Man, THIS is the review I've been looking for - Been combing through TH-cam and finally someone just lays it all out on the table for what this car can do/what it offers without any apparent bias.
This very well-spoken man is the Best Car reviewer. No hint of bias and everything he said was really useful information. Many other car reviewers sound like they're reading off the car manufacturer PR promotional material.
I bought a plain jane LS FWD in 2016. Still have it. BUT the old lady wants some thing in style now. But it is a FWD, and like any FWD it eats front tires. But the the 45,000 mile service costs as much as a set of four tires for it. Not going to happen in 2022. But $15 of regular is a 1/2 tank in 2022.
holy shit i wasn't expecting you to rip the wheels off and show suspension components. truly a helpful video in case i want to scope out future repairability.
I am a happy 2019 Trax LT AWD owner (purchased new for 19K on 10/19) but I do have low miles on it. I thought the review was very fair the Trax is a nice, functional, and safe car. When I purchased my Trax at the time no other car in the category had better crash protection most were not as good. I just used it to transport a combination/storm door. My model has 4 tie-down hooks so I was able to strap the door in and leave the back hatch up, no problem was solid. I just read that the Chevy Trax made the IHS Markit’s brand loyalty list (May 2022) (#9) most of the other cars on the list were way more expensive. But, not all Trax owners have had the same positive experience. I have read reviews and on a Trax Forum where owners did have issues. I used Repair PAL for data-driven reliability and the Trax was listed as 4 out of 5 stars (Excellent). As always if you are interested in a car take a test drive and do your own homework. Thanks for the professional review!
Disclaimer: I own this car. I find the power totally fine, and I like driving quickly. I live in a city and deal with traffic all the time, I drive faster than almost anyone else on the road; it's a non issue for city drivers. It's high view, spacious seating and ample cargo space make it very nice for the city. The ride is smooth even on ridiculous Chinese roads. It's got the legroom of more expensive cars, and low-rpm torque is fun.
Drunk driver killed my car so now I'm looking at this one. My rental is this cat and I'm starting to like it even though i hate chevys because of the bad gas mileage. I agree with you though the acceleration is good. It takes like 3 seconds for the engine to react but once it does is good.
NerdExplorer I own a 2015 model of the Buick version of this car, the Encore, and I like it better. Not only because the Encore is my 1st car, but also with the many features that it has over the Trax. And the gauges in the 2015 Buick Encore are still basic analog gauges with a small center screen, but I like that better than the motorcycle-type gauges the Trax has. But to be fair though, I do think the Chevrolet Trax is a great car, just like it’s twin variant, the Buick Encore and I can see how and why people like this Chevy as much as other people liking the Buick. (If only GMC could make they’re own version of this car too, I think that would be awesome too; especially because of GMC’s big boy design language, especially with any Denali trim of any car.)
I love my Trax. I know it's essentially a purse with all wheel drive but I am secure in my middle age masculinity. Lol I wouldn't mind 25 more horsepower but for what I need to for it is zippy enough. The rear suspension seems like a throwback and it is but for a guy who used to have a 69 Beaumont with a hopped up 327 I can't say I mind. Storage space for such a small vehicle is ridiculous. 😎
Just got this vehicle in the same exact color. Love it very much! My commute to work is 35miles one way and it's great with gas...main reason for getting it. Interior is pretty good too for the $$.
thank you for reviewing the chevy trax. I'm in the market for a new car. I was considering a trax. I compared to other chevy models. better gas mileage than the traverse and equinox. the trucks are nice but I wanted something that doesn't guzzle gas too much.
Porsche Curves what a piece of crap, a RAV 4 would be a better buy, more HP, better interior, disc brakes all around, more larger and gets as much gas mileage.
Drum brakes require very little maintenance. The problem comes when you're actually going to do some work, because the cover will be nearly impossible to get off after years of rust building up.
Roger Toledo By how much? Not a lot. If a car built to be cheap comes with all around disc brakes, there really isn't an excuse for a car to come with drums that costs at least 5,000 USD more than that car.
