@@nightcrawleroriginal indeed your personal views ,,,,, based on what ? your extensive knowledge of this vehicle ? or based on the amount of time you've spent test driving this vehicle ?. No issue with you being entitled to your opinion ,, it's rather obvious that your opinion of this vehicle is based on absolutely nothing at all.
@@munnjean quite apparent you have little to no experience with turbo chargers or the "enimic" odd firing 3 banger, they dropped in this car, do your research before shooting your condescending mouth off. Good Day.
@@nightcrawleroriginal Like I said ,, what do you base YOUR condescending comments on ,, it's obvious that you have no experience whatsoever regarding this vehicle. Simply spouting negative comments on a subject you know nothing about. By the way, I did plenty of research regarding this particular vehicle ,,,, I can quite easily say that the high majority of professionals that do automobile reviews gave this little SUV from Chevrolet two thumbs up. For every worthless comment putting this vehicle down ( like your's ) there is a ton of positive reviews from amateur and professionals alike. And again, you are entitled to your opinion ,,,, have a nice day sir.
I agree with you, Michael ! It's easy to bash on American cars, but when one of the three old U.S. companies does something good, gotta admit it! I like Captain Kirk's objective point of view considering the fact that, like many of us, he loves Toyota and other Japanese companies. That Trax, a car at such a low price for what is offering, wow ! At first sight, good job, Chevrolet ! Let's hope for some reliability, now...
@@michaelglusko1024 No hate just facts, willful blindness is no excuse, turbo charging a 1.2 litre odd firing inherently unbalanced 3 banger speaks for itself. No thanks, I will pass on that nightmare.
I've had my '25 LT for just over 2 weeks now and am very happy with it. I traded in a more expensive one year old Ford that I had special ordered, but due to the economy and medical expenses I had to reduce bills, and the Ford had to go. Oh well. Despite the criticisms others have reported about the Trax I find it does absolutely fine commuting. Yes, it does just fine on the expressway, too. As far as the transmission, I find it shifts just fine. Much of the time I find that the torque is more than sufficient to pull you away and up to speed coming out of corners or off ramps. The only thing I'm still adjusting to it modulating the throttle away from stops -- as I has to do with the Ford I had as well. Again, I traded in a one year old Ford I had special ordered, and aside from the utility and AWD that I lose, I'm not regretting my purchase one bit. Compared to the Ford which costs considerably more, the Trax rides better, is more stable at highway speeds and on windy days, it's quieter, the seats are more comfortable, it provides better fuel mileage, has a nicer interior which also seems to have better fit and finish, it's better equipped too! Again, for thousands less. ...$ 5,500 less to be exact. As far as the armrests that everyone seems to complain about, I have no issues with them at all. I've actually found them to be just fine. But maybe that just me, I'm not expecting it to be as cushy as was my mid 70's Buick.
My arm does'nt even touch the arm rest, I drive left handed. To each is own. Go buy the 100k vehicles sitting in the shops. Yeah that's worth a 100 k...
I bought the sister, the Buick Envista. It's the same car same engine but different look. My only complaint so far is that my 16 Ford Escape has better fuel economy than that 3cyl engine. Otherwise it's a nice ride.
Chevrolet seems to have a good little car at a budget price. Their corporate executives need to pay attention and learn something from this experience.
I have a 2025 Trax Activ in Metallic grey with gloss black wheels and trim. I constantly get compliments and questions about the car. Previously was a truck guy. This car is loaded with features, is very comfortable, and a great value. Love it ! 👍🏻
I got my new 2025 Chevy Trax 2RS.... I'm 77 and needed a reasonably priced SUV to get me around. Oh how I love my Trax. I had a Buick Lacrosse that was 14 yeaea old and it drove me, I did not drive it.....What a difference this SUV makes zipping around. It's stylish, rides nice and the engine is cerainly powerful enough to get me on the highway. It also has enough technogoly to wow you. (all for under $25500.) Enjoying it all!
This car has actually done very well in Korea. It's taken a lot of market share from Seltos, and is perceived as a huge value, especially as a first car. Chevy had a mixed rep, not considered reliable but a lot of older peopled liked the big floaty Malibu. Several famous Korean auto TH-camrs did favorable breakdowns noting a lot of basics and mechanicals were better than expected.
I just bought a Trax 2RS, same color as this one and it is gorgeous! So far I am very happy with my Trax. I like the term he used of "peppy" as that is how it feels. It isn't a performance car so don't expect that kind off experience. I personally prefer the hard plastics over "soft touch" as they are more durable in the long run. The space inside is awesome for this segment but don't expect mini-van room. Of coarse one of the best things is the price!
