Congratulations to Chevy for winning the Jack Singapore "It's Pretty OK!" seal of approval and Mark's "Not a Total Pile" award. For an American brand, that's progress.
My wife bought a gen 1 Chevy Trax right before we met and honestly… it hasn’t been a bad car for us. Although I have been extremely meticulous about doing the standard PM’s on it. The only part that failed was a $30 purge valve. So $30 in non-routine maintenance over 100k miles I will call a win every time.
Maintenances and driving style goes a long way in making cars reliable, also driving environment makes a big difference, if driven mostly highway on smooth roads and a mild climate there's rarely random problems.
My wife had a 2017 right before we met as well. We had one major issue where the intercooler straight up failed, but it was also -40 F and it was covered under warranty. Sold it recently but it was still a decent car. As much as people love to dog on the 1.4 liter, it is fairly reliable if you take care of it! I’ve got a 2016 Cruze 1.4 rolling onto 180,000 miles and I’ve only had to repair the valve gasket and an intake hose that was disintegrating. My biggest complaint about those two cars is that they are ridiculously slow and not that good on gas either
@@geerstyresoil3136The problem is lack of consistency. It's not that they are all going to break down, it's just that your chances of getting a dud is much higher with something like the gen 1 Trax. GM can't afford to put out subpar cars. When Toyota or Honda screw up they have a reputation of quality so people mostly shrug it off, when someone buys a Chevy and it's crap, they won't buy another Chevy.
@@shaiapouf420fan boy detected. The rose tinted glasses and blinders you clowns have for the products you worship is hilarious. That alphabet car sucked and the steering was horrible. But you can't just let him honest take hang. Nope, you've gotta jump in and defend m'lady
@@panagiotisf7228 and american makes are even more pos that break down after your back from the dealer. so whats your point? toyota is king, also in QC too. bye lier
America NEEDS more cheap vehicles available not less. They've already been selling quite well from what I can tell, which is good. The drivetrain in these is fairly reliable. I haven't really heard anything bad about either the 1.2 or 1.3 engines. Some people say the six-speed is lazy in shifting but that's more of a preference than a problem. The only problems I've heard about have been electrical gremlins, things like intermittently working power windows and locks. Hopefully that can be easily fixed at the factory going forward.
I agree, for someone looking for an affordable hatchback and does not need AWD this is a really good value, definitely nicer than the Venue/Soul in terms of looks and driving dynamics for just a hair bit more money and effectively competes with entry level versions of the HRV, Corolla Cross, Rogue Sport, Kia Seltos/Hyundai Kona. Good on Chevy.
@rvo2001 They Doms do have not a business case to build super cheap cars themselves. The labor costs of the big three at their home plants ensure that nothing selling south of 25K could hope to turn a profit, hence this, along with the Envista, Trailblazer and Encore are all built by Daewoo in Korea. Ford gave up on this space altogether with the cheapest Maverick in the high 20s, Stellantis is no longer carrying Fiat in the states so the Jeep Renegade is gone.
We need more, more, more cheap vehicles. And you made an excellent point about reliability: there should be no excuse for powertrain reliability issues. I really hope this works for them because knowing I can get one of these for 20k brand new is so appealing, even for someone who isn’t desperate but just loves practicality.
They need to make a 3800 but a 3 turbo or natural 4. Good, reliable, cheap. Use it in a bunch of vehicles. I would want a longer warranty for this car- Kia overs 5 years bumper to bumper.
Thank you for a fair and objective review of this vehicle. I just want to share my experience with this 'American' car that is actually made/assembled in Korea. I had owned TWO Chevy Sparks prior to owning this vehicle in December 2023. The Spark as some may know is also made in Korea and that is where I gained confidence to upgrade to the Trax. In the six years that I owned the Sparks I had absolutely NO trouble with them. Other than visits to the dealership for scheduled service, I did not have to replace even a screw or washer. Just sharing my experience for those who are considering this vehicle.
