One of the Trax’s unique properties is that it appears larger than it is while providing much more room inside than the competition. The exterior boasts very sharp lines, while the front view is quite similar to what is found on the Trailblazer and Blazer. There are boomerang-style rear taillights, roof rails, and a rear spoiler. The 19” machined wheels visually set things up nicely, and it maintains a squared-jaw profile excellently. Under the hood is the 1.2-liter inline 3-cylinder turbocharged engine, which cranks out 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque.
This staff’s test drive yielded a very smooth and quiet engine, which is paired with a 6-speed automatic. The team eagerly jumped into their tester with the 2RS package, which is top-of-the-line. Their interior was black with red accents and added a nice touch of ritzy black gloss trim on the center console and across the dash. “Insides are everything” regarding valuable first impressions, and the Evotex faux leather is an attractive cabin fixture. It’s also a breeze to configure the 8” color driver information screen’s information from the flat-bottom steering wheel.
Directly at the center of the dash is an 11” touchscreen that houses the rear camera and controls the wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Here you can also control the boomin’ 6-speaker sound system, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot, and Sirius XM. A few other sweet convenience items on the center console are the wireless cell charger, a few cupholders, and the switch for the start/stop system. There’s an extra 3 inches of legroom over the last generation Trax, and back-seat passengers now get two USB-C ports.
There are 26 cubic feet of cargo, and the cover conveniently rises when the tailgate is lifted. A few of the included standard safety features are forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and HD rear camera. One very useful addition is the Driver Convenience Package, which provides blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and rear cross-traffic alert. Acceleration proved to be ample even under a very eager foot! Fuel economy is rated at 28 city, 32 highway, and 30 overall.
Auto expert
Jerry Reynolds’s final opinion was: “In a sea of SUVs, the Trax stands
out as attractive, and very affordable.” The Edmunds.com review team
eagerly stated that the Trax offers “many features for the money, along
with roomy seating and cargo area given its subcompact size.” The 2025
Chevy Trax also provides an incredibly accessible gateway to the brand
and proves that sensible budget models don’t need to be stale. A survey of past
Trax owners saw one right here in Missouri claiming that her favorite
features were its “sporty look, heated seats and wheel, and awesome Auto
start.”
