Consumer_Reports_-_April_2020

Cadillac XT5

Cadillac's XT5 luxury SUV

is neither as sporty to drive

as its German competitors

nor as pampering as a

Lexus RX. It's powered by

a 3.6-liter V6 engine or a new 2.0-liter

turbo-four. Both are linked to a nine-

speed automatic. With the V6, the XT5

seems lethargic in everyday driving,

despite posting decent outright

acceleration in our tests. The XT5 handles soundly, though the ride is too stiff for

a luxury SUV. The active damping suspension that comes on top-trim versions

improves matters a bit. Comfortable front seats, good fit and finish, and a quiet

cabin lend the XT5 a luxurious aura. Starting with the 2020 model year, forward

collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection,

lane departure warning and lane keeping assistance are standard. Blind spot

warning and rear cross traffic warning are standard on all but the base model.



OVERALL

SCORE

64

$44,095-$55,095

RELIABILITY

2

SATISFACTION

3

ROAD-TEST SCORE 76 MPG 20

Cadillac XT6

Cadillac's belated three-

row luxury midsized SUV

is powered by a robust

3.6-liter V6 mated to

a smooth nine-speed

automatic transmission. Front-wheel

drive comes standard; all-wheel drive

is optional. Handling is responsive

for a three-row SUV, and the ride is

comfortable. The cabin is quiet and

nicely finished, and the seats are comfortable. But the XT6 lacks some luxury

features, such as a four-way lumbar support adjustment for the driver's seat

and auto-up rear windows. The infotainment system is relatively easy to use.

Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian

detection, and blind spot warning are all standard. Optional features include

rear pedestrian detection, reverse automatic emergency braking, and

a rearview mirror that can also display a feed from the rearview camera.



OVERALL

SCORE

56

$52,695-$57,095

RELIABILITY

1

SATISFACTION

3

ROAD-TEST SCORE 82 MPG 18

Chevrolet Blazer

Chevrolet's midsized SUV

seats five passengers but

is focused more on styling

and luxury and less on

utility. The base 193-hp

four-cylinder engine comes only

on front-wheel-drive versions. The

all-wheel-drive ones get a 305-hp

V6. The Blazer rides and handles

well, it's quiet, and the V6's power

delivery is smooth. Controls are easy to use, but the low dash vents direct air

to front occupants' elbows. For advanced safety features beyond blind spot

warning and rear cross traffic warning, buyers have to pick an expensive option

package that's available only on the high-end versions. Getting automatic

emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and

lane keeping assistance bumps the price up considerably. For 2020, a new

turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is available.



OVERALL

SCORE

68

$28,800-$45,600

RELIABILITY

2

SATISFACTION

5

ROAD-TEST SCORE 83 MPG 19

Chevrolet Bolt
!

The Bolt is the first

relatively affordable EV

to have a robust driving

range. This small hatch-

back is built around a

large 66-kilowatt-hour battery pack

that sits under the car's floor and

contributes to the car's planted

feel despite its tall stance. With

200 electrified horses on tap, the Bolt

accelerates with gusto. A full charge takes 10 hours on a 240-volt connector,

but with a rated 259-mile range, owners should rarely have to fully charge

the Bolt. The Bolt is very quiet, but the ride is choppy. Controls, including the

unintuitive gear selector, take some getting used to. The driver's seat is short on

lower back support, and interior quality is on the cheap side. Forward collision

warning, city-speed automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection,

blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning are all optional.



OVERALL

SCORE

70

$36,620-$41,020

RELIABILITY

3

SATISFACTION

4

ROAD-TEST SCORE 76 MPGe 119

Chevrolet Camaro

The Camaro possesses

impressive handling

agility and sharp steering.

The optional magnetic

ride suspension does an

impressive job of keeping the Camaro

composed over some of the roughest

surfaces. The manual shifter has

light, precise throws. Base models use

a 275-hp turbo four-cylinder engine,

and the 3.6-liter V6 makes 335 hp. For the SS, Chevrolet transplanted the

ferocious 6.2-liter V8 from the previous-generation Corvette. Transmission

choices are a six-speed manual, and eight-speed and 10-speed automatics.

Outward visibility is downright atrocious, and rear-seat room is extremely

tight. Also available is a performance ZL1 version powered by a 650-hp,

6.2-liter V8 supercharged engine mated to the six-speed manual or optional

10-speed automatic.



OVERALL

SCORE

53

$25,000-$68,000

RELIABILITY

1

SATISFACTION

5

ROAD-TEST SCORE 85 MPG 20

Chevrolet Colorado

GM's small pickups, the

Colorado and its GMC

Canyon twin, are more

maneuverable than

full-sized trucks and are

better equipped than their Nissan and

Toyota competitors. We tested the V6

engine, which returned 18 mpg overall,

and the four-cylinder diesel, which

got 24 mpg overall. The ride is rather

choppy, as expected of a pickup, but handling is responsive. Rear- and four-

wheel-drive versions are available, as are extended-cab and crew-cab body

styles. Inside are the latest electronics, including the easy-to-use infotainment

system. Updates for the 2020 model year include a new infotainment system

and an available locking tailgate. Forward collision warning is optional, but

automatic emergency braking is not offered.

OVERALL

SCORE

$21,300-$43,000

RELIABILITY

1

SATISFACTION

2

ROAD-TEST SCORE 60-61 MPG 18-24

Chevrolet Corvette

The all-new Corvette

Stingray underwent a

radical shift for 2020: The

iconic sports car shifts to

a midengine design like

exotic supercars from Ferrari and

Lamborghini. Under the rear glass

hatch is a 6.2-liter V8 producing

495 hp. No turbo or electric assist

here. The engine is matched with an

eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. There is no manual transmission. Chevrolet

claims this combination, along with the Z51 performance package, enables the

car to race to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. We drove an early version of the

new Corvette and found it to be extremely agile, with an invigorating sound,

and yet the ride is docile. Rear and side visibility are severely hampered. There

is cargo space up front and under the hatchback. Blind spot warning and rear

cross traffic warning are available on all but base trim.



OVERALL

SCORE

NA

$59,995-$78,945

RELIABILITY

2

SATISFACTION

5

ROAD-TEST SCORE NA MPG NA

Chevrolet Equinox

!

The Equinox is one of the

roomiest compact SUVs

available, and offers the

latest infotainment and

safety technology. Most

versions use a lackluster 1.5-liter turbo

four-cylinder with a six-speed auto-

matic. The uplevel engine is a more

muscular 252-hp turbo four-cylinder

mated to a nine-speed automatic.

We found that the ride absorbed bumps and pavement imperfections quite

well. Handling is responsive and secure. The cabin is quiet, and the controls are

straightforward to use, including the MyLink infotainment system. Even though

the interior has some cheap touches, the seats are quite comfortable. Forward

collision warning and city-speed automatic braking are standard for 2020. The

diesel engine is no longer offered.



OVERALL

SCORE

76

$23,800-$35,700

RELIABILITY

4

SATISFACTION

3

ROAD-TEST SCORE 78 MPG 25

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