The glow up from its previous generation is the most drastic single generation change I’ve ever seen in a car. To be fair to the old one, I have a friend who drives one and it’s over 100K miles and hasn’t needed much besides standard maintenance.
I have a 2021 Trailblazer with the same 1.2 Turbo engine as the Trax , so far at 45k miles zero issues , very cheap to maintain and I'm getting 37mpg combined , I drive slow ..so definitely a win for Chevrolet
@@andersonrodriguez8258 It's a FOUR STROKE, they PROMISE! My 75 year old father actually just got a brand new one of these. The small engine feels completely sufficient, and isn't noisy at highway speeds. While the interior features all the little 'goodies', like a completely Digital Dash & large Center Console touch screen with WIRELESS CarPlay/Android Auto! My only concern was the durability of that tiny engine, but Europe & Asia have been running similar powertrains for years, so the 3cyl turbo is really only a 'new' thing for North America.
The car is an improvement, but rust protection is clearly lil john levels of loww~ Many panel cut or weld seams without sealant, plenty un pockets for salt and most large areas have no covering rubber meterial. Just like a ford. Just like a chrysler. I would love for this channel to also take a quick look at rust prevention, as for someone living in a place with 4 seasons this matters.
I actually like these from the first time I saw one and I am NOT a GM or any American auto maker buyer or would have interest in anything US-led. So good job, Chevy/GM.
@@Anthony-on6gktbh that’s not a flex you seen Hyundai’s track record recently 😂 they were better off copying Toyota using old Mitsubishi engine designs
@@SF.Automotive I actually work for a GM subsidiary in Detroit and we manufacture the HVAC systems for these, the Buick Envista, and a couple other's, so not "totally" Korean made, but not sure how much else about these has American-produced content.
I took two different trim levels out over a month ago. I liked them both. It looks like a mini Blazer. It's sharp, the interior is nice, the dash is cool, and the cargo room is more than enough-- and it drives just fine. The engine, being 1/2 of a V-6, sounds better than most 4 cylinders. I sent a friend of mine (Lexus SUV owner) a picture of one and asked her how much she thought it costs (she didn't know it was a Chevy product). She said probably around $40,000 dollars. Spoiler alert.. It ranges between under $21,000, and around $26 or $27,000 fully loaded. She was shocked!
I've had my 2RS since last August 10k miles and thankfully no issues yet. I like it a lot. It's my daily and it's comfortable and affordable. I appreciate your honest review, is it perfect no, but it's good and hopefully reliable.
Im 31 years old, this is my 2nd vehicle in USA, the first brand new. I had a 2014 Equinox, I bought it with 120k miles, I had it for a year and zero issues at all. Now that I have the trax, I'm amazed about this one, I totally love it. And yes, I wanted something elegant, peppy, no CVT, cheap, a competitive tech, a compact car, under 26k dollars, and yes, the trax is the better option and Im proud of my choice...
The car was engineered by GM worldwide, not just Korea, the engine was done mostly in Europe with input from China and Korea, every auto company these days have worldwide engineering and manufacturing now
@@alanb3213 Well? I'm currently living in Korea, and the main news when this car came out was that GM Korea's engineering team had led the design of this car. This was quite big news for Koreans because GM Korea was previously DAEWOO and their engineering team was rated as superior to Hyundai/Kia. But in the 2010s, GM headquarter left development of the compact car to OPEL in Germany, which was very sad news for Koreans. However, starting with the Trailblazer, the design of the compact car came back to GM Korea, and GM Korea's engineering team put a lot of effort into the design of the TRAX mark2 so as not to miss this opportunity. It was very well known in Korea, and as far as I know, it was designed by GM Korea 100 percent (except for engines and dynamometer devices such as transmission, of course)
I think these things look good, and fill a desperately needed segment. I was getting worried that all new cars in the $20ks were just going to completely disappear altogether. I'll be interested to see what you guys think of the Buick Envista with the better rear suspension, lower sloped roofline, and $5-8k premium over this. It almost seems to fix the "cheap-feeling" problem the Trax has, but creates new problems of having less cargo space and is no longer sub-$30k.
