2024 Chevrolet Trax First Drive Review 

Everyone keeps talking about horrible GM quality. GM actually has good reliability. I owned 3 Toyota’s over 20 years and they all had problems. My sister and aunt have Honda’s and they have problems. In 2015 I bought a Dodge Grand Caravan against everyone’s advice. It’s the best vehicle I have ever owned. My sisters 2015 CRV has been in for service multiple times a year. My Dodge has only been in for service 2 times. Both for a window regulator. My other sister has a Tahoe My brother , uncle and cousins all have Silverado’s. No major issues. The fact is most cars today are relatively reliable if you take care of them. Use good gas. Change the fluids on time and keep up with maintenance.

Hey, not everybody can afford a vehicle that's in the 40 to 80 grand price range. I think this vehicle is a massive success for Chevrolet......

Not too shabby, and a huge step up from the previous Trax. I have plenty of questions about GM quality, but I'm glad they are trying.

I bought one as my first car, a gift to myself for my 22nd birthday, and I absolutely love it. I have the LT model in the grey/silver color and got it for a great deal as it was cheaper than most other LT in my area. Drives very smooth through a city full of terrible pit holes. Acceleration is great especially when it comes to keeping up with traffic as most people here drive 10-15+ over the speed limit. I still don’t know how to feel about it turning off while at stop lights as I feel that it can lead to engine issues later down the line (that’s just me though). You can turn it off but I think it has to be turned off every time you get into the car and it doesn’t always kick in which I also find weird about the feature. Im 5’9/5’10 and I stand taller than the car itself yet it has a bunch of room and I don’t hit my head when getting into. I absolutely love that mines came with an 11” entertainment center and digital dash (didn’t think I was going to like the dash but I love it!). I also love that it came with push to start as some of the models don’t come with it lik the LS and 1RS trims. I’m a college student also so this was a great choice as I was able to keep my monthly payment low and take advantage of the college student promotion that Chevy has going on. They also have them for first responders military etc. Also at the time I was going Chevy was offering 120 days deferred with an APR of 6.99 but you have to have A+ credit to great it. It gets great gas mileage too! I started on a full tank on Friday (06/16) and have been running around everywhere since and am just now about to reach half a tank. You can’t beat 28-32 MPG! In all I love this small suv!

I’ve had my Trailblazer 1.3 AWD for over a year and a half and 38,000 miles. It’s been trouble free and I’ve been pleasantly surprised with how well it does everything. Bought on a whim and I’m very happy I did.

Its a decent hatchback for all intents and purposes and its priced right. The market needs more cars like this for commuters and people just starting out. I'm glad to see GM is trying to accommodate them. Not every working person can afford the average priced car that tops 50K. I'm really surprised at it having active noise cancellation and the ACTIV has 8 way power which would be great for my long legs. I'm seriously considering on of these.

Ya see here, this would be an absolute winner in the subcompact if people…. Trusted GMs reliability

I just test drove one Saturday and bought one today, waiting for delivery. I'm a Ford guy, wanted to buy a Maverick, yeah that's funny right. Well, since Ford raised the price and still dealers add "market adjustments"! So, I haven't bought a Chevy since 94. I got a 2RS Trax with Sunroof and Convenience packages, for $27k plus tax. It's that good a value and I'm a Ford guy.

I just bought a 2024 Trax 1RS and I absolutely love it. I went from a 2015 Cruze RS which I loved but the Trax is so much better. What I would really like to see in these review videos is less talk about how each trim looks and more about safety features, performance and gas mileage. The way the seats, dash and wheels look do not make any difference when I am trying to navigate through various driving situations.

wonderfully comprehensive while not being verbose! Takes real talent! Awesome as always, Alex!

I've had my Trax 2RS for 4 months and 7200 miles. I love it! I average 29 mpg and it feels sporty. I'm waiting to see how it is in NY Hudson Valley winter. But just love it so far. Thanks @Chevrolet

LOVE LOVE LOVE how you showed all the trims in this video, I know not all manufacturers bring all trims to press events but I think it’s cool that GM brought them all. Looks nice, much better than the previous gen. I was initially very confused at the seemingly out of nowhere launch cause I thought the Trailblazer was the Trax’s replacement, but it’s starting to make sense as the Trax is less expensive.

Dare I say this is the spiritual successor to the Cavalier? Low price, practical, with some flashy trims.

A tiny turbo charged engine sounds like a recipe for expensive repairs WHEN the GM designed reliably issues start popping off

New cars aren't going to get cheaper. This one looks pretty good to me, hopefully there aren't any dealer markups. Still can't buy a Maverick for sticker and a lot of these "affordable" cars aren't so affordable once you try to buy them and the bait and switch scam begins

Alex, For a moment I thought you were introducing us to a new Chevy Tracker which is fondly remembered as a cheap, compact, body-on-frame, GM/Suzuki, joint-venture 4X4 from yesteryear.🤩 Getting back to this present GM/Daewoo joint-venture, with low, low prices like this, it is remarkable that GM can still afford to pay Mary Barra $29,000,000 per year. 😉😉

I heave three concerns with the Trax: reliability, reliability and reliability.

