2024 Chevy Trax
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2024 Chevy Trax
Bigger than Trailblazer, but cheaper
Even with the popularity of crossovers and SUVs, we weren't expecting the Chevy Trax to come back after the current generation ran its course. After all, Chevy introduced the far better, and still small, Trailblazer. But here we are, looking at the 2024 Chevy Trax. It's a bit unusual, as it's significantly larger, even more so than the Trailblazer in some measures, but it will remain cheaper than Trailblazer. And all around, it sounds like a very value-packed product.
The new Trax is longer, lower and wider than before. The wheelbase specifically has grown by 6 inches to a little more than 106 inches. That's also 3 inches longer than the Trailblazer wheelbase. The size increase definitely gives the new Trax sportier proportions, with the lower roof and wider stance. In fact, it almost looks more like a baby Blazer (the internal combustion one) than the Trailblazer.
The interior takes after the electric Blazer and Equinox, though. This is most evident by the touchscreen infotainment system that is partly merged with the instrument cluster and canted toward the driver. It's an 8-inch unit as standard, but higher trims get 11-inch screens. As a result of the larger exterior dimensions, Chevy also claims an extra 3 inches of rear leg room and more cargo space in the new Trax compared to the old.
Like the Trailblazer, there are different exterior and interior designs depending on the trim level. There's a standard version for LS and LT, sporty designs with bigger wheels and red accents with the RS trims, and a more rugged design with yellow accents for the Activ trim.
Unsurprisingly, the Trax does share the same platform as the Trailblazer, and it has the same base engine. It's a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder that makes 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. But in the case of the Trax, it's the only engine. It also has only one drivetrain combination: a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. So if you want more power or all-wheel-drive, you'll need to opt for the Trailblazer. The six-speed transmission was a bit of a surprise, though, as it's not available on the Trailblazer (which gets a CVT or a nine-speed automatic). According to a Chevy representative, the six-speed was lighter and more affordable.
And the Trax is definitely affordable. Every trim level starts at less than $25,000 with destination charge (full pricing is below). The base LS starts at $21,495. Included in that is cruise control, LED headlights with automatic high beams, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, active noise cancelling, alloy wheels, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and lane-keep assist. Depending on the trim level, you can also get automatic climate control, push-button start, wireless phone charging, heated seats and a sunroof.
The new Trax is longer, lower and wider than before. The wheelbase specifically has grown by 6 inches to a little more than 106 inches. That's also 3 inches longer than the Trailblazer wheelbase. The size increase definitely gives the new Trax sportier proportions, with the lower roof and wider stance. In fact, it almost looks more like a baby Blazer (the internal combustion one) than the Trailblazer.
The interior takes after the electric Blazer and Equinox, though. This is most evident by the touchscreen infotainment system that is partly merged with the instrument cluster and canted toward the driver. It's an 8-inch unit as standard, but higher trims get 11-inch screens. As a result of the larger exterior dimensions, Chevy also claims an extra 3 inches of rear leg room and more cargo space in the new Trax compared to the old.
Like the Trailblazer, there are different exterior and interior designs depending on the trim level. There's a standard version for LS and LT, sporty designs with bigger wheels and red accents with the RS trims, and a more rugged design with yellow accents for the Activ trim.
Unsurprisingly, the Trax does share the same platform as the Trailblazer, and it has the same base engine. It's a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder that makes 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. But in the case of the Trax, it's the only engine. It also has only one drivetrain combination: a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. So if you want more power or all-wheel-drive, you'll need to opt for the Trailblazer. The six-speed transmission was a bit of a surprise, though, as it's not available on the Trailblazer (which gets a CVT or a nine-speed automatic). According to a Chevy representative, the six-speed was lighter and more affordable.
And the Trax is definitely affordable. Every trim level starts at less than $25,000 with destination charge (full pricing is below). The base LS starts at $21,495. Included in that is cruise control, LED headlights with automatic high beams, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, active noise cancelling, alloy wheels, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and lane-keep assist. Depending on the trim level, you can also get automatic climate control, push-button start, wireless phone charging, heated seats and a sunroof.
- LS: $21,495
- 1RS: $23,195
- LT: $23,395
- 2RS: $24,995
- Activ: $24,995
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The 1Gen Trax was obviously built to a low-budget inside and out.......clearly one of GM's worst current products. The new exterior is much better then its unimpressive predecessor, but IMO, the new interior is too much like that of the Camaro and Blazer.
And I'm not impressed with the engine on the new Trax, either....IMO an N/A four would have been a better choice than the 1.2L turbo-three. If not the four, at least make the 1.3L turbo-three an option like the one on the Trailblazer and my Encore GX. I guess they have to do something, though, to keep the base-price down to 21K.
