I just purchased the exact same model with the exact same options as you reviewed. In fact even the same color. I just finished a 1000 mile trip with it. I think it is an absolutely fantastic car. In fact for the trip we averaged 38.3 mpg which was amazing. It rides nice, the seats were comfortable. Had no issues driving it on the highway. Very very pleased with my purchase.
I have noticed this person commenting on other reviews topics for the Trax. It's always negative! I think he really loves this new Trax, since he's checking out all the reviews. Lol😂 I haven't gotten to be old as I am 60+ and have someone tell me what, I want to spend my money own. I love my 2RS 2024 Trax!!
The latest GM sales numbers came out today and they're already moving a ton of these. For all its shortcomings, it's a pretty compelling vehicle given the price.
This. Price point. With used car prices still high, this makes so so much sense for a family to have this. Price-conscious buyers in a bind should go with this and enjoy driving under warranty. For many who are just in the market for a car to go from point A to B in an urban setting... this is a fantastic price point.
😂😂 many will never learn. So many dullards wanting to part with their money. In 5 years this will be yet another junk-heap vehicle… with tattered remains of them going for Pennies… 💁🏻♂️ well people get what they deserve. They’ll be sad but move on to a Chevy 2028 Boopla. This boopla will be totally different than my trax, Cruz, cavalier!! If not.. I’m moving on to a Dodge caliber 2.0!
What you guys (& some others) are missing is that the Trax is a small crossover -- front wheel drive is fine. you want AWD, get the TrailBlazer for a bt more; it's a mini-SUV. The Trax is lower, the TrailBlazer is taller w/ higher seating position. I think Chevy deserves credit for having BOTH of these cars.
I picked the FWD because I don't drive the little SUV in snow. Also it was cheaper and gets better gas mileage. I drive the RWD behemoth in snow. Buying with all bells and whistles? Better off leasing. Let somebody else keep up with or deal with the inconvenience of getting those things fixed or replaced when they fail..
Sigh. This could’ve been a more efficient, lighter, quicker, better-handling sedan or hatchback for similar or less money - a Sonic or Cruze. A nice design, but destined for Enterprise and low resale, like base soec Konas and Kicks.
CR has pointed out and proved a FWD vehicle equipped with winter tires is better in snow than AWD with all season tires....but people still rather drive AWD and that comes down to the difference in feel behind the wheel.
Not sure whay you guys are talking about... perhaps a different car... I have an Activ and I have zero problems... None of the problems you mention. The pickup is zippy. The screens all work. Car is very comfortable. I didn't want to pay $10,000 more for a comfortable arm rest...
Yeah....Ford messed up big time on that....they actually corrected it in late 2019 but most "2019" models were manufactured in 2018...like most cars are...prior year manufacturing..
Nothing is forever and even Toyotas, Hondas engines will cease operation. Oil changes at 5k miles and heavy foot driving should be limited and 200.000 miles or more can be reached.......
It's made by GM. How long do you think it will last? (And I don't care about your cousin's neighbor's sister-in-law's boss's son who drove a Chevy for a trillion miles). What difference does it make anyway when the rest of the car is going to fall apart way before the engine?
I just bought an RS2 Trax, it's going to be a perfect commuter for me. I test drove it on the SswMillRiverParkway a twisting up/down road, it was fine. This is a great value, enough tech to keep you from feeling entry level. Some of us can't afford to pay $40k , so this should scare Ford and Stelantis.
Yes, I agree. I purchased a Nissan Kicks SV for the price and the feature and availability. I didn't know about the Trax then. Toyota vehicles are way overpriced these days.
You could have bought a 3- 5 Honda or Mazda , Toyota.woth a proven 4 cylinder motor.I been a wrench turner over 50 yrs. All those plastic parts are going to wear out and break.Also that internal timing belt if it breaks ,trash that engine.My call after 50 K.of driving more problems then it is worth.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q lol, no. The whole reason a diesel adds thousands to the price of a vehicle is because it's built like a diesel. These crappy little turbo engines are cheap and cheap means they aren't anywhere near as robust as a diesel.
If the 1.2L 3 Cylinder turbo was brand new i personally would pass, but the trailblazer from Chevy been using this engine since 2020 and no recalls or engine failures........
