Action-Packed, Affordable, And Authentic: The 2025 Chevy Trax Shines For Everyday Adventures

There are vehicles within any brand’s lineup that shine brightly as the “gateway to the namesake”, with an attractive price usually at the core of appeal. The 2025 Trax is an amazing gateway to an inexpensive ride that still totally rocks. At Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, we know the Trax has a short list of competitors when it comes to offering any model this appealing on the pocketbook! It does an excellent job of proving that budget does not have to be boring, with the turbo 3-cylinder generating ample low-end punch to keep things moving while knocking all of your “to-dos” out in a snap.

Its' very light curb weight and smaller size make for some of the most responsive handling today while being simple to park in ever-crowded lots. A winning blend of utility, great features, and affordability render the Trax an excellent choice for any stage of life. The interior size is a pleasant surprise for anyone who has taken into account its size at first impression, along with its smart and clean design. These soft and very comfortable seats can fit the bill even on very long hauls, and the Trax offers an ideally commanding view of the road.

Having a competent suspension is an item high on many drivers’ lists here at the Powerhouse, and the Trax’s very absorbent setup can adapt to very choppy and rough patches of asphalt. There are also many useful driver aids not usually seen at this price point, such as automatic high beams and lane-keeping assistance. Mid-level trims and higher come equipped with an 11-inch touchscreen and Wi-Fi hotspot. The optional Driver Confidence package is an excellent value to consider as it offers the convenience of Adaptive Cruise Control, along with the live-saving Blind Spot Warning.

The engine provides plenty of torque for around-town errands, making keeping up with traffic a simple task. The automatic provides very smooth shifts, and responsive downshifting when encountering any unintended surprises during bumper-to-bumper increments of road. The Trax feels very well-padded when navigating turns, with the Edmunds.com review team reporting back that they were comfortable even after a few hundred miles spent with it on the open road. The easy-to-use layout of the dashboard’s buttons was well-appreciated, and the touchscreen’s menus were set up very logically.

There’s more than enough space for tall passengers in both rows, boasting more passenger area than nearly every single crossover in its segment. Adaptive Cruise Control did an excellent job of keeping up with a busy Monday’s flow on the interstate without leaving a huge gap directly ahead. The Trax’s cargo area measures 25.6 cubic feet and can fit a few week’s worth of groceries or lovely plants to pot now during spring’s return. The 2025 Trax also boasts an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg combined, which is very competitive when thrown up against the competition. 

Many drivers have loved the Trax for being sharp and so visually appealing, without digging its toes in and existing as disruptive. Consumers have a good deal of use for simple and straightforward transportation which still offers plenty of upgrades to step things up a luxurious notch. The LT trim reflects the Edmunds’ team's viable pick, as it brings more styling with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, a digital instrument cluster, a six-speaker audio system, push-button start, and roof rails primed and ready for the slopes! 

Cargo Kingdom: The 2024 Chevy Trax 2RS Review - Where Space Meets Adventurous Affordability!

Compact SUVs have enjoyed their well-deserved time in the spotlight over the past few years here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse! As drivers of all types are on the hunt for an economical and modern vehicle, the 2024 Chevy Trax has been completely redesigned for the current model year. This redesign resulted in a refreshed compact SUV that is easier on the pocketbook to boot. The review staff on duty at the CarPro blog took a close look at the new Trax this week, first loving its sharp lines, front views like a Blazer, boomerang-style rear taillights, roof rails, and rear spoiler.

The 19” machined wheels add a distinct urban flair that is ideal for setting your driver’s sights on the coming of spring, and under the hood is a 1.2-liter inline 3-cylinder turbocharged engine that cranks out 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. The head auto editor claimed that with the Trax’s lightweight frame, this engine still does well at powering the entire party and remaining very efficient! Once inside the 2RS package, there’s a well laid-out interior waiting, with this one sporting a black interior and red accents all around, and rich black gloss trim on the center console.

