Every Trax is front-wheel driven and powered by a 137-hp turbocharged three-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Just as quick as Chevy ended its production run, the Trax returns as an all-new model with a dazzling redesign, more space, and enhanced safety features. While we’d normally caution against comparing across size classes like that, the Trax lacks a lot of equipment that is baked into the base trim of larger cars costing similar money.The Chevy Trax has until now been known for its snack-size proportions and affordable starting price. If you load up the Trax, it’ll run you just north of $30,000, which puts you into territory where you could be considering larger or more luxurious options. Stepping up the Premier nets you synthetic leather seat upholstery, heated front seats, a Bose audio system, a moonroof, and lane-departure and forward-collision warning systems.
CHEVROLET TRAX 2020 WINDOWS
In the LT trim, you get alloy wheels, cruise control, remote start, tinted rear windows and some much-needed interior trim and material upgrades.
CHEVROLET TRAX 2020 MANUAL
Additional standard equipment includes the four-way manual driver’s seat, air conditioning and power door locks.
CHEVROLET TRAX 2020 ANDROID
The base 7.0-inch infotainment system packs smartphone integration (both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), which is a nice plus. Thanks to its value-focused equipment suite, we give the Trax only a 5 out of 10 for features. Either should be more than adequate for daily use.įor about $22,000, the 2020 Chevrolet Trax nets buyers a 3-year warranty and a new car smell, but not much else. The Trax has only drum brakes in the rear on front-wheel drive models, with discs included in the bump to all-wheel drive. This isn’t a car to drive on long road trips if your attention tends to wander. The steering is pleasantly quick, which makes for nimble maneuvering in town, but it can make the Trax darty and seemingly less stable on the highway.
Shifts are sluggish, likely to preserve highway fuel economy, but at the expense of the driving experience. It’s strange to think that a 6-speed transmission has become archaic, but some time spent with the Trax will remind you of that fact. If you need all-weather confidence, all-wheel drive is just $1,500 away. The turbocharged torque makes it punchy enough for around-town driving, but that’s about as good as the experience gets. It’s powered by a 1.4-liter, turbo-4 packing 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. We rate it 3 out of 10, which is as much a comment on the dearth of performance to be found in this class of crossover as it is an indictment of the Trax itself. The Trax’s performance can be summarized thusly: it exists. It cannot be equipped with automatic emergency braking at any price. It would be easier to forgive the Trax for the cost of its higher trim levels if it was offered with more tech, especially in the safety department, but sadly the Premier’s advanced safety features are limited to forward-collision warnings. Buick’s variant, the Encore, is a little nicer inside (and consequently more expensive) but just as tight of a fit. The small Trax is maneuverable enough, especially in the city, but its highway stability suffers thanks to its short wheelbase and high center of gravity.Ĭompared to subcompact cars, the Trax offers a higher seating position and thus better views of the road, but the view of the inside is a bit drab. With all-wheel drive, it maxes out at a 29-mpg highway EPA rating. While it may be small, it’s still ostensibly an SUV, and its fuel economy suffers as a result. All versions are powered by a 1.4-liter turbo-4 paired to a 6-speed automatic. It still comes in three variants (LS, LT and Premier) available in front- or all-wheel drive. At its base price of just $22,295 (including $995 for destination), it’s a reasonably decent buy.Ĭhevrolet didn’t make many changes to the Trax for the 2020 model year. Like many Chevrolets, a loaded-up Trax starts to lose its luster compared to similarly positioned competitors. The Trax earns most of its points on value alone, and even that is questionable once you start adding on options.
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