How Good is The 2024 Chevy Trax RS on a Roadtrip? /// Allcarnews

[@cgmiddle]

The more reviews of this vehicle we see, the more convinced we are that the competition will be eating their hats. The Trax and Envista are home runs.

[@nodak81]

Lots of reports of electrical problems in these things.

[@Allcarnews]

As with every modern car unfortunately

[@dave1956]

I like the Blazer and the Ford Escape, but they are way more expensive. I don’t find AWD all that useful in my life.

[@bluemouse5039]

@@nodak81 Anytime I see somebody at the gas station , grocery or department store I will ask them how they like their Trax, all of them said they like it but had some kind of electrical issue like the head lights will flicker on occasion while driving, the radio volume will go up by itself, the rear hatch will spring open by itself but did say They did not regret buying it

[@rayjohnson863]

thats not true. Not all modern cars have electricity problems. These cars are already showing signs of coolant leaks and electrical problems. They were originally sold in China before coming to America. These are built in Korea. I will never buy a trax with the amout of issues they have. @@Allcarnews

[@frankiemck40]

We got ours, an LT, $2000 BELOW MSRP! Great car!

[@SB-mw1bg]

What dealership? Surprised you got it for that much less.

[@frankiemck40]

@@SB-mw1bg Jon Hall Chevrolet in Daytona Beach Florida. Ask for Tyler and tell him I sent you. 😊

[@amtamt5560]

@@frankiemck40 Thanks for the info

[@Living4JC]

I bought a 2024 Trax RS and I love it!

[@voidlight6006]

Just got a 2rs in crimson fully loaded, best value for a new vehicle by far right now

[@toptrims]

Great review! That blue color is gorgeous and the interior looks super nice for the price.

[@vincemistretta8999]

Leased my '24 LS....a few months ago thumbs up! No complaints!!

[@michaelrieser9928]

What lease payments. Money down etc. what’s your average mpg. Thanks!

[@Ian-qg8ev]

Just bought my Trax LT 4 days ago and I’m obsessed with it. I just want to drive around even when I have nowhere to go!

[@tontotoronto7460]

Just ordered a 2025 Trax Active. Dealer said it will probably be at least five months. Can't wait!

[@Red4banger]

I've got the black activ, all options except for cordless phone charger, sunroof. Delivery took almost 8 months from the day I ordered. Ordered in July, 2023 delivered early February 2024. Worth the wait, I absolutely love this car!

[@PaulMccachren-kl9mx]

Bought a white rs 5 months ago, love it

[@caprimcclay6017]

Lovee❤my trax.Just got before Thanksgiving. No regrets.1RS WITH SUN ROOF.

[@ruthannefisher7126]

@caprimcclay6017 I have the 2024 Active because I needed power seats, I'm short. I have got 39 mpg on my 2 hour trips. Love it

[@bradbowles1153]

Many people have knock the Trax for having FWD only. Most AWD vehicles require all four tires to be replaced when one tire is damaged beyond repair. It has to do with the tire diameters and the differential system in AWD cars. A new tire has a larger diameter than the tires with higher mileage. That is an added cost to think about. I currently have an AWD Subaru Forester and I don't feel like I am losing much by going to a FWD vehicle here in NC. It hasn't snowed enough to cover the roads here in several years. I think its actually easier to drive in snow country with FWD because they have the equipment to keep the roads clear.

[@ronl3793]

I hope that anyone who purchased a new Chevy Trax also purchased an extended warranty. I'll be totally amazed if anyone makes it to 100,00 miles on the original 3 cylinder 1.2L turbo engine with a WET timing belt.

[@Tidyisland]

Waiting for ours to come in!

[@Windsmith444]

Please bring back the 2019 Chevy Cruze. Bigger 1.4l turbo engine with way better fuel economy and better interior materials.