Nice to see the platform as a FWD only to eliminate the AWD driveshaft tunnel and rear differential spacing. This allows for a spare tire & flat floor and lowers the center of gravity without having voids of space when choosing FWD on an AWD designed platform. Even in snow, AWD is not needed with FWD and good all season tires on plowed and maintained roads. Good review !

I’ve only driven about 9 miles from the dealership home. But we bought a black LT w/ the comfort and convenience packages. No sunroof. Waiting for snow and salt to go away soon before taking her out. This will be the wife’s daily driver. I’m so jealous. But she has yet to drive it. The ride home was so nice and so quiet,but I had to slow down not realizing how quickly high speed was reached entering the Interstate. For everyday driving, the ride rivals our friends ‘23 top trim black Outback. The Trax in black looks and rides like it’s the Outback’s lil brother. We got an extended 10 yr. 100,000 mi bumper to bumper warranty fully transferable for $50 fee) and first 4 maintenance visits ( every 6 months/6,000 mi., or 2 yrs. Worth). All well under $29,000 out the door.

21:18 The 1RS doesn't get the 11.3" Infotainment. That comes with the LT and higher. It does have standard heated seats and steering wheel though which is nice.

I think it is dead on for what people want . it lokks great and seems like a great value . the only thing i dont like is the engine if it had a good 1.6 four i think you could get the same power and mpg with what i would think would be better long term reliability. I think this will be a huge hit for chevy . i like the buick version better ,the style is even more modern.

That 22.3mpg shown in the base model is quite a disappointment, I'm expecting a lot better fuel economy from a 3-cylinder engine, in a relatively lightweight car. Unless you really need the cargo space & practicality of a crossover/wagon, I think the Elantra is a better choice, due to its much higher fuel economy, faster acceleration, and better engine reliability (port-injection, naturally-aspirated).

I doubt GM will be able to keep up with demand for this. Timing it just as a recession looms and rates are high was luck, packaging it well will earn them sales. Never been a huge GM fan but this hits so well on all the bases, and Alex explaining the tradeoffs they took makes it all make a lot of sense.

Really targeted for the A to B solo driver. Really dig it

How I wish Chevy still made an updated Sonic. I still have my nine-year old LTZ sedan with a 1.4 turbo and a six-speed manual. Remarkable headroom, front seat legroom, and huge trunk for a sub-compact that delivers 37mpg. Add four snow tires, it is a beast in snow, especially with the manual transmission. This seems like a worthy car.

You do an excellent job reviewing autos. I never miss an episode. Keep up the good work !

One of the best auto reviewers out there. My wife is trading her 4XE Rubicon on a Trax Activ.

I have driven the LS trim since July and I love it. Great car for the price.

I've had my 2RS 6 days and 500 miles. It's awesome! I think they should change the name to Monza but otherwise GM did it right! 32 mpg and fun to drive.

This car seems awesome but I hope we don’t have another dodge dart situation with a great car that’s broken down 24/7

I know this may be asking a lot, but it would be great if you were able to start including some dimensions like depth and width of the cargo area. Even something like how high the seats are off the ground. As someone who recently has to consider transporting a wheelchair. Those kind of measurements would be awesome!

I sat in one yesterday, and at six foot it was refreshing to find I wasn't at the back of the seat travel, nor was my head into the headliner. I even sat in a Active w/sunroof and still had plenty of headroom. I also felt like the seatback has more bolstering than my Maverick, though the seats were a bit firmer; a plus compared to the feeling of those in the Maverick, too, which makes it almost too difficult to find comfortable spot in the seat. I'm looking forward to driving one to see how well they keep you in place as the seats in the Maverick require me to brace myself on on/off ramps as I tend to drive a bit more spirited.

I'm by no means a huge Chevy fan, but I'll give credit where credit is due. They did a great job with the styling. I have no complaints. It looks extremely roomy for this class of vehicle. That big back seat will translate to a big cargo area with the seat folded. The power seems adequate. For me, it's the seat-of-the-pants feeling behind the wheel that matters in daily driving, not the numbers on paper. Alex seems to think it's peppy, so that's promising. Fuel economy is on par with other vehicles in this class. My only real concern is reliability. I think the Trax is engineered by GM Korea (formerly Daewoo). If so, the only American aspect of it seems to be the Chevy badge. My only real gripe is that Chevy is offering the Trax in some very unique paint colors, mint green, yellow, and baby blue (not the official color names), but those colors are only offered on the 1RS and 2RS trims, so they are paired with the RS's red interior trim. That's going to clash horribly.