I’m not the target for the Trax or the Envista but I would go for the latter if I had to pick. I really like its looks and it’s quieter inside, and I don’t care much about the cargo space. If it had a more upscale interior and a motor with more of a track record I would probably consider it.
The engine has already been around for six years in various Chevy and Buick models around the world and they've been doing fine so far. The transmission has been around since 2009 and is pretty average in reliability. My only concern on paper would be the electric water pump.
@@colin-nekritz Modern Mopar vehicles are hit or miss - I've seen some come through my shop needing absolutely ridiculous repairs due to obvious design flaws, and some with 200k on the "original" drivetrain (mainly Dodge Avengers/Chrysler 200's and a handful of 2.0L Dodge Darts if you can believe it, not including trucks or commercial vehicles) - They're not all created equal.
The big question mark is the wet belt system used in the timing belt and oil pump. PSA has had a lot of issues with their version of this 1.2 engine and the Ford 1.0 engines have had failures as well. The belts tend to fragment at relatively low mileage and clog up the oil pickup which ultimately trashes the engine. I would wait until the jury is in before I would buy one.
I work at a GM dealer in Florida and we have had some turbo issues, but that’s about it. The biggest problem I see with the 1.2L long term is that is doesn’t use a timing chain, it uses a wet timing belt, meaning it’s bathed in oil just like a chain would be. This makes it much more expensive to replace. If you look in the owners manual, it says to change it every 10 years, 150,000mi, or at 75,000mi for severe service. I would just encourage any owners to change their oil every 6mo/5000mi max to protect that belt, and be aware, when that belt needs to be changed, expect to spend around $1500-$2000.
@@captainvector I think the point is it’s cheap! Whats funny though, is the 1.3 they use in the trailblazer has a timing chain, but then you get a plastic oil pan, the one on the 1.2 is metal. Makes no sense!🤷♂️
Ford did that with the 2.7 and 5.0 in the F150s with a wet belt powered oil pump. And it's behind the timing chains and nearly impossible to change. And they're blowing up already!
"The biggest problem I see with the 1.2L long term is that is doesn’t use a timing chain, it uses a wet timing belt, meaning it’s bathed in oil just like a chain would be. " - OH NO... afaik every other engine that used this design so far turned out to "die young" . they will be money pits after ~80k miles
My net worth is hundreds of thousands dollars higher because I always looked at a car as a tool to get me from point A to Point B. People that buy cheap cars and drive them till the wheels fall off are smart. Not desperate.
@@jimfarmer7811 This. My maternal grandfather was the only person in our family to be able to hoard any real amount of money. He drove a Renault 12 (go look it up) until the day he was no longer able to drive. You always need to make more than you spend. Preferably a lot more. That's the only way to get anywhere under capitalism.
I think they nailed the styling. It doesn't look like a cheap car. My kid needed something, and this was one of the first things we looked at. The powertrain made it a No Sale, ended up getting a Subaru for the naturally aspirated 4 banger. That's what the Trax should have been built around.
I’m actually kind of surprised that this (and its sibling the Envista) look as good as they do. Styling doesn’t really cost anything; cheap cars are often intentionally homely looking to encourage buyers to go upmarket.
Ford and Chevy both know that these wet belts were very problematic in Europe, so they decide to start using them in American cars. Neither company deserves our business.
Has a Honda Fit owner let me tell you a Honda long term isn't much better. Worse car I ever owned. Research after the fact showed me how many people are having issues. Many of my issued have been around for years and they never fixed em.
GM seems to have done a good job with both the new Trax and the Buick Envista. I think they both look nice, have good features, and are affordable. They have low HP but it’s comparable for the class. For simple transportation they seem nice
@@thephrancmy 2021 Soul with the CVT has had no problems. But I’m doing fluid drain and fills every 50k. Also, the feel of the Kia CVT is actually really good.
