So one of the goals of the current design was to achieve more car-like refinement, without sacrificing Tracker's off-road ruggedness. Unlike the RAV4 and CR-V, Trackers have always been built on a ladder frame and offered a part-time four-wheel drive for maximum off-road capability, both of which are features associated with true trucks.

So rather than switch to a unit-body platform, the current Tracker rides on a ladder frame that's even stiffer than before. As if to reinforce its intent, Tracker is distinguished with unique styling cues that give it a more rugged appearance than the other mini-utilities. And we think the Chevy design looks a little cleaner than the Suzuki Vitara and Grand Vitara, which share the new platform.