"What's New for 2025? The Trax adds two new exterior colors, Cypress Gray and Marina Blue Metallic, and its engine is now capable of running on E85 fuel." LS $21,495 1RS $23,395 LT $23,595 2RS $25,395 ACTIV $25,395
Yep. I bought a 25 Buick Envista, the Trax's sister. E-85 capability helps a lot financially, especially in CA. Too bad E-85 burns faster though but we can't have everything perfect.
I’ve had mine a year and do love it. Although I’ve had an issue with it recently. The purge pump went out and the part has been on back order due to the large volume that this is occurring in. The warranty is taking care of it though.
I drive the Trax's sister, the Buick Envista. My biggest and only complaint so far is that the 3 cyl has worse fuel mileage than my 2016 Ford Escape that has 173,000 miles. Both are Turbo, but it seems to me the reason GM Buick went with an even smaller engine was to make it more fuel efficient. It's not.
It's an excellent deal but I would not exactly call it small in size. And, how many miles will that tiny turbocharged 3-cylinder engine last pulling such a large vehicle? Reportedly, the timing belt will need to be replaced at around 40K miles.
Also this engine isn't new. It has been used in Asia for several years and has a good reputation. I imagine if you thrash it all the time and/or don't do proper maintenance that it will die prematurely but if you take care it should live a good life
Why would engineers not develop an engine that can handle a turbo? It's not like they just go to a scrap yard and just throw a turbo on an engine. My Escape has a tiny little engine with a turbo and has 172k miles with very few problems. What is it with this "3cyl turbo bad" brigade that is on every video? You all just say the same thing which will NEVER persuade anyone to not shop on a budget if they cannot afford a 60k base model Toyota. It's a budget car. Get it through your heads.
I bought my brand new 2024 Trax 1RS in June for MSRP $26,000 CAD ($19,000 USD). There's nothing out there that comes close to beating this value. My wife even said this thing looks better than most SUV on the road. I got 2 kids and there's so much room in the back, we live in the big city, so I much prefer the FWD for gas savings. GM Authority also reported Q2 2024 Trax sales far surpassed all subcompact SUV from any brand by a mile. I would say the only major downside is that half second delay in full stop acceleration, in emergencies, that could be the difference in crashing and avoiding.
They are mostly regular bulbs. The side parking lights are led but just one and not the full length. There is a fully led unit used on ones in some Asian markets.
The oil pump on that engine is driven by a belt that's in oil. Not a fan of that, no matter what engineers say. Break that belt and you're buying an engine.
In the Northeast; just about every other car you see is a chevy trax. But go to SoCal or Southern Nevada and you mostly see Toyota Corollas, Camrys, 4Runners and Tacomas. In the Rust belt its not going to matter that your car has longevity of a Toyota because it's going to rust away in around 10 years. So you can actually get by with a Chevy or Ford which has a lower initial price. Plus because a lot of the big 3 automakers have had factories in the North for quite some time; people will also go for the chevy
I bought a 2025 Chevy Trax Activ and the air conditioning broke after 5 days. It's been at the dealer service center for 2 weeks and the part is on backorder with no estimate when one will be available. They said it could be over one month.
One thing I couldn't understand is why GM didn't just put the larger and older 1.5T 4 cylinder engine that they already use in the base model malibu and equinox and just de-tune it if they dont want it to make as much power for the Trax. I dont feel good about a 1.2L 3 cylinder with a "WET" timing belt after 100k miles. Ford already tried a design like that and it was an epic failure.
It’s not as big as you would think. Look at the rear hip room. It’s under 50 inches and there isn’t a headrest for the center seat, meaning you can’t put a car seat in the middle. The best value compact is the 2024 Subaru Impreza. The Impreza fits three car seats across the back. You can’t fit three across in a RAV4. The Sport trim, with rear center console, six speakers, updated infotainment, remote start, keyless entry, fog lights, and great looking 18” alloy wheels can be had for $26,500 OTD. That car will actually run for 20 years and retain its resale value throughout the entire product cycle.
Chevy would do well to dump the Trailblazer and upgrade the engine to 4 cylinders in this Trax, with optional AWD. The door armrest is wrong in both the Trailblazer and the Trax, with the Trailblazer even worse with its narrow driver space (pillar in the shoulder) and uncomfortable seating geometry.
The timing belt is made of Polyurethane and Kevlar., not Ford rubber bands! These belts will outlast any dry belt today! What else don't you like for 25k? The Turbo? The real 6 speed transmission? Or are you a fan of the CVT in most all compacts? For 50k? Good thinking, let Korea build it. Built well unfortunately America! Isn't that a shame?
In Japan there are plenty of "KEI" cars with 660c 3 cyl engines that are solid. Hoping this Korean engine is realiable as Japanese 3cyl. The rest of the car looks awesome, not loving the horses but its an entry level car.
Whats an entry level car for you? Americans are weird because ive had like 7. Vehicles in my life and just got this one because it was a good deal, i wouldnt call it an entry car, just a car. Americans are silly af with their way of thinking….
