I just bought a 2025 two weeks ago, and had to drive it 550 miles home, and I had no issues whatsoever (I'm 6ft even). It's a really comfortable vehicle for sure
Unfortunately the Activ comes with butt ugly black rims. That is an absolute deal breaker for me. If I could order what I wanted I would get an Activ with 2RS tires and rims, key start, analog gauges and manual climate control.
Nice review!! Im a Toyota/Honda man beacuse they have been super realiable for me. Im talking like 230k miles on my honda engine and still going strong!!!! I dont believe these little trax engines will be reliable like that but i still bought a 2024 activ trax for my wife lol. Honestly if the trax makes it to 100k miles with no huge expensive repairs all be happy. I worry about the turbo going out and taking the engine out with it then be screwed. The 2024 trax sure does look cool and come with some nice features for the price tho.. guess time will tell the story of reliability on the trax. I talked to a friend who works at chevy and supposedly chevy really tried to get the new trax to be much more realiable and longer lasting turbos then the older trax models.
I’ve owned one of the crapiest chevy hhr’s known to man. I’ve beat it up drove the heck out of it barely took care of it only oil changes and it lasted 200k miles. Chevys have always been reliable. And a matter of fact that I’ve always had issues with Japanese cars I’ve had Nissans and hondas and always problems with them. But not my chevy. I now own a Hyundai and I started having issues with that car at 60k miles so korean cars are also not reliable in my opinion either. That’s why I’m seriously considering this trax and it’s not a cvt which is a bonus. If your a pedal masher your always going to have issues with any car.
The cabin noise is very low for the price point because of the Active Noise Cancellation, I have a 1RS in the Fountain Blue. I prefer manual seats because of quicker adjustments. It would be really nice if manual seats came with lumbar adjustments though.
I’m glad you like your car. We just bought a Mazda CX 5 S Select AWD. It’s an awesome car and extremely reliable. Never drove the Chevy, but I have to say it’s nice looking and reasonably equipped for the price.
Great honest review man! Honestly, the new trax is A LOT better than the older one no question about it and for the price well worth it! Definitely would recommend it I test drove the trax last summer while it wasn’t bad personally just wasn’t feeling it got to many hatchback vibes so decided to go with a 2024 trailblazer
We just got our LT a day ago. I got 33 mpg going 70-75 for the 5 hour drive home from the dealership. We decided on the LT for the same reason as you- LED DRL and electronic gauges and larger touchscreen.
Great review! Just bought my 2024 Trax LS Sterling Gray (entry level) on February 14. At a price of 21,495.00, i have no complaints. With 336 miles, a smooth quiet ride everyday. "Not a race car." But stylish, roomy, with so many standard features. Same 3 cylinder engine that the Trailblazers been using for years. Just the kind of vehicle "everyone needs" for just getting around town. This vehicle is a "hit" here in Miami, Florida. From what im hearing, dealers all over the country have so many people on "waiting lists." Pratical Car Of The Year! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Chevy really did well to not make their entry-level subcompact crossover be a penalty box. Also not having a CVT is a real plus, while having a 8 speed would have increased the price.
I have the 1rs and the re circulation works well on my car when I drive down on 15 south from the 210 sometimes it smells like manure or some chemicals and when I push the recirculate button the smell goes away
I was looking at nissan kicks great gas mileage. But with 122 hp 114 torque and a cvt the chevy trax looks better but it seems to have the pick up the kicks didn't have. I'm afraid of the 3 cylinder but it's the new age 😂your video has been very helpful 👍
Darn I was blind sided when I bought my 25 trax I got the 1RS same color but the interior doesn’t look nothing alike 8” screen for infotainment and no digital display for me 😢 got the key car no Ignition button will upgrade in one year for that 2RS model by the way my AC stopped working and just bought my car a month ago lol 😂 now the part is back ordered and I’m using the 2RS such a beautiful car
I have the RS 2025 just bought it brand new. I checked the oil it was down about a half a quart. I just got the oil change today but it seems to run fine no issue so far I got about 3000 miles on it.
@@datboifixit1995 just got it about 2 months ago. It has 1500 miles on it. They have the active in that yellow color and it had electric front seats and no sunroof but I like the wheels better on the 2RS and the cacti green
I saw a bypass for the auto start, it a harness and looks easy to install. I am getting one, like you there is no need mine getting close 40 mpg anyways
I think that the amount of gasoline saved with the auto stop is minuscule. I also wonder about the shortened life of the starter. While I’m as environmental as anyone I don’t see this as a huge win for the planet. If you are that concerned ride a bicycle or walk.
I've wanted to ask a real owner of one of these - first off great price point, great look for a Chevy product, etc. However, what compelled you to ultimately purchase this over something else if not price point? What is your level of expectation for how long it will last?
We decided on this because it was stylish, and of course the price point is a great reason. I was concerned about the engine considering there isn't much history of reliability, but in my opinion toyotas and Hondas are overpriced for the options you get (we once bought a brand new 21 Rav4) and I definitely do not want a Kia or hyundai, this seemed like a good middle ground for all of our expectations and looks really good!
I have this exact model with just aboit 3,000 miles. So far, so good. I leased it. $1,000 down and $249.78 per month. The only thing i don't like is that you have to buy the monthly data plan to use Andriod Auto. Otherwise you can plug your phone with the USB port and get a lesser use of it. I had a 2021 Trailblazer, same engine. The turbo charger went with 8,300 miles on it. Without warranty that would be over $1,500. Great to lease, i wouldn't buy a 3 cylinder.
I'm considering investing in this vehicle possibly by the end of this year or early next year. I realize the price is low but I'm hoping they will get lower by the time frame mentioned.
All 2024 Trax trims have the same motor and tranny, so if vehicle cosmetics is your thing and wanna spend more coins go ahead, but a smart budget consumer will buy the 1LS or 1RS trim and walk out.........
No one's going to keep this car for 200,000 miles. Average driver puts 13,000 miles a year on there car. It would take 15 years to go 200,000 miles. The whole car is going to be junk!
Not a fan of Japanese, and this is way cheaper than a comparable honda or toyota. I did TONS of research on the reliability of this engine cuz it was an option in the 19 and up trial blazer and I could not find a single issue in relation to the engine. Also the engine is aluminum with cast-in-place iron sleeves. In my eyes it's worth the money
