Ok.... it's a 21,000 dollar car. Come on dude, this New Trax is worth the money, stop complaining. It's a good entry vehicle for folks on a budget. STOP it!!
I dont care for power seats, dont care about the hard plastics and no backseat arm rest. I drive usually city and highway flat surfaces? So dont care for AWD. But i do care for safety and convenience. Trax is perfect for me and price point makes sense. Good job Chevy
Just bought one for my 16 year old daughter to drive to soccer, school and work and she is in love with this car. We love it for her and the safety features are amazing! The comfort, tech, and features are great and we didn’t want her in anything too quick. We shopped around for so many used and ended up w this and have never bought new. I’m an Audi/BMW owner and this car is fab. I’ve had Acura, Honda, Toyota, Lexus and have never bought American made. We wanted something safe and to carry her through college and more and it’s absolutely perfect. Our friend owns the Chevy dealership and he said he would sell this to everyone he can and expects this to be their biggest seller to date. He did not like the previous Trax, but highly recommended this and he is the best guy with enormous integrity. The car rides smooth and comfortable! Quiet and a great ride. Don’t think twice. We have had it under a week and it’s a great choice, value, and more.
We just ordered a white one for my 23 yrs old daughter. It will be delivered in 4-5 weeks. We love its value, outlook and driving feel. This is the first time I bought American brand, however this is made in Korea.
They are trying to aim this towards people who dont want to break the bank and have something to commute in. And it really does work for that. I balance commuting from my car to my bike so a car like this is perfect
I bought an Activ trim level and I absolutely love this car! For the purpose that I wanted, this car just nails it! Efficient, fun to drive, and awesome to look at as well as being extremely comfortable, all I can say is well done Chevy!
@@cormaro13A matter of personal opinion. The CX 30 is tighter getting in and out, much less rear seat leg room, higher price. Tiny LCD screen. Massive black plastic cladding. I've driven both.The CX 30 wins slightly in the handling dept though the Trax is no slouch. Smooth,quite ride , plenty of room, large touch screen. For me it's the Trax.
Literally everything on your wish list was not included so they could hit a price point and come under the previous gen Trax. By the time you add everything you personally want its going to make it less of a value proposition and that's its whole mission. Its a simple, basic, inexpensive car that's surprisingly good. Be happy with that.
I'm not under the impression that is what he was saying. He's talking about the alternate trim levels. Why no rear ac or rear cup holders on the higher trim? Why is that not an option? Other companies don't include it at the bargain trim but do on the upper trims
He's not complaining about the entry level, he's complaining about how you pay for the upper trim levels and don't really get as much as you thought. He's also pointing out obvious oversights, such as the software, which you'd think would be cheap enough to have almost standard across models
@@krismine99 But it's the upper trim level of an entry level car. Upper trim level on a Trax, isn't going to be the same as the upper trim level of a Blazer.
Dude, for $26K on a 2RS what else can you ask for??? How many more options are there with similar features at the same price??? On this one you have 19 inch wheels, sunroof, wireless charger, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert, active noise cancelation, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, lane departure assistance, pre-collision assistance with automatic braking, pedestrian detection with automatic braking.... The only thing I agree was a mistake is the hard surfaces on the door panel and center console where the arms rest. This is not a sports car, you are missing the point.
My fiancée and I just bought a 2024 Trax LT. When we first looked at it, we both went, "We don't want that f*ckin' thing" but the more we looked wt it, drove it, etc the more it grew on us. As a mechanic I was skeptical about the 1.2L turbo engine, however decided we would give it a chance. Had it a week as of writing this, and so far we love it. For the price, it gives so much, and is quite comfy. We originally were looking st either a Rav4 or a Corolla because we wanted Toyota reliability. However the Rav4 was slightly out of budget and the Corolla was smaller than our old car, or at least felt smaller... which my fiance can barely fit inside of as is. He fits right in the Trax. It ended up being a great compromise and offered a lot for the money. Dealerships around us can't get them in stock fast enough... we were lucky to even get one. So far we love it... barely 500 miles on the dash so far. Also the EPA rates it at 28mpg city, 32-34mpg highway.. on a flat road, doing 55/60MPH, it gets around 40-55MPG which is good for the wallet, as we do a lot of highway driving.