I'm in a 2024 Trax group. Someone reported engine failure at 700 miles. It was probably just a lemon. It happens. I'm still nervous about the reliability of this vehicle though. GM Korea has a terrible reliability track record. They make more terrible engines than good engines.
CR is too critical... I think its so much car for the dollar; I cant think of a better made car for this money. The mentioned connectivity may not be the fault of the car but the phone itself but we tend to blame the car tech. In terms of material feel or percieved quality, it is no worse than any other brand in this price class. Even BMWs have hard plastics in their vehicles at 2x. 3x the price. I think their is some bias in the comments here.
Yet the Mazda CX30-has a very high-quality interior for not much more money and 50 more standard HP. The Trax is very nicely styled and does pack a lot of features per dollar, marketing the same way Hyundai/Kia used to do.
CR has ALWAYS been biased against ALL American Manufacturers....even when they don't deserve it....just broadbrushing negative statements even when new engines / transmissions are in play..
I have the base model. I like how it looks and it's affordable. I took it on a long trip and was impressed by the gas mileage. It has been having some technical gitches though, as well as rough gear shifts in stop and go traffic. Also, not sure if mine actually has emergency breaking. It has the alert system though.
I know you are questioning the 6 speed transmission but it's way better than a CVT and will probably be more reliable. I'm glad GM decided to offer those.
The turbo 3-cylinder engine would be a concern as far as longevity. A friend had a Bronco Sport with a 3-cylinder engine and it was a POC! Many brands have stumbling transmissions, most notably another friend's Honda Odyssey with a nine-speed automatic.
They were actually very complimentary of it, if you'd watched further. Every car has shortcomings, even the luxury brands they've been addicted to for a while.
Ugh... did you say "stop / start" system?? That just blew it for me. I thought these auto makers had all decided "stop/start" was a stupid, stupid invention?
JD Power ranks Chevy 4th in reliability behind Lexus/Toyota and Buick. Not bad. Not bad at all. Consumer Reports has historically bashed Chevy. Take that into consideration.
Sadly, typical GM nonsense like not having any spare parts, literally, in stock and electronic gremlins like window motors failing VERY quickly, safety features not working well, etc. So far the drivetrain has been ok based on the forums that talk about this vehicle, so at least they did that well enough. With a turbo motor, I want a loooong warranty, you also don't get that with GM out of the gate, you'll pay quite a bit for a factory extended warranty, and this needs to be factored into the buying price, it could reach several thousands of dollars. I always wait and watch, especially on a first model year vehicle, and see how good or bad it is. For the money, this might be worth trying out if you add a good warranty on it.
I understand what they're saying, but I'm a teacher with my first kid on the way, and we're now a single income household. This is the only option for us, and I was impressed with what it came with for the price. Just wish I had more options
The thing is my 2023 Kia Forte GT for 26k has cooled and heated seats, better trunk space than most small SUVs, and I have 201 hspwr, I don’t understand why people are still so obsessed with SUVs
Have you tried putting that recliner (that you picked up at Goodwill, cheap) into your Forte GT? Btw, the 2022 has BOTH,reliability AND customer satisfaction "circling the drain"! Hope your '23 Forte is doing better, but then again............IT IS A KIA! Good luck!!
1:20 given how bad the last Trax was, sorry GM it was the worst product in your protfolio for a long time (and i am including gen 1 CUE), I'll need to see ample evidence of improvement.
I have 2 people who have Trax's one is a 2019 and another has a 2022 awd. Both have been flawless and no return to the dealer for any problems. My friend who has the 2019 doesn't take good care of his car at all..only thing he does is change the oil on time but otherwise the car is a mess. He's got 61K on his and it runs just fine.
I could be wrong but I think the 1.2 and 1.3 have only been used since 2020. If you mean the 1.4 four-cylinder, that engine is dead and it was totally different. I'd be more worried about the transmission. It has a mediocre history.
I would rather buy a Toyota Camry Sedan over this little car its a few more grand for a 300k mile car if serviced vs a Trax that will be lucky to make 150k and have poor resale and trade in values. A Ford Maverick is better than a Trax its about same price and better resale and trade in.
Underpowered compared to what? HP might be relatively low, but the turbo gives it 162 lb-ft of TORQUE at 2500 RPM, which is 30 MORE than you get in a base 2L 4cyl Mazda 3!
