2017 Chevrolet Trax | CarGurus Test Drive Review
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After debuting the Trax in 2015, Chevrolet has given it a redesign inside and out for 2017. New front and rear fascias hold updated lights, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as a new USB port increase connectivity and technological utility, and new safety features add security. The Trax’s 1.4-liter, 138-hp 4-cylinder could use more power, since it feels strained when passing or merging with high-speed traffic, but it’s rated at 28 mpg combined, and since the Trax is light, it’s an easy car to drive.
New safety features include blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic and lane-departure warning as well as rear parking sensors and a forward-collision warning system, but they’re not all standard for any version of the Trax, and the only trim that can get them all is the top-of-the-line Premier. This year’s updates make the Trax more inviting, but competitors offer more powerful and efficient engines, a better ride, and/or more cargo room, sometimes at a lower price. Read more on CarGurus: cargur.us/hzMhf
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I just got a 2020 trax, and I am very happy with it. Unlike all the guys that star in these videos my main objective in buying this car was not “car go vroom fast” I’m not interested in a 6 cylinder engine. In fact I just got out of a trailblazer for the 2020 trax. I’m happy with this cars power for the needs I have. I only ever really drive myself or our dogs around. My boyfriend who is 6’ feels fine in the passenger seat! I find the interior of this car to be very nice especially for the price. I was on a low budget and I want to pay this car off as quickly as possible. This car fit my needs and my budget. The base model comes with apple carplay and a back up camera which was literally ALL I wanted ( I was driving a 2004 beforeLOL). I think this is a great car to keep in mind for people that need a commuter car with a little extra space and taller feel than a sedan. I get nearly 32mph with mine so I feel this car is pretty economically. Also, it has good safety ratings which I enjoy and I figure parents buying their kids a first car would appreciate as well. Unlike the host, I say definitely check out the Trax!
Thanks for sharing. I'm downsizing from a 2007 Suburban and seriously considering a Trax.
Trax 2020 is a good car but be careful brakes are horrendous and because the car is narrow and tall is very inestable un highways . I have this car lease and the equinox. Both cars are good but I should be taked 2 equinox for more security in the road.
Have a 2017 Trax would buy it again, great vehicle.
Bought the base. Money new for 17000. A used roof rack and this is the best vacation vehicle ever.
Have a 2018 FWD and I have been averaging 36 mpg. Love the Trax.
I just traded my 2018 Honda HRV AWD, for a 2019 Chevrolet Trax LT AWD! The power in the small turbo charged automatic 6 speed engine is so much better than the 1.8 in the Honda’s CVT engine. I like the tallness of the Trax, it feels more spacious than the HRV. This car works great for me in the Philly suburbs!
My only issue with these reviews are everyone giving them are under 30 yrs. of age. As person in my late 40's with a family of 3, and only 5'5" I have no problem with this vehicle. I currently drive a Cruse. I drive a lot of long distances and need a car with room and good gas millage not a sports car.
Who is this clown
😂, it's a cheap tall somewhat SUV sharp looking budget car it's not gonna drive like a Q5. He's clearly missing the point of the vehicle. I've driven one and was actually not that bad. You don't do a review of a car like this with the sole intension of highlighting the shortcomings of the unit, remeber mister expert that reviewing cars is to show if the intent of what it was made for was executed properly, and not sounding like a spoiled little princess.
@@kicksoffs considering the Trax and Trailblazer are aimed at the same segment I think YOU'RE missing the point. It's got the weakest engine in it's class and that's unacceptable given how long it's been out. I was going to get one until I saw it only has 138hp. I'd be nervous driving on the highway with anyone in that car for that reason alone. It also has almost no torque so you can't even tow a trailer with it like you can with most other cars in its class like the Jeep Renegade.
@@rudolphdrasler2697 It has a turbocharged engine so how can it have "almost no torque"?
@@braetonwilson4296 I own one and you can't even tow with it despite the fact that its engine is practically the same 4 cylinder engine as the Equinox. It's basically just a big car that can't do any work.
@@braetonwilson4296 the turbo is shit too. It takes like 4 seconds for it to spool up and takes like almost 8 full seconds to hit 60 lmfao.
I get close to 32 mpg on the highway. I want my free lunch!
Miami Vice called, they want there sun glasses back... Btw, you owe me lunch. I’m getting 29.1 MPG.
superapple4ever Mission Accomplished.
I just bought the 2019 Premium Redline Pkg. Has a 1.6L Turbo Diesel. Offers up 243ft.lb of torque at 2200 rpm. and 135 hp. Enormous difference! in acceleration!
