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About the Chevy Trax
The all-new Trax is long and roomy for a cheap small SUV, with a big screen standard. It feels bigger than it costs. The engine is small, so it is calm, not quick.
Calm and comfortable. The small engine is not quick, so give yourself room to merge. It handles city driving well.
Tip: There is no all-wheel drive. If you need it for snow, look at the Kona or Encore GX.
Why people buy it
Cheap for an SUVOne of the lowest-priced SUVs you can buy new.
Roomy for the priceThe newer Trax is long, with a good back seat and trunk.
Big screen standardPhone connection and a large screen on newer ones.
Sits higherEasier to get in and out and to see the road.
Is it right for you?
✓ you want an SUV on a budget✓ you have a small family✓ you drive mostly in town✓ you drive for apps
✕ you need all-wheel drive (newer ones don’t have it)✕ you tow anything✕ you want a quick car
Which version to get
2024–2026 trims, simplified · check at the dealer
LS · 1RS · The basic ones. 1RS adds a sportier look.
LT · More comfort and tech for a small step up.Best value
2RS · ACTIV · Top trims with more extras. Nice, not needed.
Buying used: which years
2024–2026All new: bigger, roomier and better looking. Front-wheel drive only.
2017–2022Older, smaller Trax. Cheaper, and all-wheel drive was available. There is no 2023.
2015–2016Oldest and plainest. Check service records and recalls.
Questions to ask the dealer
- Is it the newer body (2024+) or the older one?
- On an older one: is it front-wheel or all-wheel drive?
- Which trim is it, exactly?
- Any open recalls, and were they fixed?
- Can I see the service records?
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Prices, payments and out-the-door totals are Carvessa estimates, not offers; check with the dealer. MPG from EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and safety stars and recalls from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-07, for 2020 and newer (older years: check nhtsa.gov/recalls with the VIN). Car photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 (background removed).