The problem for me is lack of torque due to living in the winter hell that is michigan i need something that can push itself out of deep snow i love the design but id rather get the 200hp from a compass
I’m a overall Chevrolet fan, mostly for their trucks, muscle cars and Corvettes. But I do like this car, having the cool looks of the Blazer in a smaller package. Perfect for a inexpensive and fuel efficient Turo rental. Way to go, Chevrolet and great video, Roman.
I’m actually gonna disagree with you a little Roman. I don’t think college kids are the only market for this I am really excited about this! Chevy has created, it seems, a really good car for a hell of a price and they knocked the design out of the park. Most manufacturers tend to drop the quality of their vehicles the smaller they get. Sure this has some hard plastics but this, for the price seems to be the same ish level of quality as an Equinox just shrunk down. Gen X is starting to become empty nesters and a lot of people these days don’t need a big vehicle and can’t afford something that starts at 34-40k given how inflation has spiked while wages have not. This I think is a great option for that group as well and they can pick this up for a reasonable price without feeling like they sacrificed much in terms of comfort.
The new trend with headlights being positioned lower then the running lights really bothers me due to safety on the highway.. You can put the best lights in a vehicle and if they are not in the right position they become compromised. Unless the highway is perfectly flat you will get dark spots in the lower areas of the road. You won't get the advantage of the extra height from a suv to a car when it comes to night time visibility.
I like exterior design more than many "premium" models including Buick Envista. Looks sort of like a Subaru & almost reminds me of a old school Cavalier wagon. It's not overly high so should have better driving dynamics than many rivals. Also rides on a solid architecture.
I like what I've seen of the shape of this so far Very station-wagon-like proportions. Shame they don't have the guts to offer it without the cladding.
I like the old Trax and Encore. No available AWD on new TRAX. Echosport for it's flaws has available AWD . I got to admit looks good both outside and inside.
I really wish GM would bring back their old plush seats. Sure they wore down faster but they were so much more comfortable. Those seats get old for any drive over 45min
I hope I don't regret buying a new Blazer when these come out. I love the looks and the price, just not real sure I could handle something that small. But the payment would only be about half of what I pay now, so it may be worth the trade off. I bought the Blazer and then this was announced the next week. I absolutely love my Blazer, but it was definitely more than I was hoping to spend. I would love to see GM make a plug in hybrid version of this. That would suit my driving style perfectly. I only drive about 4 miles to and from work each day and about 8 miles each way to pick up my daughter about every other day or so. I would barely ever have to use gas, but at the same time wouldn't have to have range anxiety. I would definitely be scared to see a repair bill on something that complex though. If these things end up being reliable then I think GM knocked it out of the park, but if they go the way of the old Saturns or Cavaliers where you are lucky to make it past 75k miles then it isn't nearly as good of a deal as it looks like.
If you got the AWD 2.0t Blazer, MPG would be fairly similar in real world driving. This Trax would probably get slightly better MPG on the highway but city would be the same in real world driving. That's when this is FWD only, while the Blazer is AWD. Granted with all of Chevy's AWD CUV's, you have the choice to disengage the AWD and make it FWD. So with the Blazer you'll have better traction if the situation calls for it. Plus Chevy's performance is relatively good for not having a performance option. They have a sporty appearance package but no direct improvement to its performance. With the exception of Ford the Blazer is one of the quickest mainstream CUV's on the market. Whereas this Trax is not going to touch the Blazer's performance.
It's cheap for a reason. Knowing GM quality control and track record. I would stay away from it. As I say you either pay up front for the quality or pay later in repair bills and down time.
@@raziqafg I really don't doubt that you are wrong, but one thing that makes me wonder is that there have been no major quality complaints about the Trailblazer. The FWD Trailblazers use the same motor and I am pretty sure come out of the same plant. They haven't been out very long so we don't know how they will fair over the long run, but so far so good. I can't say I would be anymore surprised if they went over 200k miles without a major breakdown or if they were basically scrap metal before 80k. I personally don't put many miles at all on my vehicles, so that helps ease my mind about long term reliability. I absolutely love my Blazer, but I paid over 1.5x for a base model compared to a top trim Trax. That is the only reason I may regret it. I no doubt like everything about the Blazer more (especially the size) except the price.
