Chevrolet trax reviews
Body roll is kept to a low enough degree despite the vehicle’s high centre of gravity, but the suspension is a little on the firm side.
The Trax’s steering is responsive and it changes direction well. The 1.7-litre diesel sounds unrefined and generates 10hp less than the 1.4-litre petrol car but its 300Nm of torque makes it the livelier, more entertaining engine. The pace never feels blistering, and it struggles somewhat when going up long hills, but the engine hustles the car along well enough despite its small size.
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Equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, the 1.4-litre unit manages 140hp and 200Nm of torque, which is sufficient for a 0-62mph time of 9.8 seconds – certainly enough to keep your attention. The Chevrolet Trax is powered by a choice of 1.4-litre turbocharged and 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engines, or a 1.7-litre turbo-diesel unit. Those looking to make even smarter use of space can purchase a range of accessories including cargo trays and nets to keep loose items from tumbling all over the place, an organiser box with flexible partition walls, ski, snowboard and surf board carriers, a roof box and even a base carrier that accomodates bicycles.
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There are storage trays under the cargo bay and under the passenger seat, two glove boxes (one that is designed to house your mobile phone next to USB and aux ports) plus four cup holders in the centre console.
It’s adequately large, offering far more space than a Juke, but noticeably less than a Qashqai.Ĭhevy has used made clever use of the available space, installing plenty of storage cubbies inside the boot and throughout the cabin. The boot provides 356 litres of storage space by default, rising to 785 with the rear seats folded down. The Chevy Trax is a small SUV, so those expecting acres of practicality may be a tad disappointed. Overall, the Trax is a distinctive-looking thing that should appeal to those that want a car that stands out among the plethora of Qashqais and Jukes that roam our streets. It’s slightly more cutesy when viewed from the rear, but that’s no bad thing as the rearward-swept roofline and spoiler are easy on the eye. Under the surface, it’s essentially a Vauxhall Mokka, but the exterior design epitomises the Chevy brand perfectly with to a blunt, aggressive front, large headlamps and a dual port grille adorned with the iconic Chevy bowtie. It’s a relatively compact thing by SUV standards (4.2m long, 1.7m wide and 1.6m high) but the chunky bodywork, particularly around the front and rear wheel arches, give it a sense of strength and power. Muscular is the first word that springs to mind after laying eyes on the Trax. We hopped in the top of the range LT model with the optional all-wheel-drive sytem to see whether it does its iconic badge justice, or whether we’re better off putting more faith in European SUV upstarts. The Chevrolet Trax will be available in two trim levels, LS priced at £15,495 and LT starting at £17,495.
The car promises plenty of usable space, a commading driving position, car-like handling, and optional all-wheel-drive, all of which should help it compete with the likes of the Nissan Qashqai and Juke, Vauxhall Mokka and Skoda Yeti.
So it’s no surprise that 78 years on, it’s still churning out SUVs, the latest of which is the Chevrolet Trax, the company’s first foray into the ‘small SUV’ market. It virtually invented the segment back in 1935 with the Chevy Suburban, reportedly the longest-running vehicle nameplate in the world. Chevrolet is well known for creating big, hulking SUVs.