2024 Chevrolet Trax: Test Drive Review

[@ashoknirala3740]

I drove this car for 10,000 km and it is going fantastic. I took it on long drive from Vancouver to Edmonton and then to Calgary. It's handling is amazing. Even the fuel economy on highway is around 7L/100 km.

[@HailCaesar-lm4bq]

The predecessor screamed granny’s old Rambler . This one big improvement 😀

[@kellyfoster3521]

I think this will be the future of cars and car engines here. Today. Half of all cars in Europe have 3 cylinder turbo engines. I could see it happening here. Just me

[@michaelsmith5725]

Yep everyone said the same thing when cars and trucks went from a 6 cylinder to 4 cylinder almost the exact same comments lol I am old so I was there lol.

[@musicmaestrodj]

The majority of drivers don't use the massive amounts of power that modern cars have so 3 cylinders is more than adequate. I drove an RS1 and it boogied. I sure didn't find it sluggish off the line like the tester said in this review and yes, I am a car guy with an Italian sports car as my "sunny days only" driver.

[@AnthonyEvelyn]

Good to see you again Sam! Keep up the great work reviewing these new vehicles without fear or favor.

[@LicPlate8VPL158]

i think im going to get the Activ trim. I regret getting the base model 2021 crosstrek. CVT is NOT good for any reason in today's age.

[@mikeewing3460]

Great review! I bought a 2RS April 2024 (last month) and love it. I had a 2022 LT AWD before this new one. Big difference in just about everything. My 2RS is loaded with all the options, sunroof, driver confidence package, cargo liner, weather floor mats, cargo net, $27,000. The color is mosaic black metallic with red accents. Sporty and sharp looking. I only have 785 miles on it, but no issues.

[@CogenMan3]

A friend bought the 2024. She got the base model. She loves it so far. Had it about a month. Took about 7 months to get it.

[@ronniewilliams3691]

If these make it, and folks get some good miles on them, some people are going to hate that!

[@TalismanPHX]

I actually like the Buick version of this platform better, less noise and vibration. And the Envista is quite good looking too. Excellent video as usual, sir. Thanks 🎉

[@michaelsmith5725]

and more expensive with the same motor.

[@Red4banger]

I like the trax black activ better than the Buick! What vibration are you talking about?

[@Red4banger]

I think the black trax activ looks best! What vibration are you talking about?

[@staciecarverd8136]

Enjoyed your review, Sam. I often do, you've got a pleasant balanced approach. I'm actually considering trading in a Maverick for one of these and don't consider it a downgrade. Sure, I'll lose AWD during a winter storm, but the features I paid extra for, like the luxury package, are pretty much standard features here, and for considerably less money, and I can still get keyless entry and start which my Maverick doesn't have at several thousand dollars more. Since I don't do weekend road trips like I used to, 98% of the driving will be commuting to work, so fuel mileage isn't a huge consideration, even if your results were a bit low -- I suspect temperatures played into that quite a bit. It just looks like a vehicle that for me will be comfortable, stylish, fun to drive, and still offer enough practicality for those things I need to run to home improvement stores for; even if it's not as quick as the Maverick.

[@danvaughn7969]

Had look into getting one. But was concerned about the size of engine. Ending up getting a Subura Forster

[@richardwrynn824]

Engines that are too small and to compensate they slap a turbo on it. Great engineering, it's officially the era of the disposable car.

[@jayson657]

It’s been the era of disposable cars for 30 years.

[@coolimpala71]

big improvement. I am big and tall guy , we wanted go for used equiox but sales person say same price for used for brand new trax. we have a RS option sport package and badge and seats . Keyed ignition. and 22k sticker price for that. it is wonderful and beautiful style. we don't need onstar and wifi those are extra subscription

[@speedandstyletony]

Thank you for rating this for what it is. An honest and helpful review, showing it's weaknesses but praising it's strengths. BTW, the Dodge Hornet is a LOT more expensive. The price removed it from my list immediately. Nice looking but overpriced.

