Is the 2025 Chevrolet Trax LT a better SUV to BUY than a Toyota Corolla Cross?

[@joshblack4982]

25k is a damn fair price It's really a breath of fresh air in this car market

[@RaitisRides]

Tell me about it!

[@tonyn3227]

Price is OK, but once you get 3 cylinder. Pathetic engine that won't last past warranty, it becomes too expensive

[@joshblack4982]

@@tonyn3227 you are right, but this car is a good start to fixing the pricing problem

[@imdone1967]

You can get a very slightly used mazda CX-5 for 27k... I'll take that over this in a heartbeat 💓

[@joshblack4982]

@imdone1965 you are right. I would take a used mazda too, but this chevy is a step in the right direction to bring car prices back down to earth

[@creepingbert]

I own a 2024 Trax LT, and I love it. Something to consider about the lighting in the front is that the headlights are low enough that you don't really miss not having foglamps.

[@darrenmcguire2961]

My wife drives a 24 Trax LT. she loves it. I work at a GM dealership and these are our top selling vehicle. Great job GM

[@abruegger007]

​@@darrenmcguire2961have you had any trouble with the brakes? My sister has a 2024 and very soon she had some really bad problems with the brakes and had to take it to the dealer.

[@CollinMac96]

@@abruegger007I have a 24 lt and had to have my engine replaced at 4200 miles and my transmission failed at 11k miles

[@darrenmcguire2961]

@@abruegger007 we have had no issues

[@mozillagenesis]

Not a big GM fan, but gotta give em credit for bringing some color back to the market when every manufacturer wants to do shades of black, white, gray and silver.

[@qgirlcharlie9582]

This is a Chevrolet

[@Ka-kai]

I was lamenting the lack of color on the road on my way home yesterday.

[@proskillzx92]

I think he was referring to the manufacturerd parts ​@qgirlcharlie9582

[@gregorytolson1648]

The color will be the only selling point, otherwise a completely dumb decision to buy this over any Japanese competitor

[@alexandreleite2541]

Right!

[@paulfranklin4870]

I have a 2025 RS1 Trax. 400 miles on it. Love it. Solid ride ,well tuned, mine is metallic blue. So far nothing I don't like. Engine plenty peppy. I am 63 so not looking for a race car.....:)..

[@UnnamedUFO]

Even if there are million reviewers post videos about vehicle reviews, no one can beat Raiti’s ride videos. Very well organized and follows the same pattern for all reviews. It is really easy for us to get the required info. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@slumy8195]

price is impressive, great first car for anybody that just wants a new one. They are 24k out the door in socal was tempted

[@randyk7699]

Thank you for doing a LT! Everyone does the highest priced version. Bravo! Good review. Just a little hard on it for the price point.

[@switchipedegames]

Very nice color. One of my top 5 SUVS to buy.

[@Almighty_cornholio]

Well…things to consider 1- trax has a regular automatic vs a CVT in the cross 2- the trax has a wet timing belt 3- corolla cross has the all important rear air vents

[@royaustin5022]

The trax has air vents that blow from under the front seats.

[@adamstrachn]

​@@royaustin5022​As in a/c vents? That's pretty sweet.

[@sleepyg2011]

2. Is a issue with time why you lease it, drive and enjoy it 😎 return it 🤔😎

[@stephenenderby-hx2mo]

I purchased a 2024 TRAX one year ago as a second car and love it. My 2RS in Crimson Metallic gets 30 mpg, it’s super comfortable for four passengers, it’s fun to drive, it’s very quiet inside, the bluetooth sound system is great, and a 10 foot long board fits in it nicely and clears the dashboard by an inch with the rear hatch closed. Impressive SUV for the price. The comparable Toyota Corolla Cross costs about $6000 more.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so fantastic to hear!

[@jeffmorse645]

Attractive, inexpensive car. Yes, the Toyota-philes will pick it to pieces, but it fills a need in the marketplace. There isn't a Toyota dealer in every small town, but there often is a Chevy dealer. I agree they went a little overboard with some cheap interior choices like the lack of armrest padding and rear fold down armrest, but overall it's a lot of car for the money. As for the 3 cylinder turbo, GM has been selling it in the Trailblazer and Encore GX for five years and I haven't heard anything bad about it's reliability or longevity. I also would trust a 6 speed traditional automatic over a CVT.

[@matthewj2492]

I really appreciate how you put as much effort (and zeal) into presenting an affordable compact SUV, as you would with a more expensive car. I'm very impressed with this Trax model and considering it as a local driver. I have a very reputable local Chevy dealer and will go with this over the Toyota Corolla Cross and save some serious $$$.

