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    Talking Cars 431: Buick Envista vs. Chevrolet Trax

    We also answer your questions about how CR tests rear seat room in three-row vehicles

    Main theme: CR just bought a Buick Envista, the sleeker and slightly pricier version of the popular and budget-friendly new Chevrolet Trax SUV. Is the Envista worthy of the new Buick logo? Or should it have been called a “Trax Cross”? Our panelists discuss their time spent with the new vehicle. (Read our Envista and Trax first drives.)

    Audience Questions 
    • How does CR test for rear seat legroom in SUVs and minivans where the second row can slide back and forth?
    • I barely drive my car, but I want the latest safety features. Is it worth it to get something newer?

    Talking Cars 431 panel
    ‘Talking Cars’ panelists: Keith Barry, Jon Linkov, and Steve Elek

    Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports

    As with other “Talking Cars With Consumer Reports” episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You’ll also find the audio on Spotify (log-in required) and video on YouTube.

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    Keith Barry

    Keith Barry

    Keith Barry has been an auto reporter at Consumer Reports since 2018. He focuses on safety, technology, and the environmental impact of cars. Previously, he led home and appliance coverage at Reviewed; reported on cars for USA Today, Wired, and Car & Driver; and wrote for other publications as well. Keith earned a master’s degree in public health from Tufts University. Follow him on Twitter @itskeithbarry.