Silent Sensation: The 2025 Chevy Trax 2RS Merges Smooth Operation with Sharp Looks

Compact SUVs are consistently appealing to busy family drivers at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse! The 2025 Chevy Trax slots directly behind the Trailblazer and holds a massive value proposition as the most cost-efficient SUV in the Chevy lineup. The CarPro.com auto experts took a close look at the Trax on their blog this week, which is a practical and roomy solution for Missouri drivers of all types on the go. 

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.”

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!