@@kevs2good133 Toyotas have been plagued with lots of problem in the past few years, so I don't know why all the Bias against GM. Compared to what GM was, it's 100 times better now. The problem aren't engineers and assembly line workers. It's upper managers, American's automaker problem number 1.
I bought one as my first car, a gift to myself for my 22nd birthday, and I absolutely love it. I have the LT model in the grey/silver color and got it for a great deal as it was cheaper than most other LT in my area. Drives very smooth through a city full of terrible pit holes. Acceleration is great especially when it comes to keeping up with traffic as most people here drive 10-15+ over the speed limit. I still don’t know how to feel about it turning off while at stop lights as I feel that it can lead to engine issues later down the line (that’s just me though). You can turn it off but I think it has to be turned off every time you get into the car and it doesn’t always kick in which I also find weird about the feature. Im 5’9/5’10 and I stand taller than the car itself yet it has a bunch of room and I don’t hit my head when getting into. I absolutely love that mines came with an 11” entertainment center and digital dash (didn’t think I was going to like the dash but I love it!). I also love that it came with push to start as some of the models don’t come with it lik the LS and 1RS trims. I’m a college student also so this was a great choice as I was able to keep my monthly payment low and take advantage of the college student promotion that Chevy has going on. They also have them for first responders military etc. Also at the time I was going Chevy was offering 120 days deferred with an APR of 6.99 but you have to have A+ credit to great it. It gets great gas mileage too! I started on a full tank on Friday (06/16) and have been running around everywhere since and am just now about to reach half a tank. You can’t beat 28-32 MPG! In all I love this small suv!
@@cashonly6117 yes same, even if your willing to turn it off every single time it means you should never buy used as who knows if the previous owner was leaving it on.
I just bought the Trex LT the sticker had $25,700 then with the front tint, wheel locks, and other things added, push the price to $27 thousand and some change. Not including tax. For some reason, the prices are higher in Tennessee along with Tennessee high taxes smh. Mississippi was selling them as soon as they hit the lot. Nice car but I over paid for it.
Its a decent hatchback for all intents and purposes and its priced right. The market needs more cars like this for commuters and people just starting out. I'm glad to see GM is trying to accommodate them. Not every working person can afford the average priced car that tops 50K. I'm really surprised at it having active noise cancellation and the ACTIV has 8 way power which would be great for my long legs. I'm seriously considering on of these.
If you end up buying one, it would be appreciated if you let us know what you like and dislike about it. It's on my list of CUVs to consider. I like the design, interior space, and unbeatably low price. American manufacturers used to be great at that. Not so much in recent years.
Agreed. I can't believe the general public has been coerced into shopping for $40-50K priced cars anyway. What a financial strain on a budget, and let's face it, almost everyone is on a budget today! Most of that rise in pricing has to do with marketing to us the "need" for faster 0-60 times, combined with sexier appearances. Only the constant addition of safety features are truly justified increases to car costs, not including inflation.
My wife an I decided to not buy the Encore GX after seeing a friends '24 Trax, the iterior space is dern close, you lose about 1" of head room (4" vrs 5") for the closeto $6,000 price difference ... we're waiting for a Trax ... unless GM realizes the cost and reduces the Encore, I'd spend maybe $2K at the most to move up to the Buick. @@palebeachbum
I’ve had my Trailblazer 1.3 AWD for over a year and a half and 38,000 miles. It’s been trouble free and I’ve been pleasantly surprised with how well it does everything. Bought on a whim and I’m very happy I did.
Looked at the Trailblazer ... the Trax to me seemed to be the same interior volume, I need to haul the wife's wheelchair, was about to pounce on a Trailblazer till a friend bought a '24 Trax ... like them both, but with a close to $4K price difference on a LT model, the Trax made better sense money wise.
The key difference is that you can get the 1.3 in the Trailblazer, but not the Trax. I live in the mountains so that extra horsepower makes a difference, otherwise I might have saved a couple grand and bought the Trax, which I think is the better looking of the two.
I just bought a 2024 Trax 1RS and I absolutely love it. I went from a 2015 Cruze RS which I loved but the Trax is so much better. What I would really like to see in these review videos is less talk about how each trim looks and more about safety features, performance and gas mileage. The way the seats, dash and wheels look do not make any difference when I am trying to navigate through various driving situations.
I've had my Trax 2RS for 4 months and 7200 miles. I love it! I average 29 mpg and it feels sporty. I'm waiting to see how it is in NY Hudson Valley winter. But just love it so far. Thanks @Chevrolet
@@lazlo5971 it's been great! I'm still averaging 29 mpg but I've got a heavy foot. The Infotainment system is better and the Tire Pressure Monitor too. 12K miles and no real problems. I didn't get much snow here so that wasn't an issue.
LOVE LOVE LOVE how you showed all the trims in this video, I know not all manufacturers bring all trims to press events but I think it’s cool that GM brought them all. Looks nice, much better than the previous gen. I was initially very confused at the seemingly out of nowhere launch cause I thought the Trailblazer was the Trax’s replacement, but it’s starting to make sense as the Trax is less expensive.
Mike, my dad bought buick regal 2012, never changed any part in the engine, I inherited it now with 265,000 miles and runs strung and very reliable, today's GM is very reliable and its American, not Japanese or Korean or Vietnamese.
That’s why it sucks that there’s no variety in reliability outside of the Japanese companies. There’s basically no competition because everyone else is so bad in reliability that it makes the Japanese do whatever they want with removing features and increasing prices. They know people will buy them because they are reliable, and everything else regardless of their additional features and lower costs will not be worth the long-term headaches for what they offer. Automakers really need to work on reliability otherwise we’re going to riot if Toyota becomes unaffordable with the way they’re increasing prices as of now.
@@faheemabbas3965 Go ahead an buy Toyotas, as for me there is no one goog looking car in the lineup. My father bought a 2012 Buick Regal turbo, it now has 255,000 miles on it running strong, never changed anything in the engine. Don't make false statements about reliability. GM is way ahead of Toyota they have 6 or more evs coing out in 2024. GM made 2.1 billion profit and guess what the earnings stay here, they are not going to Japan like Toyota. Not only the designs suck with Toyota , the we orst part is they are slow like molasses.
@@faheemabbas3965 I think Toyota is an exellect companies, I just whish they could something better with design, I did see a new Toyota, that I do like..but too expensice: Corona.
I just test drove one Saturday and bought one today, waiting for delivery. I'm a Ford guy, wanted to buy a Maverick, yeah that's funny right. Well, since Ford raised the price and still dealers add "market adjustments"! So, I haven't bought a Chevy since 94. I got a 2RS Trax with Sunroof and Convenience packages, for $27k plus tax. It's that good a value and I'm a Ford guy.
I'm in the same boat still in July '24. Local dealers trying to push bottom trim Mavericks for $30k or more. Fully optioned Trax Activ is $24k. Hard to justify a $6k price difference just because I'd prefer a small truck over SUV.
Nice to see the platform as a FWD only to eliminate the AWD driveshaft tunnel and rear differential spacing. This allows for a spare tire & flat floor and lowers the center of gravity without having voids of space when choosing FWD on an AWD designed platform. Even in snow, AWD is not needed with FWD and good all season tires on plowed and maintained roads. Good review !
In that case, wouldn't a Chevy Cruze hatchback be better and offer superior aerodynamics and handling? Without AWD, the crossover SUV doesn't even have any pretence of being an off-road vehicle at all and thus seems superfluous compared to a Cruze hatchback!
