Small Car

Between 1976 and 1987, the Chevette sold in gargantuan numbers. Not because the car was “good,” but because the tiny Chevrolet struck the perfect balance of price and fuel efficiency, and it wasn’t too small for American car shoppers. That said, the Chevette was a strange choice for a company looking to create a custom luxury car.

All things being equal, we suggest you put the Santa Fe near the top of your midsize crossover test-drive list—regardless of the drivetrain. While Hyundai’s smaller midsize offering is no longer a bargain, it is reasonably priced, and it is frankly excellent by most measures. And if you find the cabin appointments a little too nice, feel free to step down a trim level or two, and save some money on the purchase price.

Jill and Tom chat with Scout Motor's Ryan Decker about the brand's coming launch, and what to expect from the the maker's first models, the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck.

In short, it's a practical but limited emergency solution for flats. Always check your vehicle's manual for specific limits on your mini spare.

A mild hybrid system (typically abbreviated MHEV for Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle) is the simplest and most basic form of hybrid powertrain found in modern vehicles. A MHEV system combines a conventional internal combustion engine with a small electric motor and a relatively modest battery. Ram's "eTorque" option is one such system.