One thing I would note - this is definitely from GM's parts bin. The 6 speed has been around for about a decade. The 3 cylinder engine has been out for a couple of years now. The electronics are from other GM vehicles. The key has been around forever. It is how they kept the price down as well. Also, it should make the vehicle more reliable in its first year since it is using proven tech.

Alex, I still have those same shoes too. As far as the Trax, I love the styling and value, but would be concerned about reliability and resale. Given current economics, there's an audience for this...

Great review again. Look forward to the detail review.

Interesting. Seems to have a lot of positives going for it. But with GM, it makes me wonder what the tradeoffs will be.

Great review Alex. Chevy knocked this one off the park. I predict this 2024 Trax to be a top seller.

My sister has a 1.5 liter 3 cylinder turbo Ford escape. I am amazed at how much power they get out of that little engine.

That was one of the best reviews I've seen. keep up the great work👍🏻👍🏻

A great small car with a fantastic base price. Would make a nice car for a new driver or just to drive to work and back. Decent array of options to give your something to fiddle with. Great review!

P O S. Let’s come back to it n 3 years after it falls apart.

Great review. I drove the LT version. It is lightweight, traveling at 60mph with winds at 40mph can be challenging. I love the infotainment system and 24:36 remote starter( you can start the car from your phone as well). Overall nice ride. Not the fastest- (definitely would love more power) but GM gives you a lot for the price. ❤

Really great review, as always. Love your style.

This car is an incredible value overall and a great design. Nobody cares about the cargo cover I just stick it in the garage. As long as it is reliable, you have a winner here.

I wish they had an EV version. It looks great!

Not one review has even mentioned the audio system or if upgrades are available on higher trims. Does anyone know?

Thank you for the video! I am shopping in this price segment and comparing this to the 2023 Crosstrek and Civic Hatch. Both are available with a manual, which is a huge draw for me. Crosstrek has less cargo space, a big concern. It also does not have ACC or auto brake hold. Civic is perfect for me because it has more cargo space and ACC/auto brake hold are standard with manual gearbox. The new Trax is an intriguing option because for the same $26k you get far more equipment: sunroof, heated seats/steering wheel/mirrors, ACC, etc. I suspect the new Buick Envista will be even better in terms of style/comfort.

I have not liked the styling of a chevy vehicle for years, so call me biased, but wow! seeing this in the thumbnail! Up there with the crosstrek! so much better than the old trax but that is a low bar...

Base Chevrolet Trax vs. base Toyota Corolla? Which is a better deal?

I just leased one!! Being made right now, 290 a month 0 down, but that’s fine for this economy. Excited to see it in person and drive it all day :)

5:58 I was not wondering that actually. That’s a really smart idea. I’m sure Chevy never thought about it either, until hopefully this video.🤞🏻 I agree though, I hate that style cover. I prefer retractable cargo covers for convenience.

This looks pretty good as a daily commuter car. I'll be interested to see what gas mileage you get with the tiny 1.2 engine. Interestingly the Buick version in China gets a 1.5 engine.

I test drove one recently, and it is so fun to drive. The interior is gorgeous. My only critique is the old-school antenna. It would look smoother if it had a sleek, shark fin, or rear window, integrated antenna.

GM Korea did a great job on the new Trax. One of the few vehicles that you can get for under $25K that you would actually want. In my area they are hard to find though. We recently bought a Trailblazer. There were no Trax or Trailblazers on the local lots. We bought the Trailblazer in transit (had experience with it so went that way). The dealership had 6 combined Trailblazer and Trax in transit already sold.

Reliability for the engine in winter time? I live in Canada end it's very cold. Great review 👍

Just Purchased a 2RS Trax today. Probably the best bang for your buck car on the market. Full heated leather and a full digital dash for 24k

For 1k more the Trax should get a 2.0 turbo engine ! Nice looking design but just to slow .

I have a 21 Chevy Spark which I'm happy with. The dealer is bombarding me with offers to get even futher into debt in one of these. I will say I like most of what I'm seeing. My only concern is with the concept of an inadequately sized motor with a turbo to compensate. Unless they're extremely well engineered and built it sounds like a problem waiting to happen. I personaly don't care a fig for AWD. Unless you live in severe snow and ice conditions I can see no use for it. I'm in Phoenix so frankly the only essential to me is arctic air conditioning.

Is this 3 cylinder used in anything else? It looks like a great option, but im worried about reliability. I owned the Chevy Sonic, and it was a nightmare of repairs for what should have been a mechanically simple vehicle.

I would buy it if it has around 160hp.....

I don't know how they are able to put this product out there at this price in this economy. They have to be loosing money on this. Anyway, Kudos to Chevy

Best review of this vehicle on RU-vid, Alex! I love the little Trax.