@@onenikkione Never said it would, hence why I said I was skeptical, like, I LITERALLY stated that in my comment, so maybe read?. I probably won't have it anywhere near that long anyway, so if it runs fine until I sell it in a few years I don't care TBH.
@sunitjoshi3573 Dude! For a tiny 3 cyl, this damn thing is really peppy! Admittedly it is no race car, but boy does it get up and go! Once you learn the turbo lag, I have no problems passing cars, merging, etc. I looked it up, apparently it's able to do 0-60 in 7-9s. Again nothing special by any means but pretty impressive for a tiny little 3 cylinder. It has a 6 speed auto so that helps too, shifts are pretty smooth. So far, I am very happy with this vehicle. If I can make it last me 7 years I will say it was a good purchase for the price It DOES drop down to around 8mpg when getting on the gas, but as soon as you even out it goes right back up. We average 45mpg and have it set to reset those numbers every 25 miles of driving. (Default is every 50 miles) The ONLY complaint I have so far is on older roads with barely any lines, it kinda freaks out. The button is right there to turn lane keep assist off though so it hasn't actually been an issue. I have only discovered ONE road where it was a problem and the road is pretty bad. Also if you fight the steering wheel when it tries pulling you over, it just submits and doesn't fight you too much so it's not like it will run you into a ditch as long as you're paying attention and not relying on the vehicle to do the work for you... as any good driver shouldn't
Do not forget that the 1.2 ecotec is highly underrated from the factory. People have dynoed it to have 170 hp and 210+ lbft of torque. I test drove one yesterday and was thoroughly impressed by the passing power.
I've driven the 1.2L in my 2021 Trailblazer and it is adequate. The only time in three years I wished I had a little more pedal was a freeway on ramp straight uphill from a dead stop. And even then it wasn't as much lack of HP as it was turbo lag. Hopefully these new turbos have fixed that.
@@nross33does the shifting get better as you drive? I was told that the transmission was rough because it's new so the belt might be tight, but as a whole the shifting felt rough when I test drove it
I remember how much of a joke those commercials depicting "real people" mistaking a Chevy Malibu for a Mercedes or BMW were, but the other day I saw a black Chevy Trax and thought it was some kind of new low end Mercedes crossover at first glance from the rear. It really stands out from all the other Chevy crossovers with those proportions
I've had a 2RS in red for like 3 weeks now and I've already put 2k miles on it. It's a great drive and I love the way it looks. There's a sweet spot around 3.5k rpm on the 1.2L turbo that just sings.
@@mattnorman5241it's competitive price wise and quality wise. Your some what attractive option is really the Cx-30, which Mazda is even cheaper with. They'll nickel and dime you until your vehicle is priced nearly as much as an Evoque for small features.
Does the shifting feel better after some breaking in? It was so rough on the test drive both times I drove it. It really bumped in and out and kicked up and down, just wasn't smooth like Mazda or even my Hyundai Veloster
Great review. I just bought a 24 Trax 2RS with 2 option packages which load it up and the price is just $27k? I'm not a Chey fan, usually buy Fords actually. But I test drove this and for the price there's not much that competes for the value. Heated wheel and seats, wireless connection and charging for phone/infotainment and despite the hard plastics the interior is nice. Just be warned, if your dealer is charging outrageous fees, walk away, there's another Chevy dealer not too far away that isn't . If their website says "Make an offer" well, feel free to undercut sticker price LOL
Cool review. I appreciate Chevy making something comfortable and affordable. I appreciate your sporty ideas too but that would make this a $30K vehicle. You know what wouldn’t? A manual transmission. A manual transmission on a small turbo engine would provide everything you’re asking for and more(maybe a little torque steer), and it would be affordable. I know it won’t happen but I think it’s a better suggestion than a nine speed with paddle shifters, etc. I’m just dreaming though.
I'm picking up my 2024 Trax next week! They're selling out as soon as they get to the dealership. I had to reserve mine. SUV this good looking for less than 21k? Yes, please.
I'm a chauffer for my 90 year old mom and 64 year old sister who herself can no longer drive because of medicine side affects. I have a 2004 Honda Element at the moment and I'm worried it might break down with mom inside it. My cousin purchased a Chevy Trax and she loves it. I noticed it has plenty of room interior. I'm buying a new Trax this autumn. Paying cash!