Context is everything and these guys are missing the big picture. For a family of four with a mortgage making $50K., this is an option few manufacturers offer.
I find that most reviewers these days are kids more interested in the gadgets and race car handling than the practical aspects of a vehicle. Yes, context is important. How well the car will defrost the window when it's freezing outside. Ease of entry exit wearing winter clothes. Gauge visibility at night and a hundred other things.
For those that complain about this not having AWD, Chevy offering this as a value proposition alongside the Trailblazer that has available AWD is no different than what Hyundai is doing by offering the FWD only Venue alongside the Kona. I think they also forgot to mention that the Trailblazer has more cargo room than the Trax as another difference between the two.
The money you save vs awd allows you to purchase true winter tires which will have a huge impact on winter whether traction. Trust me they make a huge difference, you will go in the snow, but don't forget you have to stop and go around turns and there as well they make a huge difference. I wish more people would try them and spread the word. We would all be better off as a result.
It is only offered with FWD to keep the price down, to give it more interior room than the Blazer with a smaller size, and using older tech like a 6 speed automatic. Overall an interesting car and depending on sales it could be a winner (along with the Buick Envista which is its twin). My question to CR is what other car at this price is this good? Is the Nissan Kicks a better car or worse? I think they rank it lower. So I understand the complaints, but the price point makes it hard to hate this car.
I wouldn't even think about any Nissan with a CVT. Nothing but problems, especially in the low-end models like the Versa, Sentra and presumably the Kicks as well.
I have a Kicks. Thus far it is a pleasure to drive. No problems and loads of features for a reasonable price. The zero gravity seats are very comfortable. Plus, I can get 43.8 MPG on the expressway.
You cannot get under MSRP but after getting pissed about trying to buy a used Hyundai, we went back to the Chevy dealer and got the Trax. As long as we maintain the thing well, fingers crossed it will last many years. She won’t put more than 5-6k miles on it per year (smart move would have been a high mileage any small car, i guess), but i wanted to have a warranty. I am fine with the 6 speed vs a CVT that’s for sure.
2RS drives perfectly and feels great all features work better then a $50,000 vehicle and that Trax is fast I don't care what anyone says and I have yet to have any problems with power at all pretty fast and it turns heads also coming to a stop and getting back on it and turning and back and forth or whatever the Trax is in my opinion is pretty dam good and Transmission downshifts perfectly. Why must you have people talking crap on great affordable vehicles like the Trax don't drive one if your gonna complain like babies go buy your $100000 lame vehicles. Again downshift is perfect you call yourself engineers I don't think so get with it or talk about something else!
folks, this is a family car, no a race car, keep in mind that before said something else. It is a basic car ... with a ton of features .... if you want luxury, power etc etc ..get a Lexus, BMW ... o something else ..!!! Chevy made a lot with this great new SUV ...!!!
i own a 2024 Trax 2RS... have owned it for since May 3, 2023... the transmission discord that was discussed in this piece does kind of disappear at around the 2000 mile mark. Fuel economy hovers around 32-38mpg and I run premium fuel in mine (93 octane) as it is not only turbocharged, but direct injection. After 5800 miles here in the Adirondacks of New York and our superduper swell roads, the car still does not rattle or shake. I am, however, having trouble with the window switch for the left rear window. Dealer is addressing at the time of this posting. Other than that, I genuinely love this car and feel that it would've been a homerun with a manual transmission option. The car drives far sportier than it's market segment, especially on the 19" wheels and wide tires GM put at all four corners. The suspension issue that was discussed in the video I have never experienced. The car is super planted even on long sweeping on ramps. With long trips, i found that the lower seat cushion could've been a smidge longer, but that could just be me. I am 6ft 250lbs. Anyways...
That 93 octane gas is a TOTAL waste of money! That premium gas will DO NOTHING to help prevent carbon build up on the back of the intake valves! The better thing to do is use the LOWEST VOLATILITY oil to minimize the amount of crank case oil vapor the gets sucked past the intake valves. The best oil you can buy for a GDI engine is Pennzoil "ultra platinum" full synthetic (and no I don't sell the oil). I got this information from watching "Project Farm" YT channel. He tested ALL the leading oil, including Amsoil, and found that the Penzoil was BEST for DGI engines! Happy motoring in your new Trax!