PAYING 12K FOR THE BRAND NEW ONE, NO COMPLAINTS
guowei zhu 12k? How did you manage that?
Using Carguru and sent email to different dealers. I purchased the 2017 basic model.
@@danchu3614 lucky
i wonder how it compares head to head with a buick encore? i suspect the buick is a lot quieter and smoother over rough pavement.
i totally agree with the power, it is completely underpowered . they should've at least out 200hp underneath the hood
You can get the Trax LS that comes with all you need for around $16K with discounts. That's the Trax to buy.
Why do carmakers omit bodyside moldings these days? With thinner sheetmetal being used for the doors than in the past, it seems like an idiotic omission to me.
You have a great delivery when you show this vehicle. Great job!!!!
We have a 2017 Buick Encore AWD which is the equivalent of the Trax and we get 33 mpg highway and 29 combined. When do I get my lunch?
redorange Next time you're in Oakland, Rosamunde is on me!
Great review and great sunglasses man
Yep I want to be a cool cat with my arm hanging out of the window with my 2017 Chevy Trax with a 1.4 liter engine...
CGC I see sarcasm isn't your native tongue ...
Michael Perkins I see insulting your peers is yours...
Only men are giving reviews. I bought the Trax. I don't need all the bells and whistels. I think the Trax is a nice vehicle. Men always need speed and so called extras. More is not always better. Sometimes basic is all one needs. Chevrolet 2017 Trax is great in my opinion.
rhondajb49 lol what? My mom loves getting the extra packages to make her ride more comfortable. Idk why you'd want less.
Alien_taco_bar That's why it was her opinion. Lol
rhondajb49 I completely agree, what people are saying about the Trax is kinda ridiculous if your buying a compact suv your not expecting all the fancy stuff. We just bought ours and it’s great!
My girlfriend bought a Trax LS has everything she needs and she loves it.After driving it i would like to get myself one lol
i got one love it
Great review! You are the Bradley Cooper of car reviews 😅
I currently have a Chevy dealer loaner 2018 Trax and I will admit its a nice and roomy I am 6'3" but the fit and finish of the car is terrible the rubber trim along the doors are uneven and even the passenger side express window up is not working...Just seems that Chevy cuts corners and overprice their vehicles....My other concerns about the engine that there is no temp gauge for the engine or the turbo...I want to know how hot the engine is running..also just like my 2011 Chevy Equinox there are no rear vents for AC....I have passengers and they are wanting for the AC to circulate to the back of the vehicle...it takes a long time and in the meantime your hands will freeze based on the placement of the driver side air vents.. that is unacceptable...put some vents back there...This car should no where be near 27k should not pass 21-22k tops..
lmn222002 Right?
The base model starts around $15000
Thi giant sunglasses, beard and sweater combo are a bit much
I been getting 32 pretty much all the time so I know mpg is pretty much on point
The concept, " mudflap" from transformers was so much more cooler.... sad they watered down that design
Great review man
Going to Pismo Beach for Labor day weekend, I rented a LS Trax on Turo. I really didn't want to rent this car but it was the only one that's pet friendly and has enough miles to take me back and forth. If anyone has any experience with the car and sandy driving please let me know.
Hugely informative. Thanks so much.
Griffin Jones Glad to hear it. I get a whole week with these cars. You guys get 20mins on a test drive, where there's likely a salesman distracting you the whole time. My goal is to find and mention the things you just won't have time to notice.
Looks like you'll get more options for this car and America we have this in Australia and don't have as much options Bose stereo would be awesome
My 2020 Trax MPG 19.3
If 95+ octane fuel was the norm in the States then that engine would be just fine. The back end is still fugly. Tone down the number of packages Chev'E. Needs a slight wheelbase stretch.
Never thought I'd see the day where a Sonic costs $30k
You can find them selling new for $15000
@@nerychristian I see them for 12k.
Drum brakes in back??? What was GM thinking? Probably STILL has that "Reduced engine power" glitch in pcm which I am surprised GM wasn't sued over that.
Could you imagine the old 3800 Supercharged V6 in this with AWD... It be a rocket. Lol
Have a 19 Buick Encore preferred I do 29 to 31 miles to a gallon in town n u r. Complaining bout the trax that is the same size as my Buick n I see a lot of the trax n encore where I live
Do you think they overprice this car on purpose?