The hp is almost the same as my old 2012 1.4 turbo Cruze, that car wasn't fast but it was pretty good on mpg 😃👍 wish they would offer a hybrid awd with a bit more hp I think it would be a high hit
What is "affordable" today? 21K for a GM product that could be in the shop for 1/2 of your ownership. Good deal! (make sure you get it under warranty with a guaranteed loaner when it is in the shop)
I had purchased a 2015 sonic RS used which I absolutely loved in 2017 with 15k miles but if the power train is anything like the Sonic in this new Trax Man it’s going to suck and be in the shop a lot. I had nothing but problems with the sonic. Water pump ,valve cover, rear main oil seal, head unit , ac compressor and the heated seats were all taking a shit right after I bought it. I traded it in after all the repairs were done at 25,000 miles for a 2020 Nissan Altima which actually got better gas mileage and better performance than the Sonic ever did
Auto makers must laugh that they're able to put black interiors on their cars, and charge more for a little colored stitching or piping than they used to for full colors. Their incessant use of the hated piano black plastic, attests to that.
What are you talking about? Maybe before talking you should actually try pricing one out on their website, it'll save you from looking foolish. You can get the highest trim in AWD with modest options that give you the drivers assist & still stay under 27k before destination. However if you want just what you need to get from A to B you can stay under 23k before destination. It's up to you what you chose and if you chose a bunch of stuff you don't really need like an appearance package then that's on you.
@@kenyattaclay7666 Better question what are you talking about? You can’t compare 22’ pricing to a 24’ New model/option package will increase the costs over a 22’. Now factor in 8% inflation. That 27K unit you priced out will be 32K next Gen.
@@jayray274 no, it what is he talking about & now you. Roman was using the current pricing & they haven’t even released the 23 model year yet or can you order the 23 model year but your DA wants to jump to 24, really??🙄
This car looks amazing unfortunately the lack of an awd and a really underpowered engine turn me away as id like something awd for winter driving and more power so it doesn't feel sluggish
This 2024 Chevy Trax is cheaper than the 2023 Corolla. 2024 Trax starts at 21,495 dollars including destination. 2023 Corolla starts at 22,700 dollars including destination. Trax wins!
You made some inaccurate statements in your review. 1. The model you were in was an Active model and is $24,495 2. The climate is auto control so passenger and driver can control their own. 3. Screen is not "old school" The touchscreen can control the climate.
I’m not a college kid or empty nester and I am looking at this because of the price. Not everyone can afford a $35-$40,000 vehicle.
Instead of just the price; you should look at the cost. This thing is going to be expensive to keep running. It's a piece of junk.
@@kevinbarry71 well excuse me then
@@AutoEnthusiastJC it's your money. Do what you want.
Love the look of this Trax but I'm gonna wait and see the results of it's reliability and longevity.
@@kevinbarry71 what are you basing that off of?
137hp IS plenty for many ppl. I love how the comment section needs 400hp and 37's to drive to work and back while running errands on the way home.
137hp is fine for everyday use, I just wish it wasn't a tiny turbocharged 3 cylinder. If this was a 1.8 4 cylinder it would be a bit more reliable.
The problem for me is lack of torque due to living in the winter hell that is michigan i need something that can push itself out of deep snow i love the design but id rather get the 200hp from a compass
I’m a overall Chevrolet fan, mostly for their trucks, muscle cars and Corvettes. But I do like this car, having the cool looks of the Blazer in a smaller package. Perfect for a inexpensive and fuel efficient Turo rental. Way to go, Chevrolet and great video, Roman.
I hope GM is making that color available on other vehicles! Looks similar to Toyota’s lunar rock and Ford’s cactus grey!
Same guys that told me a $41,000 standard cab Ram was cheap... I'm skeptical.
When people say all new crossovers look exactly the same...this is the shape
At least they did not put a cvt in it
They are going to sell a shit ton of these. People who can’t quite afford a trailblazer or equinox will flock to the Trax
Nice car. The college student would be lucky to have this. I like at age 56 :)
I’m actually gonna disagree with you a little Roman. I don’t think college kids are the only market for this I am really excited about this! Chevy has created, it seems, a really good car for a hell of a price and they knocked the design out of the park. Most manufacturers tend to drop the quality of their vehicles the smaller they get. Sure this has some hard plastics but this, for the price seems to be the same ish level of quality as an Equinox just shrunk down. Gen X is starting to become empty nesters and a lot of people these days don’t need a big vehicle and can’t afford something that starts at 34-40k given how inflation has spiked while wages have not. This I think is a great option for that group as well and they can pick this up for a reasonable price without feeling like they sacrificed much in terms of comfort.