[@ganthc]

Nice review. I subscribed. I will say that the person that got 42mpg was probably going lower speeds. I have a Kia Niro hybrid, and I get 46mpg on the hwy when I am driving the speed limit 65-70mph. However, when I am on Texas roads that go to 80, it drops to closer to 40, so I can imagine that a driver that is just setting cruise at 65mph and riding in the right lane could get 42mpg. I had a Chevy Sonic back in the day and I got 42mpg on that little engine when I was doing lower speed highway driving. Also, they might have been using premium fuel for the turbocharged engine. My complaints for the Trax is that they didn't put an armrest in the backseat with cupholders, and that they aren't producing enough to meet demand, haha.

[@GorBane]

Great video! I did want to make a quick correction though (unless I misunderstood you in the video); The instrument panel screen can be customized. If you press down on the scroll wheel on the right side of the steering wheel for a second and release, a menu will open on the screen to change it. There are multiple gauges and you can even move some of the gauges from the infotainment system over to the instrument panel. I do agree that the MPG could be better. I did manage to get 42.1mpg on a 4 hour round trip. Even when I drive it back and forth to work, I average around 27, even in traffic, and I don't drive particularly efficiently. Good, but could be better, I think. Overall though, I do enjoy mine. I got the Activ trim with most of the options. It cost a little over 28k, but I think it was worth it. On a side note, I thought it was funny that you were saying you had to get used to the brakes. I was the opposite, the brakes feel great to me, but the gas pedal's kinda tricky at lower speeds. There's a bit of delay to the power you get (Because the turbo maybe?) so sometimes you push down to go, and it doesn't go as much as you expect, so you press a little further, and it catches up and get the power all at once so you kinda lurch a little. It's not too bad, but it does take some getting used to.

[@kilroy987]

Lots of positive reviews of Traxes, but do your research. It has a 3 cylinder aluminum engine (with cast iron sleeves to reinforce), with turbo. Learn how to properly drive a turbo (warm up, cool down)! Change oil early and often. Air filter too. It has an internal rubber wet timing belt. Inspect/replace at 40k, NOT 150k miles like the manual says! If timing gets off, the pistons can collide with the valves because it's an interference engine. Look it up on the NHTSA site. There are engine failure complaints. Not many, but something to consider. So be aware. I do like my Trax (I hope to have it for around 11 years and 90k miles), but I can't just drive it mind off like I did with my Malibu 2013.

[@gobsmacked230]

You are traveling 75-85 mph...you aren't going to get great mileage at those speeds. Still would be nice to see a little better highway mpg...but a great option for the price.

[@Allcarnews]

Ah yes but I Have gotten great mileage at those speeds in other vehicles. 70-75 is a typical interstate cruising speed anyways.

[@sergiolandz6056]

he was averaging 80 miles a hour so i would say gas mileage is good imo.

[@MikeD1101a]

I mentioned in a different post, but take a small turbo and go 75-85 and you aren't going to do much better than cars with larger engines. But drop it down to 65 and the small turbo will blow away the 'larger' engines by quite a bit. At slower speeds/lower rpms, the turbo is less likely to be needed, the turbo spinning up is what kills mileage.@@Allcarnews

[@BleedCubbieBlue77]

Got the 25 . I would really prefer this blue. But the Mariner Blue metallic is a beautiful color

[@ronniewilliams3691]

Today, I checked out an Activ, fully loaded $27,050, I am expecting a settlement soon, guess what Im getting! Best believe, Im going to stress my warrenty, and bring up their electronics recall! Mine will work, or I will walk away, and go to another dealer who will fix mine! I recommend getting lumbar pillow for back. The activ has power driver seat, with lumbar support. Its a turbo station wagon, hatchback, not a sports car. Im just wanting a cruiser, not a sports car!

[@jbar_85]

What’s Activ?

[@TechOutAdam]

Thanks for sharing playa!

[@caprimcclay6017]

The wait was worth it.

[@jamesmyers9285]

Actually, I prefer leatherette over real leather which I have in both my Chrysler 300c and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Both vehicles have beautiful leather, but I was looking at a new Grand Cherokee Limited with a Leatherette interior which looked equal if not better to my Grand Cherokee Overland. I like the new Trax, but my neighbor has problems with his including power windows and the Air Conditioning. Apparently, parts are on back order. I do like the simplicity of the car, I am tired of all the electronic nonsense that isn't necessary in most vehicles.

