The 2024 Chevrolet Trax Activ Is What Happens When An Ugly Duckling Becomes A Swan
2023 ж. 1 Мам.
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Cheap doesn't have to mean driving around in a penalty box. For years, the #ChevroletTrax has been the epitome of cheap and ugly, but for 2024, the redesigned #Trax sheds its unattractive design for a much sleeker and modern appearance that has a much more premium vibe. #Chevrolet even managed to reduce the price of the #ChevyTrax by about $1000 compared to the previous generation. The #TraxActiv and #TraxRS sit at the top of the trim hierarchy, but even the fully loaded models top out around $27k fully loaded.
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This is the problem. So many people complaining about how unaffordable car prices are. An inexpensive, decent looking car is introduced and everyone is talking about what features it doesn’t have. You’re not going to get a 500hp, all leather,awd, latest tech vehicle for $20k!
Well said.
Absolutely. The car market is driven by what makes the auto makers money and what people are buying the most of.
I would be happy with a new built vehicle from the 2000s without all the features and the knowledge it would run for 10+ years without issue. These vehicles are not exactly getting better fuel economy for having complex engines.
@@edisontrent5244 I see your point. .. But the manufacturers (All of them) really don't want you driving a car 10 or 8 years, and not replacing it. That's just how it is.
@Martin DeBrois Unfortunately, I think EVs will move us all into seeing cars like cellphones, something to be replaced at the end of a warranty or contract/lease as prices are getting so high. Recycling is getting better, but it is still a lot of energy and materials tied into something disposable. Maybe they will get to the point of more modular cars where pieces, styling and platforms can be swapped out instead of the whole thing.
Masterful styling and surprisingly decent pricing.
Hopefully this becomes a trend!
Eww
We need more actual affordable cars like this
We need to demand more for our hard earned money
It's affordable rn for a reason dumb dumb , just wait a few years and 50k miles, the low quality will show , I mean it already does with the hard plastic and 3 cyl 😂
Couldn’t agree more. Car prices have gotten out of hand. This could be a perfectly timed release for this car…
manufacturers make more money making higher end cars, they are completely ignoring the economy section
Still expensive. Cheap is like 10,000 new !! That's why I still drive my old car .
Its's a "crossover" with no AWD, lowered 4", hatch, longer than before . . . call it what it is. It's a wagon (& a damn good looking one at that).
I feel like most crossovers are either raised hatch backs or raised wagons
@@damian4628 Forced by EPA/NHTSA rules to have relatively high ground clearance and short arrival & departure angles so they can be called 'trucks'. If they were shaped like traditional wagons or sedans, there would be much more stringent MPG and safety requirements. I'd like to see the rules rationalized - bring back wagons & sedans that aren't shaped like soap bars w/ no rear headroom.
If it has no AWD, I call it just a wagon
What a great looking Chevy. One thing I’ll say is that hard touch plastics are easy to clean!
But also rattles 😂
@@MrVuTran no they do not. How many rattles did you hear in either test drive that has been posted of this vehicle? Yet you proceeded to post this asinine comment.
@@G-Rated you said hard plastic is easy to clean, I replied to your "hard plastic" and their rattles when it's old. Don't tell me used Chevy or anything with hard plastic don't rattles.
@@MrVuTran like my Ford Ranger LOL
@@MrVuTranthe rattles don’t come from the hard touch plastics, but rather loose clips or fasteners. I’ve bought several used vehicles with annoying rattles and have fixed them all over time.
I purchased mine this weekend and so far I'm loving it! Nitro Yellow ACTIV model. I drive less than 10k miles a year so this was perfect for me! Lots more leg room than the previous model, very sleek and sporty.
How much was it?
did you pay MSRP or dealer markup also?
The dealership I went to automatically puts zurich shield on all of their vehicles, so the total with that was $25,890.
@@stephaniemalkowski2231 great deal! congrats!