Cool car. I have a ‘23 Mirage & love it. I’d love it even if it had one wheel. To me reliability & simplicity is key. As long as it performs & it’s long lasting I really don’t care so much for all the technology. I’m grateful to have a car, period. I know people that can’t afford any.
Chevy has really hit the mark. This suv will be purchased in high bolume, if the dealer markups are reduced. With higher interest rates, people who want a higher comfortable ride, of which there are many, this should appeal a lot.
Yet another great review Cliff! Truly a story of the ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan! Considering this 2024 Trax is almost as big as a RAV4 and yet is $6,000 cheaper, the value proposition is very strong! Ultimate budget family SUV!
Dropping cars from the US market, Ford too, there's way too much CUV cannibalization. 2-row, 5-seat bodies abound; they should've just given us a 2-door with the Blazer revival or this Trax just to differentiate things at a minimum.
I don't know why the previous gen Trax is hated so much. Sure, it isn't a top looker, but I found it nice enough. But, I guess tastes can be very subjective.
I have the 2022 Trax AWD and I love it. I sit high up and can see the road and maneuver turns better. It’s also very comfortable, so I don’t know why he blasted the seating.
With seemingly so much thought going into the design of the car, I don't know how they can overlook putting padding on the armrest. How much does putting a little padding on the armrest cost?
That's literally the only omission or cost cutting decision that doesn't make sense. It couldn't have cost that much per car to add padding to the door armrests and the center console.
@@davidroehr1672 Yeah, it just seems like minor non-mechanical or electrical stuff left out that couldn't cost that much money to include. Having soft touch on the armrests and a fold down armrest with cupholders would elevate the comfort inside and make it seem less cheap.
If they’d added a rear armrest with cup holders and padded armrests they could have added $500 to the price and nobody would have batted an eye. I guess they just got so focused on price point hitting they lost sight of common sense.
Why do all of the reviewsers fail to mention that Android Auto and CP are both wireless. Also the console cubby lid is not hard plastic. It is rubberized foam and although it's not like a pillow it's not bad for resting your arm on. I know because I have a 2RS.
@@MrWhis-fe5hs I really do like it. Believe it or not I traded a 2023 Audi S3 for it and also got my daughter an AVTIV. I couldn't come to terms with spending the money I spent on the Audi and since you can't get cooled or ventilated seats in the S3 I was roasting on hot days. The Evotex upholstery on the other hand is no where near as hot as the leather in my Audi and I will even dare to say it is no hotter than cloth. I have had more compliments on my Trax than another other vehicle I have owned and most people think it is a Blazer. I was really bummed it doesn't have a power drivers seat, but in reality the seating position is perfectly fine. I think GM made a brilliant decision to not put a CVT in the Trax because I wouldn't have bought mine or my daughters. Handling is great, the chassis is extremely rigid making it feel solid as a rock. There are no rattles or squeaks and it is very quiet on all surfaces. The brakes are excellent along with pedal modulation. I have been pleasantly surprised with the power of the micro 1.2 and you will only want for power in passing situations, but I rarely run in to that. Mine is Crimson Metallic and it looks great with the 19" wheels. It really would have been nice for Chevy to offer their 2.0T in the 2RS Trim because I think there are a lot of people that would happily pay for that option and the chassis would definitely handle it and add larger brakes. If you want one you better get it soon because they are selling like hotcakes and some dealers in my area are marking them up $3k to $5k depending on the trim. Fortunately I didn't have to deal with that and would never ever pay any amount over MSRP on any vehicle and I wish everyone else would do the same.
It looks beautiful. Just feel like that engine won’t last to see 100k. Wish they had a second option for an engine. Would pay a little extra for larger engine.
@@mattnorman5241 naaa. That the average new car price is high 40s is a problem. I make very good money and this will be my commuter car and my weekend and good weather car is an Alfa Romeo Giulia quad.