Thank you sir for this outstanding review, I think you just got me hooked for this car. I see a lot of your reviews and I must say that so educated on every subject you are reviewing with deep knowledge and know how, your voice are also very pleasant to listen to.
A coworker of mine actually just bought one of these about 2 weeks ago, same colour even. I believe his to be the trim level below this one, no fog lights and cloth seats. I would not call this a "pretty car" but it isn't too horrible to look at, and seems to be a very practical and useful vehicle. He lives about 45 minutes from our plant with a mixture of back country roads, highway, and city, and he fills up about once a week he said. It's not something I feel I could own, but other than the drum brakes, I can't think of anything bad to say.
Eric Brunhammer 5 star safety rating is another plus for this vehicle. I don't think GM wants people to upgrade to the Encore, because the Encore was available in the states first. I think it is just a more affordable version for people that can not afford the more expensive Encore. I myself like it.
MY GF wanted a small CUV and we decided to go with the 2015 Buick Encore - same car basically but much nicer amenities. Definitely worth checking out if you want a car / CUV this size.
Hello. I want to congratulate you for the videos, they are both entertaining and informative as well as very light to watch and not very long ; I like the way you take the time to explain technical things in an easy and simple way. Also, I would like to suggest a review about the Chevy Malibu, I find it is an interesting car and I currently own one, so it would be nice to know a little more about the car I drive. Thanks and regards from Mexico.
Nice work on the review. I'm looking at a re-designed 2017 and I'll just add that the body and dash look is much improved to me. AWD is a great option for an economical vehicle like this and that comes with the rear disc brakes for those of us who prefer it. You can get this option even on the low end LS. That said, only disappointment with LS is lack of cruise control. The turbo is what helps gives this model its good city driving acceleration and fuel economy. Engine/turbo combo is well tested having been in the Cruze line for several years now. This vehicle is probably heavier, especially with the AWD unit. Power seems ok to me with just one person. However, even my Cruze struggled with 4 occupants. If 4 occupants is not the norm for you, this should be fine. Enjoy!
Sartaj Aujla But the Aztek was stopped being made 5 years before Pontiac ceased operation. They probably would’ve named it differently, I would think, and the Trax isn’t even close to how ugly the Aztek is. To me, the Trax looks like a less premium Buick Encore more than a Pontiac Aztek. Which I might add, the Aztek almost looks like a Toyota Prius but with less satisfying and uglier design cues.
This car is made on a global GM platform and it is sold under the name of Buick Encore, Opel Mokka(for the European Union) and Chevrolet Trax. Every Opel facelift has an "X" wrote after the name itself and it's manufactured in South Koreea. Probably the Buick Encore too. I dunno about the Trax. And that Ecotec engine is an Opel engine that has been mounted on Opel Corsas (plural).
Thank you for doing this review! it was really comprehensive, and I enjoyed it. coincidentally, it was in the color I'm interested in looking at...so I enjoyed the different angles you showed it at as well. :-)
I REALLY like how you give us some idea about the mechanicals & servicing, as well as the 'practical' aspect of interior features. Most other reviews dwell too much on high tech electronic gimmicks. I still don't know what those big 'holes' are on each side of the center dash air vents? What about the low beam & high beam night visibility?
When I saw the email notification on my phone that said, "Engineering Explained has uploaded 2015 Chevrolet" I thought you reviewed a Corvette. Was I wrong.
Hey EE just wondering if you can do an install video and possibly a review/dino on a throttle body spacer for your integra. I feel like there aren't many people that do it correctly and you can probably answer that question for a lot of people.
I think I’m about 5 years late lol but on a serious note I do want to get this car (1st car at age 19) but I’m not sure since it has a turbo charger which for some is a red flag. Please help so you recommend this for the long run?
