and a smooth ride are Impala trademarks that continue to define Chevrolet's full-size family sedan.
- Dated interior styling, ho-hum safety offerings.
- A sedan that specializes in quiet competence.