Hey, the old Trax was easy to park and easy to maneuver. It wasn't a sub-compact SUV, it's a compact. At least if we're talking _actual_ dimensions. Not these ridiculous made-up ones that car-makers have been using for the last few years in describing their vehicles. In which a mid-size vehicle has magically transformed into a compact vehicle. Give me a break. Sure the older version of the Trax had some issues. And prices did go up in later model years. But to lose that excellent compact size means those who genuinely want a true compact SUV will be shopping other brands in order to get it. Those who want a Chevy Trailblazer but realize at the dealership that they can't swing the payments... Well, a good salesman will ask them to consider the new Trax instead. Also no, the term "hatchback" doesn't even remotely apply. It's a Wagon. Can we at least not pretend that our eyes are lying to us. It's a wagon.
you are a great host. love the way you to through stuff. (regarding paddle shifters, 99 out of 100 people don't even know how to use them - nor to we want them) ha
You cannot tell me a shark fin antenna instead of the black 1960s one this vehicle has, is so much more it will break the bank. Just one other item where this vehicle could improve in the value game
You must be poor to think that especially with the cx30 around and it's definitely better than this will ever be , it's already ahead in reliability on the mazda side 😂
I was gonna buy a 2024 Trax but the Chevy dealers in my area have like no cars to sell right now. Every time they get a Trax it's sold before they can pull it off the truck. So I paid a couple grand more and went with the 2024 Encore instead. At least the Buick dealers have a few on the lots. The Chevy folks aren't even talking about their sister 2024 Trailblazer yet, they are still waiting for most of their 2023s to arrive.
You must be poor and stupid especially going for a chevy product 😂😂 mazda is 10x better than those will ever be , it's easy to discount low qualityness 😂😂
As someone that works at a Chevy dealership is that the Trax and Trailblazers are so affordable that they sell out insanely quick. I had 3 Trax come in and all sold within 2 days. And for the 23’ Trailblazers, they all sold before they even got there
@yabokusama6062 affordable doesn't mean quality and that's why Americans are so stupid lol you say their selling but then gm just asked for another government bailout...
@@joshitheyoshi2533 Back in the day there was when smaller engines were high revving. But there has been so many advances with transmissions and lubricants, it's not an issue anymore. You get peak torque now low in the band.
*It actually makes WAY more power. It's only less on paper, but my last compact Dodge Dart 2.4L SXT Rallye has the same 0 to 60 time as this 2024 Trax does and that vehicle was super fun to drive. And everyone who's tested this Trax says it's surprisingly not slow. It's not a sports car, but it's plenty fun without being one regardless of its numbers and engine size. I'm 100% getting this as my next vehicle and first SUVish crossover since all 6 of my other cars have been 4 cylinder and V8 cars.*
This new Trax looks great, but the underpowered engine (the heart of a car) ruins any value equation, though this reviewer is trying his best to sell it.
The engine wasn't bad on the test drive, I thought it would be worse. I just hated the shifting. I think the 6 gears is noticeable or it just hadn't been broken in yet
I ordered one in May. Still waiting for it. There are none sitting on Chevy lots. The thing that has me the most disappointed is that this American car is built in Korea. I was proud to support an American company with American workers. O well. It’s built and in the states and on a train but still hasn’t made it to GA yet from CA where it was loaded.
@@drewsaur Thanks, but I think a 12.L engine in a bigger vehicle, and with a turbo to boot is just asking for problem. Why take a chance when there are better options out there?
"It's bigger that the 1st generation Trax and it's pretty." Nice hard hitting review. The most reliable Trax will no doubt, forever be the 2019 model. Buying a first year model isn't a good idea if you plan on keeping your car beyond warranty.
I really dont get it. why wouldn't they make a padded arm rest? how much more would that have cost? huge oversight for no reason. Im sure someone will come up with after market pads but like.. really? I can do with hard plastic shell door panels and dashboard but your arm is literally on that hard plastic arm rest 99 percent of the drive?
I don't think it will; I chose a Trailblazer over the Trax a little over 3 weeks ago.Chevrolet can't seem to be able to keep with the demand on both of these vehicles; Even with a slightly higher price the LS Trailblazer is still a good bang for the buck with FWD, & the 1.2 engine, & still offers allot of features you can't get in the Trax; Either way Chevrolet has a broad range of choices, & features to make everyone happy with these 2 vehicles alone.
