As we approach the Fall quarter but are still situated within the active sunny days of summer here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, value and sticking to a budget are recurring themes for many drivers. As we are involved in financing and providing the best options for you to get into a new vehicle, we understand that there are many times “too much month left” and not enough finances as you attempt to juggle your duties. The 2024 Chevy Trax was praised last week by the Car and Driver team for being one of the few cars that is now less expensive than the model it replaces.
This complete rebranding of the Trax from a middle-rung subcompact crossover into a value-rich segment leader makes such a powerful statement by prioritizing interior space over features such as rugged styling. The 2024 model comes in a bit longer, lower, and wider than last year’s model, with all trim levels evoking a stylish aesthetic with great-looking wheels, uniquely shaped taillights and headlights, and a grille trim up front that immediately commands attention when you see it comin’!
With the new model’s greater stretched-out shape, rear legroom and cargo space are increased, along with the middle seat offering a more luxurious space for longer trips. The wildly popular side hustle of Uber and Lyft driving would see a practical choice in the Trax, which offers modern technology options and an excellent interior for transporting the travel-weary and hurried passenger. An 8.0-inch touchscreen now comes as standard, with the 11.0-inch central screen offering up the variety of display space currently in demand for the segment.
The driving position in today’s crossovers truly defines how every trip you embark on will feel, and the Trax’s low + car-like stance offers a better option than most of the competition. The ride and handling have a soft enough characteristic to offer comfort on rough roads, while it can still offer enough quality damping to keep body roll at a healthy minimum. Fuel economy is rated at 30 mpg combined, which put the Trax on an even par for a model in its category.
The generous interior, great-looking stance, and useful features for the everyday driver render the Trax incredibly attractive for the price. The universal appeal of 3-cylinder efficiency and an exterior personality that you’d be proud to pull up to any event on your social calendar are standout traits for a car at the lower end of the all-important cost spectrum. The Trax LT upgrades the base 8-inch screen to an 11-inch display, and it also comes with touched-up synthetic leather upholstery for the cloth seats.
The 2RS is basically a combination of the LT and 1RS, while the ACTIV is the only trim with a very convenient power-adjustable driver’s seat. The U.S. News & World Report staff praised the improved materials in the cabin, along with the infotainment software’s ease of use. Other very cool available features are automatic climate control, an 8-inch digital instrument cluster display, proximity keyless entry, remote start, and a sunroof. Some of the standard driver-assistance features included are pedestrian detection, forward automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and the discerning watchful eye of Teen Driver.