[@ronniewilliams3691]

Damn, this looks so Good! That color, Wow! I want this, but I pray for 75,000 miles plus!!!!

[@Jake-f3f7v]

What do you mean?

[@itsmecrystal_leigh24]

I just bought a 2025 white one... I loveeeee it and gas is amazing

[@tommak6516]

what exactly is the gas mileage?

[@LuisUrbieta]

Viva the Chevy Trax!

[@Iwannadrive]

I like the light colored headliner. All black is too cave-like. Incandescent turn signal bulbs are a lot cheaper to replace. LEDs look nice but they don't last as long as they're supposed to. I like it a lot. Great review.

[@scottdavis9318]

That's why I like a light colored headliner and the rest of the interior as well, even dark charcoal is fine. Anything but black.

[@TastyGoomba]

great price, amazing color, really nice interior fro the most part. GM reliability is better today than toyota imho. easy get-around vehicle, i like it!

[@danspam]

Lol

[@dforrest4503]

I think Chevy did a great job with the Trax. The rear seat of the Corolla Cross means no adults would even want to be there, which is a non-starter for me. Most other subcompact CUVs have a decent rear seat (Kia Soul, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, and the new Nissan Kicks come to mind).

[@Blakerslove]

That is a nice looking car!

[@SpringfieldTony]

hey JOE - WTH the color is something I dig mega time. I will buy one one Sept. 14th 2024 - thank you, tony

[@SpringfieldTony]

I had a Chevy HHR & ya know what? it wasn't a luxury car, but they built that thing right - it had zero issues, it started everyday & it got me anywhere I went without drama. I love Chevy. tony

[@StevenSVT]

Very Impressed with the design, interior and exterior overall. Typically, these sub compact GM cars look hideous; but this one is actually nice. Good Job GM! Very good review, Joe.

[@ScotiaDroning]

Great review Joe. I may have to re watch the video...I forgot the color of that Trax. 😊

[@007tallguy]

I just got mine 2 days ago, marina blue, "activ" trim and love it!! I'll be a little while figuring out some of the features, but doing great with it so far! 👍😁😁

[@alchan5482]

not sure why they can't even put cup holders in the back seat, does it really cost that much more?

[@dsell37]

Hey Joe! What are your thoughts on that new color for 2025, Marina Blue?

[@tropicalpnch4549]

Joe! The way we used to eat Swiss Cake Rolls was to peel the chocolate outside off first, and then eat the cream & cake roll. If you eat them all at once you're missing out! (Cool inexpensive ride too!)

[@gramb5611]

Love that color !! For 25k that's not too bad. Thanks Joe !

[@bstewnyc]

I have the 24 LT. Nice little drive. The backseat zonks don't bother me since it's set up only for my dog to use! But I agree about the center armrest and door panel hard plastic especially where your elbows go.

[@bradbowles1153]

Chevy did I good job with this model but they are sometimes their own worst enemy. Not sure why they couldn’t just put the 1.3L in the Trax also. The 1.3L can’t cost GM that much more especially if they installed more of these across the Trax AND Trailblazer models. When you get into the upper trim levels it’s no longer a best buy as you can get a better equipped Mazda CX-5 or CX-50 for just a little more money. I think the 1RS is the true value if you are strictly buying a budget vehicle. No digital gauges, digital climate control, or push button start to break. The 1RS is an honest to goodness budget car. If you are thinking about the 2RS or Activ trim I would test drive the Mazdas also. Maybe even a CX-30. The Trax is classified as a subcompact but based on the specs it’s somewhere between subcompact and compact. Regardless, Chevy will sell a ton of these which equals lots of aftermarket product support and a giant supply of used parts 5 years from now. I’ll bet you will be able to get a low mileage used engine for $1500 in the future if you are one of those types that likes to keep a car going and going and going. I honestly hope it does well in the American market. It fills a need right now at a time when everything is too expensive. I could see me buying one of these to have as a secondary vehicle to keep the miles off of our 2017 Toyota Sienna and my older Subaru Forester. No way I’m paying $50k for a new minivan.

[@SnipetsofTime]

Last year this month i purchaed a brand new trax with 7 miles on the odometer. At 60 miles on the odometer the car didnt want to turn on anymore. Got a refund for my purchases. Still have my lt1 camaro though. Works amazing

[@musicairplanes4884]

What is active sound cancelling?

[@tonyc7435]

The answer from an actual 2025 Trax owner is YES!!!!!!!!! We love ours so much and we are about to buy another one for our teenage daughter! 2025 Chevrolet Trax is the business!