@@stephaniemalkowski2231 you should make a quick walk around video. People would love to see it. Especially in that color and trim
Sofyan, I've been waiting for almost a month for your review on this gorgeous practical and affordable crossover. Chevy knocked this one out the park! This is exactly the kind of value packed entry level crossover that Americans have been demanding for so long!
Lmao a washing machine type engine?
@@WhizoRiz guess what though people like things they want to buy big fyi you don’t HAVE TO BUY IT 🤦🏽♂️
@@WhizoRiz The 3 cylinder not "manly" enough for you? Not everyone needs a V8 to compensate for what they are lacking elsewhere. The 3cyl engine is not uncommon and has been pretty normal to see in the US and Canada since the mid 80's. Pro's: They sound like a much larger V6 so while they are tiny they actually have a deep growl to them which is kind of hilarious. 2. Some of them are more than just sound and are incredibly powerful for the displacement. Example: The 3cyl GR Corolla is pushing out 300+ horse stock in a tiny AWD, 6-speed manual rocket designed and built by Gazoo Racing as a rally car. You know people are going to tune them, upgrade the turbos etc. for even more HP. 3. They are incredibly efficient. Cons: not many but they won't impress your average gearhead, well ok... the GR might grab their attention. So I guess the answer is yes, Americans did demand a "washing machine engine."
@genesishep it’s not about being masculine lmao, I drive a 4 cylinder myself with turbo but 3 tho? 😭
If it didn't scream low quality already , idk what will lol this Is just a car to get to the market for the idiots who like to pay out after their warranty ends 😂
I've had mine for about 2 weeks. And love it
We just bought this car and it has a Bose system for audio. It's great sounding. We love this car!
How? I cant find anything that says they offer that not even on the gm website.
I snagged mine Saturday after seeing it was in transit to dealer but just so happened it had already arrived that day and was getting registered and detailed. I got the mosaic black LT and the one I lucked out on has every upgrade offered in these Trax. I have the sunroof package, the full electronics package wireless apple/Android car play, adaptive cruise control, drivers confidence package, keyless remote start, LT Convenience Package. The seats are the Evotec leatherette/cloth combo. It has heated seats, heated mirrors and wheel, wireless charging pad, the works and it's fun as hell to drive. Got mine for $26,000 out the door with gap insurance and extended warranty. I happened to be at the dealership as they were unloading it and knew I found a steal as I hadn't seen another LT fully loaded like this anywhere and this one had more upgrades than any of the RS trims I had looked at. I prefer the blue accents inside the LT as there are just a few on the dash and not allover the seats like the RS and the blue accents blend with the screen displays. The red or yellow in the other trim models continues it onto the seats which I didn't like at all. The only change I'm making are the gold bowties to black ones. If you can find one like mine there's no way I'd go with a higher trim because really all that changes are the inches of the wheels, a power seat and seat material, and gloss grill. Im obsessed with mine! She's a sexy little thing for this mama to drive around town. 2 of my 3 kids are out of the house now so I got to downsize from my big SUV and this was the perfect little crossover to do it in. I don't need a luxury car I've always been a Chevy girl but I feel like I'm not sacrificing much honestly. The tech in the car is so incredible at this price point, it was a no-brainer and I love it!! My only dislikes was no air vent in the back and I'd love an arm rest with no cup holders in the backseat. Obviously I'd trash the gold bowties and have mine completely blacked out but that's it. Just can't praise this car enough. It's pretty cool because mine is the only one Ive seen on the road here in DFW in Texas so far. I also drive like a maniac and I have had zero problem zipping in and out of Texas traffic. I'm a left lane only driver and this car is definitely having no issue passing everybody up. Just love it!
Finally, a sensible offering in these non-sensical times..
I saw a white one on the road yesterday, they look pretty cool!
It was probably on the way to the dealership for repair.