[@ChristSotos-fy4vw]

I went and drove it twice, I want one but when both dealers were going to add $1200 & $1500 to the sticker told them to SHOVE THEM WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE my words exactly, one dealer called the local police on me lol

[@Allcarnews]

Ridiculous, this is supposed to be an affordable car

[@dave1956]

Really, the dealer actually called the police? They should be used to it. You were nicer than I would be!

[@ronniewilliams3691]

Kia ( Soul) tried to get me with a $2999 pre paid maintenance add on. 21000 for a LX ( Base Model) into a $25000 fiasco! I give up on my Soul idea. Their salesman in three stores seemed rather shady? I hear they aren't to be trusted. Bad, Bad mark ups, and hidden fees.

[@ChristSotos-fy4vw]

And the Kia soul is a piece of shit ,well proven for about 5 years was a blessing in disguise for that guy

[@dave1956]

@@ronniewilliams3691 I don’t understand it but Kia dealers in my area don’t exactly enjoy a stellar reputation. I looked at a Kia a few years back and felt like I was being treated like white trash. They were really trying to screw me which I wouldn’t mind if it came with a little foreplay! Hyundai isn’t much better.

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

It sure is great looking.

[@staciecarverd8136]

Yes, I agree, the highway mileage could be better, but at the speed you're traveling, I'd say drag is probably creating more work in the engine to maintain your speed. That said, at similar speeds in hilly terrain my Maverick w/the 2.0L turbo pulls out 34 mpg. However, were the Trax will more likely excel in my commute conditions vs. the 22.8-ish I'm seeing in the Maverick.

[@jamesmyers9285]

Jeep has the new Avenger in Europe, but not coming to the U.S.? It is spectacular and affordable.

[@laranaarana]

Speed influences the m.p.g. figures too. Drive it at 55 m.p.h. and you will really see the difference, not 70+!

[@Allcarnews]

If I drove at 55 for an entire roadtrip I, and most of the driving population, would go insane. That’s simply not realistic not to mention dangerous on highways with 65MPH speed limits where 90% of drivers are going over 70-80MPH.

[@laranaarana]

@@Allcarnews That is so true. I drive this vehicle on the street at the speed limit (between 35 to 40 mph), starting from a stop like a 90 year old driver and so on, and I was able to get 28 to 30 mpg on it, but like you say, with the speed limits on the freeway being a lot higher that it was in the 70s and 80s, it is dangerous to drive at 55 mph.

[@OriginalYTBR]

They are not gonna design a hybrid system that would add so much money to the price and they are not gonna add it to a throw away car.

[@kenpreston6146]

LOL Watching this video .5 way thru it I'm like " is he driving on 84 in Ct?, it all looks familiar to me" I take 84 5-6 Xs a yr driving home to Ct from Hbg Pa. Once I went back and saw Stafford Springs I knew it!! So now my question is as a person who currently has a 22 Encore GX would you say it is just as comfy on a long drive as that?

[@Allcarnews]

Similar Platform of vehicles! Encore may have a tad bit more sound isolation material for the highway thought I wouldn’t be surprised if they weren’t very different in terms of dynamics, is your Encore AWD? Thanks for watching! Getting the new Envista ST in 2 weeks to directly compare to this as well, should be a treat!

[@kenpreston6146]

@@Allcarnews I will watch for that, b/c my Salesman wants me to turn my GX in for an Envista. I'm in my 2nd GX in a row and I tell ya it is very comfy on that long Ct drive, and I get 36mpg from it. Comfort on a budget for a 6.5hr drive is important I look forward to your thoughts when you test it.

[@kenpreston6146]

@@Allcarnews No it's a fw Select.

[@joehammond2586]

Definitely needs a hybrid option, otherwise excellent.

[@Allcarnews]

Agreed

[@SB-mw1bg]

The fact that you are going 82 miles an hour could be affecting your gas mileage. You think?!

[@Allcarnews]

@@SB-mw1bg this is real world testing at normal traffic speeds for this area. Most larger official tests are conducted at 75MPH highways speeds anyways.

