Chevrolet Trax enthusiasts rejoice! Even though things didn’t look good for Chevrolet’s subcompact crossover, the automaker has announced that it will be brought back for a new generation. Despite moving to a new chassis and getting a new drivetrain, Chevrolet’s Trax continues to make sense as one of the brand’s entry-level vehicles. The new Chevrolet Trax rides on the same platform as the revived Chevrolet Trailblazer, and its target market is those who are price-conscious but need a crossover vehicle that is somewhat more spacious than the Trailblazer.
2024 Chevrolet Trax Concept
Instead of the older model’s 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine, the new Trax is equipped with a 1.2-liter turbocharged inline-three. Because it’s so similar to the engine in the most recent Trailblazer, this shouldn’t come as much of a shock to anyone familiar with the model. This 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine delivers 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels when equipped with the Trax trim level’s six-speed automated transmission. That is much less power than the current generation of the Trax, which has 155 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. The answer to the question of why the Trailblazer’s continuously variable transmission (CVT) or all-wheel-drive system did not cut is a straightforward one: cost.
2024 Chevrolet Trax Review
Up until this point, the Trailblazer was a larger vehicle than the Trax. However, it may come as a surprise to learn that the new ’24 Trax is more spacious than the Trailblazer. The new model is 11 inches longer than the previous generation Trax, which measured 167.6 inches, and is also longer than the Trailblazer, which measured 173.5 inches. The chaps over at Chevrolet took advantage of the additional length by increasing the wheelbase of the new Trax by approximately 6 inches in comparison to the vehicle that it replaced. Because of its extended wheelbase, the Trax ought to be more stable when driven at highway speeds. The larger size also results in a greater capacity for passengers and goods. There is an additional 3 inches of legroom for passengers sitting in the second row, and there is an additional 12% of space for cargo.
On the inside of the LS and 1RS trim levels, there is a media screen that is 8 inches in size and is attached to the dashboard. The most upscale versions of the Chevrolet Trax are equipped with a sizable 11-inch screen that is accompanied by a digital instrument cluster that measures 8 inches. This new Trax will have a screen that is a whole inch larger than the one on the current model, which measures 7.0 inches.
What can you tell me about the Trax’s engine?
Even though the powertrain probably won’t shock anyone, the new outward appearance may. The new Trax is propelled by a three-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1.2 liters and is turbocharged. Although Chevrolet has not yet determined the exact horsepower and torque output of the engine, the company expects that it will be capable of producing 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. Because of this, the new Trax has 18 fewer horsepower and 15 fewer pound-feet of torque compared to the previous generation of the vehicle it replaces. We seldom come with regressions of that nature, and we have high hopes that when we get behind the wheel of the Trax, it will feel more powerful than the figures say it should.
How would you rate the cabin of the Trax?
The redesigned interior of the Trax is, thankfully, a significant improvement over the previous one. Sharp lines and tactile buttons for all of the vehicle’s climate control functions are some of the design elements that bring it in line with the rest of Chevy’s SUV series. Additionally, the Trax is equipped with Chevy’s signature circular air vents, which can be seen in almost all of the brand’s other sport utility vehicles.
The instrument cluster of the base versions (LS and 1RS) will have physical dials in addition to the infotainment screen that is 8 inches in size and will come standard on those variants. An 11-inch infotainment display that extends beyond the dashboard will be standard on the top three trim levels (LT, 2RS, and Activ), in addition to an 8-inch digital display that will be installed in the instrument panel in place of traditional analog gauges.
2024 Chevrolet Trax Interior
On vehicles with an LT trim level, front heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated outside mirrors are all available as an upgrade option. On models with a 1RS, 2RS, or Activ trim level, however, these features are standard. Additionally, lesser trim levels of the Trax are offered with the option of a push-button start, whilst higher-level versions are equipped with this function as standard. There is also the possibility of getting a sunroof. The only variants that have leatherette seat surfaces are the Activ models, and these models also come with yellow contrast stitching.
How is the technology in the Trax?
Standard equipment on the new Trax includes cordless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. On the LT, 2RS, and Activ versions, a wireless phone charger is available as an add-on accessory. Those who want to work or stream while they are on the road may take use of the Trax’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot features. The Chevrolet Trax also comes equipped with a variety of Chevy’s basic safety systems, which are together referred to as Chevy Safety Assist.
2024 Chevrolet Trax Specs
The Chevy Safety Assist package includes automatic emergency braking, which applies the brakes if an imminent collision is detected, front pedestrian braking, which stops the car if a pedestrian is detected, a lane-keeping assistance function that will warn the driver if the vehicle starts to wander out of its lane, a system that alerts the driver if a forward collision might occur, automatic high beams, and an indicator that notes your following distance to the car in front of you. All of these safety features are standard Additional possible options include a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot detection system, rear cross-traffic warning, and a rear parking aid system.
What other degrees of trim does the Trax come in?
The Chevrolet Trax will be offered in a total of five different trim levels. They are referred to as LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and Activ respectively.
