2025 Chevrolet Trax Reviews, Pricings, and Specs (2024)

Overview

Calling something cheap can sound like an insult so instead we'll say that the Chevy Trax has an attractively low starting price, which is a crucial part of its appeal. This subcompact SUV is one of the most affordable new vehicles of any kind you can buy, and it has a high value quotient and plenty of substance thanks to a spacious interior and pleasant driving experience that belie its sticker price. It makes some sacrifices compared with pricier competitors—its 137-hp three-cylinder engine isn’t exactly a scorcher, and front-wheel drive is the only setup available—but it makes up for those deficiencies with lots of standard features and attractive styling inside and out. That's why we chose it for our 10Best Trucks and SUVs list last year and gave it our Editors’ Choice award as well—and why it remains a smart buy for anyone looking for a practical, affordable, and highly appealing new car.

What's New for 2025?

The Trax adds two new exterior colors, Cypress Gray and Marina Blue Metallic, and its engine is now capable of running on E85 fuel.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The Chevy Trax offers some promising extras without coming close to breaking the bank. The LT is the sweet spot between affordability and features. The LT comes with a big 11.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and remote start, and we'd spend the extra cash for the optional heated front seats and steering wheel. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard on LT and up, which makes navigation and playing music from your smartphone a breeze.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The Trax has a modest powertrain consisting of a 137-hp turbocharged 1.2-liter inline-three cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive isn’t available even as an option. The Trax gets off the line with enough gusto to avoid feeling sluggish around town, but you’ll notice the lack of power when merging or passing on the freeway. Still, we prefer its conventional six-speed automatic over the continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) found in many of its rivals, as this transmission shifts smoothly and avoids the droning found in CVT-equipped competitors such as the Honda HR-V and Subaru Crosstrek. Handling is decidedly carlike, and the Trax feels more agile than many of its rivals. Its brake pedal feels reassuringly firm underfoot, and the steering is predictable and relatively communicative given its basic-transportation mission.

0–60-MPH Times

The Trax got to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds in our testing, which is slower than some competitors but acceptable by the admittedly low performance standards of the subcompact SUV segment.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The 2025 Chevy Trax has EPA-estimated ratings of 28 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. Those are about the same as the nonturbo Mazda CX-30 (although the CX-30 has all-wheel drive and the Trax is front-wheel-drive only); the Trax gets better fuel economy around the city than the Hyundai Kona. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, the Trax returned 30 mpg. For more information about the Trax's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The Trax has a pleasant enough and easy-to-use interior with a good amount of space for drivers and passengers. Its driver-facing infotainment screen and climate controls are neatly placed, and the rest of the interior is made up of the unexceptional materials expected in this affordable segment. Compared with the old model, the Trax has a longer wheelbase than before, which has resulted in additional rear legroom and more cargo space. Its driving position also feels much lower this time around and more carlike, which we consider a plus. While tech luxuries such as remote start, heated front seats and steering wheel, and a sunroof are trim-dependent, these features help liven up the cabin.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Chevy gives the Trax LS and 1RS trims an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen as standard equipment, which is already a larger unit than what was previously offered on the fanciest version of the previous generation. An 11.0-inch infotainment touchscreen comes on trims LT and up and includes an 8.0-inch digital gauge cluster. Connectivity features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an available wireless phone charger, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Every Trax comes standard with the Chevy Safety Assist driver-assistance suite. For more information about the Trax's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
• Available adaptive cruise control

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Chevy's basic warranty package is just that—basic—but so is the coverage of its competitors. The Kia Soul and its corporate cousin, the Hyundai Kona, both offer longer protection plans. Chevy also provides one free dealer maintenance visit within the first year of ownership, which is a nice perk.

• Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
• Complimentary maintenance is covered for the first visit

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