2019 Chevrolet Montana

Fortune would not necessarily favor the bold in the compact crossover section — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partly to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Nonetheless, automakers attempt to make their small SUVs distinct. The 2019 Chevrolet Montana stands out by bringing high-end luxurious features and a few distinctive engines to this typically price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last year, the 2019 Chevrolet Montana is likely one of the newer entries in this segment. As such, all the latest security features can be found, from a surround-view parking digital camera to forward collision warning system that may determine pedestrians. In contrast to some opponents, most of those options can solely be ordered on the top trim level, but at the very least you will get them. Also available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digital camera and ventilated entrance seats — uncommon options on this class.

We also like that the 2019 Chevrolet Montana offers two different powertrains if you happen to aren’t happy with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the standard engine earns 28 mpg); at the different, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with a further 80 horsepower. Watch out, nevertheless: Once you start checking the choices bins, the 2019 Chevrolet Montana can be considerably costlier than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that cannot be disabled and disappointing supplies high quality additionally might give potential buyers pause.

The 2019 Chevrolet Montana is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit more than most rivals. It is sold in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L mannequin looks as if an ideal deal until you realize that it’s a custom-order model and you will have to wait for it to be built. You may discover the LS at practically any dealer, but it’s dearer and doesn’t add much. Finest to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit more expensive and contains extra features and entry to further choices. In order for you the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier includes all of it.

Three engines are supplied on the 2019 Chevrolet Montana. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. A more highly effective turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is non-compulsory and comes commonplace with a nine-speed computerized transmission. Also non-compulsory is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed computerized. Both of those engines can be ordered on LT and Premier trim levels.