@@mr.foxwiz1653 😭😭😭
@@mr.foxwiz1653 lol
I keep wishing that a vehicle manufacturer would just give the basics at a fair price. Now that one has actually done that, I'm subconsciously complaining to myself about what options the Trax doesn't have. 😅
The only thing I am missing is the AWD option. At least if it was an option on the top trim. I get they don’t want to pull sales from the Trailblazer. But I think we should all agree the Trailblazer as is can go. Its repetitive and should be positioned to take on the Bronco Sport.
Not enough power
@@life-pm5xl people should just drive slower and it'll make up that 9 second 0-60 lol
@@life-pm5xl It's not a race machine. If you want power. spend over a million and get a Bugatti. IT'S AN ENTRY LEVEL AFFORDABLE VEHICLE.
@@msndotnet01 On a vehicle of this class, 0-60 is not even something to care about. It's a daily affordable driver. This will definitely sell well.
I’m getting one. Shout out to Chevy for creating something affordable and stylish.
I just wish it had a center arm rest in the rear. Wtf maybe they will update this for 2025 🤔
So I drove one of these off the lot from the dealership and I've had it for 5 days and I'm in love. The only thing I don't like is the sound system definitely reflects the price point. But I can upgrade that later. It's very sporty, and actually I'm getting 35 to 40 mpg.
So you like being slow and not being able to pass people ? Lol , it took him 10 sec to reach 60 , I get that mpg from my cx30 but I can actually pass people and enjoy the quality inside my car 😂
@cormaro1376 well obviously the only thing you measure worth in is dick, because not everyone needs to go fast, and my engine does absolutely fine. I'd rather have a decent mpg and take that money I save in gas and apply it toward experiences. But go off bud, I'll wave to you when I pass you while you're wrapped around a telephone pole.
@@cormaro1376 bragging about your cx30 while he called both slow is jokes tho..you must be grade A soccer mom 😆
@@mississippibilly_ the cx30 comes with awd and 191hp , that significantly better than the trash you people are trying to buy 🤣 it's a compact suv I use for a business , sad to see you haven't gotten anything of like that going on lol
@@cormaro1376 my zoom is my name plus 2x same for Google meet..y'all internet people swear y'all rich
I had a 2017 Trax for years and it always worked, got me to my destination, and I was only filling it up once a week. I could drive across Massachusetts and back and still had gas for the most of the week
I've never seen any car reviewer so completely fluid, articulate, informed and even lyrical in his use of language to describe the automotive world. Not for nothing he's IMHO the best out there and there are some really good reviewers.
As usual for you Sofyan, another great honest review. I do believe the dash does change into different modes. You just didn’t find that feature. Great work!!
You said the magic statement - "if you drive a sonic this is the next step up" thank you. Currently own a 2015 Sonic LTZ Hatchback and LOVE my car but wanting something newer as shes hitting 90K soon. The trax activ is looking to be my next car and you helped seal the deal. love love love. Thank you for your honesty!
As always a great review..good stuff 👍🏾
A real win for Chevrolet! Another fine review - Thank you!
This is the Cruze replacement ... and as somebody very happily driving a 2018 hatchback, gotta say I like this a lot! Only downside is Trax is definitely slower than the Cruze - which is surprisingly swift and one of the things that makes the package work well.
Honda, Toyota and Mazda all still make affordable small cars.
This should be very comparable to the Cruz 0-60 wise. Most Cruz sat around high 7s low 8s and a lot of people are seeing low 8s and high 7s for the trax. Very comparable
They are both economy cars with less then 200HP... Just be happy you got to the grocery store.
I have examined a 2024 Chevrolet Trax LT and it was nice. The seats were comfortable to me - about average - my gripe pertaining to the front seats is it doesn’t retract back far enough to accommodate my 5 ft 11 height. And one more thing, it doesn’t have a power tailgate; however, everything else was ultimately nice for a brand new mid $20k vehicle. Also, I don’t think a typical Trax buyer will touch the dashboard, upper door panels and bottom panel to complain about hard touch plastics with the exception of no cup holders in the rear nor an armrest.
