Local Chevrolet dealership in Las Cruces, NM were playing too many games that are meant to fool customers - I walked across the street and bought a Buick Envista for the same price as this Trax. Car sales depend on how dealerships treat customers.
I'd of gotten the Envista instead of the 25 Trax LT if I'd of known about them before I got mine, but it's the exact same engine, I just like the body style of the Buick a lot more
@@josephhall7317 - That Chevy salesman is still trying to persuade me to come in and buy the 2RS - I keep telling him because of his shyster tactics I bought the Envista ST. I would have bought the Trax if the salesman wasn't a con artist.
@@Fiendstein Glad you're happy with it, Im old school and have reservations about the longevity of that 3 cyl despite i do support they make good affordable cars in that plant - Mark
I bought my Trax 2RS last August and have 25k miles. I love it! No problems, 2 minor recalls the dealership took care of. It's in the body shop now, because someone hit me, but besides a 3 week wait for the replacement door, no issues there. I get about 32 mpg mixed driving. I don't have the Convenience package, so no Adaptive Cruise or Blind Spot system. I wish I had those, but it wasn't a deal breaker. It's comfortable and a great value.
I was very happy reviewing this car, i am seriously considering one, my on con in the engine size with a turbo as i mentioned, appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
Just. Purchased an RS version and I am really enjoying it… and that is coming from a ‘14 3 Series BMW…. Definitely not as refined but not to be slept on ….and gas mileage has been good even with flexfule
Terrific Review Mark, Subscribed to this channel as well. I was speaking to one of the reps from GM just as this vehicle was being released and he told me that this vehicle is the replacement for the Chev Cruze. This is one of the reasons that it does not come AWD which for me would be more of a Deal breaker than the 1.2 engine. I think and I could be wrong but Buick does have the new Encore which is sister to this and it does come AWD but the engine is probably a little bigger and does not use the CVT.
@stevenkreiss2113 i was going to do a video on a 19 that came in to my local dealer and by the time I got there it was sold. The previous gen trax was on the sonic platform and is a great car, i hear there is another coming in and plan to do the video on it. It is a decent difference between the 2 generations and i also expect an AWD option to come out as buick offers it. Appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
Seriously considered one of these last August, however the 3 cylinder turbo didn't sit well with me. I don't believe it will be durable long-term without expensive repairs. Instead, I chose a manual transmission Nissan Versa. Cheaper, no CVT (I know Trax doesn't have one either), a tried and true, naturally aspirated 4 cylinder with port injectors. This is a less tech engine, but a reliable design in use since 2006 I believe - and has earned a good reputation. Plus, I'm getting 44.2 MPG combined. I plan to maintain this car and keep it for 10+ years.
Hey Lyle, alot to unpack here but some good points , the 3 cyl turbo is also one of my cons to this car, i also keep my cars long term, thus my 2013 sonic 1.8 which has 67k and is great car, with port injection which is way better then DI as it keeps the head cleaner and less gunk in the intake and lasts longer, i get about 36 MPG on the highway. I am glad the car has been good for you, my fear with Nissan is that they are not as good as they use to be but you still hear good stories like this and maybe it might worth doing a video on them in the future. Appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
I agree it would be nice ,being a budget friendly car i didnt expect it . Ill be doing the Buick version soon and will check to see if it has it, appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
@@kelmargarage I'm at a little bit over 4,300 already, I got it with 1 mile on it, a lot of driving though, but also I just got something done to my transmission at the dealership yesterday, it's been shifting a little rough at times since the day I got it, but now it's very smooth, I'm thinking that had something to do with it
@josephhall7317 i would say in my opinion 4300 is not really broken in fully yet, and the transmission issue could affect it as well, hopefully its behind you now should it should improve if the climate you are in stays at that temperature, if it gets colder it will suffer a bit as they always do living north of the border we see that - Mark
I have a 2024 black activ, 8,300 miles, two problems, tires came over inflated 47psi, recall on the emissions system. I agree with others I really like this vehicle! It's in storage October until May. Going to miss it. Don't want to drive it on the Michigan winter salty roads.
That odd they come over inflated , likely when someone PDI at the dealership messed up, im in ontario and the salt and brine spray is horrible on cars, appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
@@kelmargarage they're shipped over from South Korea overinflated! I read it has something to do with tie down, securing the car on the boat! The dealership is supposed to put the right amount of air in the tires when they do the PDI. THEY MISSED MINE, IF YOU READ, ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHERS!
I could have done that with my New Nissan, but I decided to go with rust protection - Krown. There is a dealer less than a mile from my house, and it gets pretty good reviews. Not prohibitively expensive if it does it's job. I'm in Michigan also. Trax is a very nice vehicle and well equipped. I almost bought one, until I finally found a manual transmission Versa. I wish you very good luck with your Trax.