I just bought a used 2013 LS base model. I hear your concerns on the turbocharger, I'm not planning to floor mine anytime soon lol. Personally I'm trying to baby it, and see how long I can make it last with basic maintenance. I had really low mileage on mine, which is why I went ahead with the purchase, as it was relatively cheap. It's been about 2000 miles since I bought it, so far no issues. Very good gas mileage, and utilitarian (kinda miss out on the cruise control), but it covers what I need it for.
US and World Report in their car section said that the 2015 Trax scored well in the reliability scores but after that year the scores weren't that good.
There are better ways to spend 25k and that MSRP is not what YOU as a consumer are going to pay. After watching your review I will rate this vehicle 3/10. Thank you for being thorough!
Hello EngExplained, I have reservations of no details on armrest for front seats. I didn't hear you mention this, but I did not see an armrest for the FS passenger and the lack of console armrest would be a kill-deal for me as I take long trips. I like the price as tested but wonder if the 4G is 'free' Thanks for the in depth road test.
In case you are still wondering about the armrest, I tested a 2016 LS yesterday and it had a driver's right armrest that rotates up/down, like in a plane. Didn't notice if passenger side had one.
Nice review!(no surprise). One question, you can answer it here or in a video. Why are seat heaters bad for fuel economy? Also, what else is bad for fuel economy from these options you can turn on/off, and ofc, why. Thx
Seat heaters aren't necessarily bad for fuel economy. With electric vehicles it's more efficient than warming the air. With fuel powered vehicles it's just engine heat, so your only power loss is the electric fans. Regardless, heating your seats or using heat will not have a significant impact on fuel economy. A/C does because it uses an engine belt to power a compressor, putting an additional load on the engine.
Engineering Explained One more question, something I always wanted to ask but always forget. Have thought about coming up with a grading system for the cars you review? I am sure that would be cool, but it has to be a good, fair grading system, where all cars can compete in different categories such as comfort etc. Just a suggestion, I think people would love to see that(I know I would) :D
Good review Alex. Overall I like this vehicle but have some concerns. I heard that the transmission is a dual clutch that shifted at odd times and not smoothly. I don't like the idea of not engine temp. gauge. I also wonder how much the engine life span will be affected by the turbo. I do like rear drum brakes. I live in the rust belt and rear disc can be an annual maintenance chore here. GM took its full size trucks from disc back to rear drum a few years ago due to major rear brake problems in the land of salted roads.
On my 2011 Chevy Cruze on the turn signal bar, there is a knob you can twist for readings on mileage, range, etc. If you push a button on the bar there are also readings for battery voltage, tire pressure , etc. I wonder if there is a reading for engin temp also on the Trax
I laughed when he I saw a silverado with drum brakes a 4x4 at that.... But this is just nuts a cuv with drum brakes & a Ltz model... Going for the renagade but first they have to fix the 9 speed
This is just a sonic on stilts. There is a decent aftermarket. As a sonic owner i would but this but if you're not a sonic enthusiast you wouldn't give it a second look
You know what'll be great? If you covered the exterior, the interior, then to the engine, in that order. If the vehicle is ugly, or doesn't have the space/seats I need, I couldn't care less what kind of engine it has.
We live in central Alberta and purchased a 2015 Trax last spring. It was great till the cold weather hit and has been nothing but trouble since. It doesn't like the cold and the motor stops at intersections, never sure it will start again. It has been back to the dealership several times, in fact it's there now. Here are the supposed problems: #1- o2 sensor, changed and we still have a problem. #2- Air too cold because the intercooler is making the already cold air colder. Solution? White plastic cardboard "winterfront" held on with zip ties. #3 - well the cardboard isn't working so we take it back and do something with the intercooler so it's working again., Yay!! Then we get -30 and #4 guess what? Yup, we are waiting to hear what the next brilliant solution will be. The point of this recitation is, is there anyone out there that has the same problems? I would love to know, thank you.
