Chevrolet Trax vs Lincoln Corsair

The 2021 Chevrolet Trax, based on the model introduced in 2015, retained its 2017 design updates, including standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. By 2021, the Premier trim was discontinued, leaving the LS and LT trims. The LS featured 16-inch wheels, remote keyless entry, and a 7-inch touchscreen with the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system. The LT trim added features like heated mirrors, LED lights, and upgraded seating, with optional styling and driver assistance packages.

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair, replacing the Lincoln MKC, was built on the new C2 platform shared with the Ford Escape. It offered a refined design with slab sides and a shared design language with the Aviator and Navigator. Inside, the Corsair featured a flowing dash and "Piano Key" shifter buttons, though it had more hard-touch materials than its pricier siblings. Trims included Standard, Reserve, and the Grand Touring plug-in hybrid, with the Reserve adding luxury features like a panoramic moonroof and a 14-speaker Revel stereo.

The 2021 Chevrolet Trax was powered by a single engine option: a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder producing 138 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. It was paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive. While adequate for city driving, the engine struggled at highway speeds and was noisy. The Trax had a firm ride, which could be harsh over bumps, but its tight turning radius made it maneuverable in urban settings.

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair offered a base 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine with 250 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, and an optional 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine with 295 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Both engines used an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the 2.3-liter exclusively paired with all-wheel drive. The Corsair featured unique drive modes like "Conserve" and "Excite," providing brisk acceleration and confident cornering. The Grand Touring trim introduced a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a combined 266 horsepower and an efficiency rating of 78 MPGe in electric mode.

The 2021 Chevrolet Trax offered decent headroom and legroom in both rows, though rear seats lacked support for long trips. It featured multiple storage trays and a low cupholder placement. Cargo space was 18.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats, expanding to 48.4 cubic feet with seats folded. The front passenger seat folded flat for larger items, but there was no power liftgate option.

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair boasted a spacious cabin with comfortable seating and ample storage. However, a pronounced lip at the doorframe could be a tripping hazard. Reclining and sliding rear seats provided impressive legroom, making it suitable for road trips. Cargo space was 27.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats, expanding to 57.6 cubic feet with seats folded. The Corsair came standard with a power liftgate and offered a hands-free option.

The 2021 Chevrolet Trax featured a 7-inch touchscreen with the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, offering easy-to-use menus and vivid graphics. It included Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, two USB ports, Bluetooth, voice control, and an available WiFi hotspot.

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair came with an 8-inch touchscreen running the SYNC 3 system, featuring a logical menu layout and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Reserve trim added wireless charging, a 14-speaker Revel audio system, and a head-up display with crisp graphics.

The 2021 Chevrolet Trax received a five-star crash test rating from the NHTSA but lacked advanced safety features. It came standard with airbags and a backup camera, with optional blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-path detection in the LT Convenience Package.

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair included standard safety features like forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keep assist. The CoPilot360 Plus suite added advanced features like adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. The Corsair earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus rating with high-feature headlights.