After reviewing numerous sedans and crossovers over the past few years, this writer appreciated how thoroughly attractive the interior was at this appealing price point. It features Evotex seating materials, which look like leather and are very simple to keep clean. There is an 8” color driver information screen that is very easy to read, with an 11” touchscreen situated directly on the center dash. This shows the rear camera, controls the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth, the 6-speaker sound system, Wi-Fi hotspot, and Sirius XM.

As you prepare to hit the interstate or plan to quickly meet your favorite work buddies for frisbee golf, you’ll enjoy the abundant back seat leg and headroom, where you could easily seat 3 adults if needed! There are also two USB-C ports in the backseat to keep everything properly charged. The Trax boasts 26 cubic feet of cargo that is amply covered, with the cover raising up when you decide to lift the tailgate. Everyone will love the safety features of the Driver Confidence Package, which provides rear cross-traffic alert, lane change alert with blind spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise.

Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city, 32 mpg highway,
and 30 mpg overall, which pairs nicely with the 6-speed transmission and overall quality of daily drive manners. The 2024 Trax is an incredible value by today’s standards, with a top-of-the-line price point at under $30,000. The 2RS trim adds 245/45R19 all-season tires, along with the 19-inch black alloy wheels and keyless open feature. The JDPower.com review team praised the Trax for its electric-boosted rack-and-pinion steering, along with a lower center of gravity that is a bit like a hatchback car.

The KBB.com review staff posted a consumer rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, heralding it as an industry-leading value for its roomy seating and cargo area for an extra-small SUV, available 11-inch touchscreen, and numerous driver assistance features. We hope to see you here before Easter to check out the 2024 Chevy Trax here at the Mid-MO Powerhouse. It is sharp and striking, and always entertaining to drive. Simple and straightforward yet still hitting the sweet spot in many ways, the Trax has improved its game significantly while remaining fresh and favorable! 

2024 Chevy Trax Masters Affordable SUV Travel

The 4th quarter of the year is not just a time when ghouls, garnishes, and perfectly-trimmed turkeys are on our minds at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse! Many of the nation’s most esteemed auto publications are busy prepping their unique regimens of testing, so they can report back to consumers regarding models’ appeal and value. The Motor Trend crew were taming tracks and getting their tablets ready for their “2024 SUV of the Year” testing, where six traits that current drivers are looking for are thoroughly ranked. 

Eligible vehicles must be completely new or significantly revised, and they are rated on design, safety, efficiency, engineering excellence, all important value and driving performance of intended function. The 2024 Chevy Trax hit so many of the necessary benchmarks immediately while offering a very appealing SUV package at an entry-level price point that most automakers are beginning to flee. Many seasoned experts have wondered if the front-wheel-drive-only approach was going to render some categories as coming up short, but we were thrilled to find out that it was just the opposite.

The current generation is a bit longer than the slightly pricier Trailblazer SUV, with its very upright proportions also seeing drastic improvement and the reworking of a lower roof. At such an entry-level and inflation-friendly price point, one of the first questions we hear from people on our lot is what kind of powertrain resides ready for action under the hood. This is fitted with a 1.2-liter Turbo Inline-3 which cranks out 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic. The top-of-the-line Activ trim comes with 18-inch black wheels, a very cool black grill, and titanium-colored accents that complement the entire exterior nicely.

The Driver Confidence package offers the very modern and convenient Adaptive Cruise Control, and this crew loved their exterior dip of Cayenne Orange metallic paint. As they pulled away in their hue which was quite suitable for the Halloween week, they set off with the task of testing their Trax a bit off-road, which can punish even the fittest of vehicles. The steering was perfectly light and responsive, and they experienced minimal turbo lag when making the steep demand for all-out acceleration. The Trax’s affordability and excellent execution made it one of the first front-drive-only front-drive-only vehicles to advance all the way up the tier to the SUV of the Year finalist round. 

The clever packaging, cargo space, larger screen, fantastic value, and extra smooth driving experience add up for a massive success dominating the SUV of the Year criteria. The KBB.com team praised the Trax for its user-friendly tech, value pricing, and comfortably roomy interior. The suspension has surprised many with its sporty characteristic, with its stellar demeanor on quick turns and winding roads. It's an SUV with driving dynamics that are like a small sedan or hatchback, and the feature-rich touchscreen is aimed directly at the driver. 