[@shanew3293]

Looks much better BUT chevy warranty Lacking

[@robertogarciajr.8618]

wym?

[@staciecarverd8136]

The warranty is pretty much on par with most manufacturers.

[@XMG3]

that tiny turbo engine is a big reliability concern, got a strong feeling it will barely last till warranty ends

[@tikimaka1]

Exactly.

[@michaelsmith5725]

got a crystal ball i see, they have tested these engines for millions of miles and they have been around for several years and more than that in europe.

[@XMG3]

@@michaelsmith5725 don't need a crystal ball when history is clear. 3 cylinder turbo engines with the exception of GR corolla have all been unreliable. Chevy is not known for reliability to begin with

[@lifesucks3835]

My dads gf just got one and the car was cheap enough she bought the warranty until 120k then will just get a new one when it's up

[@XMG3]

@@lifesucks3835 ya that's the best way to get one

[@arentak2773]

There are hundreds of these in transit but none on any lots in my state.

[@jayczyzyk7607]

Great sports suv😢

[@sagevibes3458]

Y’all need to shine the tires before y’all do these reviews

[@Paul-cx4gm]

They really created a looker in this makeover of the Trax. Too bad it couldn't get AWD too.

[@thomaswestbrook3489]

I get about 38 mpg

[@jtvito8535]

how? I get 26

[@robertogarciajr.8618]

oh wow!! 38???

[@yurkshirelad]

Proof?

[@ElijahSmithVideo]

Between the price increases and noted building and scheduling delays, this new model has started to steal my gaze from the Maverick. Wish AWD was offered.

[@davestadt49]

What is a Wet Timing belt?? I've heard povs stating it's bad???

[@TestDrivenTV]

Probably the same crowd of internet troll worry warts whining about direct injection and "carbon deposits".

[@kilroy987]

I saw a comment saying that their belt snapped at 50k miles. That's a lot of miles for a car that was released, what, 15 months ago? In any case, it's something to keep an eye on. I guess we won't know until more reports come in.

[@michaelsmith5725]

I bought one and it gets great mileage and gets on the freeway as good or better than my rav4, but I bet with the new epa standards Biden admin is imposing you will see tons of 3 cylinder cars on the road in the near future, welcome to the new world.

[@robertogarciajr.8618]

wat trim did u get? u paid MSRP or MarkUp?

[@michaelsmith5725]

@robertogarciajr.8618 got the LT trim got for msrp ttl

[@seanmann863]

What is with the boots?? snakes??

[@TestDrivenTV]

If you have to ask.. you don't know what you don't know.

[@Cavemol5823]

No AWD sucks but they want you buy the blazer for that … it’s very decent low budget get to work car . Not bad . The no air vents in the back in hot climate Ug ..

[@weekendwarrior556]

We bought one for wife. Live in Texas and been 108 most the month it cools the whole car rather quickly it's not really a negative. However no and option for some is not really in my situation though

[@ecovango6675]

I think it’s a great little SUV/car. The only concern of mine is the three cylinder turbo. It reminds me of a Chevy sprint it had a three cylinder engine and it sounded like a sewing machine and this sounded very familiar like that. Yes I owned a Chevy sprint. It was a three cylinder nonturbo and it got great mileage. 26 miles per gallon for this segment is not the greatest. I would’ve thought it would’ve gotten better mileage than that but mind you it was extremely hot and the air conditioner was on all the time. Interesting vehicle for sure I know that Chevy has not had the best of luck in the trailblazer with this three cylinder engine. I have two friends that have had lots of problems with this Engine. But for the money someone might take a chance on it.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Your lying about 2 friends having Engine issues.........

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

Wait, where's the flat bottom steering wheel?

[@josetinajero1573]

Thats in the 2rs model.

[@dawayamoto2041]

So SUVs are not cars?

[@bobmarchetti8878]

My opinion is that its a temporary vehicle. They are trying to force people to have all electric cars by 2035 so they are intentionally making cars that wont last (hence the 3 cylinder turbo)

[@msmith3395]

It may walk and talk like a duck, but it’s got black plastic cladding, therefore it’s an suv.

