This subcompact crossover stretches your dollar with space and style, but the powertrain is where Chevy cut corners. The 1.3L turbo-three has GM enthusiasts actively warning people away, it's the same problematic small-displacement turbo motor that's earned a reputation for issues across the lineup. StabiliTrak failures, ABS malfunctions, and infotainment freezes within the first year are showing up on 2021-2023 models, which is worrying for something this new. The cabin is roomy and the lease deals are tempting, but if you're buying used, get the AWD version with the real automatic instead of the CVT. A Honda HR-V or Mazda CX-30 will likely serve you better for similar money, especially if you plan to keep it past warranty.
This luxury EV SUV handles like something half its size and delivers lane-keeping that actually holds the lane for 1,900-mile road trips. The problem is timing: early 2025 Launch Editions suffered systematic GHCA module failures that left cars undrivable for two months while owners waited on parts, plus software crashes that required a processor retrofit. Late-2025 models with the Orin chip and redesigned GHCA part (number 36000418) appear to have fixed the worst issues, and 2026 models are reportedly problem-free. If you're shopping used, verify those fixes were applied or find a 2026 build, you'll get a genuinely excellent SUV at a steep discount. Buy an unrepaired early model and you're inheriting someone else's warranty nightmare. For buyers who can confirm the updates or go new, this is a compelling alternative to the BMW iX or Audi e-tron.