Most mechanics say these class of GM cars have cheap unreliable engines. Better of with a Subaru at that price or a little more.
You're absolutely right. My sister had the current trax the engine is hot garbage and its awful to drive. Id recommend subaru over this for sure
@@byrdland5790 subaru have head gasket issues.
The new trend with headlights being positioned lower then the running lights really bothers me due to safety on the highway.. You can put the best lights in a vehicle and if they are not in the right position they become compromised. Unless the highway is perfectly flat you will get dark spots in the lower areas of the road. You won't get the advantage of the extra height from a suv to a car when it comes to night time visibility.
0:08 You said that Genesis is going to be there. That did not sound like Phil Collins's band.🎶🎹🥁🎸
He's talking about the automaker called Genesis, not the band.
I like exterior design more than many "premium" models including Buick Envista. Looks sort of like a Subaru & almost reminds me of a old school Cavalier wagon. It's not overly high so should have better driving dynamics than many rivals. Also rides on a solid architecture.
I like what I've seen of the shape of this so far Very station-wagon-like proportions. Shame they don't have the guts to offer it without the cladding.
I like the old Trax and Encore.
No available AWD on new TRAX.
Echosport for it's flaws has available AWD .
I got to admit looks good both outside and inside.
Ford no longer makes or sells the Ecosport so not sure why Roman mentioned it.
Give it some more credit for the space saver spare. An inflation kit is basic, space saver is generous.
Looks better than the old one. But I think the trailblazer looks better.
I really wish GM would bring back their old plush seats. Sure they wore down faster but they were so much more comfortable. Those seats get old for any drive over 45min
I hope I don't regret buying a new Blazer when these come out. I love the looks and the price, just not real sure I could handle something that small. But the payment would only be about half of what I pay now, so it may be worth the trade off. I bought the Blazer and then this was announced the next week. I absolutely love my Blazer, but it was definitely more than I was hoping to spend.
I would love to see GM make a plug in hybrid version of this. That would suit my driving style perfectly. I only drive about 4 miles to and from work each day and about 8 miles each way to pick up my daughter about every other day or so. I would barely ever have to use gas, but at the same time wouldn't have to have range anxiety. I would definitely be scared to see a repair bill on something that complex though. If these things end up being reliable then I think GM knocked it out of the park, but if they go the way of the old Saturns or Cavaliers where you are lucky to make it past 75k miles then it isn't nearly as good of a deal as it looks like.
If you got the AWD 2.0t Blazer, MPG would be fairly similar in real world driving. This Trax would probably get slightly better MPG on the highway but city would be the same in real world driving. That's when this is FWD only, while the Blazer is AWD. Granted with all of Chevy's AWD CUV's, you have the choice to disengage the AWD and make it FWD. So with the Blazer you'll have better traction if the situation calls for it. Plus Chevy's performance is relatively good for not having a performance option. They have a sporty appearance package but no direct improvement to its performance. With the exception of Ford the Blazer is one of the quickest mainstream CUV's on the market. Whereas this Trax is not going to touch the Blazer's performance.
It's cheap for a reason. Knowing GM quality control and track record. I would stay away from it. As I say you either pay up front for the quality or pay later in repair bills and down time.
@@raziqafg I really don't doubt that you are wrong, but one thing that makes me wonder is that there have been no major quality complaints about the Trailblazer. The FWD Trailblazers use the same motor and I am pretty sure come out of the same plant. They haven't been out very long so we don't know how they will fair over the long run, but so far so good.
I can't say I would be anymore surprised if they went over 200k miles without a major breakdown or if they were basically scrap metal before 80k. I personally don't put many miles at all on my vehicles, so that helps ease my mind about long term reliability. I absolutely love my Blazer, but I paid over 1.5x for a base model compared to a top trim Trax. That is the only reason I may regret it. I no doubt like everything about the Blazer more (especially the size) except the price.
The hp is almost the same as my old 2012 1.4 turbo Cruze, that car wasn't fast but it was pretty good on mpg 😃👍 wish they would offer a hybrid awd with a bit more hp I think it would be a high hit
I thought the 1.4 did 150 hp?