Not even people in premium/luxury cars almost ever touch those spots in a car. As long as the armrests and top of the door panels are padded it’s alright for 90% of buyers.
Maybe this has changed, but at one time hard touch plastic surfaces were expected to rattle much more than soft touch. Perhaps today's acoustic materials offset the hard surfaces.
we rented the previous one, decent space and power for 3
@@danielzhang1916 The prior generation were 4 cyl.
@@thomasyenner2499 Depends. Some manufacturers put a tiny bit of gasket padding in the seams to stop the rattling with age, some cheaper Hyundai/KIA models do none of this and just let their cheaper cars turn into rattle box's after 5 years of hitting pot-holes.
This just shipped to our PH shores I gotta say, this is the best looking chevy car ive seen in a long time, I wouldn't be surprised if we see more in our country. Awesome review as always. Hope i can be as natural and fluid as you are bosd
Im picking up my 2024 Trax RS Nitro tommorrow. I drove the Corolla Cross, the VW Taos and VW Jetta, the Honda HRV. (all current modely year) I did not consider the Nissan Kicks, as it was just too small, about 10 inches smaller than the Trax. The Hyundai Venue is also too small, according to reviewers. The Subaru Crosstek was for consideration, but none were available to drive at the time. The Trax was much larger than the Cross, much less expensive and better equipped than the Taos, and Jetta, and also cheaper and better than the HRV. The HRV has the same faded terrible touch screen as the old Civic, very difficult to even see the backup camera in the daytime because of glare. Honda mostly omitted the blind spot monitor "due to chip shortage". What a terrible idea to compromise our safety so they can churn out more cars, shame on you Honda! The HRV was also much less equipped, and more costly. The TAOS and Jetta are both good, but provide far less value as they offer fewer features at higher prices, mostly like all the others. Trax was the clear winner, I got every option except power seats, which is only available in the ACTIV model. "The other guys" just dont offer heated seats, heated Steering wheel, Blind spot monitor and Adaptive Cruise, at this price point, and cost much more. I dont care about the lack of power tailgate..or lack of power seats. Safety first, connivence second. One of the biggest plusses for the Trax. They are making lots of them, and they are available, Not so with Corolla Cross, HRV, Crosstek, Maverick. What good is it for them to make a car then its not available? Been there, done that with the Maverick, the RAV4 hybrid, Sienna. No more waiting months or years for cars for me, when I can buy the Trax now.
How are you liking the Trax??
And didn't even drive a mazda that dominants those models on driving dynamics and quality lol the trax is cheap for multiple reasons, sometimes the poor needs help in realizing what low quality can get u 😂
@@cormaro1376 Negative on the Mazda. Its poor resale value speaks louder than your unsubstantiated claims of "driving dynamics". My 2019 Silverado had "less than zero" depreciation, as I sold it used for $4000 more than I paid new. I have no intention of buying a car that depreciates so much, you HAVE to keep driving it for years, or else write a big check for your negative equity "driving dynamics".
@loyalblair4162 I'm just saying that my 2022 cx30 cost 30k , I put 30k mileage on it and it still worth 26k as of today , that very little depreciation consider the mileage , since you're getting a chevy that value drop tremendously already and u just sold it to some Mexican or needed it more than life 🤣 i can do that too right now lol Just saying chevy isn't quality, it's not even the same sentence as reliable unless that person got paid to say it 🤣
People had doubts about the Blazer style a couple of years ago and now this.. the Trax looks awesome. I have a 2019 Blazer RS and it still impress by its style. So I am guessing this one will have many buyers looking at it ! :-)
My coworker got it and I think it's a higher trim. It looks really beautiful and sleek. I saw a Buick Envista the other, I didn't know it was Buick and never heard of "Envista" model before, it looked hot!
