2024 Chevrolet Trax SUV

　　

2024 Chevrolet Trax Review

byBrent RomansSenior Manager, Written Content

　　Brent Romans has worked in the automotive industry since 1996. He has written or edited thousands of expert car reviews and road-tested hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Brent is a senior manager of written content at zzdcar and previously contributed to publications such as Super Street and Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road. His personal car is a 2019 BMW M2 Competition, which he bought for its ideal combination of performance, style and practicality.

　　If at first you don't succeed, try again. That seems to be the mantra for the Chevrolet Trax. Chevy discontinued the first-generation Trax after the 2022 model year. But now Chevrolet is giving this extra-small SUV another go with the redesigned 2024 Trax. The new Trax is still Chevy's least expensive model but it's roomier inside. There are also significant changes to the powertrain, interior and technology features. Overall, we think it's worth a look if you're shopping for a little SUV that's big on value.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax LS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$128/mo  for Trax LS

　　Trax LS

　　LS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) - $20,400 MSRP1RS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) (Most Popular) - $22,100 MSRPLT 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) - $22,300 MSRP2RS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) - $23,900 MSRPACTIV 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) - $23,900 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Interior space and technology

There's plenty of space in both rows. Four typical adults can fit comfortably inside without front passengers having to scoot their seats up to accommodate those in the rear. And for its class, the Trax's cargo area is massive. At 25.6 cubic feet, it's both significantly larger than before and larger than most other cargo holds in the class. There's room in the rear for a weekend away with four and more than enough room for day-to-day trips to the grocery store. Chevy also outfits the Trax with a lot of the same advanced driver assistance features that you'll find on more expensive SUVs. Features such as standard automatic emergency braking and optional blind-spot warning can help drivers in situations where they are distracted or might make a mistake.

　　

Competitors to consider

Make sure to also check out the Chevrolet Trailblazer while you're at a Chevy dealership. These two models have a lot of overlap on price, space, practicality and features. The most significant difference is that you can't get all-wheel drive on the Trax like you can on the Trailblazer. If you're looking for a compact SUV that offers a bit more driving engagement, the Chevrolet Trailblazer is worth a look. The Chevrolet Trailblazer and Chevrolet Trailblazer are two other budget-oriented models worth researching.

　　

Which Trax does zzdcar recommend?

Go with the midlevel LT for the best value. It's reasonably priced and comes with some desirable upgrades, such as a bigger center touchscreen and dual-zone automatic climate control.

　　

Chevrolet Trax models

The 2024 Trax is available in five trim levels: LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS and Activ. All are powered by the same 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine (137 hp, 162 lb-ft) paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Unlike some other small SUVs, all-wheel drive is unavailable. Here are the feature highlights for each trim:

　　LS

　　Comes reasonably well equipped with:

　　17-inch steel wheels LED headlights 8-inch infotainment screen Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Four-speaker audio system Wi-Fi hotspotAll Trax models also come standard with:

　　Forward collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Automatic high beamsThe optional LS Convenience package adds:

　　17-inch alloy wheels Remote start Heated front seats Heated, power-adjustable mirrors1RS

　　The 1RS adds some visual flair, with small tweaks to the interior and exterior. Features on the 1RS include those on the LS, adding:

　　Gloss-black exterior trim 18-inch alloy wheels Revised front and rear fascias LS Convenience package features Heated flat-bottom steering wheelLT

　　Builds off the LS trim with different styling as well as:

　　17-inch alloy wheels Automatic climate control 11-inch touchscreen infotainment system Digital instrument cluster Six-speaker audio system Push-button start Roof railsThe optional LT Convenience package includes:

　　Keyless entry Heated, power-adjustable mirrors Heated front seats Heated steering wheel2RS and Activ

　　These two trims have the same price but slightly different aims. The RS offers sporty looks, while the Activ offers a few more creature comforts. Added features on top of the LT's include:

　　Features from the LT Convenience package 18-inch alloy wheels (Activ only) 19-inch alloy wheels (2RS only) Power-adjustable driver's seat (Activ only)An available Driver Confidence package for all trims adds:

　　Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Adaptive cruise control (all trims except LS and 1RS; maintains a driver-set distance between the Trax and the car in front)A sunroof and wireless charging pad are optional on all but the base LS trim.

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