And I'm not impressed with the engine on the new Trax, either....IMO an N/A four would have been a better choice than the 1.2L turbo-three. If not the four, at least make the 1.3L turbo-three an option like the one on the Trailblazer and my Encore GX. I guess they have to do something, though, to keep the base-price down to 21K.
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The 1Gen Trax was obviously built to a low-budget inside and out.......clearly one of GM's worst current products. The new exterior is much better then its unimpressive predecessor, but IMO, the new interior is too much like that of the Camaro and Blazer.
And I'm not impressed with the engine on the new Trax, either....IMO an N/A four would have been a better choice than the 1.2L turbo-three. If not the four, at least make the 1.3L turbo-three an option like the one on the Trailblazer and my Encore GX. I guess they have to do something, though, to keep the base-price down to 21K.
And I'm not impressed with the engine on the new Trax, either....IMO an N/A four would have been a better choice than the 1.2L turbo-three. If not the four, at least make the 1.3L turbo-three an option like the one on the Trailblazer and my Encore GX. I guess they have to do something, though, to keep the base-price down to 21K.
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For those interested, the specs for the new Trax have been released:
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/10...pecifications/
2024 Chevy Trax Powertrain Specs Engine Type Turbo 1.2L I3 RPO Code LIH Bore x Stroke (in / mm) 2.95 x 3.54 / 75 x 90 Block Material Aluminum, High Pressure Die Cast Cylinder Head Material Aluminum, Die Cast Valvetrain DOHC Fuel Delivery Direct injection Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) 137 / 102 @ 5,000 Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 162 / 219 @ 2,500 Transmission Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic Gear Ratios (:1): 6T40 6-speed automatic First 4.58 Second 2.96 Third 1.91 Fourth 1.44 Fifth 1.00 Sixth 0.74 Reverse 2.94 Axle Ratio 3.53
2024 Chevy Trax Suspension Specs Front Suspension MacPherson Strut with coil-over spring; direct-acting stabilizer bar Rear Suspension Compound Crank (torsion beam); coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers Steering Type Column-mounted electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
2024 Chevy Trax Brake Specs Front Brake Type Four-wheel disc and ABS Rear Brake Type Four-wheel disc and ABS Front Brake Rotor Size (in / mm) N/A Rear Brake Rotor Size (in / mm) N/A
2024 Chevy Trax Wheel Specs Wheel Sizes 17-inch steel LS Wheel Sizes 17-inch aluminum LT Wheel Sizes 18-inch aluminum 1RS Wheel Sizes 18-inch aluminum ACTIV Wheel Sizes 19-inch aluminum 2RS
2024 Chevy Trax Exterior Dimension Specs Wheelbase (in / mm) 106.3 / 2,700 Overall Length (in / mm) 178.6 / 4,537 Overall Width Without Mirrors (in / mm) 71.7 / 1,823 Overall Height (in / mm) 61.4 / 1,560
2024 Chevy Trax Interior Dimension Specs Front Headroom (in / mm) 39.6 / 1,006 Rear Headroom (in / mm) 38.1 / 967 Front Legroom (in / mm) 41.9 / 1,065 Rear Legroom (in / mm) 38.7 / 963 Front Shoulder Room (in / mm) 55.7 / 1,415 Rear Shoulder Room (in / mm) 54.3 / 1,380 Front Hip Room (in / mm) 52.1 / 1,324 Rear Hip Room (in / mm) 45.3 / 1,168As a reminder, the 2024 Chevy Trax is scheduled to go on sale in the Spring of the 2023 calendar year.
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/10...pecifications/
Here Are The 2024 Chevy Trax Specifications
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- BY JONATHAN LOPEZ
- — OCT 13, 2022
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The General just revealed the 2024 Chevy Trax, introducing an all-new generation for the entry-level crossover. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the new Chevy Trax by breaking down the specs on the powertrain, suspension and steering, brakes, wheels and tires, exterior dimensions, and interior dimensions.