The Trax also boasts best-in-class rear-seat legroom and 25.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Customers find this level of curb appeal phenomenal for the price, and other features such as following-distance indicator and high-beam assist are excellent for the busy urban commuter. Ideal for a recent grad, newlyweds, or anyone shifting into a promising and all-new time of life, the Trax is excellent at excelling in everything needed while keeping the new sticker price at a reasonable notch.

2024 Chevy Trax’s Redesign Renders a Sleek, Sporty, and Budget-Minded Masterpiece

 

We have recently seen a few articles circulating while on duty here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse reporting on the lack of budget-friendly crossovers on the market, and that there are so few left you can count them on one hand! The 2024 Chevy Trax has been completely redesigned from the wheels up, and full-on enjoys the honor of being the most affordable bow-tie model out there. The front end offers up a sportier and sleek look, and the wheelbase is slightly longer like its close relative in the form of the Trailblazer.

The various trim levels are lined up and poised for action depending on your preference, with the base LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and Active models athletically flexed and at your service! You can properly celebrate summer’s arrival with a power sunroof on the 1RS model and up, and each model comes with the 1.2-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder that cranks out 137 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft of torque. Even with the lofty goal of assuring an inexpensive vehicle offers up the tech and safety goods consumers are hungry for, the interior provides a roomy and contemporary style.

The Activ and 2Rs trims are equipped with the new 8-inch instrument screen, and 11-inch infotainment touchscreen. The climate controls are not incorporated directly into the touchscreen and are easily accessible buttons and knobs directly below it. The LT and 1RS models come with analog gauges and an 8-inch touchscreen along with a 3.5-inch driver info display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is standard across all models, along with go-anywhere Wi-Fi capability. The Trax’s current model boosted its exterior dimensions up a notch to add more legroom for rear passengers, with the rear seats offering better headroom than many other crossovers in the segment.

The Nissan Kicks and Hyundai Venue are two of the competitors the Trax must closely keep its eyes on during the fierce battle for attention among those in its category, with its road manners and price point allowing for a solid breed of market dominance. Each model comes with an expertly equipped tool to make each ride more peaceful: the noise cancelling feature pairs with an already-smooth engine to offer a hushed ride. Features such as a “sport” driving mode have been bypassed in the name of frugality, but suspension and cabin comfort are up to par just as they are on much pricier models.

The Driving.Ca auto review team was immediately pleased with the six-speed automatic, which is much more engaging than the industry’s typical offering of typical CVT. They also rated the transmission performance as “excellent”, with ratios excellently paired to the powertrain’s power delivery. The engine proved to be adequately torque-rich directly off the line, while easily conquering even steep grades for punchy acceleration. Also scoring high points for its great comfort factor, fuel efficiency, and practicality, the Trax’s two lowest trims still offer up heated front seats, USB and USB-C ports, and available rear park assist.

The 2RS, Activ, and LT trims offer wireless charging, a digital dash, adaptive cruise, and heated steering wheel. Successfully combining the practicality of a compact car and the utility of an SUV, the prominent grille and slim LED daytime running lights drew a healthy dose of influence from the sporty and quite popular reincarnation of the Blazer, and the new model rolls with a four-inch lower roofline and inch higher ground clearance. The Trax’s standard safety features include lane-keeping assistance, lane departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights.

2024 Chevy Trax Deemed “Best Entry-Level Vehicle in Many Years”, Offering Desired Features at Reasonable Bargain

Here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, when scores of customers come to pick out their next vehicle, we understand budget is a driving factor! Recent years have seen an uptick in higher-level features, and Chevy is no exception.

GM president Mark Reuss had some incredibly high praise for the new Trax model over the past week, publicly claiming that it “is the finest entry-level” Chevy to be released in many years. While many inquisitive eyes were on him at the recent GM Investor Day event, the upcoming product roadmap was fully revealed. So many successful plans in life-sized ventures have worked out regarding giving customers intense benefits at a low price point, and the Trax offers all of this with incredible individuality to boot.  

