For the past few years here at the Powerhouse, we have realized just how integral and important the subcompact SUV category of the car market is. What was once a very large genre of vehicle that could always be counted on to guzzle gas and be insanely huge, many changes have shaped the appearance and fell of the SUV. When construction of one is executed perfectly, a subcompact SUV fulfills the need for a budget price, and offers versatility in interior design, as well as features such as all-wheel-drive for varying types of weather. Much attention has also been given to the amount of fuel economy SUVs have, as well as a position that is perfectly elevated above the road.
The Chevy Trax is our brand's answer to the slot for an SUV situated comfortably beneath the Equinox, and we were pleased to see the review from Consumer Reports about the road test results. They have long been an authority on describing to consumers how cars handle, and clearly spelling out the pros and cons regarding a new auto purchase. During a test drive of the new Trax, the well-known publication labeled it as a success, and praised it for having luster and mass appeal for the young at heart. In some ways, the position that the Trax is poised to produce large fuel efficiency numbers required a bit of sacrifice during the design process, but the nimble feel behind the wheel and agility rivals that of others in the exact same category.
U.S. News and World Report ranked the Trax highly for ease of maneuvering capability and turning radius, as well as high level of support for the back and legs in the seating. So many that are looking for a new vehicle have one very important detail logged in their “necessary” category, and that is the provision of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: competitors such as the Mazda CX-3 don't provide these extras as an included feature. You'll be able to seat five with extreme comfort during any long excursion in the Trax, which offers up more than enough leg-and-headroom. During these pre-spring days on the lot at Jim Butler of St Louis, we are frequently asked about cargo space: a vital feature of any subcompact SUV is how much you can scrunch in for a pending business conference trip, or jaunt to KC for a Royals game and Worlds of Fun.
The Trax has almost 19 cubic feet of cargo space while the rear seats are in use, which is ample room for vacation luggage, or a cooler and chairs if a camping or lake trip is on the weekend schedule. While the rear seats are folded down, more than 48 cubic feet is available, which gives you the option to move furniture, a bike, or even skis for embarking on an escape to the slopes. To keep the browsing gadgets full of juice, there are two USB ports for charging, and a MyLInk infotainment system equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen display, optimum for on-board entertainment.
When you come down to visit for a test drive, check out just how the 138-horsepower turbo-four engine provides ample acceleration, while yielding 25 mpg in the city, and 33 mpg on the highway. The maneuverability of the Trax really makes waves as well: you'll quickly see that the minimal body roll on turns will leave you with a sense of permanent wanderlust, perfect for exploring the back country of Missouri during 2018!