U mean Capra Formentor, which is a Volkswagen group made vehicle so no it’s not based on that. It uses a new platform from GM that is shared so far only with the envista
@@limitedreach4446 This "Used" car, will be MILES more reliable and lower cost of maintenance and upkeep than this "BRAND NEW" Chevy. If your budget is $26k for a new car to begin with, you're going to have to make sacrifices EITHER WAY. Used and good quality and refinement or NEW and trash transmission and electrical systems. So...
@@limitedreach4446 This new car would be LESS reliable and MORE mechanical failures and headaches than a used UX. But hey, each their own. Its not MY money. Lol. Either way, there's a sacrifice.
Be wary of these small engines with turbos. I have a 2020 Chevy Sonic (purchased new in December 2020) with the 1.4 turbo that crapped out at 32,869 miles in April - the wastegate got stuck in a partially open position, necessitating a replacement. Fortunately, the turbocharger was covered under warranty. The rest of the vehicle has been fine.
I had a Chevy Cruze 1.4L 4 cylinder and I was getting a lot of issues after 100,000 miles. It was nickel and diming me! Finally traded it away at 125,000 miles….so I don’t trust the power train to last like the Toyota’s, Subaru’sor Mazda’s do!
@@edschobs5204I had a sonic with the 1.4T and at 120k miles I had to trade it in as it needed some transmission work. That car gave me some PTSD. I'm much happier now with my civic
@@yiyangchengmy 1.4T that I had was great, it was just everything else. I think by the time I was done with that car I had pretty much replaced every single rubber hose because so many ended up leaking coolant. Same thing for any plastic that touched coolant. Brittle cheap stuff that loved to crack and dump coolant on the ground. Now I drive a civic
I'm not a crossover guy, but as those things go this one looks pretty good inside and out and the price is right. Having said that, a tiny 3 cyl turbo seems to be asking for trouble as soon as the warranty runs out. Oh, and the fact it's a Korean design doesn't do much to allay those fears either. Sure they have a bit more experience with small displacement engines than Chevy, but all the Korean makes I know (Hyundai/Kia) are about on the same level as GM/Ford when it comes to reliability. Bottom line for me is this: let's all check back in about 5 years and see how these things age.😉
@@steverugerguy9606 Not that it's unimportant where it's manufactured, but the engineering and design are the utmost importance. Only a few components of modern engines are assembled by hand these days, and even those things are often assisted by "smart tools" that don't allow for humans having a bad day.
I doubt they could make it and have it at this price! Labor is high here especially in the auto industry. What is weird is that the engine is made in Mexico, shipped to Korea. They build all the rest and then ship it here. But even with all that shipping the price is low!
Seems like there's an individual posting on this clip who has extensive experience with a 2025 Trax ,,, He' is of the opinion that Chevrolet dropped an " enimic odd firing 3 banger engine in the 2025 Trax. Any Trax owners out there experiencing " odd firing " from their new Trax ?????? ,,,,,,,,,,, no, I didn't think so ,, 😊😊😊
A 1.2 liter turbo engine producing 137hp. That is a lot of power out of a tiny 3 cylinder. Sounds like head gaskets and turbos are going to be very problematic with this car. I would get a used 4 or 6 cyclinder over a new turbo 3 cyclinder.
136 hp turbo is going to blow up that engine once you put miles on it why do you need a turbo with such a heavy car and low hp my Toyota cross has 169 hp and it's not a turbo and will last 3 times as long as this car will Edit: yall are talking about priced right but what's the point when in 8-10 years your paying the same amount or more for cost repair once the car reaches 100,000 miles or more. Your settling for small amenities for comfort which I get but your giving up reliability for the long run that equals at the end of day what you call a money pit. I am curious how this car ages in the coming years
Buy a new Mazda CX-5 AWD for a few thousand more that still has the traditional 6 speed auto, no CVT, and with more power. Also a timing chain vs a timing belt! Big no for me.
Looks awful, wow. 3 cilinder engines are over and out after 50k, 75kmiles due to excessieve oil consumption. We have in Europe major problems with 3 cilinder engines...Ford, Vw, Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, major, major problems. 1 liter oil every 750 miles😢😢😢😢😢after 75k miles or so.
Excellent value but the idea it’s made in Korea is just… pathetic. Mexico could do just as good for even less. But it’s excellent value for money for sure.
@@dforrest4503Nah. The Korean workforce is very unstable, aggressive, and demanding. The last couple years have seen a lot of union strikes in Korea. You don’t see that in Mexico. I think the Mexicans build stuff better.
@@dforrest4503Just in case you didn’t know, Mexican workers work for a *satisfying living wage. I’d rather have a product built by happy workers than angry workers.