@@scottbast3678 I've owned a Cavalier and Cruz. The Cruze did replace the Cobalt and Cavalier in function, I never saw the Cruze a spiritual replacement to the Cavalier. To me, the Cruze was more grown up and felt more like a replacement for a Corsica or Olds Alero. Edit I owned a 14 Cruze which formed the above opinion. The later body style was much closer to the Cavalier imo. The older Cruze sedans were remarkably comfortable for the price and could've been much less annoying to care for if GM took more care with the LUV engine.
@Greg Henry alero, grand am, malibu all the same. A little too big for the cruze size. I could see the corsica though, that being the cruze and sonic of its time with the cavalier. Either way, those are specifically what they were meant for in the compact car perspective. But gm alway doesn't know who to market to and they're always behind, amd always under powered in terms of 4 cylinders.
@@ghenry85 My first car was a "J" car . I got it in either 1986 or 1988 and it was a 1982 Cadillac cimmaron a kissing cousin to the cavelier . It had electrical gremlins and piss poor power from it's 3 speed automatic and 1.8 liter carburetated 4 cylinder engine . However the previous owner shod it's meager 13 inch wheels with 225 rubber and boy could she handle .
How I wish Chevy still made an updated Sonic. I still have my nine-year old LTZ sedan with a 1.4 turbo and a six-speed manual. Remarkable headroom, front seat legroom, and huge trunk for a sub-compact that delivers 37mpg. Add four snow tires, it is a beast in snow, especially with the manual transmission. This seems like a worthy car.
I think it is dead on for what people want . it lokks great and seems like a great value . the only thing i dont like is the engine if it had a good 1.6 four i think you could get the same power and mpg with what i would think would be better long term reliability. I think this will be a huge hit for chevy . i like the buick version better ,the style is even more modern.
Number of cyl wont effect reliability IF they designed it well. Lots of high end Motorcycles use 3Cly engines.. and I had a Geo Metro a long time ago with a 1.0 Liter 3Cly.. Never had an issue. I beat the heck out of it every day... as a courier vehicle... I put 100,000 miles on it in ONE year. the 3 will be easier to service, and makes a WAY better sound than a 4. But it's GM.. so who knows if it will be reliable.. the engine is NOT new.. been in the Trailblazer for a couple years now.
@@kens97sto171 I think my issue would be it's gm and there record isn't good . I think it a s Korean engine(?) Again they have also had engine problems. I had a aveo that was a great little car . I think also I would like a non turbo I think to turbo and added pressure on the smallish engine would be my concern as opposed to a nice well designed 1.6 4cyl like Nissan used to build . I also had a soul with a 1.6 that made the same power and mpg with less complication. Another car I liked very much .( Wife got rear-ended) .
@@kens97sto171 its turbo thats the difference. More moving parts more risk of over heating a tiny engine and pulling weight. This is no geo metro natural aspirated. Go to any gm parts and there are stockpiles of Turbos ready to be replaced
I’ve only driven about 9 miles from the dealership home. But we bought a black LT w/ the comfort and convenience packages. No sunroof. Waiting for snow and salt to go away soon before taking her out. This will be the wife’s daily driver. I’m so jealous. But she has yet to drive it. The ride home was so nice and so quiet,but I had to slow down not realizing how quickly high speed was reached entering the Interstate. For everyday driving, the ride rivals our friends ‘23 top trim black Outback. The Trax in black looks and rides like it’s the Outback’s lil brother. We got an extended 10 yr. 100,000 mi bumper to bumper warranty fully transferable for $50 fee) and first 4 maintenance visits ( every 6 months/6,000 mi., or 2 yrs. Worth). All well under $29,000 out the door.
I've had my 2RS 6 days and 500 miles. It's awesome! I think they should change the name to Monza but otherwise GM did it right! 32 mpg and fun to drive.
21:18 The 1RS doesn't get the 11.3" Infotainment. That comes with the LT and higher. It does have standard heated seats and steering wheel though which is nice.
I doubt GM will be able to keep up with demand for this. Timing it just as a recession looms and rates are high was luck, packaging it well will earn them sales. Never been a huge GM fan but this hits so well on all the bases, and Alex explaining the tradeoffs they took makes it all make a lot of sense.
Everyone keeps talking about horrible GM quality. GM actually has good reliability. I owned 3 Toyota’s over 20 years and they all had problems. My sister and aunt have Honda’s and they have problems. In 2015 I bought a Dodge Grand Caravan against everyone’s advice. It’s the best vehicle I have ever owned. My sisters 2015 CRV has been in for service multiple times a year. My Dodge has only been in for service 2 times. Both for a window regulator. My other sister has a Tahoe My brother , uncle and cousins all have Silverado’s. No major issues. The fact is most cars today are relatively reliable if you take care of them. Use good gas. Change the fluids on time and keep up with maintenance.
New cars aren't going to get cheaper. This one looks pretty good to me, hopefully there aren't any dealer markups. Still can't buy a Maverick for sticker and a lot of these "affordable" cars aren't so affordable once you try to buy them and the bait and switch scam begins
Alex, For a moment I thought you were introducing us to a new Chevy Tracker which is fondly remembered as a cheap, compact, body-on-frame, GM/Suzuki, joint-venture 4X4 from yesteryear.🤩 Getting back to this present GM/Daewoo joint-venture, with low, low prices like this, it is remarkable that GM can still afford to pay Mary Barra $29,000,000 per year. 😉😉
I'm by no means a huge Chevy fan, but I'll give credit where credit is due. They did a great job with the styling. I have no complaints. It looks extremely roomy for this class of vehicle. That big back seat will translate to a big cargo area with the seat folded. The power seems adequate. For me, it's the seat-of-the-pants feeling behind the wheel that matters in daily driving, not the numbers on paper. Alex seems to think it's peppy, so that's promising. Fuel economy is on par with other vehicles in this class. My only real concern is reliability. I think the Trax is engineered by GM Korea (formerly Daewoo). If so, the only American aspect of it seems to be the Chevy badge. My only real gripe is that Chevy is offering the Trax in some very unique paint colors, mint green, yellow, and baby blue (not the official color names), but those colors are only offered on the 1RS and 2RS trims, so they are paired with the RS's red interior trim. That's going to clash horribly.
A great small car with a fantastic base price. Would make a nice car for a new driver or just to drive to work and back. Decent array of options to give your something to fiddle with. Great review!
Alex, I still have those same shoes too. As far as the Trax, I love the styling and value, but would be concerned about reliability and resale. Given current economics, there's an audience for this...
That 22.3mpg shown in the base model is quite a disappointment, I'm expecting a lot better fuel economy from a 3-cylinder engine, in a relatively lightweight car. Unless you really need the cargo space & practicality of a crossover/wagon, I think the Elantra is a better choice, due to its much higher fuel economy, faster acceleration, and better engine reliability (port-injection, naturally-aspirated).
One thing I would note - this is definitely from GM's parts bin. The 6 speed has been around for about a decade. The 3 cylinder engine has been out for a couple of years now. The electronics are from other GM vehicles. The key has been around forever. It is how they kept the price down as well. Also, it should make the vehicle more reliable in its first year since it is using proven tech.
This car is an incredible value overall and a great design. Nobody cares about the cargo cover I just stick it in the garage. As long as it is reliable, you have a winner here.