@@LyleBialkI've got a 2007 GMC Sierra I bought new. 4.8 L engine, no displacement on demand, ( DOD IS JUNK!) It makes a really good winter vehicle. My GMC truck has 157,000 miles, only thing I've had to do is routine maintenance, oil changes, brakes, tires, three batteries. It's been a fantastic vehicle! Seems a lot of people bash General Motors. I've owned several GM cars and trucks, they've all been 100% reliable, long lasting vehicles! 😊
NO, it's a cheaply made car! The 3 cylinder engine doesn't even have a timing chain. It has a cheap, 'wet' timing belt that is questionable, and a PLASTIC valve cover on the engine! Fit and finish is mediocre, at best. It's cheap American junk!
I appreciate the feedback back, it does have some flaws if you compare it to my sonic (which is American built) compared to this Korean built , everything has plastic valve covers now, its a sign of the times to save money where OEM can.
@robertmardis2110 these have a wet belt? I was not aware. I suppose if you're the person who flips cars before the warranty ends it will be fine, i keep my cars longer. Appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
@@kelmargarage yes sir....I usually like to keep cars 10 years or so....having the wet belt is a huge concern for longevity...and the turbo wearing out prematurely....especially on a 3cyl....
Too much money imo that shouldn't be a penny over 25k also get rid of the 3cyl turbo and give me a good na 4cyl and i just remembered u are in canada so thats 28 ca,so i guess the price is reasonable
How do you know the three cylinder won't last?(TONIGHT'S LOTTERY NUMBERS PLEASE.) It's been in use for 6 years, Chevy trailblazer, Buick encore. The 1.2 L turbo engine seems to be quite reliable, several owners with over 80,000 no problems!
Local Chevrolet dealership in Las Cruces, NM were playing too many games that are meant to fool customers - I walked across the street and bought a Buick Envista for the same price as this Trax. Car sales depend on how dealerships treat customers.
I'd of gotten the Envista instead of the 25 Trax LT if I'd of known about them before I got mine, but it's the exact same engine, I just like the body style of the Buick a lot more
@@josephhall7317 - That Chevy salesman is still trying to persuade me to come in and buy the 2RS - I keep telling him because of his shyster tactics I bought the Envista ST. I would have bought the Trax if the salesman wasn't a con artist.
I absolutely Love my 2025 Trax Activ! Same color as yours here. The sunroofs nice
@@Fiendstein Glad you're happy with it, Im old school and have reservations about the longevity of that 3 cyl despite i do support they make good affordable cars in that plant - Mark
I bought my Trax 2RS last August and have 25k miles. I love it! No problems, 2 minor recalls the dealership took care of. It's in the body shop now, because someone hit me, but besides a 3 week wait for the replacement door, no issues there. I get about 32 mpg mixed driving. I don't have the Convenience package, so no Adaptive Cruise or Blind Spot system. I wish I had those, but it wasn't a deal breaker. It's comfortable and a great value.
Thanks for the comment, yes good options to have but im old school and less things to go wrong... appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
I have a trax LT 2025 I’m so happy with this car good price and good car for me
I was very happy reviewing this car, i am seriously considering one, my on con in the engine size with a turbo as i mentioned, appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
Love mine too. Got my 2025 Trax LT back in July. I added a roof rack and mud guards to give it a sporty look.
Made in Korea.....POS
Just. Purchased an RS version and I am really enjoying it… and that is coming from a ‘14 3 Series BMW…. Definitely not as refined but not to be slept on ….and gas mileage has been good even with flexfule
Terrific Review Mark, Subscribed to this channel as well. I was speaking to one of the reps from GM just as this vehicle was being released and he told me that this vehicle is the replacement for the Chev Cruze. This is one of the reasons that it does not come AWD which for me would be more of a Deal breaker than the 1.2 engine. I think and I could be wrong but Buick does have the new Encore which is sister to this and it does come AWD but the engine is probably a little bigger and does not use the CVT.
@Kieran-q4t thanks Kieran! Envista is the buick cross i believe and when the snow ever stops and the dealer has one, ill be doing a video on it!
@@kelmargarage Thanks Mark for the correction, you are right its the Envista. Merry Christmas
We just brought a 25 Trax ACTIV and love it. We also own a 19 Trax and the 25 is a huge improvement. Only downside is its not AWD like our 19 Trax.
@stevenkreiss2113 i was going to do a video on a 19 that came in to my local dealer and by the time I got there it was sold. The previous gen trax was on the sonic platform and is a great car, i hear there is another coming in and plan to do the video on it. It is a decent difference between the 2 generations and i also expect an AWD option to come out as buick offers it. Appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
Seriously considered one of these last August, however the 3 cylinder turbo didn't sit well with me. I don't believe it will be durable long-term without expensive repairs.
Instead, I chose a manual transmission Nissan Versa. Cheaper, no CVT (I know Trax doesn't have one either), a tried and true, naturally aspirated 4 cylinder with port injectors. This is a less tech engine, but a reliable design in use since 2006 I believe - and has earned a good reputation. Plus, I'm getting 44.2 MPG combined. I plan to maintain this car and keep it for 10+ years.
Hey Lyle, alot to unpack here but some good points , the 3 cyl turbo is also one of my cons to this car, i also keep my cars long term, thus my 2013 sonic 1.8 which has 67k and is great car, with port injection which is way better then DI as it keeps the head cleaner and less gunk in the intake and lasts longer, i get about 36 MPG on the highway.