Powertrain
Let’s start by taking a peek under the hood. The 2024 Chevy Trax offers a single powertrain option, specifically the turbocharged 1.2L I3 LIH gasoline engine, which can also be found under the hood of the current Chevy Trailblazer LS and LT. Output is rated at a maximum of 137 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 162 pound-feet of torque at 2,500 rpm, all of which is routed to the front wheels via the GM six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is the only drive type offered.2024 Chevy Trax Powertrain Specs Engine Type Turbo 1.2L I3 RPO Code LIH Bore x Stroke (in / mm) 2.95 x 3.54 / 75 x 90 Block Material Aluminum, High Pressure Die Cast Cylinder Head Material Aluminum, Die Cast Valvetrain DOHC Fuel Delivery Direct injection Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) 137 / 102 @ 5,000 Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 162 / 219 @ 2,500 Transmission Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic Gear Ratios (:1): 6T40 6-speed automatic First 4.58 Second 2.96 Third 1.91 Fourth 1.44 Fifth 1.00 Sixth 0.74 Reverse 2.94 Axle Ratio 3.53
Suspension
Under the skin, the 2024 Chevy Trax rides on the GM VSS-F vehicle set, with the suspension setup including MacPherson struts with coil-over springs in front, and a torsion beam with coil springs and twin-tube shocks in the rear. The steering system consists of a column-mounted electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion setup.2024 Chevy Trax Suspension Specs Front Suspension MacPherson Strut with coil-over spring; direct-acting stabilizer bar Rear Suspension Compound Crank (torsion beam); coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers Steering Type Column-mounted electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Brakes
Providing the stop in the 2024 Chevy Trax is a set of four-wheel discs front and rear, with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) equipped as standard across the range.2024 Chevy Trax Brake Specs Front Brake Type Four-wheel disc and ABS Rear Brake Type Four-wheel disc and ABS Front Brake Rotor Size (in / mm) N/A Rear Brake Rotor Size (in / mm) N/A
Wheels
As for the rolling spec, the 2024 Chevy Trax offers a range of different wheel types and sizes. The base-model LS is equipped with 17-inch steel wheels, while the rest of the lineup runs aluminum alloy units, the sizing of which ranges between 17 inches for LT trim levels, 18 inches for 1RS and Activ trim levels, all the way up to 19 inches for the range-topping 2RS.2024 Chevy Trax Wheel Specs Wheel Sizes 17-inch steel LS Wheel Sizes 17-inch aluminum LT Wheel Sizes 18-inch aluminum 1RS Wheel Sizes 18-inch aluminum ACTIV Wheel Sizes 19-inch aluminum 2RS
Exterior Dimensions
Beyond the new styling, the 2024 Chevy Trax also presents significantly reworked exterior dimensions that are now longer, wider, and lower than the preceding generation. Wheelbase measures in at 106.3 inches, overall length is 178.6 inches, overall width is 71.7 inches, and overall height is 61.4 inches.2024 Chevy Trax Exterior Dimension Specs Wheelbase (in / mm) 106.3 / 2,700 Overall Length (in / mm) 178.6 / 4,537 Overall Width Without Mirrors (in / mm) 71.7 / 1,823 Overall Height (in / mm) 61.4 / 1,560
Interior Dimensions
Moving inside, we find the 2024 Chevy Trax is considerably roomier than the model that preceded it, offering upwards of 3 extra inches of rear legroom, as well as a 12-percent bump in cargo capacity.2024 Chevy Trax Interior Dimension Specs Front Headroom (in / mm) 39.6 / 1,006 Rear Headroom (in / mm) 38.1 / 967 Front Legroom (in / mm) 41.9 / 1,065 Rear Legroom (in / mm) 38.7 / 963 Front Shoulder Room (in / mm) 55.7 / 1,415 Rear Shoulder Room (in / mm) 54.3 / 1,380 Front Hip Room (in / mm) 52.1 / 1,324 Rear Hip Room (in / mm) 45.3 / 1,168As a reminder, the 2024 Chevy Trax is scheduled to go on sale in the Spring of the 2023 calendar year.
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The original Tracker was body on frame. A beloved vehicle. New Trax which replaced the original Tracker just doesn’t have the same following
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I was talking about the Crosstrek’s local popularity here.In fact, since the Suzuki-produced Trackers were discontinued, Chevy has not had a comparable body-on-frame small SUV to replace it, period. The AWD Trailblazer is a crossover.
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The Tracker name is still used in some markets. Know as the Trax in the USA. But one thing for sure, the new models do not have the same following
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BTW, have you driven or reviewed a last-generation Trax (the one introduced in 2015 to the North American market)? I have. With the possible exception of the Chevy Spark, the Trax is arguably the dullest-driving and most thoroughly-appliance-like vehicle marketed here by GM. Absolute rental-stock/base-transportation and nothing else. Watching its paint dry on the assembly line is probably more fun than actually driving it.
Overall, it can't hold a candle to the Trailblazer or Encore GX, although I'll admit that the Trailblazer and Encore GX could use another cylinder in the engine for refinement.
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