I would say in some ways the trax is really impressive in terms of the amount of space it offers for that size form factor. That said, the quality of the interior materials seems rather disappointing (I suppose they want you to move up to a Buick encore to get the nicer interior), but the biggest let down I think are its power train and price. I mean 25 grand is not that cheap, and a Limited XV Crosstrek has more power, AWD standard, gets better fuel economy, has disc brakes at all four corners, and will probably be more reliable and hold its value better to boot. I mean heck at that price you could even get a Premium level Forester assuming you don't min a cloth interior.
Hello sir I live in Cambodia, Cherolet trax 2016 sell in my country cost $42000 I think it very expensive for small SUV like that. Now I consider the used Lexus RX 400h 2006 that cost around $40000. Is it the right choice for me?
WOW Drum brakes on a 25k car??? Even a Kia Rio comes standard with 4 wheel disc brakes. I can think of so many better cars in this price range like a Subaru XV Crosstrek.
Why on earth would they make traction control so accessible? Why would that even be necessary?? It's like right next the radio controls, as if people would use the traction control button as much as the radio or AC
Man, THIS is the review I've been looking for - Been combing through TH-cam and finally someone just lays it all out on the table for what this car can do/what it offers without any apparent bias.
This very well-spoken man is the Best Car reviewer. No hint of bias and everything he said was really useful information. Many other car reviewers sound like they're reading off the car manufacturer PR promotional material.
now this is a real 'Full Review'
I bought a plain jane LS FWD in 2016. Still have it. BUT the old lady wants some thing in style now. But it is a FWD, and like any FWD it eats front tires.
But the the 45,000 mile service costs as much as a set of four tires for it. Not going to happen in 2022. But $15 of regular is a 1/2 tank in 2022.
holy shit i wasn't expecting you to rip the wheels off and show suspension components. truly a helpful video in case i want to scope out future repairability.
I have had mine for a year and a half and I absolutely love it! Goes anywhere in the snow..I live in Montana. Reliable, quick cute little CUV.
Pamela McMahon do you have the same as showing in the video or do you have Trax LT AWD??
I have the LT AWD
Pamela McMahon thank you for your answer
I wanted to get one but don’t many that like it would I recommend it to a teen driver that’s the person gonna be in it most of the time
I am a happy 2019 Trax LT AWD owner (purchased new for 19K on 10/19) but I do have low miles on it.
I thought the review was very fair the Trax is a nice, functional, and safe car.
When I purchased my Trax at the time no other car in the category had better crash protection most were not as good.
I just used it to transport a combination/storm door.
My model has 4 tie-down hooks so I was able to strap the door in and leave the back hatch up, no problem was solid.
I just read that the Chevy Trax made the IHS Markit’s brand loyalty list (May 2022) (#9) most of the other cars on the list were way more expensive.
But, not all Trax owners have had the same positive experience.
I have read reviews and on a Trax Forum where owners did have issues.
I used Repair PAL for data-driven reliability and the Trax was listed as 4 out of 5 stars (Excellent).
As always if you are interested in a car take a test drive and do your own homework.
Thanks for the professional review!
Disclaimer: I own this car. I find the power totally fine, and I like driving quickly. I live in a city and deal with traffic all the time, I drive faster than almost anyone else on the road; it's a non issue for city drivers. It's high view, spacious seating and ample cargo space make it very nice for the city. The ride is smooth even on ridiculous Chinese roads. It's got the legroom of more expensive cars, and low-rpm torque is fun.
Drunk driver killed my car so now I'm looking at this one. My rental is this cat and I'm starting to like it even though i hate chevys because of the bad gas mileage. I agree with you though the acceleration is good. It takes like 3 seconds for the engine to react but once it does is good.
Jaxxon get the Buick version
NerdExplorer but i hated the recal for the windsheld was annoying
NerdExplorer I own a 2015 model of the Buick version of this car, the Encore, and I like it better. Not only because the Encore is my 1st car, but also with the many features that it has over the Trax. And the gauges in the 2015 Buick Encore are still basic analog gauges with a small center screen, but I like that better than the motorcycle-type gauges the Trax has. But to be fair though, I do think the Chevrolet Trax is a great car, just like it’s twin variant, the Buick Encore and I can see how and why people like this Chevy as much as other people liking the Buick.