@@Thatsotaguy the chevy Cruze has 138hp from the 1.4
How long did it last??
@@foredimples529 68k then the turbo blew and rebuilt by chevy
@@TheSara200424 the old 1.4 was 155 hp and I though 170 ft lbs torque
Sharp looking trax . I want
What is "affordable" today? 21K for a GM product that could be in the shop for 1/2 of your ownership. Good deal! (make sure you get it under warranty with a guaranteed loaner when it is in the shop)
I had purchased a 2015 sonic RS used which I absolutely loved in 2017 with 15k miles but if the power train is anything like the Sonic in this new Trax Man it’s going to suck and be in the shop a lot. I had nothing but problems with the sonic. Water pump ,valve cover, rear main oil seal, head unit , ac compressor and the heated seats were all taking a shit right after I bought it. I traded it in after all the repairs were done at 25,000 miles for a 2020 Nissan Altima which actually got better gas mileage and better performance than the Sonic ever did
It looks like the Chevrolet Tracker but Morden
I have always been a ford guy but this car I am interested in. I just wished it had awd option
If there’s still no AWD available then it’s a no go for many. It looks great though.
Auto makers must laugh that they're able to put black interiors on their cars, and charge more for a little colored stitching or piping than they used to for full colors. Their incessant use of the hated piano black plastic, attests to that.
Chevy and affordable don't go together. I'm sure with the way they make their option packages the one people really want is probably 40k 😂
My guess is it will top out at 37K from there you would move up into the Blazer.
Isn't that's why it's an "option" package? If one can't afford it, don't option to get it.
What are you talking about? Maybe before talking you should actually try pricing one out on their website, it'll save you from looking foolish. You can get the highest trim in AWD with modest options that give you the drivers assist & still stay under 27k before destination. However if you want just what you need to get from A to B you can stay under 23k before destination. It's up to you what you chose and if you chose a bunch of stuff you don't really need like an appearance package then that's on you.
@@kenyattaclay7666 Better question what are you talking about? You can’t compare 22’ pricing to a 24’ New model/option package will increase the costs over a 22’. Now factor in 8% inflation. That 27K unit you priced out will be 32K next Gen.
@@jayray274 no, it what is he talking about & now you. Roman was using the current pricing & they haven’t even released the 23 model year yet or can you order the 23 model year but your DA wants to jump to 24, really??🙄
I hear the old GM chime. I figured it would have the new one that the Yukon has. Well… ok.
I was expecting a cheaply built, bland looking, sea of plastic trim. I am pleasantly surprised. GM did a nice job on this vehicle.
Why did GM bolt an old six speed 'box to the three banger, instead of a modern eight, or ten speed transmission?
It is really interesting that they did that
The question is... how long will this tiny 1.2 liter engine last?
🥴🥴🥴
This car looks amazing unfortunately the lack of an awd and a really underpowered engine turn me away as id like something awd for winter driving and more power so it doesn't feel sluggish
3cyl trash nice color but gm put a real engine in it
Looks like a Mazda CX-30 banged a RAV4.
College kids buying $30K cars?! sir... lol
That's a $600-700/month payment. I think you review too many $100K trucks and maybe don't understand what middle class is hah
This 2024 Chevy Trax is cheaper than the 2023 Corolla. 2024 Trax starts at 21,495 dollars including destination. 2023 Corolla starts at 22,700 dollars including destination. Trax wins!
what about MPG
28 City/ 32 Highway / 30 Combined
Homerun by GM.
The interior looks a lot like an updated version of my Ford Focus.
Muy bonita ..se parece ala blazer saludos desde Ecuador
I don't like the tail lights! Chevy Cruze little better job.
You made some inaccurate statements in your review.
1. The model you were in was an Active model and is $24,495
2. The climate is auto control so passenger and driver can control their own.
3. Screen is not "old school" The touchscreen can control the climate.
Sorry but your fish eye lens is not helping
Is it made in china 😁
It's actually made in Mexico but whatever. 🙄
So is your iPhone, your point?
No, South Korea.
Made in Chongwon, South Korea. Just like the now discontinued Spark.
Another ICE car? No, thanks!
No more cancerous exhaust gases in traffic, please!☹️
Definitely nice and affordable. 😳😎🍷🛻