[@jjmon64]

Engine is taxed.Junk.Rather pay 2000$ more for longevity not 2000$ in electronic tech.

[@llstarks]

Wtf is going on with that design-ruining antenna? Inexcusable for an "all-new" 2024.

[@michaelsmith5725]

hahahaha thats your biggest complaint buy something else.

[@michaeljmoorejr]

They made a big mistake on taking away AWD & they should add that to the 2025 model.

[@philweiland5391]

it needs the 1.3 from the blazer or higher for AWD. Ideally, it needs the 1.5 from the Equinox but now you're talking a 3K higher price. Shoppers who buy this are truly giving up longevity and reliability for a lower price and new tech. This might very well need a new engine in 5-6 years. I suppose if replacement engines are offered at the right price,, and they should, it might make sense to replace it and keep it on the road. It's like a "go kart".

[@staciecarverd8136]

@@philweiland5391 People said the same thing about Ford going to twin-turbo V6 in the F150. Now nearly everyone is offering a smaller turbocharged engine in a full-sized truck. Other than design flaw or lack of maintenance I haven't seen being overworked as a reason for repairs. I work with several people who repeatedly tow heavy loads with their Ecoboost F150s and they've no problems from being worked. I'll say we've seen more transmission issues if nothing else.

[@frankdeboer1347]

It doesn't accelerate like a car, doesn't get fuel economy like a car. In other words it has the worst features of a car and the worst features of an suv in one package. One also wonders about the engine choice. If it doesn't have the power of a turbo and still has terrible fuel economy why did they choose this engine.

[@AlmostDailyRider]

Because Chevy

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Keep cost down, if a 2L engine with 6 speed auto was offered the Trax would cost more than 20k base price........

[@adimension8363]

:(

[@palebeachbum]

On the contrary, it has a lot more cargo space and more rear leg room than any sedan in the same size class of vehicle. You also sit a little higher than a car for better visibility.

[@palebeachbum]

I'm not a fan of black-painted wheels and trim, but that orange color is gorgeous. My issue is, unless you get the top Active trim, that beautiful orange paint will be paired with either yellow, blue, or red interior trim depending on the trim level you select. All of those are hideous color combinations. I'm not sure what Chevy was thinking there. "I find the transmission tends to be clunky around town" is exactly why I love CVTs. I live in a city environment and the constant gear hunting and clunkiness of geared automatics is very unpleasant and tiring. CVTs are seamless and smooth. As for the engine, I have a nagging feeling it's going to turn out to be a turd long-term. Turbo engines simply have more parts and therefore more things to go wrong. Plus, GM Korea has a horrible track record with their tiny turbo engines. That's got me nervous. It's a very appealing new vehicle, but once the newness wears off and this thing is 6yrs old with 100k miles on it, I have a feeling people aren't going to think they're so great anymore. Time will tell. In the meantime, I'm intrigued.

[@staciecarverd8136]

From what I read previously the engine had been designed in Germany by Opel when GM had still owned them.

[@AlmostDailyRider]

Because Chevy

[@Gofish163]

My opinion is that it is way to expensive 😮

[@regen3rate]

Terrible opinion, its one of the cheapest new cars available.

[@josephpanozzo4815]

There’s nothing wrong with the 3 cylinder engine. The Trailblazer uses the same engine and is recommended by Consumer Reports. The popular Nissan Rogue and the Ford Escape also use 3 cylinder engines.

[@prestonstephens7719]

So it’s the cheapest GM AUTO. IT’S LESS than the cheapest Ford , or the Chrysler… making it the cheapest automobile in America………….. I guess you need to go buy a used Pinto or Chevy Chevette. When the cheapest car in America it’s still not cheap enough for you????

[@jeffmiller1149]

Hey, I owned a 72 Pinto, got it used.was fun to drive 1.6 liter with a manual trans. Had a set of snow tires I put on every winter and got me through the snows...just have to learn to gear down and respect the snow drifts. Then came the fix for the exploding gas tanks...never felt the same stopped at red lights again. 😮