This car is perfect. Attractive from all angles. Including the rear. I'm buying one
I usually like his reviews but he really trashed this vehicle. First he says the seats are not comfortable and the infotainment system is dull, many other complaints. I have watched many reviews of this vehicle and they all had very good things to say. I think it looks sharp and offers a lot for only $25K pretty much loaded, in today's world that's a great deal as others mentioned without looking like a penalty vehicle. I will be test driving one soon as my local dealer gets them in stock and see for myself. But I think Chevy has done a great job with this one.
Sad that people can't remember chevy doesn't produce quality stuff anymore, yea it's cheap but much better reliable options other there with much better interior lol
Sofyan you are spot on! It definitely has a Nissan look in the rear w/o a doubt!
Looks very good. But how much do you trust a 3-cyl turbo from GM?
I got the chevy trax activ model some convenience additions and I love it. The only thing that I hesitated on was the 1.2 engine, but I was able to drive it and I'm not someone that goes heavy on the gas pedal. Whenever I get the chance I go cruise control. Additionally I'm a fan of the adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot warning and other neat features the trax has.
I love mine. My last two cars had tape players. This is a huge upgrade for me. LOL
I just wish there was a 200hp+ AWD version of this. I'd buy it in a heartbeat
I’ve been looking to get rid of my 2014 impala and to get into a smaller suv I don’t need anything fast i drive 4 minutes to work everyday and have a kid on the way I think I might go test drive one of these
Ordering one for my gf coming from an 08 mazda 3 240k miles oils leaks and no ac I think this will be fine
I've driven the previous generation as we had a few of them at work, among about a dozen oother different models from various manufactures. In all honesty, the previous generation was a fantastic little vehicle and was the most popular and requested. They were also our most reliable model and was in shop the least amount of time. The most common vehicle in our fleet to be in the shop is every single Ford, Escapes, Focus, Fusion, and Explorers, with the Explorer being the most unrealiable vehicle in the fleet. I'd be interested in a new Trax if it was available with AWD.
Last week I picked up my 2RS Trax and have been posting videos about it. But it's an awesome little wagon! Don't call it an SUV, it's more like an updated Chevy Monza! I love it, 500 miles so far.
Really attractive looking vehicle. Definitely a must look at when getting an economic friendly car!
Does ne1 know if I should deal first with the dealer before giving my GM Authorization number?
As always great review
Surprisingly nice car from Chevy for that price
this pos
Thank you!!! For showing CarPlay
I like it. The only thing I wish it had are padded armrests. Problem is, in my country this car starts at about $31,630 for the lowest trim and goes up to $34,360 for the top variant. That's a little rich for this thing.
Sofyan, a few new Trax owners have complained that the A/C does not come on during remote start operation. Did you notice on your testing?
Couldn't agree more even Steven!
"Top speed: why?" Lol
S.Korean tried the acceleration and top speed, and it has reached about 125 mph.
You CAN Change the Gauge Cluster Lay out by holding in the Roller Switch on the Left Side of teh Wheel Controls
Welcome to NC, especially to beautiful Asheville.
For me it is a good revolution for update change from Chevrolet. Really impress on new design. Small engine, good saving ☺️
Just purchased one yesterday, i got the LT model with some options on it wich is basically the same as this one for way cheaper, i dont have the exact same look but its pretty close and for what i am not getting i couldnt care less, at least i get all the great features like heated seats, steering and the amazing display. I changed my Encore to this and holey hell you cant compare them at all, and the encore had AWD this one dosnt but who cares, i never had AWD besides the encore and its not something i will miss, imo its just another part that breaks. What i am worried though is motor and tranny durability, i know these motors were used previously and they had problems so lets hope the engineers adressed the timing belt issue this motor had before. Other than that, i have nothing bad to say, i hit the highway yesterday and i didnt even realize i was going 30 over the limit... power delivery is good enough to get you around and pass cars on the highway no problem. For the price we paid for this i am happy.