[@SB-mw1bg]

@@Allcarnews Point being, that it's possible to get better gas mileage closer to the speed limit.

[@luv-nzxus]

4:20 where are you that you can go 83?!! here where i am that’s a big ass ticket lol

[@Allcarnews]

To be fair that was slow on the stretch of road… I was getting passed frequently

[@luv-nzxus]

@@Allcarnews oh wow 😂😂

[@Kareem-yh1qj]

40-45 mpg??

[@MikeD1101a]

Low speed highway driving gets you above 40 in this. Turbo engines often amplify driving habits. For example, take a car rated at 30mph highway that is a non-turbo, and take one that is a turbo rated for the same. Drive both at the speed limit or below (baby the car) and the Turbo model will EXCEED the epa rating by a greater margine. However, the reverse is true. Take both cars and drive them more aggressively or at higher/faster highway speeds, and the non-turbo will perform better. When comparing EPA numbers...if you drive a bit slower (closer to the speed limit) the Turbo model will be better. Have a heavy foot or like going 75mph or more....the Turbo will NOT be your friend in terms of mileage. The "Smaller engines aren't as efficient as bigger ones" or "the engine needs to be bigger because the small engine has to work too hard" argument sounds good but isn't totally true. Yes, again, if you have that heavy food or like to drive fast the bigger engine will be better. But if you want to maximize mileage, the smaller turbo will be better in most cases than the larger engine but you CAN'T be driving 75-80mph or higher on the highway.

[@timp1051]

Am I reading the tach/speedometer correctly? Around 2300 rpm @ 75 mph?

[@Allcarnews]

Yep.

[@xphyle]

Bro was going 85 miles per hour and was complaining about not getting better fuel economy.

[@Allcarnews]

A inline-6 b58 MHEV would get 36 mpg… and I know from experience over 300 miles…. Just saying. Smaller engines could use a simple MHEV system.

[@OrdinaryG33K-SF]

45 mpg??? This thing isn't a hybrid! Are those accurate numbers?

[@Allcarnews]

I did not get that figure. Someone who drove this press car did at one point. Probably very slow city driving without many stops.

[@LLPOF]

31 mpg doing 80mph is not really bad.

[@Paul-cx4gm]

I've checked out one of these on the lot waiting for its dealer prep just after delivery. I found it quite roomy and comfortable with decent room behind the driver seat set for my 5'9'' size. They have a winner with this but wish it could be done with AWD too :(.

[@jamesmyers9285]

AWD is coming!

[@richardsadventures4958]

Awd is totally unnecessary and a waste of fuel. I live in a snowy area. All you need is winter tires

[@s99614]

That is what the Trailblazer is for.

[@JasPlun]

We need a lot more vehicles in this price range bad and it is the main reason the Ford Maverick sells so well. I was a hardcore GM guy until 2005, but after that the quality was terrible and I went to Toyota. All the reviews on GM cars and SUV's were very bad for a long time. I will wait and see how reliable they are once they get into the 4th year and near 100k miles. GM should have put a dual injection system in them like Toyota to stop the carbon build up problems. Ford is following Toyotas lead because they saw the D4S system solved the carboning problems. Every brand should have a similar system. I am waiting for Toyotas Maverick competitor to arrive before I buy again. Right now still driving my 2003 GMC Sierra runs great, but will need an engine in the near future and a 2020 Toyota Camry SE which has been flawless for 4 years now. I just do not trust American brands right now. Last car we purchased from a domestic was a 2015 Ford Fusion and it was terrible traded for the Toyota.

[@FabianKim-z9u]

Is the ride comfortable for hr commute ?

[@Allcarnews]

Pretty good, quiet inside too

[@universalassociates6857]

Designed and built ny GM South Korea division.

[@neuideas]

Getting 30 MPG while doing 80+ MPH is pretty great. You're not going to get 35+ MPG without keeping your speed below 70.

[@Allcarnews]

I got 34MPG in my 2023 Volvo S90 on a normal 75MPH ish average roadtrip….