After a personal test drive, he reflected that its youthful energy was infectious and that it was an excellent choice to be manufactured in high volume immediately. The 2024 Chevy Trax offers design language like the Chevy blazer crossover, but with harder angles, a large central grill, and thin upper lighting. The incoming model is lower, longer, and much wider than the previous model with wheel sizes at 17-, 18-, and 19-inch variants.  

Inside, you get more than entry-level offerings from just about any other brand, as elevated standard safety and tech features are waiting along with a standard 8-inch infotainment screen. You can opt for the 11-inch screen in higher trims while enjoying other features such as the Chevy Safety Assist tech suit and Active Noise Cancelation. The power source is the 1.2-liter Inline-3-cylinder gas engine, now rated at 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque sending power to the front wheels.

In these images, you can see a firsthand look at this model painted in the Mosaic Black Metallic paint, and ideally decked out for the New Year in the 2RS outfit. Up front, you can see the effect of the dual-layer headlight arrangement found on other recently introduced Chevy products, and an RS-specific front grille along with a Black Bow Tie front-and-center. When this prototype was spotted stealthily roaming around in the wild and caught by a skilled photographer, the exhaust tips were tucked under the rear, with its telltale red RS badge on the passenger side of the liftgate. 

The 2024 model now marks an important era here at the Powerhouse for this popular crossover’s second generation, boasting the same wide appeal across many demographics and a useful 12-percent increase in cargo capacity. 

2024 Chevy Trax Swings and Lands Above the Fences with Sensational Style, Segment-Leading Technology

The months just before the holidays here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse are full of fun activities such as picking your chillingly favorite costume for Halloween, scoping out the deals on turkeys and pumpkin pie early in the game, and searching late at night online for Christmas gifts! All this need for extra planning and a capable vehicle to get you there has customers asking us which model coming soon would be best for them and their families. 

The brand-new 2024 Chevy Trax is ideal for customers that are seeking the practical nature and efficient drive of a compact car, along with the innovative usefulness of an SUV. The incoming model is larger than the current Trax, offering up more valuable space for passengers and cargo, as well as well enriched features coming as standard. This is an entry-level vehicle that will easily prove its worth by supplying everything the driver needs, and “nothing you don’t.” extra new features on most trims include automatic climate control, push-button start, and wireless phone charging.

There are five distinctly different trim levels: the LS, 1RS, 2RS, and ACTIV all offer enhanced features and stellar new technology. Chevy Safety Assist offers up six advanced safety and driver awareness technologies, and LT, 2RS and ACTIV trims now come standard with an 8-inch diagonal system and 11-inch diagonal screen. Each trim features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, as well as LED headlamps and your choice of 17-inch, 18-inch, or 19-inch wheels. 

Coming in as one of the lowest-priced SUVs out there on the market today, the 2024 Trax derives power from a 1.2-liter turbocharged inline-three engine serving up 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. The standard and thoroughly recognizable Chevy bow tie is situated at the center of the grille, and brand-new headlamps feature very cool LED lighting elements. The RS Trim is one sweet spot in the lineup that is where the sportier side of things is celebrated, with additional sweet exterior trim accents, as well as an awesomely chiseled grill with an embedded RS badge. 

The 1RS Trim includes 18-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels, and the new ACTIV comes with unique 18-inch wheels and a rear skid plate for the valuables on the underside’s ultimate protection. The interior was designed to convey a very lightweight feel, boating sweeping lines and a greater sense of outer space than the outgoing model. The display screens provide the perfect center focus for this high-tech design, with the infotainment screen tilted just slightly toward the driver. 

The LT, 2RS, and ACTIV trims have remote start for those cold Missouri mornings coming soon, and available sunroof for the opposite of winter driving conditions. The best and most magical time of year in the form of holidays that require a bit of extra drive time will be safely executed with the presence of Automatic emergency braking, Front pedestrian braking, Lane keep assist with Lane departure warning, Forward collision alert, Intellibeam auto high beam control, and following distance indicator.