I have had an inexpensive Chevrolet or Ford wagon or SUV in my family fleet for years. It was the "EXTRA" vehicle that did yeoman service in foul weather or as the "DOG TAXI" to save wear and tear on the Germans and Italians it shares the garage with. I have the current generation Trax and it has been very reliable over the 130k miles it has been driven but if the weather is nice I don't grab its keys. This one is definitely on the "SHORT LIST" when I replace the present one next spring.
"The Top Speed: WHY" is hilarious 🤣
You can change the digital cluster by pushing in for 3sec on the toggle, toggling down on the steering wheel info toggle.
Good review. I blew my engine in my previous car (maserati). I have paid for the 2RS weeks ago. Ihave had big engines and AWD for years and never really had to use it in my area. So No more gas gussling high maintenance costs and features that i don't need for me this time around. The features on this vehicle fits all my desires and more. This will keep more money in my pockets hopefully for years to come. I did add a great warranty to last for over 100k miles, free yearly inspections and i can go to mostly any chevy dealer for service all across America. I can't wait til it comes in.
Engine blew? It must have been a small underpowered 3cyl turbo? And yeah I've lived in Canada my entire life, and have NEVER really needed AWD...
ordered mine today - Activ pkg. Test drove many different vehicles, and for the money preferred this one. Just an every day driver for me, not expecting a great deal at that price range - and that being said did not have to have financing - all in all will be very pleased with this for every day use.
It’s ironic that the least sporty models (the LS and LT) will be the quickest due to less overall weight and the 17 inch wheels that will have less rolling resistance and weight for the small engine to pull against.
Yup! That's why I got the fully loaded LT I love it
This is the price most vehicles should cost today. Quality has not improved but pricing keeps increasing
I guess we are spoiled everything in this Trax is what normal affordable cars had 10 years ago, now everything has to have plush interiors and LED lights to be seen as luxury lol
Good point. A society of high noses. Someone that needs a vehicle to get from A to B and doesn't want to waste money on a car, will get this Trax. Seems like GM and Hyundai get it. AFFORDABLE !!!!!
This offers more than enough for the average joe. Well done GM.
Top speed “why” 1:28 😂😂😂😂😂
Great review 👍
Great review 👍 Very sharp compact SUV!! Does this vehicle have the auto stop/start when at stop lights? If so can you disable it?
Ya that "feature" is enabled automatically when you start the car. The button in front of the shifter disables it. I press that button each time before pulling out of the driveway..
This vehicle looks awesome; I just hope it's a reliable vehicle. The 1RS trim in Nitro Yellow with the optional sunroof would be my choice. Love the fact that it has manual seat adjustment and has the OG blade stick key!
Still see plenty of Gen 1 Trax around. Haven't heard any major fuck ups from GM on that one.
It should be as reliable as anything else.
I heard the trailblazer is reliable so if that could be any indication then the trax will be reliable
@@terrencebenjamin7241 who’d you hear that from ?
@@Natethegreat200c hate it if you want but perfect reliability score by consumer reports, another publication said the same thing though I forgot which one. Also inquired from someone at my place of work that owns one and he hasn't been to the shop for nothing but oil changes and regular maintenance so far.
Round LED Turn Signals like the vents would of been Cool
The only complaint i have about mine is the luxury touch points. I'm happy to trade that out for the cost.
Only thing about the new Trax is No AWD. I live in Washington state so driving in winter through the Cascades is a must 😢 I have a 2022 Trax with AWD, but I do admit the 2024 looks wayyyy nicer.
What is the safety record on this vehicle?
Nice although the rear looks a bit weird imma have to agree with you on that.
Off topic from this video. But Sofyan, are you doing a test drive/review in the new Toyota Tundra TRD PRO? I saw the review of the Toyota event but waiting to see the test drive!
We'll be getting a Sequoia TRD Pro for a full week next week! Still waiting for Toyota to also send us a Tundra TRD Pro, stay tuned!