@@mrgurulittle7000 are you a Mexican worker? Not trying to be rude, but if not then it’s hard to know if they’re satisfied with their wages, since most people aren’t.
This Trax is a terrific value, especially for first time new car buyers.
@@TalismanPHX Car Pimp. My personal views.
@@nightcrawleroriginal indeed your personal views ,,,,, based on what ? your extensive knowledge of this vehicle ? or based on the amount of time you've spent test driving this vehicle ?. No issue with you being entitled to your opinion ,, it's rather obvious that your opinion of this vehicle is based on absolutely nothing at all.
@@munnjean quite apparent you have little to no experience with turbo chargers or the "enimic" odd firing 3 banger, they dropped in this car, do your research before shooting your condescending mouth off. Good Day.
@@nightcrawleroriginal Like I said ,, what do you base YOUR condescending comments on ,, it's obvious that you have no experience whatsoever regarding this vehicle. Simply spouting negative comments on a subject you know nothing about.
By the way, I did plenty of research regarding this particular vehicle ,,,, I can quite easily say that the high majority of professionals that do automobile reviews gave this little SUV from Chevrolet two thumbs up. For every worthless comment putting this vehicle down ( like your's ) there is a ton of positive reviews from amateur and professionals alike.
And again, you are entitled to your opinion ,,,, have a nice day sir.
Chevy hit a homerun with this one...priced right for the market and competes well against the other Koreans and Japanese.
I bought a 2025 Trax 2RS for my daughter (17 yo) and i steal it from her every now and then... I LOVE that car! Best bang for your buck for the price!
I wish our parents just outright bought us a brand new car before even going to college. Must be nice.
Not sure what the hate is for, this is a fantastic car for the price.
I agree with you, Michael ! It's easy to bash on American cars, but when one of the three old U.S. companies does something good, gotta admit it! I like Captain Kirk's objective point of view considering the fact that, like many of us, he loves Toyota and other Japanese companies. That Trax, a car at such a low price for what is offering, wow ! At first sight, good job, Chevrolet ! Let's hope for some reliability, now...
@@michaelglusko1024 No hate just facts, willful blindness is no excuse, turbo charging a 1.2 litre odd firing inherently unbalanced 3 banger speaks for itself. No thanks, I will pass on that nightmare.
@@claudiusprimus8122Hope away; that wet timing belt won’t deliver, dump it before 50K
The Trax is a more honest car than a lot of compact crossovers out there. The hate for the 2nd generation is undeserved
Application of wet belt makes it no go for me; Ford had very bad experience with this idea in their Eco-Boost engines.
Good review. We got the LT. It seemed like the best value. We couldn’t be happier with it.
I've had my '25 LT for just over 2 weeks now and am very happy with it. I traded in a more expensive one year old Ford that I had special ordered, but due to the economy and medical expenses I had to reduce bills, and the Ford had to go. Oh well.
Despite the criticisms others have reported about the Trax I find it does absolutely fine commuting. Yes, it does just fine on the expressway, too. As far as the transmission, I find it shifts just fine. Much of the time I find that the torque is more than sufficient to pull you away and up to speed coming out of corners or off ramps. The only thing I'm still adjusting to it modulating the throttle away from stops -- as I has to do with the Ford I had as well.
Again, I traded in a one year old Ford I had special ordered, and aside from the utility and AWD that I lose, I'm not regretting my purchase one bit. Compared to the Ford which costs considerably more, the Trax rides better, is more stable at highway speeds and on windy days, it's quieter, the seats are more comfortable, it provides better fuel mileage, has a nicer interior which also seems to have better fit and finish, it's better equipped too! Again, for thousands less. ...$ 5,500 less to be exact.
As far as the armrests that everyone seems to complain about, I have no issues with them at all. I've actually found them to be just fine. But maybe that just me, I'm not expecting it to be as cushy as was my mid 70's Buick.
My arm does'nt even touch the arm rest, I drive left handed. To each is own. Go buy the 100k vehicles sitting in the shops. Yeah that's worth a 100 k...
I don’t know why, but this thing intrigues me.
@@dforrest4503
I had a 2016, at the time it had a 1.4L 4-cylinder and AWD; storage cubbies everywhere and a blast to drive in the snow.
I just got one yesterday the price is amazing the car is amazing! Just such a blessing of a vehicle
@@gracewilson2800 we did to. A cacti green 2RS
I bought the sister, the Buick Envista. It's the same car same engine but different look. My only complaint so far is that my 16 Ford Escape has better fuel economy than that 3cyl engine. Otherwise it's a nice ride.
Chevrolet seems to have a good little car at a budget price. Their corporate executives need to pay attention and learn something from this experience.
I have a 2025 Trax Activ in Metallic grey with gloss black wheels and trim. I constantly get compliments and questions about the car. Previously was a truck guy. This car is loaded with features, is very comfortable, and a great value. Love it ! 👍🏻
I do like how american brands angle the infotainment towards the driver.