(If only GMC could make they’re own version of this car too, I think that would be awesome too; especially because of GMC’s big boy design language, especially with any Denali trim of any car.)
I love my Trax. I know it's essentially a purse with all wheel drive but I am secure in my middle age masculinity. Lol
I wouldn't mind 25 more horsepower but for what I need to for it is zippy enough.
The rear suspension seems like a throwback and it is but for a guy who used to have a 69 Beaumont with a hopped up 327 I can't say I mind. Storage space for such a small vehicle is ridiculous. 😎
Just got this vehicle in the same exact color. Love it very much! My commute to work is 35miles one way and it's great with gas...main reason for getting it. Interior is pretty good too for the $$.
thank you for reviewing the chevy trax. I'm in the market for a new car. I was considering a trax. I compared to other chevy models. better gas mileage than the traverse and equinox. the trucks are nice but I wanted something that doesn't guzzle gas too much.
Amazing review! I looked at about 3 videos before I looked at this one. This one was by far the best ! thank you and keep up the good work!
Drum brakes on a car in 2015? Not surprised considering it is from GM who is renowned for their excellent quality and engineering.
Most people won't notice it and it does make the car cheaper. Also, most of the braking is done by the front wheels.
Porsche Curves what a piece of crap, a RAV 4 would be a better buy, more HP, better interior, disc brakes all around, more larger and gets as much gas mileage.
Drum brakes require very little maintenance. The problem comes when you're actually going to do some work, because the cover will be nearly impossible to get off after years of rust building up.
Roger Toledo By how much? Not a lot. If a car built to be cheap comes with all around disc brakes, there really isn't an excuse for a car to come with drums that costs at least 5,000 USD more than that car.
Porsche Curves used to have this engine but N/A in an old Opel Corsa, absolute shit.
Thank you sir for this outstanding review, I think you just got me hooked for this car.
I see a lot of your reviews and I must say that so educated on every subject you are reviewing with deep knowledge and know how, your voice are also very pleasant to listen to.
thank you for your detailed review !
A coworker of mine actually just bought one of these about 2 weeks ago, same colour even. I believe his to be the trim level below this one, no fog lights and cloth seats. I would not call this a "pretty car" but it isn't too horrible to look at, and seems to be a very practical and useful vehicle. He lives about 45 minutes from our plant with a mixture of back country roads, highway, and city, and he fills up about once a week he said. It's not something I feel I could own, but other than the drum brakes, I can't think of anything bad to say.
Eric Brunhammer 5 star safety rating is another plus for this vehicle. I don't think GM wants people to upgrade to the Encore, because the Encore was available in the states first. I think it is just a more affordable version for people that can not afford the more expensive Encore. I myself like it.
Great review! I like all the storage compartments, even if the plastics are hard to the touch. Jason always does very detailed reviews.
Fantastic detail in the review. Most reviewers open the hood and say only what you have already read.
MY GF wanted a small CUV and we decided to go with the 2015 Buick Encore - same car basically but much nicer amenities. Definitely worth checking out if you want a car / CUV this size.
Hello. I want to congratulate you for the videos, they are both entertaining and informative as well as very light to watch and not very long ; I like the way you take the time to explain technical things in an easy and simple way.
Also, I would like to suggest a review about the Chevy Malibu, I find it is an interesting car and I currently own one, so it would be nice to know a little more about the car I drive. Thanks and regards from Mexico.