Great review. I drove the LT version. It is lightweight, traveling at 60mph with winds at 40mph can be challenging. I love the infotainment system and 24:36 remote starter( you can start the car from your phone as well). Overall nice ride. Not the fastest- (definitely would love more power) but GM gives you a lot for the price. ❤
I sat in one yesterday, and at six foot it was refreshing to find I wasn't at the back of the seat travel, nor was my head into the headliner. I even sat in a Active w/sunroof and still had plenty of headroom. I also felt like the seatback has more bolstering than my Maverick, though the seats were a bit firmer; a plus compared to the feeling of those in the Maverick, too, which makes it almost too difficult to find comfortable spot in the seat. I'm looking forward to driving one to see how well they keep you in place as the seats in the Maverick require me to brace myself on on/off ramps as I tend to drive a bit more spirited.
I have not liked the styling of a chevy vehicle for years, so call me biased, but wow! seeing this in the thumbnail! Up there with the crosstrek! so much better than the old trax but that is a low bar...
GM Korea did a great job on the new Trax. One of the few vehicles that you can get for under $25K that you would actually want. In my area they are hard to find though. We recently bought a Trailblazer. There were no Trax or Trailblazers on the local lots. We bought the Trailblazer in transit (had experience with it so went that way). The dealership had 6 combined Trailblazer and Trax in transit already sold.
This looks pretty good as a daily commuter car. I'll be interested to see what gas mileage you get with the tiny 1.2 engine. Interestingly the Buick version in China gets a 1.5 engine.
I know this may be asking a lot, but it would be great if you were able to start including some dimensions like depth and width of the cargo area. Even something like how high the seats are off the ground. As someone who recently has to consider transporting a wheelchair. Those kind of measurements would be awesome!
@@brandondalehixon4748we’re at 14,500 miles as of today. Only issue we’ve had was a software issue about 6 months in. Quick fix at the dealership. Screen and cluster would go black and come back on randomly. Still a great car!
Thank you for the video! I am shopping in this price segment and comparing this to the 2023 Crosstrek and Civic Hatch. Both are available with a manual, which is a huge draw for me. Crosstrek has less cargo space, a big concern. It also does not have ACC or auto brake hold. Civic is perfect for me because it has more cargo space and ACC/auto brake hold are standard with manual gearbox. The new Trax is an intriguing option because for the same $26k you get far more equipment: sunroof, heated seats/steering wheel/mirrors, ACC, etc. I suspect the new Buick Envista will be even better in terms of style/comfort.
I test drove one recently, and it is so fun to drive. The interior is gorgeous. My only critique is the old-school antenna. It would look smoother if it had a sleek, shark fin, or rear window, integrated antenna.
@@mattnorman5241You sure are a hater of general motors. Did you get fired from general motors because you couldn't handle the hard ass work? By the way you write, I would say you're jealous because you can't afford!
I'm kinda all over the place on this. I want to hate it because I still haven't forgiven GM for the bailout. And, first year of a new GM product with a tiny turbo engine... What could possibly go wrong? But I kinda love it. This car checks a lot of boxes for me! (I'm still gonna wait til, at least the second model year though.)
I have a 21 Chevy Spark which I'm happy with. The dealer is bombarding me with offers to get even futher into debt in one of these. I will say I like most of what I'm seeing. My only concern is with the concept of an inadequately sized motor with a turbo to compensate. Unless they're extremely well engineered and built it sounds like a problem waiting to happen. I personaly don't care a fig for AWD. Unless you live in severe snow and ice conditions I can see no use for it. I'm in Phoenix so frankly the only essential to me is arctic air conditioning.
I just traded in my renegade for this, I only used 4x4 once so don’t really need it. I do live in snow but I never have a problem with fwd. didn’t want to upgrade to the trail blazer. Anyways the renegrade that I had was junk so many problems. Hopefully this is better
Only Chevy can put a 1.2 liter 3 cylinder engine in a car and have it only get 32 mpg on the hwy. If Toyota put a 1.2 liter engine in a car, it would get 75 mpg.😊
The 2.0 crosstrek is 34 mpg highway, the 2.5 that I’m driving today is 33. The key reason for the higher fuel economy in the Subaru is the CVT. Everything is a trade off, to get the sticker price lower GM had to give up some of the fuel saving tech found in more expensive GM vehicles
I don't know how they are able to put this product out there at this price in this economy. They have to be loosing money on this. Anyway, Kudos to Chevy
I recently read this engine uses a timing belt-in-oil setup -- too bad, I really wish it had a timing chain instead. You've been warned. Research the Ford Ecoboost 1.0 3 cylinder and how its belt-in-oil setup held up.
I'd prefer a N/A 4 cylinder (either a 1.8 or a 2.0) engine to the turbocharged 3 cylinder on these. You'll get pretty much the same power figures (or more), better fuel economy (theoretically), and better reliability.
If it had that I would be at the dealer tomorrow, such a shame. If I was only leasing, I wouldn't care but I am the type to keep the car as long as possible, so I want to last at least 20 years and I do not see that happening with that engine/turbo combo.
Yeah the rear styling is questionable. It looks like they started at the front with a lot of enthusiasm and by the time they got to the rear, they were bored and tired.
Rear looks good too, y’all just turned off by the taillights not being LED. Taillight housing can be more like Blazer EV and less quirky but the halogen element is the only thing that makes the rear feel less upscale than the front.
Literally test drove one yesterday for my daughter. I completely felt that three cylinder turbo was way too jerky when you initially pushed the throttle…maybe it takes some getting used to, but it really threw me off so instead, bought a brand new Chevy Malibu with a four-cylinder turbo. I know they’re different vehicles, but the Malibu just felt so much better and it was at the same price point. Just so everybody knows the out the door price was $26,195.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide They start at $24k, $3k difference at $21k is ~15%, not 30-50... Their higher resale value will make up for the price difference. For $21k I'd rather get a Kia Soul with a 2.0 engine.
@@Mgoblagulkablong Better at what? Being nosier, having expensive routine maintenance and clunkier infotainment? Our 2019 Legacy has a maintenance schedule that calls for about a 600 dollar service every 30K miles and I don't think any other Subaru with the 2.5L 4 would be much different. The new 2.5 boxer engine for this year in some Subarus is supposed to be quieter, thank goodness because Subaru's older engines idle about as smoothly as a tractor until they warm up. Our Cruze has been more fuel efficient, had no recalls (unlike the Subaru) and accelerates better and more quietly than our same year Legacy Limited. And the routine maintenance costs are about 30% less. I give Subaru credit for some things (EyeSight was probably one of the best advanced driver assistance systems years before others got it somewhat figured out) but we will not be likely to shop Subaru again.
The LS model has a options package that includes 17" alu/wheels, heated seats, remote start, carpeted floor matts, body coloured outside mirrors ...... selling price about $22,500 ... I like the LS dash better ... gauges over lights anytime. The only things you give up are the rear usb's when you get down to it.
great vehicle, if you want don't want it designed or assembled in USA. nobody checks VIN's to see where they come from....ford, gm and dum dum stalantis either....
@@mattnorman5241You sure seem to be obsessed about the word poor. Relax, things will get financially better for, alittle bit of hard, less of a negative attitude, you're on your way!
5:58 I was not wondering that actually. That’s a really smart idea. I’m sure Chevy never thought about it either, until hopefully this video.🤞🏻 I agree though, I hate that style cover. I prefer retractable cargo covers for convenience.
What is the deal with some automaker's aversion to amber rear turn signals? They are safer, for one, and as almost all other markets require them, not changing them to red is a cost savings for the manufacturer.