I am glad the car has been good for you, my fear with Nissan is that they are not as good as they use to be but you still hear good stories like this and maybe it might worth doing a video on them in the future. Appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
It would have been nice to have an ac/heat vent for the back seat. The rest of the car is pretty awesome for the price.
I agree it would be nice ,being a budget friendly car i didnt expect it .
Ill be doing the Buick version soon and will check to see if it has it, appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
There is rear vents, they're not adjustable. It blows from underneath the driver, passenger seat!
Just a 4cyl instead of 3cyl TUBRO would be perfect!
@MsPokey1234 could not agree more!
If it had one, it would already be in my garage, but Im old school- Mark
Next time you make a video get acquainted with the things that are standard with the the packages and condo any downers before you start 😂😂
I'm getting 26mph on the highway after 2 months of owning, but it's also been in the low to mid 20s outside lately, could that be why?
@josephhall7317 its likely not broken in yet and your fuel economy should improve....how many miles on it?
@@kelmargarage I'm at a little bit over 4,300 already, I got it with 1 mile on it, a lot of driving though, but also I just got something done to my transmission at the dealership yesterday, it's been shifting a little rough at times since the day I got it, but now it's very smooth, I'm thinking that had something to do with it
@josephhall7317 i would say in my opinion 4300 is not really broken in fully yet, and the transmission issue could affect it as well, hopefully its behind you now should it should improve if the climate you are in stays at that temperature, if it gets colder it will suffer a bit as they always do living north of the border we see that - Mark
Buick Envista is much better looking in and out. Maybe $1500 more but worth it to me
I agree 100% with this, as soon as my local dealer gets one, we will be doing a review video on one! thanks for watching ! - Mark
I have a 2024 black activ, 8,300 miles, two problems, tires came over inflated 47psi, recall on the emissions system.
I agree with others I really like this vehicle! It's in storage October until May. Going to miss it. Don't want to drive it on the Michigan winter salty roads.
That odd they come over inflated , likely when someone PDI at the dealership messed up, im in ontario and the salt and brine spray is horrible on cars, appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
@@kelmargarage they're shipped over from South Korea overinflated! I read it has something to do with tie down, securing the car on the boat!
The dealership is supposed to put the right amount of air in the tires when they do the PDI.
THEY MISSED MINE, IF YOU READ, ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHERS!
I could have done that with my New Nissan, but I decided to go with rust protection - Krown. There is a dealer less than a mile from my house, and it gets pretty good reviews. Not prohibitively expensive if it does it's job. I'm in Michigan also.
Trax is a very nice vehicle and well equipped. I almost bought one, until I finally found a manual transmission Versa. I wish you very good luck with your Trax.
@@LyleBialkI've got a 2007 GMC Sierra I bought new. 4.8 L engine, no displacement on demand, ( DOD IS JUNK!)
It makes a really good winter vehicle.
My GMC truck has 157,000 miles, only thing I've had to do is routine maintenance, oil changes, brakes, tires, three batteries. It's been a fantastic vehicle!
Seems a lot of people bash General Motors. I've owned several GM cars and trucks, they've all been 100% reliable, long lasting vehicles! 😊
NO, it's a cheaply made car! The 3 cylinder engine doesn't even have a timing chain. It has a cheap, 'wet' timing belt that is questionable, and a PLASTIC valve cover on the engine! Fit and finish is mediocre, at best. It's cheap American junk!
I appreciate the feedback back, it does have some flaws if you compare it to my sonic (which is American built) compared to this Korean built , everything has plastic valve covers now, its a sign of the times to save money where OEM can.
The wet belt is my main concern....Ford had the wet belt...it was a disaster
@robertmardis2110 these have a wet belt? I was not aware. I suppose if you're the person who flips cars before the warranty ends it will be fine, i keep my cars longer.
Appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
@@kelmargarage yes sir....I usually like to keep cars 10 years or so....having the wet belt is a huge concern for longevity...and the turbo wearing out prematurely....especially on a 3cyl....
It's not American
Too much money imo that shouldn't be a penny over 25k also get rid of the 3cyl turbo and give me a good na 4cyl and i just remembered u are in canada so thats 28 ca,so i guess the price is reasonable
@frankie072 yeah it's mid 24-25 . I think it's good value just not a fan of the motor as I mentioned. Thanks for watching Frank!
No.....
Thanks Mike for the feedback, what would you buy over this?
Looks beautiful but the three cylinder won’t last so I have to pass
That is also 1 of my concerns. Hopefully im wrong, appreciate the comment 👍🏻 Mark
How do you know the three cylinder won't last?(TONIGHT'S LOTTERY NUMBERS PLEASE.) It's been in use for 6 years, Chevy trailblazer, Buick encore.
The 1.2 L turbo engine seems to be quite reliable, several owners with over 80,000 no problems!
@@Red4banger 80K is not extreme mileage, if no issues at 150k that would be better endorsement.
@@tommak6516I didn't see where anybody mentioned extreme miles.
Never said 80,000 miles was extreme mileage!