I agree
VW use to do it with the jetta
I got my new 2025 Chevy Trax 2RS.... I'm 77 and needed a reasonably priced SUV to get me around. Oh how I love my Trax. I had a Buick Lacrosse that was 14 yeaea old and it drove me, I did not drive it.....What a difference this SUV makes zipping around. It's stylish, rides nice and the engine is cerainly powerful enough to get me on the highway. It also has enough technogoly to wow you. (all for under $25500.) Enjoying it all!
The best small Subcompact on the market, I bought aa2024 1RS at Hornbeck Chevrolet in Northeast Pa. I Love it, great job Chevy, great review🙌
This car has actually done very well in Korea. It's taken a lot of market share from Seltos, and is perceived as a huge value, especially as a first car. Chevy had a mixed rep, not considered reliable but a lot of older peopled liked the big floaty Malibu.
Several famous Korean auto TH-camrs did favorable breakdowns noting a lot of basics and mechanicals were better than expected.
Good review.., I purchased a 2025 2RS Trax about 6 weeks ago. Great little vehicle...
I just bought one and I love it. Not tiny at all. Drives great
I just bought a Trax 2RS, same color as this one and it is gorgeous! So far I am very happy with my Trax.
I like the term he used of "peppy" as that is how it feels. It isn't a performance car so don't expect that kind off experience. I personally prefer the hard plastics over "soft touch" as they are more durable in the long run. The space inside is awesome for this segment but don't expect mini-van room. Of coarse one of the best things is the price!
"What's New for 2025? The Trax adds two new exterior colors, Cypress Gray and Marina Blue Metallic, and its engine is now capable of running on E85 fuel."
LS
$21,495
1RS
$23,395
LT
$23,595
2RS
$25,395
ACTIV
$25,395
Yep they added the BEST color, Marina Blue!
Yep. I bought a 25 Buick Envista, the Trax's sister. E-85 capability helps a lot financially, especially in CA. Too bad E-85 burns faster though but we can't have everything perfect.
Bought my 24’ and it’s been in service for 3 months waiting on an evap!!! Grr!!!
Tail lights are not LED lights
something about this blue. Like look at how pretty that blue is
My old Ram and Fiat has volume behind the steering wheel like that. Love that placement. 👍🏼
I’ve had mine a year and do love it. Although I’ve had an issue with it recently. The purge pump went out and the part has been on back order due to the large volume that this is occurring in. The warranty is taking care of it though.
How is it now? I just bought a 25 Buick Envista. Same car practically. Curious because I need to prepare if something goes wrong.
@@dbsti3006 it’s great now. The part came in and it runs very well. The gas mileage is back to normal and drives smooth.
I drive the Trax's sister, the Buick Envista. My biggest and only complaint so far is that the 3 cyl has worse fuel mileage than my 2016 Ford Escape that has 173,000 miles. Both are Turbo, but it seems to me the reason GM Buick went with an even smaller engine was to make it more fuel efficient. It's not.
It's an excellent deal but I would not exactly call it small in size. And, how many miles will that tiny turbocharged 3-cylinder engine last pulling such a large vehicle? Reportedly, the timing belt will need to be replaced at around 40K miles.
Om says 150,000...so prob 100,000.
You don't know anything about this 3 cylinder engine. Everyone is raving about the trax and the engine.
Also this engine isn't new. It has been used in Asia for several years and has a good reputation. I imagine if you thrash it all the time and/or don't do proper maintenance that it will die prematurely but if you take care it should live a good life
Why would engineers not develop an engine that can handle a turbo? It's not like they just go to a scrap yard and just throw a turbo on an engine. My Escape has a tiny little engine with a turbo and has 172k miles with very few problems. What is it with this "3cyl turbo bad" brigade that is on every video? You all just say the same thing which will NEVER persuade anyone to not shop on a budget if they cannot afford a 60k base model Toyota. It's a budget car. Get it through your heads.
I bought my brand new 2024 Trax 1RS in June for MSRP $26,000 CAD ($19,000 USD). There's nothing out there that comes close to beating this value. My wife even said this thing looks better than most SUV on the road. I got 2 kids and there's so much room in the back, we live in the big city, so I much prefer the FWD for gas savings. GM Authority also reported Q2 2024 Trax sales far surpassed all subcompact SUV from any brand by a mile. I would say the only major downside is that half second delay in full stop acceleration, in emergencies, that could be the difference in crashing and avoiding.
Those tail lights do not look LED at all. Can anyone confirm?