[@XMG3]

I bought a white Trax 1RS for $26,000 CAD ($19,000 USD) here in Canada. There's nothing else that comes close to this value. Not the new nissan kicks, not corolla cross, nothing. This car is perfect for city dwellers with its FWD

[@wdtbsat7795]

Was this the cheapest trim?

[@XMG3]

@@wdtbsat7795 no, LS is the cheapest trim

[@XMG3]

@@wdtbsat7795 No, LS is the cheapest trim.

[@ironmann16]

I just took 2 flights to pick up an LS for 22,850 out the door, and got to drive it 500 miles home. It was well worth it. Same blue color too

[@InvestBetter.]

Chevy Trax Simply the best new crossover under $25k, and maybe under $30k

[@johnwetzel1048]

And no AWD. lol.

[@derekgaliee4351]

​@@johnwetzel1048you don't need AWD all the time

[@brettdunham327]

@@derekgaliee4351i live in western PA and have never owned an AWD.. overrated

[@imdone1967]

​@brettdunham327 never owned one yet its over-rated...😂 In the snow you can't beat awd...😂

[@chaz9748]

Imdone1967 thats what snow tires are for

[@presentowner3198]

Mindbuildingsolutions approved! Excellent video and content.

[@artstar5994]

I think Chevy needs to tweek their logo... Kia tweeked theirs and it worked wonders! Now Kia's are everywhere. That badge looks kinda dated. You got this awesome futuristic car design that excites you when you see it, and then you see the badge and its like... oh...

[@notmydayjob3182]

The beige headliner helps the interior not feel so small. Black headliners makes it feel smaller

[@krizington85]

Come on GM, how much is it really to put a cup holder armrest in the back? That is a need for me with a family.

[@RaitisRides]

You are not the first to ask for that!

[@snape57]

5:06 Why WHy WHY Mr.Anderson Why??

[@univac7677]

I believe there is a recovery hook underneath the spare tire. That would be nice to show. Also crack open the tool case. What is in there?

[@diecastgoblin]

For the doors at least, that bottom black trim is used as a kick panel basically. You can push the door shut with your foot.

[@juliussmith4001]

I have a 2RS and i love it!

[@edwarddejong8025]

nice color. A competitive product. Not even 10 cars for sale below 30k. Should sell well.

[@slumy8195]

looked at a toyota cross, was 32k out the door, for 2k more you got an hrv lol

[@derekgaliee4351]

It's a Crossover very affordable we sell these a lot only have 5 left out of 20 we had on the lot most are sold when they come off The car carrier

[@larryseibert4102]

Nice review. I was hoping that you would get on the highway for a few miles at highest posted speed and comment on cabin road noise levels. That would, among other things that you mentioned be a consideration for my purchase decision. (Larry, Colorado, USA)

[@bullittboost6046]

Nice price point. Little weak in the engine bay. Wouldn’t mind seeing the turbo 4 from the outgoing Camaro in the Trax.

[@tridentt55]

I like this one it's in my price range however I would expect a discount from the dealer as it's not my first choice. Three cylinder is fine I had one in my Geo and it was reliable. I'm not sure about the fuel milage my 17 Crv with 2.4 L has about 175hp gets 27 with mostly city driving. But love the review it shows GM is trying to improve.

[@timjones9128]

Not a Chevy fan but that's a sharp looking vehicle

[@Snake4390]

A major zonk is the dealership decal on the vehicles, 100%. It's one thing to buy a car with the dealer plate frames on, but decals are harder & take more time to remove

[@danieldodson5071]

Just a few minutes with a hair dryer. Removed a few, agree they shouldn't be there to begin with.

[@rodneygough4532]

seriously who cares

[@Snake4390]

@@rodneygough4532 Me, I care. I'm not into advertising a dealership for free!

[@Snake4390]

@@danieldodson5071 I don't have a hair dryer lol

[@leiap9784]

The dealer will remove it for you.

[@KennyboyGM]

For getting to point A to point B, this is a good choice. If you want race car, buy a corvette.

[@adamstrachn]

Great design, great price, decent enough engine, slick interior... All for under $30k. You sure it's 2024?!? 😂

[@brettdunham327]

looking at one currently. pretty impressed honestly.. haven’t looked at chevy in a long time lol

[@Letsberealish]

I love your reviews. Please dont switch to anything else, especially nothing boring like trains. Vehicles are exciting!