I know for sure now I made the right decision choosing this vehicle ❤thank you
Nice work on the review. I'm looking at a re-designed 2017 and I'll just add that the body and dash look is much improved to me. AWD is a great option for an economical vehicle like this and that comes with the rear disc brakes for those of us who prefer it. You can get this option even on the low end LS. That said, only disappointment with LS is lack of cruise control. The turbo is what helps gives this model its good city driving acceleration and fuel economy. Engine/turbo combo is well tested having been in the Cruze line for several years now. This vehicle is probably heavier, especially with the AWD unit. Power seems ok to me with just one person. However, even my Cruze struggled with 4 occupants. If 4 occupants is not the norm for you, this should be fine. Enjoy!
Very thorough! Best review I've heard on any car.
Just wrecked my beautiful 2011 Voodoo Blue Scion XB 💔 Moved to somewhere with more snow, this might be my new option.
Thanks for the review I just brought this vehicle and I love it.
I would like to suggest Engineering Explained do a test drive/review of the new P85D Tesla model s..it'l be interesting to see how you explain that..
I've sent them an e-mail. No response yet.
Am I the only one who thinks this would have been a great addition to Pontiac, if the brand was still around?
no
ECDT1089 they could call it a pontiac aztek
lol yea
Sartaj Aujla But the Aztek was stopped being made 5 years before Pontiac ceased operation. They probably would’ve named it differently, I would think, and the Trax isn’t even close to how ugly the Aztek is. To me, the Trax looks like a less premium Buick Encore more than a Pontiac Aztek. Which I might add, the Aztek almost looks like a Toyota Prius but with less satisfying and uglier design cues.
I appreciate the fact that you mentioned the Rear has drum brakes. that makes me hesitate to get the trax.
Just an fyi the AWD has disc brakes. Only FWD has rear drums.
you should become a salesman or advertisement person for a dealership Jason ;)
I'd be interested to see how this 1.4L turbo model compared with the larger naturally aspirated offering
Very thorough review! I'm going to subscribe.
This car is made on a global GM platform and it is sold under the name of Buick Encore, Opel Mokka(for the European Union) and Chevrolet Trax. Every Opel facelift has an "X" wrote after the name itself and it's manufactured in South Koreea. Probably the Buick Encore too. I dunno about the Trax. And that Ecotec engine is an Opel engine that has been mounted on Opel Corsas (plural).
Excellent and thorough explanation. Really helped us. We are looking at the same color car and are going to buy it.
Barbara Tschudy We are buying one too. 5 star in the crash test rating and took top honors for safety along with the Buick Encore by the IIHS.
Did you end up getting it? if so, how do you feel about your purchase now? (since it's been a few months since your comment)
Thank you for doing this review! it was really comprehensive, and I enjoyed it. coincidentally, it was in the color I'm interested in looking at...so I enjoyed the different angles you showed it at as well. :-)
very good, details do a lot. nice video.
Outstanding review. Thank you!
I REALLY like how you give us some idea about the mechanicals & servicing, as well as the 'practical' aspect of interior features. Most other reviews dwell too much on high tech electronic gimmicks. I still don't know what those big 'holes' are on each side of the center dash air vents? What about the low beam & high beam night visibility?
Please do that same presentation on the 2016 BUICK encore.
When I saw the email notification on my phone that said, "Engineering Explained has uploaded 2015 Chevrolet" I thought you reviewed a Corvette. Was I wrong.
DarkMan2555 Only 300+ less horsepower haha.
This is a pretty good car i would say. And i need a car to get to work every day and also for short trips and i think this car is good for me❤️❤️😃😊
Didn't know about backlit display and how to get around it as I have had my new Trax for only three days. Thanks!
excellent review - fair and complete
Cast iron block, drum brakes, torsion beam suspension... what year is it again? The Subaru XV Crosstrek is far superior to this for the same money.
Honestly, what I see from that lack of technology is cheap repairs and longevity. Subaru Crosstrex is a Flat out POS
Thanx for the review.. Good presentation..
Hey EE just wondering if you can do an install video and possibly a review/dino on a throttle body spacer for your integra. I feel like there aren't many people that do it correctly and you can probably answer that question for a lot of people.
that decent blind spot has made my driving it in san francisco for lyft absolutely horrifying.