Wow that’s a awesome and funny intro when the Chevy Trax came out under a decade ago I wasn’t aware that the 1st gen was the big butt of jokes in the rental car industry and the interior I also didn’t know that it was kinda lumpy and cheap but to me it was ok but I hope this 2nd gen does great
If it’s okay to you don’t let him change your mind so easily! Have your own opinions! The old trax was a nice little crossover.
@@Natethegreat200c It was totally I never owned a Trax but the 1st gen was great for the kids that turned 16 and need a first car then the Trax is the right one but there’s other subcompact suvs around
I have that exact car except Sun Roof. They are being sold before they get to dealer. I had to put money down and wait a bit for it to come in. I drove it home from Dealer about 2 hours away and got 38 MPG. I have had it a week and it has averaged around 30 MPG I got as high as 40 MPG. I would not want this SUV if I lived in a really hilly area. But were I live its just fine. Its a Cruiser not a Sports Car but looks sporty.
Did they get rid of all the secret compartments 😮 the older model had 4 cup holders and no middle console
Not a achevy fam, never have been but i gotta say. This is sharp
Looks good inside and out (ruggedly handsome..um, cute-yute)..., but not sure ab that go-Kart engine and no AWD.. Hmm. Styling is very cool tho. Use that and increase power plz. I get it tho..econo. Maybe another level w bigger engine? I would pay more for that Chevrolet. Getting there. Taillight design is fine..looks good from all angles imo. Great looks but how is the engine reliability?
dopey is the perfect word to descibe the old Trax styling
One of the settings I have show the tack on perimeter and the Miles Per Hour are in middle. Big Numbers.
137 hp from a 3 cylinder engine… very skeptical of this. Also seems like it would take forever to get up to highway speed.
100hp cars were normal in the 90s, speed limits haven't gone up much since then.
@@quixomega speed limits certainly haven’t changed much but almost all car have become more powerful. Chevy did a great job with the styling on this car but in my opinion they really handicapped this car with a weak engine. It’s going to take a LONG time to get up to highway speed and you’ll have to floor it to max to get to 65-70 mph.
@@mclaine33 The 2024 Trax is listed as 8 sec in 0 to 60, which is identical to the Corolla..also 8 seconds. Its not a weak engine..its a car designed to save gas, not a race car, similar to the Corolla, and most other small, inexpensive cars. If you crave more horses, then get a Vette...and a job at the oil company who gives you free gas.
@@loyalblair4162 30-ish mpg highway from 3 cylinders? Lots of stress on a tiny engine.
@@boggy7665 My brother bought a 3 cylinder Chevy spark, many many years ago, so 3 cyl are not new to Chevy. The car lasted at least 260,000 miles,(in total) .and the rest of the car wore out before the engine. I bought it from him, and sold it to a friend 2 or 3 years later. You see..its kind of the Toyota-Honda-Nissan theory: You dont need a big V8 like we used to think in the 90's. And, we said the same thing about Japanese 4 cylinders..(they wont last). We had to eat our words when Toyotas, Hondas and Nissan's 4 bangers out lasted many of our V8's. You may not have been around then, so you probably dont know this. The smaller engine actually has more surface area to cool..its kind of like increasing the surface area by grinding rocks into sand. We said the same thing when the small engine Japanese cars arrived..(they wont last). We were wrong.
So good looking. The only thing missing is awd. And the only reason I say that is because the Trailblazer is just not good for how expensive it is. Putting AWD in this would not make it as expensive as the Trailblazer. Chevy needs to throw Awd in this an turn the Trailblazer into a true Bronco Sport competitor. I just think this and the trailblazer have too much overlap while each having some big drawbacks.
Yea, I was looking at this, and the Trailblazer 😅. I'm not sure which one to get.
I like it but getting 28-32 mpg out of a 137hp 1.2 engine it's not impressive at all.