[@jeremiahnji6]

Great review, laughed a tonn

[@toner37]

I get the whole cost cutting and making things more affordable but yet still be competitive. But why can't they put leds all around and for cabin lighting too? Having interior cabin lights gives that extra "look" at night for sure.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

Yes of course Joe & I cannot wait to buy this.

[@Phatbiker1]

Light bulb $5 at Napa, replacement LED module from GM $500. Not all old tech is bad.

[@DrewTillman-tr4ex]

Would consider it with a $1000.00 discount and $1000.00 rebate.Go with the Corolla Cross or the Corolla hybrid.This Trax is going to carry Hugh depreciation.

[@CKPHH]

You still think about reselling 25k car.

[@seanvillage]

Fun fact, the hood is from the 2022 Equinox! The new Trax is definitely a great first car!

[@Gh0xtz]

i have a 2024 trax activ 15k miles on it and so far so great

[@fibonaccisequence2891]

After all research, last week I get Honda HRV, mainly because K20c2 engine, 6:30 I did get extended warranty for CVT🥴.

[@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck]

CVT lasts forever

[@mattmekhaeil]

Honda cvt are solid as long as you don’t beat on it you’ll be fine

[@slumy8195]

good thing honda makes their own cvts. in 2019 they had to halt regular speed transmission and still are using those trashy german mercedez zf9's. When they put a honda built 10 speed like the odyssey in 2020+ on a passport I'd buy one cash

[@davevan9150]

It should be ok as a good cheap car. As durable as a 90s cavalier? Doubt it.

[@joseoctaviomorenorodriguez9541]

It's called programmed obsolecence. Something 90s Cars haven't had.

[@jonathansmith1590]

AWD would've been a plus with the Activ trim 😌

[@RPBSpeaks]

This is a fantastic car🎉 I have the 2024 and it’s great 🎉

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

I don't know, Joe doesn't sound too excited to be in the Chevy Trax :)

[@wc878]

Raiti cracks me up driving up slower cars, lol, he looks so disappointed

[@Jfavorite1483]

Nice looking car. I purchased a 2023 Trailblazer last year. Enjoying it so far. May have to look at one of these in the coming years for a second vehicle.

[@stephencooper3583]

I'd say this is pretty comparable with the Corolla Cross... and looks slightly better and costs slightly less. So if I had to choose between the two, I'd go with the Trax. Sure, it has it's shortcomings, but realistically, you can't really ask for much more at this price point.

[@V8EngineSound]

Personally, I prefer the black trim on the front doors as well.

[@brygram]

That is the other color choice LT interior

[@V8EngineSound]

@@brygram Thanks for the info.

[@FSAPOJake]

I wouldn't want to own one of these long-term, but I at least want to give GM credit for selling an inexpensive vehicle that's actually good and doesn't feel like a tin can piece of shit. I think car manufacturers that aren't trying to completely gouge their lower-income customers will be rewarded in the long run.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Jake for sharing your insight on this Trax

[@asolano]

The looks on this are better compared to the corolla cross but the small engine and the cheap hard plastics in the interior, oh and let's not forget about that antenna (ugh!) take a lot of points from it. I think I'll wait for a later model...

[@richardgivens9845]

When will they stop with the fake non-functional vents? Either install functional vents or just leave them out! ugh. I'll take that naturally aspirated in line four from Toyota over this turbo charged three cylinder, over time I'm not buying that potential maintenance headache down the road. I'll take Corolla Cross for the stupid long term reliability, but Trax does have an appealing price point. Great job Joe.

[@wesleywmassey7134]

They don't have the latest tech for taillamps, amongst other things, or lack thereof...because that's how they keep the price low. I'm satisfied with my 2024 model.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Wow...nice vehicle and an amazing price. Go Chevy....The Toyota CVT is a HUGE ZONK...deal breaker. Thanks Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel about the transmission but you can't beat the price for sure!

[@billosborne5070]

I have his and hers 24 and 25 trax RSES LOVE zippen around town In both 😊

[@mystictk4149]

It looks great! Not many zonks on this for Chevy.

[@Red4banger]

Why is the LT $25000? You could buy a loaded black activ minus sunroof, cordless phone charger for $25,000.

[@rabbit12821]

great price and love the 3 cylinder. great mpg and it will be a cost saver on fuel.

[@sachemrock]

Nice review Joe. I think Chevrolet did a great job on this redesign but I do question the long term reliability of a 3 cylinder turbo. They obviously did this for cost savings but I wonder how much more cost a larger naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine would add. Shouldn’t it at least be an option for people who feel a better engine is worth the additional cost.