I have to think that buyers should also consider the coming 2024 Subaru Impreza and for a bit more money, the 2024 Crosstrek if they need real winter capabilities and ground clearance. They are near the same overall length, have the same 54 cu. ft. of cargo space but slightly better fuel economy, more base engine horsepower, 152hp, and 182hp on the 2.5RS and with standard independent rear suspension and AWD. Plus when you go to sell or trade the Subies are going to retain a higher value. The Trax is nice looking on the outside but I really don’t care for those cheesy looking AC vents.
Thanks for the awesome review. I found it very informative. I drove the 1RS with sunroof option, for a day and loved it! A little background in me, I am a car guy with a little Italian sports car I keep in a garage to drive on sunny days and have restored a few cars in my younger days. I really like the styling of this vehicle and I also really like the way it drives. It is pretty quick off the line and has plenty of upper range passing power. The six-speed transmission shifts quickly and smoothly. I am so glad they went with a regular transmission over a crappy CVT. I have to disagree with the reviewer in that I think 6-speed is plenty for this vehicle. I drove it around the city and also on the freeway for a bit. It handles great too. I was actually pretty blown away by this little SUV because I sure wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did. I am now actually considering buying a 2RS for my wife to replace her 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI in that awesome light blue 🔵 color. The Golf TDI drives really well so for me to get away from a european-made car to one of these would be a big jump or so I thought before I took it for a ride. The 1RS that I drove was actually made in korea. I found the fit and finish to be quite nice. I do wish the sound quality of the stereo system was a tad it better though. I am a bit spoiled from the sound system in the Volkswagen TDI which sounds amazing. I work as a recording studio engineer and music producer. My wife doesn't really care much about sound systems and she definitely doesn't care about the way an engine sounds but with that being said, I really like the way the engine in this sounds, very sporty when you hammer the throttle and yes, I have a bit of a lead foot! It is a Chevy so I'm not sure how it will hold up over time but as a new car, I think it's a great deal for the price.
Not too shabby, and a huge step up from the previous Trax.
I have plenty of questions about GM quality, but I'm glad they are trying.
Everyone has PLENTY of questions of American car quality.
Yeah, but it has a spare tire! You can't even get that on many luxury vehicles today!
@@kevs2good133 speak for yourself
@@kevs2good133 Now probably the most-reliable in GM's history since Chevrolet Vega dark days.
@@kevs2good133 Toyotas have been plagued with lots of problem in the past few years, so I don't know why all the Bias against GM. Compared to what GM was, it's 100 times better now. The problem aren't engineers and assembly line workers. It's upper managers, American's automaker problem number 1.
I bought one as my first car, a gift to myself for my 22nd birthday, and I absolutely love it. I have the LT model in the grey/silver color and got it for a great deal as it was cheaper than most other LT in my area.
Drives very smooth through a city full of terrible pit holes. Acceleration is great especially when it comes to keeping up with traffic as most people here drive 10-15+ over the speed limit. I still don’t know how to feel about it turning off while at stop lights as I feel that it can lead to engine issues later down the line (that’s just me though). You can turn it off but I think it has to be turned off every time you get into the car and it doesn’t always kick in which I also find weird about the feature.
Im 5’9/5’10 and I stand taller than the car itself yet it has a bunch of room and I don’t hit my head when getting into.
I absolutely love that mines came with an 11” entertainment center and digital dash (didn’t think I was going to like the dash but I love it!). I also love that it came with push to start as some of the models don’t come with it lik the LS and 1RS trims.
I’m a college student also so this was a great choice as I was able to keep my monthly payment low and take advantage of the college student promotion that Chevy has going on. They also have them for first responders military etc. Also at the time I was going Chevy was offering 120 days deferred with an APR of 6.99 but you have to have A+ credit to great it.
It gets great gas mileage too! I started on a full tank on Friday (06/16) and have been running around everywhere since and am just now about to reach half a tank. You can’t beat 28-32 MPG!
In all I love this small suv!
Dang @laurynjaneai858 the one thing you said disappointing was that stupid start/stop feature. I hate that.
@@cashonly6117 yes same, even if your willing to turn it off every single time it means you should never buy used as who knows if the previous owner was leaving it on.
You can easily override the start stop feature. Just disconnect a small fuse at the battery terminal. That will disable it.👍
I just bought the Trex LT the sticker had $25,700 then with the front tint, wheel locks, and other things added, push the price to $27 thousand and some change. Not including tax. For some reason, the prices are higher in Tennessee along with Tennessee high taxes smh. Mississippi was selling them as soon as they hit the lot. Nice car but I over paid for it.
How many miles does it have in it now?? Have you had any big issues with it? Thanks.
Hey, not everybody can afford a vehicle that's in the 40 to 80 grand price range. I think this vehicle is a massive success for Chevrolet......
Its a decent hatchback for all intents and purposes and its priced right. The market needs more cars like this for commuters and people just starting out. I'm glad to see GM is trying to accommodate them. Not every working person can afford the average priced car that tops 50K. I'm really surprised at it having active noise cancellation and the ACTIV has 8 way power which would be great for my long legs. I'm seriously considering on of these.
If you end up buying one, it would be appreciated if you let us know what you like and dislike about it. It's on my list of CUVs to consider. I like the design, interior space, and unbeatably low price. American manufacturers used to be great at that. Not so much in recent years.
Agreed. I can't believe the general public has been coerced into shopping for $40-50K priced cars anyway. What a financial strain on a budget, and let's face it, almost everyone is on a budget today! Most of that rise in pricing has to do with marketing to us the "need" for faster 0-60 times, combined with sexier appearances. Only the constant addition of safety features are truly justified increases to car costs, not including inflation.
2024 Subaru Impreza is probably a better option for most people.
My wife an I decided to not buy the Encore GX after seeing a friends '24 Trax, the iterior space is dern close, you lose about 1" of head room (4" vrs 5") for the closeto $6,000 price difference ... we're waiting for a Trax ... unless GM realizes the cost and reduces the Encore, I'd spend maybe $2K at the most to move up to the Buick.
@@palebeachbum
I’ve had my Trailblazer 1.3 AWD for over a year and a half and 38,000 miles. It’s been trouble free and I’ve been pleasantly surprised with how well it does everything. Bought on a whim and I’m very happy I did.
Looked at the Trailblazer ... the Trax to me seemed to be the same interior volume, I need to haul the wife's wheelchair, was about to pounce on a Trailblazer till a friend bought a '24 Trax ... like them both, but with a close to $4K price difference on a LT model, the Trax made better sense money wise.
What’s passing power like? I quite like the Trailblazer, but am curious about that, and highway noise.
The key difference is that you can get the 1.3 in the Trailblazer, but not the Trax. I live in the mountains so that extra horsepower makes a difference, otherwise I might have saved a couple grand and bought the Trax, which I think is the better looking of the two.
I just bought a 2024 Trax 1RS and I absolutely love it. I went from a 2015 Cruze RS which I loved but the Trax is so much better. What I would really like to see in these review videos is less talk about how each trim looks and more about safety features, performance and gas mileage. The way the seats, dash and wheels look do not make any difference when I am trying to navigate through various driving situations.
I've had my Trax 2RS for 4 months and 7200 miles. I love it! I average 29 mpg and it feels sporty. I'm waiting to see how it is in NY Hudson Valley winter. But just love it so far. Thanks @Chevrolet
So how has it been? Curious to know
@@lazlo5971 it's been great! I'm still averaging 29 mpg but I've got a heavy foot. The Infotainment system is better and the Tire Pressure Monitor too. 12K miles and no real problems. I didn't get much snow here so that wasn't an issue.
wonderfully comprehensive while not being verbose! Takes real talent! Awesome as always, Alex!