[@neuideas]

@@Allcarnews I currently have a 2015 Mazda 3 with the 2.0 and the manual transmission. The fuel economy at 70 MPH is nearly 5 MPG worse than the fuel economy at 65 MPH. At 70, I average somewhere around 33 MPG, while at 65 it's closer to 38 MPG. It's silly just how stark that difference is. The numbers for your Volvo only illustrate my point further.

[@msgreenjojo60pg]

You mean 25 mpg you said 40 mpg I would buy one to day

[@Allcarnews]

@@msgreenjojo60pg No. I said someone who drove this got 40MPG at one point otherwise that figure wouldn’t be on the calculator. And I was surprised at that figure because I couldn’t even get close to it.

[@msgreenjojo60pg]

@@Allcarnews try premium gas it should raise mpg

[@jeffmorse645]

Lack of thigh support (short cushions that don't tilt up in front) are a deal breaker for me. Same with intrusive center consoles that force you to rest your shin or knee against them.

[@OswaldBeef]

The active trim has the pitch control of the seat at least

[@cgmiddle]

You are way to picky. The vehicle has excellent thigh support and the consoles are not at all intrusive.

[@nodak81]

It's one of the cheapest cars on the market, what do you expect? Go pay thousands more for something else with "thigh support" for your obese thighs and quit whining about this not having it.

[@albieh2563]

Go ahead and spend 45,000.00 dollars on a more expensive car. Everyone doesn't need that luxury and expense.

[@jeffmorse645]

@@albieh2563 45K isn't expensive or luxury these days. Its pretty average. Regardless, you don't have to spend that to get an 8-way power seat or a center console that isn't in the way. Plenty of cheaper cars have them.

[@doncook5221]

Forty to forty five mpg? Not!

[@MikeD1101a]

It sure will if you drive a small turbo with a lighter foot. We had a Sonice with the 1.4 turbo engine, At 75mph on the highway, it would get in the low 30's mpg. Drop it down to 60-65 and were would get (sometimes exceed) 40mpg. Small engines with turbos, when driven at higher speeds, often will do WORSE than larger non-turbo engines. But drive them with a lighter foot/under 70mph, and these things are incredible, MUCH better than a comparable non-turbo.

[@joetropea]

40mpg highway??? Unmm its 26 city and 32 highway for 28-29 total mpg.

[@Allcarnews]

Someone who drove this trax got 42 MPG somehow! But yep these are the quoted EPA numbers: 28 mpg city and 32 mpg highway

[@joetropea]

Were they pushing it to get 40mpg?😅

[@southshore0007]

Ok, review besides the junky back seat 😒

[@Allcarnews]

Back seat is very spacious for the class

[@geraCoyote]

137 Hp,! No thanks,too little power. I'll would rather buy a jetta or Civic

[@Allcarnews]

Even a civic hatch

[@jacks815]

Yeah, and you'll pay way more for a civic or jetta.

[@chippsterstephens6800]

standard with a 158-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder Civic? That civic ? Do you really think that’s a ton more power? Do you know how much more a civic is to insure? Do you know the 1.3 trailblazer is a $400 upgrade and 155hp? , and also one of the top three lowest insurance rates in 2024? Think you need to reevaluate what you think you know….for real man. I did my research, on all sub 25k cars and SUV’s. In the end I went trailblazing out the door less than msrp, and slightly over 25k. With a great apr.

[@geraCoyote]

@@chippsterstephens6800 Be realistic never compare a Japanese car vs American junk cars ( I know that because now I’m driving an American car) 1.2 or 1.3 L doesn’t seem engines to last, just think about it. Lastly yes 158 HP it’s more than 137 (a ton more)

[@jamesstuart3346]

Fake switching everywhere but hard plastic arm rests...not trading in my Toyota

[@chriswright2250]

Not for me, 3 cylinder engine.

[@KCGB414]

Junk

[@norm379]

TRAX RECALLS..BLANK SCREEN..TOO MUCH STUPID STUPID ELECTRONICS..

[@Allcarnews]

And? Every brand has this issue