They’re halogen only
wait? In korea, it is full LED. No need an option for LED. All trim is equipped in LED taillights
They are mostly regular bulbs. The side parking lights are led but just one and not the full length. There is a fully led unit used on ones in some Asian markets.
awesome vid, thanks! Now considering the Trax and Envista
I think design wise it's great. Just don't trust the engine
The oil pump on that engine is driven by a belt that's in oil. Not a fan of that, no matter what engineers say. Break that belt and you're buying an engine.
@@dougrobinson8602😮omg
You know nothing about it. This is the future of motors.
@user-bu7ko2or8e I know all the information avaliable online? Trying to gatekeep now? You're pathetic
Just bought a 2025 LT in Crimson red metallic...wifey lives it...me too....sunroof.
In the Northeast; just about every other car you see is a chevy trax. But go to SoCal or Southern Nevada and you mostly see Toyota Corollas, Camrys, 4Runners and Tacomas. In the Rust belt its not going to matter that your car has longevity of a Toyota because it's going to rust away in around 10 years. So you can actually get by with a Chevy or Ford which has a lower initial price. Plus because a lot of the big 3 automakers have had factories in the North for quite some time; people will also go for the chevy
Or you just take care of your vehicle by undercoating it and washing it regularly.
Still doesn't last, salt brine used in PA gets in every crevice. @@DB-os7wl
Kirk, Can you think of a subcompact CUV with less legroom than a Corolla Cross? 🤨
Old Kona. Bronco sport was cramped.
Mazda CX-30 probably has less
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One of Car & Drover's "10 Best" for 2024
As long as you aren't in a hurry, this is The General's value
I bought a 2025 Chevy Trax Activ and the air conditioning broke after 5 days. It's been at the dealer service center for 2 weeks and the part is on backorder with no estimate when one will be available. They said it could be over one month.
One thing I couldn't understand is why GM didn't just put the larger and older 1.5T 4 cylinder engine that they already use in the base model malibu and equinox and just de-tune it if they dont want it to make as much power for the Trax. I dont feel good about a 1.2L 3 cylinder with a "WET" timing belt after 100k miles. Ford already tried a design like that and it was an epic failure.
I like that it doesn't have a CVT transmission but don't like that it has a 3-cylinder turbo.
It’s not as big as you would think. Look at the rear hip room. It’s under 50 inches and there isn’t a headrest for the center seat, meaning you can’t put a car seat in the middle. The best value compact is the 2024 Subaru Impreza. The Impreza fits three car seats across the back. You can’t fit three across in a RAV4. The Sport trim, with rear center console, six speakers, updated infotainment, remote start, keyless entry, fog lights, and great looking 18” alloy wheels can be had for $26,500 OTD. That car will actually run for 20 years and retain its resale value throughout the entire product cycle.
This Chevrolet Trax & Buick Invista SUV build in Korea for the USA .
Chevy would do well to dump the Trailblazer and upgrade the engine to 4 cylinders in this Trax, with optional AWD.
The door armrest is wrong in both the Trailblazer and the Trax, with the Trailblazer even worse with its narrow driver space (pillar in the shoulder) and uncomfortable seating geometry.
The only thing im not a fan of is the fact that the timing belt is a wet one. Deal breaker for me personally.
Time will tell but Ford gambled with a wet timing belt and lost (ecosport). I wouldn't trust it personally.
3 Cyl is deal breaker for Me.......FWD only is 2nd deal breaker........Turbo is third deal breaker.......Timing belt is No. 4........Paul
@@paulholterhaus7084Who the hell cares?
The timing belt is made of Polyurethane and Kevlar., not Ford rubber bands! These belts will outlast any dry belt today! What else don't you like for 25k? The Turbo? The real 6 speed transmission? Or are you a fan of the CVT in most all compacts? For 50k? Good thinking, let Korea build it. Built well unfortunately America! Isn't that a shame?
In Japan there are plenty of "KEI" cars with 660c 3 cyl engines that are solid. Hoping this Korean engine is realiable as Japanese 3cyl. The rest of the car looks awesome, not loving the horses but its an entry level car.
Whats an entry level car for you? Americans are weird because ive had like 7. Vehicles in my life and just got this one because it was a good deal, i wouldnt call it an entry car, just a car. Americans are silly af with their way of thinking….
Kirk, I heard that the Trax is actually based on the Capra Formentor that is not for the North American market
U mean Capra Formentor, which is a Volkswagen group made vehicle so no it’s not based on that. It uses a new platform from GM that is shared so far only with the envista
CUPRA.... It's a division of Volkswagen Group.
1.2 L Turbocharged 3 CYLINDER? 136 hp? 😭 Just buy a used 2018-2020 UX for that price point.
Not everyone wants a used car. This is cheap and it appeals to a budget conscious buyer who wants a NEW car.