Imagin if Chevy has added a high Country trim that'll be good.
LOVE LOVE LOVE how you showed all the trims in this video, I know not all manufacturers bring all trims to press events but I think it’s cool that GM brought them all.
Looks nice, much better than the previous gen. I was initially very confused at the seemingly out of nowhere launch cause I thought the Trailblazer was the Trax’s replacement, but it’s starting to make sense as the Trax is less expensive.
No, the Trax is the equivalent to the Buick Encore. The Trailblazer is the equivalent to the Encore GX, which is slightly larger.
Ya see here, this would be an absolute winner in the subcompact if people…. Trusted GMs reliability
And this is the whole problem. If they put in a regular 4 cylinder, I could see this thing being a great, reliable commuter car.
Mike, my dad bought buick regal 2012, never changed any part in the engine, I inherited it now with 265,000 miles and runs strung and very reliable, today's GM is very reliable and its American, not Japanese or Korean or Vietnamese.
That’s why it sucks that there’s no variety in reliability outside of the Japanese companies. There’s basically no competition because everyone else is so bad in reliability that it makes the Japanese do whatever they want with removing features and increasing prices. They know people will buy them because they are reliable, and everything else regardless of their additional features and lower costs will not be worth the long-term headaches for what they offer.
Automakers really need to work on reliability otherwise we’re going to riot if Toyota becomes unaffordable with the way they’re increasing prices as of now.
@@faheemabbas3965 Go ahead an buy Toyotas, as for me there is no one goog looking car in the lineup. My father bought a 2012 Buick Regal turbo, it now has 255,000 miles on it running strong, never changed anything in the engine. Don't make false statements about reliability. GM is way ahead of Toyota they have 6 or more evs coing out in 2024. GM made 2.1 billion profit and guess what the earnings stay here, they are not going to Japan like Toyota.
Not only the designs suck with Toyota , the we orst part is they are slow like molasses.
@@faheemabbas3965 I think Toyota is an exellect companies, I just whish they could something better with design, I did see a new Toyota, that I do like..but too expensice: Corona.
I just test drove one Saturday and bought one today, waiting for delivery. I'm a Ford guy, wanted to buy a Maverick, yeah that's funny right. Well, since Ford raised the price and still dealers add "market adjustments"! So, I haven't bought a Chevy since 94. I got a 2RS Trax with Sunroof and Convenience packages, for $27k plus tax. It's that good a value and I'm a Ford guy.
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I'm in the same boat still in July '24. Local dealers trying to push bottom trim Mavericks for $30k or more. Fully optioned Trax Activ is $24k. Hard to justify a $6k price difference just because I'd prefer a small truck over SUV.
Nice to see the platform as a FWD only to eliminate the AWD driveshaft tunnel and rear differential spacing. This allows for a spare tire & flat floor and lowers the center of gravity without having voids of space when choosing FWD on an AWD designed platform. Even in snow, AWD is not needed with FWD and good all season tires on plowed and maintained roads. Good review !
Awd does not automatically mean a big transmission tunnel. Awd '13-'18 Rav4 got almost a rear center flat floor
AWD is just stupid. FWD gets through most snows without the added complexity.
In that case, wouldn't a Chevy Cruze hatchback be better and offer superior aerodynamics and handling? Without AWD, the crossover SUV doesn't even have any pretence of being an off-road vehicle at all and thus seems superfluous compared to a Cruze hatchback!
@@TassieLorenzo The Cruze has been discontinued in the US a while ago. Last model year was 2019.
Dare I say this is the spiritual successor to the Cavalier? Low price, practical, with some flashy trims.
And then the cobalt, the cruze, and now this. Yes
And they killed off the Bolt
@@scottbast3678 I've owned a Cavalier and Cruz. The Cruze did replace the Cobalt and Cavalier in function, I never saw the Cruze a spiritual replacement to the Cavalier. To me, the Cruze was more grown up and felt more like a replacement for a Corsica or Olds Alero.
Edit I owned a 14 Cruze which formed the above opinion. The later body style was much closer to the Cavalier imo.
The older Cruze sedans were remarkably comfortable for the price and could've been much less annoying to care for if GM took more care with the LUV engine.
@Greg Henry alero, grand am, malibu all the same. A little too big for the cruze size. I could see the corsica though, that being the cruze and sonic of its time with the cavalier. Either way, those are specifically what they were meant for in the compact car perspective. But gm alway doesn't know who to market to and they're always behind, amd always under powered in terms of 4 cylinders.
@@ghenry85
My first car was a "J" car . I got it in either 1986 or 1988 and it was a 1982 Cadillac cimmaron a kissing cousin to the cavelier . It had electrical gremlins and piss poor power from it's 3 speed automatic and 1.8 liter carburetated 4 cylinder engine . However the previous owner shod it's meager 13 inch wheels with 225 rubber and boy could she handle .
I have driven the LS trim since July and I love it. Great car for the price.
How I wish Chevy still made an updated Sonic. I still have my nine-year old LTZ sedan with a 1.4 turbo and a six-speed manual. Remarkable headroom, front seat legroom, and huge trunk for a sub-compact that delivers 37mpg. Add four snow tires, it is a beast in snow, especially with the manual transmission. This seems like a worthy car.
Really targeted for the A to B solo driver. Really dig it
I think it is dead on for what people want . it lokks great and seems like a great value . the only thing i dont like is the engine if it had a good 1.6 four i think you could get the same power and mpg with what i would think would be better long term reliability. I think this will be a huge hit for chevy . i like the buick version better ,the style is even more modern.
I am not a fan of GM but I applaud them for offering a vehicle at a low price.
@@daveincanada785 lol and you will get what you pay for too
Number of cyl wont effect reliability IF they designed it well. Lots of high end Motorcycles use 3Cly engines.. and I had a Geo Metro a long time ago with a 1.0 Liter 3Cly.. Never had an issue. I beat the heck out of it every day... as a courier vehicle... I put 100,000 miles on it in ONE year.
the 3 will be easier to service, and makes a WAY better sound than a 4.
But it's GM.. so who knows if it will be reliable.. the engine is NOT new.. been in the Trailblazer for a couple years now.
@@kens97sto171 I think my issue would be it's gm and there record isn't good . I think it a s Korean engine(?) Again they have also had engine problems. I had a aveo that was a great little car . I think also I would like a non turbo I think to turbo and added pressure on the smallish engine would be my concern as opposed to a nice well designed 1.6 4cyl like Nissan used to build . I also had a soul with a 1.6 that made the same power and mpg with less complication. Another car I liked very much .( Wife got rear-ended) .
@@kens97sto171 its turbo thats the difference. More moving parts more risk of over heating a tiny engine and pulling weight. This is no geo metro natural aspirated. Go to any gm parts and there are stockpiles of Turbos ready to be replaced
I’ve only driven about 9 miles from the dealership home. But we bought a black LT w/ the comfort and convenience packages. No sunroof. Waiting for snow and salt to go away soon before taking her out. This will be the wife’s daily driver. I’m so jealous. But she has yet to drive it. The ride home was so nice and so quiet,but I had to slow down not realizing how quickly high speed was reached entering the Interstate. For everyday driving, the ride rivals our friends ‘23 top trim black Outback. The Trax in black looks and rides like it’s the Outback’s lil brother. We got an extended 10 yr. 100,000 mi bumper to bumper warranty fully transferable for $50 fee) and first 4 maintenance visits ( every 6 months/6,000 mi., or 2 yrs. Worth). All well under $29,000 out the door.