Bonsoir from Canada! This is the closest in years to a station wagon. I second that idea of a manual transmission. I want to stay away from the automatics as long as I can. Not that I drive fast: I just like shifting gears. Heck, I learned to drive on a Citroën DS! (Four-speed on the column, like the old trucks, but so refined in many other ways...)
With the Trax, GM has re-focused the purpose (existence) of Chevrolet: Provide a value, entry level vehicle (could be a first-time car buyer), who will eventually move to a Buick, then a Cadillac. In the late 60s after my parents married, their first car was a Bel Air. A few years later they bought a 77 Olds Cutlass, then a 1984 Buick Riviera, (mom got a 1990 Reatta) and then a 1994 de Ville. They (and many others) wouldn't have stayed in the GM family if their familiarity with the brand didn't start at the value purchase of a Chevrolet.
I was a Honda guy for a while, but I had to get a diesel pickup to pull my 10,000lb trailer. I got an '04 Duramax. I really liked it, especially with how much easier it is to service it. I think GM investing in their trucks is key to getting people to buy their other vehicles.
I recently purchased a 2024 active. I like it mostly. The issues I have are: the seats are not comfortable, loud road noise and agree that turning at fast speeds I feel a skipping and floating.
If this car had a Japanese, Korean or European logo on it, you guys would be gushing over everything about it. The fact that this comes from an American brand, you guys have to be overly critical. I'm totally fine with reviewers actually reviewing cars objectively, but there is a concerning trend over the years from car journalists to give foreign brands a free-pass on issues, while being absurdly nitpicky with American cars.
It's a shame everything has to be an "SUV", the Trax looks good and would look even better if it sat 2-3" lower still with less of an airgap between the tires and fenderwells. But then it would be a wagon and thus, salesproof.
Hey guys, this is a womanly car. Your asking for too much. This is perfect for my wife, not for pedal heavy dudes like you. (looking for speed, go get a Corvette)
we have owned a 2RS Trax for 5 weeks now and im 6feet and she is 5 feet 3 and we are very comfortable with it ours has the digital dash 19 inch wheels and rides well. we traded a 23 Bolt in for this car
I’m happy with my Corolla sedan, but as a male buyer I’m pleasantly surprised with the relatively butch profile of the Trax. Compared to the Kona or Corolla Cross it’s handsome.
No. Ford has regretted ever doing it themselves. GM's VERY optomistic 150,000 mile "check" on it, not replacement, check, is just stupid. This is the worst part of the engine, period.
Look at articles about the PSA group 1.2 wet belt engines. This engine is a variation of that one. PSA now no longer uses the wet belts and has reverted to timing chains. I'm not sure about the oil pump.
Bought the 1RS Nitro yellow from Hornbeck Chevrolet in April just under 4,000 miles I love it. Compliments to your podcast and Chevrolet best vehicle I ever owned.👌
I just bought a fully loaded Trax Activ and it's a great crossover - upgraded from a 2012 Equinox LTZ. Was looking at Blazer EV but current interest rates are terrible, even with great credit. Honestly, the fully loaded tech for 27k is a steal. This beats my old Equinox in every way, besides not having a rear cup holder and a part shortage which strangely resulted in the backup camera not giving warnings/beeps so try to snag one that does have rear park assist. Adaptive cruise control is amazing as is wireless android auto. In my phone settings I changed Android Auto to connect automatically and I've had 0 problems with connectivity. I also highly recommend the interior protection package, the mats fit snug and will protect your rugs in muddy climates.
It isn't any heavier than a Malibu. It drives 'lite'. You feel every bump. But it does have nice features. I got one 6 weeks ago, and the more I drove it the more I liked it. But I've been reading about some 2024 Traxes blowing holes in their engines with only a few thousand miles on them, I'm guessing because the timing goes off or some spark timing software bug that might affect some of the vehicles - pistons collide with the valves, or whatever else happens, and engine parts are shot out of the engine block. Look for Trax Engine Failure. Posts that are recently dated are still saying it's happening, even after a spark timing software recall that was applied recently.
Hey Consumer Reports, one segment you always forget is Seniors. Just once I wish you would get their thoughts. Yes, young people make up the majority of sales, but dammit get our thoughts once in a while. Think about features we would finf important. Same goes to the manufactures. they should take some things important to us under advisement.