1.2T 3 cyl with a WET timing BELT. I'm very curious to see how this vehicle ages... I guess Chevy didn't learn from ford with the ecosport
@@limitedreach4446 This "Used" car, will be MILES more reliable and lower cost of maintenance and upkeep than this "BRAND NEW" Chevy. If your budget is $26k for a new car to begin with, you're going to have to make sacrifices EITHER WAY. Used and good quality and refinement or NEW and trash transmission and electrical systems. So...
@@limitedreach4446Or they can’t get approved on anything new or used other than this.
@@limitedreach4446 This new car would be LESS reliable and MORE mechanical failures and headaches than a used UX. But hey, each their own. Its not MY money. Lol. Either way, there's a sacrifice.
You buy a Corolla cross before this, even the FWD one that doesn’t have a multi link
My cousin had a trax and the trans took a crap at 75k miles
What year
@@steverugerguy9606 2018
Be wary of these small engines with turbos. I have a 2020 Chevy Sonic (purchased new in December 2020) with the 1.4 turbo that crapped out at 32,869 miles in April - the wastegate got stuck in a partially open position, necessitating a replacement. Fortunately, the turbocharger was covered under warranty. The rest of the vehicle has been fine.
Been seeing them around looks nice 3 cylynder pribly great on gas but they should have made s manual option.
I rather save up an extra 5 grand and get a 2025 Crv hybrid or 2.0 petrol.
Crv hybrid starts at $34k .
Made in Korea? Damn that's surpising.
@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 been that way for 10 years
made in former daewoo factory.
Is this a GM engine that is new or is it one that might have some reliability history in Korea?
Been in the trailblazer since 2019 or 2020 in the fwd /cvt model.
Made in mexico...(engine)
@@steverugerguy9606 thanks
I like the trax and Buick but that engine is so damn underpowered l.
@@gangatalishis drive one and your mind will change
Where can I get an aftermarket pad for the plastic elbow rest?
Hey Kirk will you be testing the new equinox soon?
Party time.
Nice review I don’t think this engine will go beyond 20000 miles
I had a Chevy Cruze 1.4L 4 cylinder and I was getting a lot of issues after 100,000 miles. It was nickel and diming me! Finally traded it away at 125,000 miles….so I don’t trust the power train to last like the Toyota’s, Subaru’sor Mazda’s do!
@@edschobs5204I had a sonic with the 1.4T and at 120k miles I had to trade it in as it needed some transmission work. That car gave me some PTSD. I'm much happier now with my civic
Idk I had very good luck with my 2.0 T in a GMC Terrain so I’m set. Just regular maintenance
@@yiyangchengmy 1.4T that I had was great, it was just everything else. I think by the time I was done with that car I had pretty much replaced every single rubber hose because so many ended up leaking coolant. Same thing for any plastic that touched coolant. Brittle cheap stuff that loved to crack and dump coolant on the ground.
Now I drive a civic
Mine did. I have 30k miles on my Trax activ. I drove it to New York, Dallas and North Carolina with no issues.
I'm not a crossover guy, but as those things go this one looks pretty good inside and out and the price is right.
Having said that, a tiny 3 cyl turbo seems to be asking for trouble as soon as the warranty runs out. Oh, and the fact it's a Korean design doesn't do much to allay those fears either. Sure they have a bit more experience with small displacement engines than Chevy, but all the Korean makes I know (Hyundai/Kia) are about on the same level as GM/Ford when it comes to reliability.
Bottom line for me is this: let's all check back in about 5 years and see how these things age.😉
Engine made in mexico.
@@steverugerguy9606 Not that it's unimportant where it's manufactured, but the engineering and design are the utmost importance. Only a few components of modern engines are assembled by hand these days, and even those things are often assisted by "smart tools" that don't allow for humans having a bad day.
Are the older Trax better?
You know this channel.
If it’s not Toyota, it doesn’t exist to us.
Bro, that’s a bit extreme ain’t it?😅
Then what are you doing here?
I’d be all about it if it didn’t have that tiny turbo engine. Just doubt it will last long.
Can't they make an American car in America?
of course not 😂... its the American way
GM is a global company...
No, the union is bankrupting American car companies.
I doubt they could make it and have it at this price! Labor is high here especially in the auto industry. What is weird is that the engine is made in Mexico, shipped to Korea. They build all the rest and then ship it here. But even with all that shipping the price is low!
No, the union is making it almost impossible. With there salary and benefit demands it's getting very difficult not to use overseas labor.
Everybody whinning about the engine. Don't you thing GM has done extinsive research!?
Would a guy thatd driven a Envoy for 20 years be satisfied with this ?
this is what you buy when Kia or Hyundai are just too upscale for you
I’d actually prefer the Chevy over a Hyundai Kia. Hyundai Kia have unnecessary brand hype so they cost more for being worse.
@@mrgurulittle7000Even Hyundai is more reliable than a Chevy.
@@michaelfoulkes9502No way. GM with their four brands has fewer recalls and issues than Hyundai with their three brands.