I think I’m about 5 years late lol but on a serious note I do want to get this car (1st car at age 19) but I’m not sure since it has a turbo charger which for some is a red flag. Please help so you recommend this for the long run?
I just bought a used 2013 LS base model. I hear your concerns on the turbocharger, I'm not planning to floor mine anytime soon lol. Personally I'm trying to baby it, and see how long I can make it last with basic maintenance. I had really low mileage on mine, which is why I went ahead with the purchase, as it was relatively cheap. It's been about 2000 miles since I bought it, so far no issues. Very good gas mileage, and utilitarian (kinda miss out on the cruise control), but it covers what I need it for.
US and World Report in their car section said that the 2015 Trax scored well in the reliability scores but after that year the scores weren't that good.
There are better ways to spend 25k and that MSRP is not what YOU as a consumer are going to pay. After watching your review I will rate this vehicle 3/10. Thank you for being thorough!
Very good review
If you are doing a chevy now, can we hope for a corvette z51 or z06 sometime in the future?
Great video as always!!
Hello EngExplained, I have reservations of no details on armrest for front seats. I didn't hear you mention this, but I did not see an armrest for the FS passenger and the lack of console armrest would be a kill-deal for me as I take long trips. I like the price as tested but wonder if the 4G is 'free' Thanks for the in depth road test.
In case you are still wondering about the armrest, I tested a 2016 LS yesterday and it had a driver's right armrest that rotates up/down, like in a plane. Didn't notice if passenger side had one.
Nice review!(no surprise). One question, you can answer it here or in a video. Why are seat heaters bad for fuel economy? Also, what else is bad for fuel economy from these options you can turn on/off, and ofc, why.
Thx
Seat heaters aren't necessarily bad for fuel economy. With electric vehicles it's more efficient than warming the air. With fuel powered vehicles it's just engine heat, so your only power loss is the electric fans. Regardless, heating your seats or using heat will not have a significant impact on fuel economy. A/C does because it uses an engine belt to power a compressor, putting an additional load on the engine.
Thx mate :-)
Engineering Explained One more question, something I always wanted to ask but always forget. Have thought about coming up with a grading system for the cars you review? I am sure that would be cool, but it has to be a good, fair grading system, where all cars can compete in different categories such as comfort etc. Just a suggestion, I think people would love to see that(I know I would) :D
Awesome and thanks
Wondering if you have ever been in or driven a Chevrolet HHR or Pontiac Vibe/Matrix, and how this compares.
Great review.
Thanks!
Excellent review
quite detailed review
Good review Alex. Overall I like this vehicle but have some concerns. I heard that the transmission is a dual clutch that shifted at odd times and not smoothly. I don't like the idea of not engine temp. gauge. I also wonder how much the engine life span will be affected by the turbo. I do like rear drum brakes. I live in the rust belt and rear disc can be an annual maintenance chore here. GM took its full size trucks from disc back to rear drum a few years ago due to major rear brake problems in the land of salted roads.
dan andy Who's Alex? :)
Engineering Explained oops. I beg your pardon.
dan andy de
Looks like my sonic. A trifecta tune will help with the lack in power.
On my 2011 Chevy Cruze on the turn signal bar, there is a knob you can twist for readings on mileage, range, etc. If you push a button on the bar there are also readings for battery voltage, tire pressure , etc. I wonder if there is a reading for engin temp also on the Trax
Is it recalled?? I'd like to buy one, i'm looking for something like this
I laughed when he I saw a silverado with drum brakes a 4x4 at that.... But this is just nuts a cuv with drum brakes & a Ltz model... Going for the renagade but first they have to fix the 9 speed
Planning to get this.. Is it a good choice? And I'll name it Autobot Mudflap 😁
Awesome review
good review
Good video!
I wonder if the leg/head room would work for some one 5" taller than you are? I'm looking at them as a replacement for my '2 2x4 jeep libery.
Good job, sir.