People complaining about the Trax track record and reliability... I leased the 2022 for 3 years because I just needed to get to and from work. My wife drove the much nicer car. While the lease afforded me service guarantees... I never needed them. Yeah, the car was sluggish and felt kinda cheap but it got me to and from with zero issues. I just turned that one on for the 2024 and so far this one is VASTLY improved. Again, a lease, so I'm not worried about service issues and I'll just return this one at some point. That said, I wouldn't have trusted buying the last Trax I had.
I have one and I love it. I had a 2020 Equinox and I loved it but this is quieter and drives smoother and has extras I didn't have. However it does not have power seats or the push button trunk which was really disappointing but I have adjusted and the heated steering wheel and the ability to start my car inside the building where I work is a good trade off.
RAV4 is probably the better vehicle long-term, but the base price of the RAV4 starts where the fully loaded Trax ends. Not competing in the same class. The Toyota Corolla Cross is the direct competition to the Trax.
Oh man. Nice looking car......But I just can't get over the fact that it's ONLY a 1.2L engine with 3 cylinders. As they say on Shark Tank: There for I'm out.
20k on paper only. Actual MSRP doesnt include 2.5k destination fees, then 2k add ons...i have been to every dealership and nobody is selling it below 28k with taxes. I would say Venue, Kicks, Soul and HRV Is better in every way.
I'm not a huge fan of compact SUVs or brand new cars in general but after seeing many reviews about this specific car I can actually see myself buying one ..I like it....
I was interested as I was watching the commercial. It was good commercial until the end and then the wolkness kicked in And it made me sick to my stomach and I no longer want no Chevy.
We bought a 2024 Trax and rhe AC quit at 7k miles! The part to fix is on backorder for months, dealership and Chevy will do nothing to help! We are driving around in a brand new car without AC in the middle of summer. This seems to be a common problem. I would not recommend buying one! It's been a nightmare!
Honestly the rav4 has always been butt ugly, even the Chevy equinox is a much better looking crossover. All Toyotas I have test driven feel cheap, loud inside, random rattles, etc. I like hondas but would never actually buy one. Even the newer Nissans ride smooth, quiet, good value for the money. This seems like a good value when considering the lower trims, I can lease it for $300/month, just need cheap transportation and my 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has served me well but I need something newer..
For God sake, stop wishing this Trax was something else and review it! Really can't stand this new breed of reviewers who complain about what the vehicle they're reviewing is not. Be positive dammit and say what it is. That will be helpful. Worst review from CG for a long time.
I looked at an 2RS at the dealer and it's a pretty sweet vehicle. Also, liked the Activ. I may be in the market next year. Can't beat the price and it's very sporty.
I've got a 1rs and it's amazing. The acceleration is perfectly fine 0-40. It lags a little 40-55. I think it shifts too soon and that's why but it's amazing.
I seriously doubt the durability of that 3 cylinder turbo hamster wheel. Speaking of hamsters, I'd prefer the Kia Soul in "S" trim level for the safety suite and alloys at a little lower price
Dude you are out of control. At that price it doesn't need a nine speed or paddle shifters. Keep that price down and keep it smooth and quiet. Everyone is going psycho with the sport stuff. Half of these "reviewers" are racing full size SUVs now. Relax we are all stuck in the same traffic.
I disagree with everything this man said, except for the steering. These reviewers and those in the comment section are so delusional on what their expectations on the Trax and Trailblazer to some degree.
I like how everyone is saying entry level car but honestly a lot of expensive brands have less tech for more. No it’s not the best by any means but if you think what we had in 2000 this is a huge upgrade but yet it’s a “entry” level.
These arent old enough for the GM reliability to kick in. People loved the Chevy Cruze and old Trax to. Now I see them broke down at every chevy dealer and local shop needing huge amounts of work at 100k.
The Trax dropped its AWD option because over 70% of all customers chose FWD. This is what Dodge should’ve done with the Charger. While the previous Charger and Challenger were offered with AWD, almost nobody chose it and stuck to RWD and yet, the new Charger is AWD-only. Furthermore, the Trax is an SUV whereas the Charger and Challenger were a sedan and coupe, respectively with the new one being a liftback. Sometimes, car manufacturers think very poorly and ignore their customers.