[@StancePunk]

One is made by Toyota, the other is from GM. What more is there to say?

[@samtel9862]

Exactly!! Toyota rips you! GM brings you more bang for the buck. I have had Toyotas and Chevy both and I will go with Chevy anytime..

[@staciecarverd8136]

I leased one almost identical to this about a month ago. It's an impressive little car, suv, whatever. I traded in a '23 Maverick XLT w/ AWD and am very happy with the move. It's a very nicely designed vehicle. Comfortable, quiet, peppy, and has a better audio system, more features, nicer interior, better HVAC system, over all better fit and finish and costs thousands less. I don't understand all the complaining over the armrests either. I drive with an elbow on the armrest all the time and had no issues with them feeling too hard -- but maybe that's just me, I'm not pampered or fragile. Again, the Mavericks interior is mostly hard plastics too, and the armrests weren't much softer, but nobody seemed to complain about them.

[@bextar6365]

Too many negatives told by you here. You probably destroyed thousands of potential sales !

[@gtamediaproductions1]

Honesty is the best policy

[@MH-vw9ni]

I have one and I love it. It drives great and good on gas. I can fill my tank up with $25 dollars. If you can afford a $35K car go for it but for me I like a simple car that does the job I want it to do which is getting me where I'm going.

[@dannywalker1635]

Not the Marina Blue from the 60's but I like it.

[@dreonwhuds313]

I own the Toyota Corolla and I'm in my second CVT transmission. And yes I do maintain the car and don't Lug it at low speeds. DON'T EVER buy a CVT!!! Wish I bought the chevy instead.

[@jaykaplan]

I like the pet turtle option. How much does it cost? ❤🐢

[@TheSelmaan]

5$ for 2, Amazon

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

From what i've read GM admits that with that 3cyl engine this Trax is more of a around town to suburbs SUV and isn't designed to be on the highway for long trips. Perhaps if it had an 8 speed transmission to keep the rpm's down for highway driving that might be different . If I went totally by looks and price then yes this Trax is the winner.

[@derekgaliee4351]

I have driven it for 3 hours on dx it was fine in 100+° weather

[@dragoon666]

i have driven my 25 1rs on a 16 hr drive and it was fine.

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Yeah and new cars can do that but it may also shorten the SUV's engine life if you do it often.

[@dragoon666]

@@Bowhunters6go8xz6x who told you that? also the trailblazer has the same engine as the trax and it has zero issues and I have a co worker who drives a trailblazerevery day on the highway and they have had zero issues and they have over 20k if not more miles on it and the engine is still runs like it was just bought.. NOW if you lived in the city that is a different story, driving in a city will damage the engine faster then highways,

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

@@dragoon666 Read it in an article when the new Trax was being released. The Trailblazer with the same engine as the Trax has a CVT but you can get a bigger hp engine with AWD with a 9spd transmission. As I said in another reply an 8 or 9spd transmission will lower engine rpms on the highway.

[@MarkBBlue]

Love that color

[@jerrymcdaniel8001]

Is that Marina Blue? :)

[@kelee4730]

Needs a 1.5T engine in higher trim

[@Wizardnil]

What a fantastic car!

[@Nupurb24]

Just wanted to know, Joe, will you be sharing your review on 2025 Audi Q7??

[@Maddizm]

Slurpee 🔵 Blue,, 3 banger Big Gulp

[@stevenkreiss2113]

Love the color

[@kenandbernicezajkowski240]

I love my Trax, great car!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that!

[@kenandbernicezajkowski240]

@@RaitisRides I have the Marina Blue Trax RS and I love it. I would not want anything else.

[@quixzz641]

Stuck between this vs the 2025 Nissan Kicks for my next vehicle once my lease is up in a few months. Have been a Nissan person since I started driving so would be quite a difference, especially no longer using a CVT which I am really used to lol.

[@RaitisRides]

Good luck in what you decide to do.

[@pennyandwoody]

Chevy needs to bring back the old light blue. That color looks cheap

[@Red4banger]

If you go to the right dealership, not the ones with all the dealer add-on bulshit, you can buy a loaded activ for $25000. I bought my 24 black activ through Art Moeon Chevrolet, great to deal with.

[@christopherh4307]

You going to take the new Buick Encore for a rip?

[@reymustanggt4082]

$25k is fair if its a hybrid...this 2WD gas one should be around $17k, and BTW, they should have a manual!!! (I'm probably living in fantasy land but car prices are STILL ridiculous).

[@scalejedi3849]

You can hear when you 😢put the trans in park while still moving.