A tiny turbo charged engine sounds like a recipe for expensive repairs WHEN the GM designed reliably issues start popping off
I've had my 2RS 6 days and 500 miles. It's awesome! I think they should change the name to Monza but otherwise GM did it right! 32 mpg and fun to drive.
21:18 The 1RS doesn't get the 11.3" Infotainment. That comes with the LT and higher. It does have standard heated seats and steering wheel though which is nice.
Great & very thorough review on what appears to be a very attractive car & a bargain to boot. Thank you!
I doubt GM will be able to keep up with demand for this. Timing it just as a recession looms and rates are high was luck, packaging it well will earn them sales. Never been a huge GM fan but this hits so well on all the bases, and Alex explaining the tradeoffs they took makes it all make a lot of sense.
Everyone keeps talking about horrible GM quality.
GM actually has good reliability.
I owned 3 Toyota’s over 20 years and they all had problems.
My sister and aunt have Honda’s and they have problems.
In 2015 I bought a Dodge Grand Caravan against everyone’s advice.
It’s the best vehicle I have ever owned.
My sisters 2015 CRV has been in for service multiple times a year.
My Dodge has only been in for service 2 times.
Both for a window regulator.
My other sister has a Tahoe
My brother , uncle and cousins all have Silverado’s.
No major issues.
The fact is most cars today are relatively reliable if you take care of them.
Use good gas. Change the fluids on time and keep up with maintenance.
It is basically a Daewoo. Built in Korea. GM Korea is in fact Daewoo. GM bought the company years ago.
New cars aren't going to get cheaper. This one looks pretty good to me, hopefully there aren't any dealer markups. Still can't buy a Maverick for sticker and a lot of these "affordable" cars aren't so affordable once you try to buy them and the bait and switch scam begins
You do an excellent job reviewing autos. I never miss an episode. Keep up the good work !
Alex, For a moment I thought you were introducing us to a new Chevy Tracker which is fondly remembered as a cheap, compact, body-on-frame, GM/Suzuki, joint-venture 4X4 from
yesteryear.🤩 Getting back to this present GM/Daewoo joint-venture, with low, low prices like this, it is remarkable that GM can still afford to pay Mary Barra $29,000,000 per year. 😉😉
this is made in korea..
I'm by no means a huge Chevy fan, but I'll give credit where credit is due. They did a great job with the styling. I have no complaints. It looks extremely roomy for this class of vehicle. That big back seat will translate to a big cargo area with the seat folded. The power seems adequate. For me, it's the seat-of-the-pants feeling behind the wheel that matters in daily driving, not the numbers on paper. Alex seems to think it's peppy, so that's promising. Fuel economy is on par with other vehicles in this class. My only real concern is reliability. I think the Trax is engineered by GM Korea (formerly Daewoo). If so, the only American aspect of it seems to be the Chevy badge. My only real gripe is that Chevy is offering the Trax in some very unique paint colors, mint green, yellow, and baby blue (not the official color names), but those colors are only offered on the 1RS and 2RS trims, so they are paired with the RS's red interior trim. That's going to clash horribly.
*Yellow on the outside, red on this inside, McDonald's all over the place.*
@@hypershadow87 lol yes that was my exact thought. Gag.
@@hypershadow87 yellow color is awesome but interior should have been coal tar black.
@hypershadow87 are we watching a different video? The Trax he filmed is yellow on the outside, black inside. No red.
@@SweetLou0523 I said red interior trim.
Great review Alex. Chevy knocked this one off the park. I predict this 2024 Trax to be a top seller.
youre wrong
@@mattnorman5241 why am I wrong, mi amor?
@@braetonwilson4296 poor people will buy this the car will stay in the shop
@@mattnorman5241 Give up... Times have changed now.
Yeah I plan on upgrading my chevy trax to this lol
One of the best auto reviewers out there. My wife is trading her 4XE Rubicon on a Trax Activ.
A great small car with a fantastic base price. Would make a nice car for a new driver or just to drive to work and back. Decent array of options to give your something to fiddle with. Great review!
It is not small. Alex compares it to Hyundai Venue, but the Trax is almost 20(!!!) inches longer than the Venue.
Small... Get real
If this car small what about sedans or Prius it’s car for dwards)?
@@robhood1167 Yes, you are right about that.
Alex, I still have those same shoes too. As far as the Trax, I love the styling and value, but would be concerned about reliability and resale. Given current economics, there's an audience for this...
That 22.3mpg shown in the base model is quite a disappointment, I'm expecting a lot better fuel economy from a 3-cylinder engine, in a relatively lightweight car.
Unless you really need the cargo space & practicality of a crossover/wagon, I think the Elantra is a better choice, due to its much higher fuel economy, faster acceleration, and better engine reliability (port-injection, naturally-aspirated).
Wouldn't put any stock in what mpg is shown in the video. Test cars idle a lot.
EPA 28 city/32 hwy
That's only less than 5 miles of driving. You would need to drive for 100 miles distance to get actual, average MPG number.
There's a break in period. To get the best miles per gallon
Mericans worrying about fe 😅
I picked up a trax 1rs in fountain blue and I absolutely love the vehicle. You really can't beat it for the price.
One thing I would note - this is definitely from GM's parts bin. The 6 speed has been around for about a decade. The 3 cylinder engine has been out for a couple of years now. The electronics are from other GM vehicles. The key has been around forever. It is how they kept the price down as well. Also, it should make the vehicle more reliable in its first year since it is using proven tech.
The same can be said for the Honda HRV and Toyota Corolla Cross. Carryover engines, transmissions, interior switchgear, etc.
@@palebeachbum Don't disagree, but this review is not on those models right?
@Jonathan it's the same engine used in the Civic, which the new HRV is based on.
@@Buc_Stops_Here just pointing out those vehicles are from Honda's and Toyota's parts bin as well. Sharing components help keep prices down.
gm cant make good cars they never will poor people dont know any better
My daughter just bought an LT loaded with options stickered south of $25,000 we were very impressed!
This car is an incredible value overall and a great design. Nobody cares about the cargo cover I just stick it in the garage. As long as it is reliable, you have a winner here.
“As long as it’s reliable”. Lol. It’s a Chevy trax! Lol
Why would you stick it in the garbage.???
Great review. I drove the LT version. It is lightweight, traveling at 60mph with winds at 40mph can be challenging. I love the infotainment system and 24:36 remote starter( you can start the car from your phone as well). Overall nice ride. Not the fastest- (definitely would love more power) but GM gives you a lot for the price. ❤
I wish they had an EV version. It looks great!
I wish they had a Volt running under this . But no. GM executives making bad, wasteful and anti-EV decisions as usual
That would be a good replacement for the BOLT size of vehicle.
I just leased one!! Being made right now, 290 a month 0 down, but that’s fine for this economy. Excited to see it in person and drive it all day :)
This car seems awesome but I hope we don’t have another dodge dart situation with a great car that’s broken down 24/7
I sat in one yesterday, and at six foot it was refreshing to find I wasn't at the back of the seat travel, nor was my head into the headliner. I even sat in a Active w/sunroof and still had plenty of headroom. I also felt like the seatback has more bolstering than my Maverick, though the seats were a bit firmer; a plus compared to the feeling of those in the Maverick, too, which makes it almost too difficult to find comfortable spot in the seat. I'm looking forward to driving one to see how well they keep you in place as the seats in the Maverick require me to brace myself on on/off ramps as I tend to drive a bit more spirited.