This is just a sonic on stilts. There is a decent aftermarket. As a sonic owner i would but this but if you're not a sonic enthusiast you wouldn't give it a second look
i wouldn't expect those big 18" wheels with low-profile rubber, to be forgiving on broken pavement.
You know what'll be great? If you covered the exterior, the interior, then to the engine, in that order. If the vehicle is ugly, or doesn't have the space/seats I need, I couldn't care less what kind of engine it has.
HELLO. I need to know how fast the turbo starts. Is it automatically? Thanks
You're 6'1??!! I've always thought you were like 5'8 or 5'9.
We live in central Alberta and purchased a 2015 Trax last spring. It was great till the cold weather hit and has been nothing but trouble since. It doesn't like the cold and the motor stops at intersections, never sure it will start again. It has been back to the dealership several times, in fact it's there now. Here are the supposed problems: #1- o2 sensor, changed and we still have a problem. #2- Air too cold because the intercooler is making the already cold air colder. Solution? White plastic cardboard "winterfront" held on with zip ties. #3 - well the cardboard isn't working so we take it back and do something with the intercooler so it's working again., Yay!! Then we get -30 and #4 guess what? Yup, we are waiting to hear what the next brilliant solution will be. The point of this recitation is, is there anyone out there that has the same problems? I would love to know, thank you.
EtownScott hey! Have you still been having issues with the car?
I would say in some ways the trax is really impressive in terms of the amount of space it offers for that size form factor. That said, the quality of the interior materials seems rather disappointing (I suppose they want you to move up to a Buick encore to get the nicer interior), but the biggest let down I think are its power train and price. I mean 25 grand is not that cheap, and a Limited XV Crosstrek has more power, AWD standard, gets better fuel economy, has disc brakes at all four corners, and will probably be more reliable and hold its value better to boot. I mean heck at that price you could even get a Premium level Forester assuming you don't min a cloth interior.
Great Review!!!!
Where do they put the passenger front airbag? (Because of that compartment on the passenger side?)
Hello sir I live in Cambodia, Cherolet trax 2016 sell in my country cost $42000 I think it very expensive for small SUV like that.
Now I consider the used Lexus RX 400h 2006 that cost around $40000. Is it the right choice for me?
An 09 Infiniti FX35 is a much better choice. This only gets 5 more combined MPG. And more than double the horsepower.
What kind of decibel o meter do you use for car reviews?@engineeringexplained
I'm 16 so would this be a good car to get as my first one? Im not too keen on cars btw
well done 👍
What gopro are you using??????????
so there is no airbag for the passenger?
who accelerate better ? trax or mitsubishi outlander sport/ ASX
WOW Drum brakes on a 25k car??? Even a Kia Rio comes standard with 4 wheel disc brakes. I can think of so many better cars in this price range like a Subaru XV Crosstrek.
Did it slow down on uphill?
Don't you guys think the amount of HP is not enough for this big heavy car ?
Wow 4 cup holder
#murica
+Sanic I know.... and look at all those stowaway compartments. Useless...
Chevy seems to only care about the quality of their vehicles if it has a Corvette or Volt badge.
Unbearable Pain The interior materials might not be the best of quality but the structure sure is. 5 star crash rating. You can't argue with that.
Can this car 'drink' RON 92 fuel ? because there's no more gas station sells RON 95 fuel around my area. Engineering Explained
Why on earth would they make traction control so accessible? Why would that even be necessary?? It's like right next the radio controls, as if people would use the traction control button as much as the radio or AC
is this comparable to the Ford Ecosport?
Where is this car made?
Too much plastics for engine parts. The Cruze is known to have gasket failures and such, so I'd be afraid this would also have those same problems.
The center console looks like the Rav4 console.
I took one of these on a test drive a couple months ago and the steering was very awkward.
Kevin Dickerson what do you mean
How about its fuel economy in real condition?
There is no reverse camera
Does the manual 2015 FWD also have rear drum brakes?
Did anyone ever answer this question?