Great looking car. My concerns would be that can that under powered little engine make it to 100k miles or much beyond without catastrophic failure? It's gonna be working very hard. How well will this thing hold it's value? It's nice looking and has a great set of features for it's price but if I can't drive this thing at least 10-12 years before it's toast I will stay away. I can get a Mazda cx30 or Honda HRV for just a tad more and I have way more confidence in those making it a long time without constant repairs and actually being worth something when I finish paying for it. All the negativity aside, I do feel this is a step in the right direction.
I got rid of my 2017 Trax for 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport....I really preferred the Trax. The Trax was larger inside. The previous turbo was terrible though
I drove one today , I loved it . I am actually considering buying one
I did months of research before buying a new car and found nothing can beat a Honda or Toyota for an extremely low maintenance and long life vehicle. A used of either will outlast any new one of other makes.
Yeah just looking at the small details the trax has a timing belt instead of timing chain. So exterior and interior look nice sorta a midget RAV4 looking thing but me thinks they ending up cutting cost on the reliable parts. We won't know till people start putting milage on the rubber but could be the next dodge dart (looks nice and new but blow up)
Only thing it's really missing is AWD, which is an unfortunate omission. It's a big reason for me to purchase a small crossover seeing as I live in a snowy climate.
How does it compare In terms of durability and longevity vs Toyota or Honda?
New 2024 Trax was descended from the 1971 Vega. Then 1980 Citation, then 1982 Cavalier, then 2005 Colbalt, then 2011 Cruze, and now 2024 Trax today. Each new model replaced is more reliable than the previous.
I never leave comments and I am late to the party. I just discovered the Chevy Trax yesterday. I have been driving a 2011 Toyota RAV4 since 2012. It has almost 140K miles on it and I love it. I thought I would buy a brand new one but I am completely offended by the price and I think their front grill looks like an ugly angry face. As a matter of fact, I'm offended by all the prices of new vehicles. I'm a 57y.o. stay-at-home mom with my youngest son, 17y.o., just getting his license. I am passing the RAV4 to him. I have owned at least 30 vehicles in my lifetime and usually drive them until they can't pass inspection and have to go to the boneyard. I am blown away by the complaints and expectations people have in cars. This Chevy Trax will be a 5th vehicle in our household and sounds perfect for me. I have done my research. Definitely going to test drive one
179 inches?! That's huge! My 2018 equinox is 183!!😂
Every other customer in specific regions will be asking about AWD. Weird choice to not have that option. Could we get a trim without the safety electronics, maybe a manual driver's seat option and add AWD? I think this car is bigger than the Trailblazer (it is longer). The thing is, Chevy can easily cut straight into Subaru's market with a non-CVT AWD car with seats that are more comfortable in the Chevy than the Subaru.
I don’t think Chevrolet was trying to make the Trax a better Trailblazer, I think their goal was to greatly improve the Trax without cannibalizing Trailblazer sales and I think they have successfully done that. The more people I see complain about the lack of AWD the more appealing the Trailblazer becomes to a potential Trax buyer and it’s ultimately up to them to determine if it’s worth it or matters enough.
@@G-Rated OK, but a bit misguided when they could oust the Subaru in the same (crossover) class. I already decided on Trailblazer on features, feel and look.
Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!
dang was highly considering this until i realized it didn’t have awd 😢
If you press left scroll for like longer than a second it gives options to change the gauge
If chevy had put a 4-cyl turbo in this they would have sold a boat load of these
Odd number of cylinders and very short warranty makes me worry. I’m out. Nice effort though.
This is amazing for 25k!!
Really want to say I wanna buy one. But have you ever been to a Chevy dealership for maintenance lately minimum 4 hours for a basic oil change? No thank you
Since this is now so big doesn't that mean it matches up better with cars like the Hyundai Kona and Honda HRV than the Venue?
Should buy this or Subaru Crosstrek&?
"What I don't like however are the seats. They are kind of just like hard. They don't offer much in terms of support or lateral support."😅😂
that title cracked me up lol but tru tho