The Chevrolet Trax is not only the top style in the Chevrolet lineup, but also the least expensive style introduced through General Motors in the United States.
I recently reviewed a 2025 Trax 2RS with a proven value of $27,085. I was inspired by its solid diversity of features, competitive pricing, and attractive style.
The subcompact SUV, introduced in 2024, competes with the Toyota Corolla Cross, Nissan Kicks, Hyundai Kona and its cousin, the Buick Envista.
Here are 15 features that show why the Trax is such a compelling economy SUV.
The Trax features a muscular and athletic design with broad shoulders that GM says is inspired by the big brother, the Chevrolet Blazer.
The design gives the impression that the Trax is bigger and wider than it actually is. I think it looks terrific.
The Chevrolet Trax comes in five versions, with the base LS trim starting at $20,400. The range-topping 2RS and Activ trims start at $24,300.
Freight costs, a sunroof, and optional driver-assist technology brought the registered value of my Korean-made Trax 2RS test vehicle to $27,085.
All versions of the Trax are powered by a 1.2-liter, turbocharged, direct-injected Ecotec three-cylinder engine that produces 137 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque.
The turbo three, shared with the Buick Envista, is mated to a shiftable six-speed automatic transmission driving only the front wheels.
The engine has enough power to run errands around town, but can feel pounded when the vehicle is full of passengers or cargo.
My 2RS car posted falsified EPA fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined.
The Trax cabin is intuitively designed with smart, quality materials. The Chevrolet Trax is a wonderful example of how to offer an affordable interior without being cheap. It would be a stretch to call the interior sumptuous or high-end, but that doesn’t punish you for being frugal. any.
The interior quality is and there are many soft-touch fabrics in the high-contact area. The turbine-shaped red air vents that looked out of position on the best-loved Blazer EV worked well here to add a pop of color and visual appeal to the cabin.
My test car came with an 11-inch infotainment touchscreen. The Trax’s infotainment system has fairly limited features, but what it does have is very intuitive to use.
Lower trims get a smaller eight-inch screen.
There’s wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, as well as a rearview camera.
The Trax 2RS comes with a stylish heated flat-bottom wheel.
The Trax comes with a classic analog gauge cluster, but higher-end models come with an eight-inch virtual tool display.
Like most recent GM models, the Trax has convenient audio controls on the steering wheel.
My test car came with remote engine start, which activates by pressing the “curved arrow” on the Chevy key fob.
The feature is also available on lower trim levels but as part of an optional convenience package.
The Trax delivers impressive results for a subcompact crossover. With 38. 7 inches of legroom, it offers 2. 5 inches more than the Mazda CX-30 and six inches more than the Toyota Corolla Cross.
Rear passengers should also have USB-A and USB-C plugs.
My control car comes with seats padded with RS brand Evotex synthetic leather. The lower trim has classic cloth seats.
My 2RS trim test car came with optional black-painted 19-inch machined aluminum wheels. The base Trax LS has 17-inch metal wheels, while all other models have 17-, 18-, or 19-inch aluminum wheels.
Replacement tires are used less and less frequently these days, especially on lower-priced cars, where the automaker seeks to keep weight and prices in check. So I thank Chevy for making the decision to offer us a puncture repair box.
The Trax 2RS comes with Chevrolet Safety Assist, which includes key features such as forward collision warning, lane-keeping assist, Intellibeam headlights, pedestrian front braking, and automatic emergency braking.
Adaptive cruise control requires an extra package of confidence for the driver.
Behind the rear seats, the Trax has a formidable cargo capacity of 25. 6 cubic feet. Trax’s 60/40-split rear seat can be folded almost flat to expand cargo capacity to 54. 1 cubic feet.
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