Seems like there's an individual posting on this clip who has extensive experience with a 2025 Trax ,,, He' is of the opinion that Chevrolet dropped an " enimic odd firing 3 banger engine in the 2025 Trax. Any Trax owners out there experiencing " odd firing " from their new Trax ?????? ,,,,,,,,,,, no, I didn't think so ,, 😊😊😊
“Nobody brake torques a Trax”… unless it’s a rental 😏
I couldn’t even give birth in this thing 😤
Yes, you can; the seats are foldable.
@@_Jikky ok thank god
New Chevy trailblazer review?
7500 mile oil change interval? I think not. 5000 max and thats if mostly highway driving.
A 1.2 liter turbo engine producing 137hp. That is a lot of power out of a tiny 3 cylinder. Sounds like head gaskets and turbos are going to be very problematic with this car. I would get a used 4 or 6 cyclinder over a new turbo 3 cyclinder.
Needs a rear light bar
VIN number = Vehicle Identification Number number
My concern is a 3 cylinder engine and wet timing belt. How much will it cost to replace the timing belt?
750.00 is what i heard
the turbo is 1500 but only needs to replaced at 150000
I would not buy 3 cylinder, buy a Rav4, mazda cx5 and CRV. These are better SUVs
How do you know?
That tiny 1.2 3 cylinder engine is an automatic no go for me. I'll guarantee this engine will not be reliable especially as you rack up the miles.
I'll take that bet.
Hope they dont do a mark up.
Haters will hate! He needed TH-cam hits!
Well done. A Kia with a Chevy logo
Built by GM korea-used to be Daewoo and Alpheon-no affiliation with the Hyundai Kia Group.
Looks gr8.
136 hp turbo is going to blow up that engine once you put miles on it why do you need a turbo with such a heavy car and low hp my Toyota cross has 169 hp and it's not a turbo and will last 3 times as long as this car will
Edit: yall are talking about priced right but what's the point when in 8-10 years your paying the same amount or more for cost repair once the car reaches 100,000 miles or more. Your settling for small amenities for comfort which I get but your giving up reliability for the long run that equals at the end of day what you call a money pit. I am curious how this car ages in the coming years
Korea saved Chevy
So is it okay to take it to the highway?
Yes, it's won't disappoint yourself......
Let’s see long term 😂
Dude… Those taillights ARE NOT LED! They don’t even look REMOTELY LED! Where did you get that idea???
A 1.2 litre turbo 3 cylinder? No thanks.
Your loss, it's a fab engine.
@@RandallDenison Car Pimp.
@@RandallDenison A Turbo 3 Banger is a "FAB" engine, Right.
Engine developed in Germany
Buy a new Mazda CX-5 AWD for a few thousand more that still has the traditional 6 speed auto, no CVT, and with more power. Also a timing chain vs a timing belt! Big no for me.
That Mazda has cylinder deactivation...also problematic in other applications.
Hell no. I test drove one and it feels like a car with less power. I went with an equinox instead.
There’s a certain kind of person that buys a Chevy.
Every masterpiece has its cheap knock off... get a geo tracker
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Looks awful, wow. 3 cilinder engines are over and out after 50k, 75kmiles due to excessieve oil consumption. We have in Europe major problems with 3 cilinder engines...Ford, Vw, Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, major, major problems. 1 liter oil every 750 miles😢😢😢😢😢after 75k miles or so.
Excellent value but the idea it’s made in Korea is just… pathetic. Mexico could do just as good for even less. But it’s excellent value for money for sure.
I think overall Korea has much better build quality than Mexico.
@@dforrest4503Nah. The Korean workforce is very unstable, aggressive, and demanding. The last couple years have seen a lot of union strikes in Korea. You don’t see that in Mexico. I think the Mexicans build stuff better.
@@mrgurulittle7000 I’d rather have vehicles built by people who fight for a living wage than those who don’t care.
@@dforrest4503Just in case you didn’t know, Mexican workers work for a *satisfying living wage. I’d rather have a product built by happy workers than angry workers.
@@mrgurulittle7000 are you a Mexican worker? Not trying to be rude, but if not then it’s hard to know if they’re satisfied with their wages, since most people aren’t.
Be careful with this car! First of all is GM. Pour reliable and weak engine. No previous experience. It is a new experience.
Looks good but
Pay a little more toyota
This chevy is
A piece of junk
How do you know? You don't have a clue of what you're talking about . New trax is fab.
That engine is a slug. A Corolla has more power 🐌
It's junk. Just like Kia
My two kias got 470k miles between them with no issues. Absolutely fantastic.
It's ALWAYS that ones who don't own a Hyundai or KIA will make those 90s stereotypical remarks.
The taillights are unfortunately not LED😅
wearing wool socks to bed = depression cure , this isnt a bot copers🟣🟪