I have not liked the styling of a chevy vehicle for years, so call me biased, but wow! seeing this in the thumbnail! Up there with the crosstrek!
so much better than the old trax but that is a low bar...
GM Korea did a great job on the new Trax. One of the few vehicles that you can get for under $25K that you would actually want. In my area they are hard to find though. We recently bought a Trailblazer. There were no Trax or Trailblazers on the local lots. We bought the Trailblazer in transit (had experience with it so went that way). The dealership had 6 combined Trailblazer and Trax in transit already sold.
This looks pretty good as a daily commuter car. I'll be interested to see what gas mileage you get with the tiny 1.2 engine. Interestingly the Buick version in China gets a 1.5 engine.
then just buy a used EV....
@@laloajuria4678 bingo
sadly it gets worse mpg
@@troosimimimmi They should have used a 4 banger. 3 cylinder, means the engine works harder, which reduces MPG.
@@toyotaprius79 Some prefer driving a gas car.
My sister has a 1.5 liter 3 cylinder turbo Ford escape. I am amazed at how much power they get out of that little engine.
Interesting. Seems to have a lot of positives going for it. But with GM, it makes me wonder what the tradeoffs will be.
I know this may be asking a lot, but it would be great if you were able to start including some dimensions like depth and width of the cargo area. Even something like how high the seats are off the ground. As someone who recently has to consider transporting a wheelchair. Those kind of measurements would be awesome!
I find it 🎉very odd that only the German Autogefühl channel (in English, btw) does that.
Just Purchased a 2RS Trax today. Probably the best bang for your buck car on the market. Full heated leather and a full digital dash for 24k
Congrats🎉
How is it holding up a year later? How many miles you have? Thanks.
@@brandondalehixon4748we’re at 14,500 miles as of today. Only issue we’ve had was a software issue about 6 months in. Quick fix at the dealership. Screen and cluster would go black and come back on randomly. Still a great car!
Thank you for the video! I am shopping in this price segment and comparing this to the 2023 Crosstrek and Civic Hatch. Both are available with a manual, which is a huge draw for me. Crosstrek has less cargo space, a big concern. It also does not have ACC or auto brake hold. Civic is perfect for me because it has more cargo space and ACC/auto brake hold are standard with manual gearbox. The new Trax is an intriguing option because for the same $26k you get far more equipment: sunroof, heated seats/steering wheel/mirrors, ACC, etc. I suspect the new Buick Envista will be even better in terms of style/comfort.
Seat folded, the '23 Crosstrek has 55 cubic inches of cargo space, one more than this Chevy
I test drove one recently, and it is so fun to drive. The interior is gorgeous. My only critique is the old-school antenna. It would look smoother if it had a sleek, shark fin, or rear window, integrated antenna.
💯 That is part of the reason I'm not too eager, but maybe I'll get over it.
Great review again. Look forward to the detail review.
P O S. Let’s come back to it n 3 years after it falls apart.
Seems like an excellent choice in vehicle transport, for many months to come.
Base Chevrolet Trax vs. base Toyota Corolla? Which is a better deal?
Corolla by a mile.
Corolla if you intend to keep it long term.
gm will send you to the poor house
@@mattnorman5241You sure are a hater of general motors. Did you get fired from general motors because you couldn't handle the hard ass work? By the way you write, I would say you're jealous because you can't afford!
I'm kinda all over the place on this. I want to hate it because I still haven't forgiven GM for the bailout. And, first year of a new GM product with a tiny turbo engine... What could possibly go wrong? But I kinda love it. This car checks a lot of boxes for me! (I'm still gonna wait til, at least the second model year though.)
I heave three concerns with the Trax: reliability, reliability and reliability.
I have a 21 Chevy Spark which I'm happy with. The dealer is bombarding me with offers to get even futher into debt in one of these. I will say I like most of what I'm seeing. My only concern is with the concept of an inadequately sized motor with a turbo to compensate. Unless they're extremely well engineered and built it sounds like a problem waiting to happen. I personaly don't care a fig for AWD. Unless you live in severe snow and ice conditions I can see no use for it. I'm in Phoenix so frankly the only essential to me is arctic air conditioning.
I would buy it if it has around 160hp.....
I think you’d be surprised by how peppy the turbo feels
Yeah I’d think the torque would make it fairly decent, especially on a daily commute in the city.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide The 1.3T would feel even peppier AND probably bump it 2mpg. :(
I just traded in my renegade for this, I only used 4x4 once so don’t really need it. I do live in snow but I never have a problem with fwd. didn’t want to upgrade to the trail blazer. Anyways the renegrade that I had was junk so many problems. Hopefully this is better
Only Chevy can put a 1.2 liter 3 cylinder engine in a car and have it only get 32 mpg on the hwy. If Toyota put a 1.2 liter engine in a car, it would get 75 mpg.😊
I came here to say the same thing. The much larger RAV4 with a 2.5 gets 34-35, depending on trim level, and is quicker.
Toyota used to put 1.2 liter into CH-R and it got 39 mpg combined. Better than this Chevy but nowhere near 75 mpg. That's an absurd number.
The Toyota 1.2L was 39 imperial mpg on a less stringent test cycle. That’s equivalent to 27.5MPG EPA.
@@larryaugsburger8452
A Subaru Crosstrek with awd and a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder gets 34 mpg.
The 2.0 crosstrek is 34 mpg highway, the 2.5 that I’m driving today is 33. The key reason for the higher fuel economy in the Subaru is the CVT. Everything is a trade off, to get the sticker price lower GM had to give up some of the fuel saving tech found in more expensive GM vehicles
They will make good rental cars. Price is good also.
I don't know how they are able to put this product out there at this price in this economy. They have to be loosing money on this. Anyway, Kudos to Chevy
Maybe most of the parts are manufactured in China
while I did eventually go with a subaru forester. I think this is a big win for chevy and the common consumer in todays economy.
It isn’t because Chevy has never been reliable.
For 1k more the Trax should get a 2.0 turbo engine ! Nice looking design but just to slow .
It's not meant or designed to be a race machine.
Has to win the award for most improved vehicle for the 2024 MY, at least, it certainly is to this point!
not a by a long shot
@@mattnorman5241 so whats more improved than this?
This and the Trailblazer really do look nice. Interior is nice too. Chevy is doing well in the design department.
are you blind
This interior is a hot mess!
I recently read this engine uses a timing belt-in-oil setup -- too bad, I really wish it had a timing chain instead. You've been warned. Research the Ford Ecoboost 1.0 3 cylinder and how its belt-in-oil setup held up.
Lease, DON'T BUY!!! The 1.2L Turbo 3 cylinder will have a very hard time reaching 100,000 miles.
I got it 3 days ago. I love it.,
I'd prefer a N/A 4 cylinder (either a 1.8 or a 2.0) engine to the turbocharged 3 cylinder on these. You'll get pretty much the same power figures (or more), better fuel economy (theoretically), and better reliability.
If it had that I would be at the dealer tomorrow, such a shame. If I was only leasing, I wouldn't care but I am the type to keep the car as long as possible, so I want to last at least 20 years and I do not see that happening with that engine/turbo combo.
major improvement for chevy - looks awesome
🤮 The rear styling... Front looks great though
Yeah the rear styling is questionable. It looks like they started at the front with a lot of enthusiasm and by the time they got to the rear, they were bored and tired.
