2025 Chevrolet Trax LT Why It’s Better | Full Specs & Test Drive

[@rafaelguzman5939]

Ive had this car for about 3 months ive already put 5000 miles i really like the car.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@rafaelguzman5939 thanks for sharing and congratulations

[@bmw803]

Nothing against this car, but if anyone wants to buy one, DON'T NEGLECT THAT WET TIMING BELT. Replace it at 60-80K miles and open the oil pan once a year to make sure the pickup tupe doesnt get blocked. Yes, it isnt the FORD disaster, but keep an eye on it.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Great lease vehicle 👍

[@philweiland5391]

And that's the problem. Most buyers of this vehicle won't do this type of maintenance. I think GM says 150,000 on the timing belt and there's good reason to believe that at around 90,000 people will start getting oil pressure warnings. Have to change the oil every 3-5000 miles in this vehicle. PERIOD.

[@dannybryant6873]

KZbin search Wet Belt timing belt. If you are like me you won't want anything to do with it. If You own one already. Learn how to baby that belt. Lots of oil changes with the correct oil. The turbo will appreciate this also.

[@staciecarverd8136]

Had my '25 LT in Marina Blue since late summer. Wonderful car and it's giving me consistent mpg summer/winter. For the price it's hard to beat, very roomy, rides nicely, abundant features, and a great value. I traded in a '23 Ford for mine, spent thousands less for about the same features and the Trax has a nice interior, better materials, and much better fit and finish too.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That is awesome and thanks for sharing!

[@zachbackar5389]

My girlfriend Father just ordered this exact model. He should get next week. Great review as always.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@zachbackar5389 that’s awesome thanks for sharing Zach and hope see see you on the Livestream

[@ginolatino6046]

Wet timing belt and 3cylinder turbo ran me off. If this had a non turbo 4cylinder and a timing chain, I might have bought one...

[@HawkeyeRides]

To each its own and nothing is wrong with that

[@dforrest4503]

So you’re getting a Kia Soul?

[@dannybryant6873]

It appears to be a great car ruined by bad decisions in the engine. A timing chain would be great. With good oil maintenance would never need attention. Would never plug up the oil pickup. I don't like turbos either. But I'm guessing it is way easier to change than the belt buried deep in the engine.

[@RandallDenison]

The best subcompact suv on the market. Gr8 price and loaded with features. GM has been doing really good the last few years.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@RandallDenison I agree it’s a great deal

[@lovett922]

This is what I’m buying str8 GM is all I drove wen outside four tymes I just hate it’s push to start u knw

[@2040wagon]

Hawkeye, As a former Hertz driver of all types of vehicles you should do a vehicle like this on some mtn incline with a passenger. Getting out the way and passing is precarious in these vehicles. The non CVT is a plus on highways. Even some vacuum cleaner has multiple speeds. The rental car saying with these 3 cyck turbs is they are 80K and then done. Should be more reliable than a VW considering the limited serving folks do on the vehicles. Interesting proposition: Taos or Trax or Kona..

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@2040wagon thanks for the insight

[@stevenkreiss2113]

Recently brought 25 Trax ACTIV. For the money this is a steal.

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree Steven congratulations

[@jameswalsh6131]

Great review Anthony. That really is a lot of car for the $$s. A great starter for a young family plus good MPGs as well. When you mentioned about spooling the engine up in some higher revs it made me think that I rarely do that and guess I should yes? 74 here now and was a really chilly 39 last night. It's super dry and I truly hope that no fires will start. We both are truly lucky to be having great weather in December! Great sleeping weather but ironically I did not sleep much last night and was up super early. Hopefully I will make up for it tonight. I did reply to your last message but the folks at YT saw fit to not show it lol. I really hope Isa is doing better and that he does not have covid. It's that time of year when all kinds of germs try to get up. Hope that your lighting project is going great! Hope all is well and happy Sunday Anthony

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thank you James. You are right it’s a great starter vehicle and for the dough it’s priced well. Yeah night time is awesome and even day time I can’t complain lol. I hope it rains for you guys the dry weather isn’t great with those wildfires. Isa is still under the weather but hopefully he will be good for school tomorrow. I told him he might have to take off and he said which team are you working with tomorrow 😂. He even asked if he could contact my teams and start reviewing lol. I told him take your time let them know you first. I’ll check on my laptop to see what is going on. YT is wired sometime. Have a great Sunday James

[@josephpanozzo4815]

Very thorough review. Don’t forget that the bigger Nissan Rogue, and the Ford Escape also have 3 cylinder engines.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@josephpanozzo4815 it is becoming common 👍

[@M_vintage-f5b]

👍very good presentation. You know yr stuff!! Keep up the good work

[@HawkeyeRides]

Than you

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

I love the green gray color

[@HawkeyeRides]

Me too Jeffrey. We miss you on the livestream today

[@raidersamson3356]

How much does Chevy charge to replace the rubber belt?? How often do you have to replace it?

[@HawkeyeRides]

Around $1200 and 60-100,000 miles I would do 50-60k

[@carlobasta3587]

You appear to be displaying a Trax LT, but the title of the video refers to the LS.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@carlobasta3587 sorry auto correct but I do explain specs on all trims

[@palebeachbum]

I want this or the Envista so much, but I'm terrified of the reliability. That engine design is a ticking timebomb waiting for something to go wrong between GDI, turbo, and wet timing belt.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@palebeachbum nice vehicle and only time will tell 👍

[@christopherbell107]

Looks new, what is that leaking underneath the gray one?

[@HawkeyeRides]

Water from the ac

[@RonaldLohse]

I would take a Mazda CX-30 over this any day. Better engine, speed auto, AWD. And not much more expensive.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Mazda makes a nice vehicle

[@CathMartin-wn4gq]

Indeed Totally

[@tonyc7435]

I have 2025 Trax and i LOVE it!! NO CVT BABY WOOO!! NOTE: The Trax motor is NOT the same as the trailblazer. Trax is 1.2L Trailblazer is 1.3L.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s awesome but Note to you check the specs before saying incorrect information. Fwd Trailblazer is a 1.2 they have two different engines. Chevy Specs Trailblazer: www.chevrolet.com/shopping/configurator/suvs/2025/trailblazer/trailblazer/model?buildCode=&radius=100&zipCode=33601

[@DiorWater]

They finally add a center arm rest/console but take away the back seat cup holders 🥲

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@DiorWater they are nice vehicles

[@Bruh-gd8de]

Bruh just seen this is Lakeland lmao

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Bruh-gd8de they are nice

[@alengreen589]

cheap production, cheap materials, cheap powertrain and a cheap price, perfect for customers where want a cheap SUV and they don´t care to have a car with good quality. Thanks 😀

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@alengreen589 it’s a great lease vehicle

[@RandallDenison]

Best subcompact suv on the market.

[@alengreen589]

@@RandallDenison for a lot of people, yes.

[@bmw803]

Many people don't give 2 fucks about cheaper interior. Many higher priced vehicles have the same type of basic materials. You get what you pay for. It's an economy car. Set your expectations accordingly.

[@alengreen589]

@@bmw803 thats right

[@matt-ze6fc]

So it has a real transmission and a toy engine. Next!

[@HawkeyeRides]

lol

[@Raider19582]

3 cylinder turbo won't last.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Why not

[@Raider19582]

@HawkeyeRides too much strain and high pressure on that little engine. They are beautiful though.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@ the engineers have made these smaller engine better but only time will tell and I hope you enjoyed the detailed review

[@EdTheFed77]

Um. No thanks

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@EdTheFed77 I hope you enjoyed the detailed review