Speaking as an "elderly" person of (80), the MOST IMPORTANT to me is HORSEPOWER and the "NEED FOR SPEED". I was weaned on HIGH PERFORMANCE Mustangs in the '60s, I will be driving less, but enjoying it more until I am below ground!
@@TheOzthewiz So was I I am 75. These days the most important thing for me is reliability. And this is not that vehicle. It has a Turbo which puts more heat under the hood and those plastic cooling system components as in thermostst housing water pump being plastic and in a very hot environment dry out quicker and crack leaving you with a overheated engine along the side of the road. As my Chevrolet Cruze with a turbo as twice. If you want to really know about this car, then watch this video. Should you buy a 2024 Chevrolet Trax> by The car care nut. A real eye opener for me. And this is not a Chevrolet it is a Daewoo built in Korea with three per cent US content.
@@chili-rye123 The Trax competes with the Toyota Corolla Cross. That vehicle STARTS at over $26k. That's about a $5k premium. It damn well better be a better vehicle.
VERY HAPPY WITH MY 1RS SO FAR. MY ONLY GRIPE IS THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. MY PHONE SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED IMMEDIATELY UPON STARTING THE CAR WHICH SONETIMES IT DOES. BUT WITHIN 2 MINUTES, IT DISCONNECTS MY PHONE AND YOU MUST MANUALLY GO INTO THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM AND START IT AGAIN. ALSO, I ONLY GET MY SMS MESSAGES WHEN MY SCREEN IS IN THE NAVIGATION MODE. IT WILL NOT SHOW MESSAGES WHEN IN RADIO SCREEN. THAT NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Many have said it- there is no such thing as a bad new cars. Yes, some are better than others, often in different areas, but overall, all cars are decent. Hybrids have higher fuel economy and better start/stop but have a CVT and higher starting price along with a battery replacement in 10-15 years. KIA’s are great cars to lease, Toyotas and Hondas are great for keeping it 10+ years (Toyota less with the subscriptions required). Some cars have higher safety than others. As a car… any modern new vehicle is going to get you from A-B for the most part. That is why vehicles are considerably more expensive now. Automakers have forced us to think we need expensive vehicles, AWD, high vehicles, big engines, 3 rows, beds, hitches, towing capacity, etc. We don’t. The automakers can suffer now- people who won’t buy it because it is not AWD.
I Have the car and has lot of safety issue that keeps popping up, with blind spot, front and back impact montitor failures and more, has been in garage back and forth for 63 days in just 7 months but nothing fixed, worst service from Chevrolet, even when shown videos and photos and live test drive for the fault in the car but simply incompetent to resolve issue with this car
Come on, more nickle and diming nonsense from GM. Looks like a baby blazer with a baby overly worked 3 cylinder. How is a 4 cylinder not efficient enough?? Oh yeah because it saves GM money, BINGO 😮 So not only do they overcharge, they cut corners and offer very liitle for a hefty price and get you with " Well everyone else is doing it" line. Are we that obtuse nowadays or just don't care about being politely robbed? YOLO righ?? Sorry not for me, I'll stick to my standards and refuse to kiss the pinky ring that most are so desperate to shove down their throats 💩🤥
Wait until these 1200cc direct injection turbos start blowing up due to lack of perfect maintenence in a few years. A 1200cc engine will be screaming and on nearly full boost just to get to WalMart. The way most Chevrolet owners drive and defer oil changes will destroy this car.
But what makes you sure it won't be reliable? sub 2.0 liter turbo engines have been fairly common in Europe for years... And manufacturers simulate EVERYTHING, so they should have a good idea about reliability... It also makes 162 lb-ft of TORQUE thanks to the turbo, which is 30 lb-ft more than you get on a base 2.0L 4 cyl Mazda 3!
Are you guys ticky-tack, or what? What exactly do you expect for $22k? You do realize that GM's tatget audience is looking for basic transportation, right? The common consumer that would consider this purchase wouldn't know the difference between a 6 or 10 speed transmission anayway, much less any of the performance parameters that you keep mentioning. GM did okay with this one!
Lots of questions about the engine and reliability. It's never mentioned here, but this is not a GM design, it originally was designed by PSA and has been around for almost a decade. Biggest concern is the timing belt in oil and your decision to use the correct oil and adhere to frequent OCIs.