They sell new for $15000
GM needs to fire a SHIT LOAD OF TOP MANAGERS. Get some new blood in that company. Their cars aren't that bad, but the biggest problem other than being mismanaged, they need to get up to speed with their packaging. Be more flexible with combining engine/options across all trims. I bought a Cruze TDI last year. But?? Only available on LT. Why not LS? Some of us want to buy a car to get from A to B, without all the gadgets. They're base model is always CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP!!!. Make your base model with a bit more class, such as a golf or a Mazda. Other than that, their vehicles aren't that bad as perceived.
I was coerced into buying a 2018 Trax and I hate it. I'm counting down the days until I can trade it in.
Charmaine Szostek What're you looking at as a replacement?
Charmaine Szostek how were you coerced into buying a trax?
Penelope416 probly his wife.
@@danielmelendez3546 Or the fucking car salesman????
I almost thought this was Ben Affleck...
the audio is bad
Who is this clown
😂, it's a cheap tall somewhat SUV sharp looking budget car it's not gonna drive like a Q5. He's clearly missing the point of the vehicle. I've driven one and was actually not that bad. You don't do a review of a car like this with the sole intension of highlighting the shortcomings of the unit, remeber mister expert that reviewing cars is to show if the intent of what it was made for was executed properly, and not sounding like a spoiled little princess.
It's a daewoo
This guy is the asshole that everyone needs when purchasing a car lol. Very good reviews 👍
I have never seen one of these on the road!: and I live in Los Angeles. : /
I see them all the time. They are inexpensive. Starting at $14000
does it have an AC vent at the back? for kids at the back seat...thnx
Nope I have a 2018 as a dealer loaner and even though the car is small setting the AC on level four (highest level) is deafening....just trying to cool down the car...I have the same problem with my 2011 Equinox friends and family are dying in the back seat as there are no air vents... great for solo travel but any passengers in the back will suffer until the cabin can cool down
DO THESE SUNGLASSES LOOK COOL GUYS?
Love it but the price its way..ridiculous also the Encore common America bring those prices down..I think their sicking old people not young people American Motors!
That's MSRP. You see them discounted by like 7 grand
Back looks awkward
the powertrain is dangerously under powered. Everything else looks great. It's a shame its sooo slow
i agree i have that trax it has no power at all.
This is depressing for freeway driving 😰
Good review. Over 20k for that price of crap. Just how stupid does Chevrolet think we are.
좋은차^^
most people aren't 6'4",your not the targeted buyer for this vehicle
Correct. That's why I mentioned it for context to my comments.
So,why are you commenting on a vehicle that's not designed for you?
view52 Because ... it's my job?
hell I'm 6'2" and fit in it perfect
This vehicle is great for tall drivers. I'm 6'4" and drive one.
And don't even know my car I drive
What's New? Not enough. Don't bother.
If it had 200hp for the same 22000 base price then it would be a seller no 1 would buy that under powered crap
John Uberti Hell, 20 more lb-ft would likely get the job done.
Michael Perkins I live in North Carolina I just think of trying to drive that up to go sking and I really think it would be struggling to do 30mph up some of those hills floored with ski gear and 3 people I do like the look but that engine is stright dangerous on any hills
KIA Soul! or Turbo would be a much better choice. Especially if you're plopping down $27,000.
its a 1.4 turbo
1234cnl Yeah, I meant the Soul Turbo, which is a 1.6L Turbo putting out about 200 HP. Sorry for the confusion...
But the soul is boxy and ugly
not if you want awd lol cause the soul doesn't come in awd who would pay that price and not get awd...i spent 3 weeks comparing the two it doesnt make sense the trax is a better deal hands down
😂
Wtf with your glass
Buy a KIA 24k$ all in .
Trax base model is $15000 new
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Just under 30k for a Trax that's underpowered? Ridiculous. Chevy needs to go back to the drawing board. There are other SUVs that are bigger with more power and comparable features that cost less.
Darrel Peters agree!
they do have a 20% discount till the 14th of august so u can get a premier for 24000
name one with the same options
Darrel Peters people are saying it’s under powered, I kinda disagree for its weight it works out great. We didn’t buy a Trax for Soeed!
Bro, it's the same problem with all of them. All of those sub compact CUVs have small engines, so they work overtime. It's not only exclusive to Chevy. Ford Ecosport is worse than that. CX 3 returns about the same MPG.
Overpriced and under powered.
Lin Hunnicutt I dont know why you said that the trax is under power .. becauce my trax has good power and very fun to drive
+Sigit Widjanarko I agree. I looove my 2017 Trax LT. It is quick and accelerates smoothly.
what has the same price that's better with the same options?
@1234cnl....I would say the CX3 or Nissan Rouge Sport
Definitely over priced. For that money you can buy an Equinox LS.
ugly what is new car this bad economy