I picked up a trax 1rs in fountain blue and I absolutely love the vehicle. You really can't beat it for the price.

I'd prefer a N/A 4 cylinder (either a 1.8 or a 2.0) engine to the turbocharged 3 cylinder on these. You'll get pretty much the same power figures (or more), better fuel economy (theoretically), and better reliability.

This and the Trailblazer really do look nice. Interior is nice too. Chevy is doing well in the design department.

Nice review, how does this compare to the Kia Soul?

Does it have a digital speed sign like the new colorado?

Only Chevy can put a 1.2 liter 3 cylinder engine in a car and have it only get 32 mpg on the hwy. If Toyota put a 1.2 liter engine in a car, it would get 75 mpg.😊

🤮 The rear styling... Front looks great though

Is that XM radio standard on the base trim? That's impressive, especially for the price.

I was pretty interested in one of these for my wife, she’s upgrading from a 2019 Jeep renegade that she’s had almost 5 years now. However, she realized (not even me lol) that there was no cup holders, or rear vents! And only two front ac vents!? I realize that it’s a small car, but is it really small enough for only 2 vents!?

Excellent review, but GM makes trash lol

I wouldn't want to own that thing after the warranty is up!

I don’t see the Auto Hold?..the antenna is out of date (no shark tail)

I recently read this engine uses a timing belt-in-oil setup -- too bad, I really wish it had a timing chain instead. You've been warned. Research the Ford Ecoboost 1.0 3 cylinder and how its belt-in-oil setup held up.

Stay away from any gm or chevy pruducts 😢

When does the electric version come out to replace the Bolt?

Hi Alex, do you like the Trax better than a Kia Soul? Seems like they would be cross-shopped as well.

This is a piece of trash. Hardly worth $13k

Great & very thorough review on what appears to be a very attractive car & a bargain to boot. Thank you!

Is there an oil dipstick or a trans fluid dipstick?

Thanks for the awesome review. I found it very informative. I drove the 1RS with sunroof option, for a day and loved it! A little background in me, I am a car guy with a little Italian sports car I keep in a garage to drive on sunny days and have restored a few cars in my younger days. I really like the styling of this vehicle and I also really like the way it drives. It is pretty quick off the line and has plenty of upper range passing power. The six-speed transmission shifts quickly and smoothly. I am so glad they went with a regular transmission over a crappy CVT. I have to disagree with the reviewer in that I think 6-speed is plenty for this vehicle. I drove it around the city and also on the freeway for a bit. It handles great too. I was actually pretty blown away by this little SUV because I sure wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did. I am now actually considering buying a 2RS for my wife to replace her 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI in that awesome light blue 🔵 color. The Golf TDI drives really well so for me to get away from a european-made car to one of these would be a big jump or so I thought before I took it for a ride. The 1RS that I drove was actually made in korea. I found the fit and finish to be quite nice. I do wish the sound quality of the stereo system was a tad it better though. I am a bit spoiled from the sound system in the Volkswagen TDI which sounds amazing. I work as a recording studio engineer and music producer. My wife doesn't really care much about sound systems and she definitely doesn't care about the way an engine sounds but with that being said, I really like the way the engine in this sounds, very sporty when you hammer the throttle and yes, I have a bit of a lead foot! It is a Chevy so I'm not sure how it will hold up over time but as a new car, I think it's a great deal for the price.

What is the deal with some automaker's aversion to amber rear turn signals? They are safer, for one, and as almost all other markets require them, not changing them to red is a cost savings for the manufacturer.

Great to see an inexpensive crossover offering that much combine legroom. You could actually fit four tall people comfortably which is pretty rare in cheaper vehicles.

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this vehicle here

I just traded in my renegade for this, I only used 4x4 once so don’t really need it. I do live in snow but I never have a problem with fwd. didn’t want to upgrade to the trail blazer. Anyways the renegrade that I had was junk so many problems. Hopefully this is better

do you happen to know the fuel range on a full tank of gas?

Good effort. Massive improvement over the Trax but I still think the Kia Soul is the one to beat in this segment of low-cost subcompact crossovers.

GREAT REVIEW!! And if anyone knows, where is this road he’s driving on?? That looks like a gorgeous drive!

Definite improvement over the last one, though too bad it lost the AWD feature. Which IMO is sad because this one looks better,

Seems like an excellent choice in vehicle transport, for many months to come.

Thank you and have a great day!

Great work Alex !

I agree the rear looks weird I would have to reverse park all the time to show the front off all the time lol

Does it come with a cd or cassette player?

Great review.. thanks Alex👍🏿

I like the looks, I like the price. But will it hold up over time.??? Or do I need to buy a RAV4.???

Outstanding review Alex, very impressive. 🙏👍

Hey can you next time demonstrate the adaptive cruise control please? Thanks for the review