Rear looks good too, y’all just turned off by the taillights not being LED. Taillight housing can be more like Blazer EV and less quirky but the halogen element is the only thing that makes the rear feel less upscale than the front.
@@G-Rated I’m fine with the halogens, but the styling makes it look like it’s melting and droopy. Very incongruous compared to the front end.
Needs larger/wider taillight lenses that extend into the tailgate, even if they are just reflectors w/o lightbulbs.
@@aamirqz I agree. From the rear it looks like a person whose eyes are too wide set. lol
I really like this car. It does the important things right.
I wouldn't want to own that thing after the warranty is up!
dont buy it new or used
Dave in Canada, we own a GM product from 2012, 265000 miles never changed anything in engine running strong .
@@sublimegreen its worth nothing now
@@mattnorman5241 what's worth nothing? Assume design or best in class many considering it the "Corvette in its class".
@@mattnorman5241 What do u drive?
Literally test drove one yesterday for my daughter. I completely felt that three cylinder turbo was way too jerky when you initially pushed the throttle…maybe it takes some getting used to, but it really threw me off so instead, bought a brand new Chevy Malibu with a four-cylinder turbo. I know they’re different vehicles, but the Malibu just felt so much better and it was at the same price point. Just so everybody knows the out the door price was $26,195.
Trax is not bad for 3 cylinders, but Malibu is better in terms of smoothness of the low RPM and ride balance.
better get a Subaru Impreza / Crosstreck or Mazda CX-30 instead, more reliable / durable
Perhaps, but also 30-50% more expensive…
Those cost thousands more. They should be better.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide They start at $24k, $3k difference at $21k is ~15%, not 30-50...
Their higher resale value will make up for the price difference.
For $21k I'd rather get a Kia Soul with a 2.0 engine.
@@palebeachbum they ARE much better...
@@Mgoblagulkablong Better at what? Being nosier, having expensive routine maintenance and clunkier infotainment?
Our 2019 Legacy has a maintenance schedule that calls for about a 600 dollar service every 30K miles and I don't think any other Subaru with the 2.5L 4 would be much different. The new 2.5 boxer engine for this year in some Subarus is supposed to be quieter, thank goodness because Subaru's older engines idle about as smoothly as a tractor until they warm up.
Our Cruze has been more fuel efficient, had no recalls (unlike the Subaru) and accelerates better and more quietly than our same year Legacy Limited. And the routine maintenance costs are about 30% less. I give Subaru credit for some things (EyeSight was probably one of the best advanced driver assistance systems years before others got it somewhat figured out) but we will not be likely to shop Subaru again.
The LS model has a options package that includes 17" alu/wheels, heated seats, remote start, carpeted floor matts, body coloured outside mirrors ...... selling price about $22,500 ... I like the LS dash better ... gauges over lights anytime. The only things you give up are the rear usb's when you get down to it.
Stay away from any gm or chevy pruducts 😢
Stay away from illiterates.
I definitely have some strong reservations about any GM product. That said, I like the new Chevy Trax and Equinox designs.
That’s ridiculous. They are made in Korea and have similar build quality to those competitors. Learn before you post
Best review of this vehicle on TH-cam, Alex! I love the little Trax.
are you serious
Don't be jealous you can't afford to buy! 😮
This is a piece of trash. Hardly worth $13k
exactly but poor people will defend and say it a good deal then be in the repair shop crying
great vehicle, if you want don't want it designed or assembled in USA. nobody checks VIN's to see where they come from....ford, gm and dum dum stalantis either....
@@mattnorman5241You sure seem to be obsessed about the word poor. Relax, things will get financially better for, alittle bit of hard, less of a negative attitude, you're on your way!
Bought 2 LOL. 2RS and 1RS. So far so good. I'm kind of worried about the longevity of the 1.2 Turbo.
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I was not wondering that actually. That’s a really smart idea. I’m sure Chevy never thought about it either, until hopefully this video.🤞🏻
I agree though, I hate that style cover. I prefer retractable cargo covers for convenience.
Me like. 😎 & I prefer the analog instrument cluster .
I don’t see the Auto Hold?..the antenna is out of date (no shark tail)
What is the deal with some automaker's aversion to amber rear turn signals? They are safer, for one, and as almost all other markets require them, not changing them to red is a cost savings for the manufacturer.
I have to think that buyers should also consider the coming 2024 Subaru Impreza and for a bit more money, the 2024 Crosstrek if they need real winter capabilities and ground clearance. They are near the same overall length, have the same 54 cu. ft. of cargo space but slightly better fuel economy, more base engine horsepower, 152hp, and 182hp on the 2.5RS and with standard independent rear suspension and AWD. Plus when you go to sell or trade the Subies are going to retain a higher value. The Trax is nice looking on the outside but I really don’t care for those cheesy looking AC vents.
Thank you and have a great day!
for the price, and no CVT trans, this is an amazing car , well done Chevy , i just might buy one for city and daily driving
It's very nice and will sell well. I would take a Crosstrek with a proven boxer engine (either one, 2l 2.5 litre) and standard AWD.
Proven to burn oil like a 2 stroke 😇
Thanks for the awesome review. I found it very informative. I drove the 1RS with sunroof option, for a day and loved it! A little background in me, I am a car guy with a little Italian sports car I keep in a garage to drive on sunny days and have restored a few cars in my younger days. I really like the styling of this vehicle and I also really like the way it drives. It is pretty quick off the line and has plenty of upper range passing power. The six-speed transmission shifts quickly and smoothly. I am so glad they went with a regular transmission over a crappy CVT. I have to disagree with the reviewer in that I think 6-speed is plenty for this vehicle. I drove it around the city and also on the freeway for a bit. It handles great too. I was actually pretty blown away by this little SUV because I sure wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did. I am now actually considering buying a 2RS for my wife to replace her 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI in that awesome light blue 🔵 color. The Golf TDI drives really well so for me to get away from a european-made car to one of these would be a big jump or so I thought before I took it for a ride. The 1RS that I drove was actually made in korea. I found the fit and finish to be quite nice. I do wish the sound quality of the stereo system was a tad it better though. I am a bit spoiled from the sound system in the Volkswagen TDI which sounds amazing. I work as a recording studio engineer and music producer. My wife doesn't really care much about sound systems and she definitely doesn't care about the way an engine sounds but with that being said, I really like the way the engine in this sounds, very sporty when you hammer the throttle and yes, I have a bit of a lead foot! It is a Chevy so I'm not sure how it will hold up over time but as a new car, I think it's a great deal for the price.
I saw this car parking at Costco. It is a beautiful car!
Good effort. Massive improvement over the Trax but I still think the Kia Soul is the one to beat in this segment of low-cost subcompact crossovers.
The Soul style(ing) it's starting to get long in the tooth.
Nice review, how does this compare to the Kia Soul?
Reliability for the engine in winter time? I live in Canada end it's very cold. Great review 👍
I agree the rear looks weird I would have to reverse park all the time to show the front off all the time lol
rear cover can be stored on top of whatever cargo you fit into your Trax.
Definite improvement over the last one, though too bad it lost the AWD feature. Which IMO is sad because this one looks better,
I like the looks, I like the price. But will it hold up over time.???
Or do I need to buy a RAV4.???
A lot of value for the money. Hope GM makes a lot of them so the dealers won’t put up the price.