The 2025 Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact SUV that boasts a pleasantly affordable entry-level pricing range, thus making it one of the cheapest new vehicles available today. Not only is it the cheapest kind of vehicle, but one can get the Trax and it will provide value and grit with its roomy cabin and an enjoyable ride which it is hard to imagine at its price point. Last year, the Trax was recognized for being a high-value vehicle and was placed on our list of 10Best Trucks and SUVs, garnering even the Editors’ Choice award.
Performance and Powertrain
The Trax incorporates a 137-hp turbocharged 1.2 liter inline three engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. Limited front wheel drive configuration may be a concern for some, however, the Trax has enough power for around town driving having a 0-60mph times of 8.8 seconds. The outdated gearbox offers a much better experience especially in regards to comfort than other vehicles such as voila where the mainstay has always been a CVT, Honda HR-V, Subaru Crosstrek. The car’s handling is quite pleasant, the steering response is sharp which is a shocking feature to find in this class of vehicles.
Fuel Economy
Nevertheless, the Thrax comes out with an average EPA est. rating of 28 mpg city driving and 32 mpg highway driving with decent fuel efficiency. In our tests, it recorded 30 mpg at an average 75 mph highway speed which makes it ideal both for commuting and entailed extended driving cycles.
Interior and Comfort
The Trax has an uncomplicated design with adequate room for passengers. The updated version of the interior received an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen on the LS and 1RS variants while the rest received an 11.0 inch shiny option touch screen impressively. Connectivity also gets an upgrade thanks to wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi connection. While basic, the materials nevertheless, complement the experience driven by more rear legroom and cargo space. Other comforts provided include heated front seats and a sunroof.
Safety Features
It can be considered that Chevrolett cares much about safety, and that is why the Trax comes with the Chevy Safety Assist suite, which offers standard automated emergency braking, lane-departure warnings and lane keeping assist, among others. The vehicle also comes with optional features like adaptive cruise control, among others, which adds even more on the safety aspect.
Warranty and Maintenance
Warranty coverage offered by Chevys is typical for the industry. Does not last more than three years or 36,000 miles, limited warranty and includes a powertrain warranty of five years or 60,000 miles. New owners also get one year dealer maintenance visit for free.