It feels weird to say it, but I'm glad GM still makes vehicles like this, given how expensive the average car is in the US now. They may be boring, but at least they aren't terrible now. As the title says, if the reliability Trax (pun intended) well over time then it definitely has its niche in this class of vehicle.
@@mcnuggetapple I guess you're doing pretty well. Here in the lower-middle class Dundalk neighborhood of Baltimore, $15k-$20k is the affordable car price, which is why used cars are selling more than new.
We'll get there! Although they'll probably still have to name them SUVs or 'Shooting Brakes' or something... How did 'estate/station wagon' become such terrible terms?
@@StreetPreacherrPeople get too sentimental over what something is technically classified as and get put off, for whatever reason. Same thing happened with minivans -- in a vacuum without social coersion most SUV/crossover buyers would probably opt for a minivan but are led by the ideals of marketing departments and their peers to crossovers.
I’m a Honda and Toyota guy, but I stopped and looked at one of these - a silver RS with black trim and red accents - and damn, it was a nice looking car, and for 25k it had heated seats and steering wheel, and a sunroof. We shouldn’t assume that only low income customers will be buying these - my household income is well into BMW territory, but I drive a Civic Si and would absolutely consider this for my daily drive to work (I want to retire someday).
Same situation as you money wise. I just bought a Trax LT Sliver with blue trim yesterday as my personal car (traded a Hyundai Accent - hey it got 45 mpg on the highway). I make good money, but I am frugal and will not pay what they are asking for most new cars these days. This is the 1st new car I bought in 29 years (it was a 1995 Camaro) for myself been all used cars since until now, but always make sure the wife has something nice and new (or at least newer than mine). So far, I am impressed it's a very nice car for the price, I hope the longevity is good. I am pretty easy on a car are I work from home 3 days a week and my office is only 10 minutes away, so I usually put around 10k a year on a vehicle.
Just realized GM starting making this new Trax a few weeks ago & I’m highly impressed with all the reviews that I’ve watched so far, I’m definitely gonna buy one in a year or 2 to replace my current 2007 beater I just spent 80k last year on a 2023 AT4X & really want to order a 130k Corvette ERAY in a few years so my commuter/ beater needs to be under 26k to me this is the best looking car on market in the 20/25k range & is exactly what I’m looking for as a grocery getter. I’ve been driving GM/GMC vehicles for the past 40 years & every single one of them has been BULLETPROOF hopefully this one will be bulletproof as well for the price!!!
I’ve driven the 2024 Buick Encore for a month as a rental. It’s pretty, pretty good. I feel if a Billstien rear shock was available that would make a huge difference in the ride because it’s nasty on dirt bumpies. Also the air vents do a combo point and shut off, it’s clunky and you can’t get the air to go exactly where you want it. I’d also replace the front a pillar speakers and it would sound very good actually.
We appreciate it when Jack festoons us with his transparency and shows us that this car has immense Gangnam style yet still has Chevy's durability, like a rock
We got the wife an LT in January. She has about 1300 mi now. I love driving it myself and look forward to summer road trips. I would only like to add one point to the conversation. Of all Chevy vehicles, Trax is now by far their best looking vehicle.
I bought a 24 Trax 2RS with sunroof $26,000 out the door. I love it. It’s amazing how well 1.2 runs. It lets me have something I enjoy driving and keep miles off my Camaro and Corvette.
Bought my ceyanne orange base trax 3 weeks ago. All in was just under 25000. Only real dislike is the plastic box under rear view mirror.does have lag when hard accelerateing but not a real problem. Am super happy to have gotten the discontinued Ceyanne orange color and like it having steel wheels ,won't have to have leaky tires in 5 years. So far have been getting 33 mpg .
I bought a Trax 2024 a month ago. Only time will tell how well the 3 cylinder turbo aluminum Korean engine holds up, and if the wet timing belt needs replacing at 40k miles instead of the 150k miles recommended in the manual. According to a spec I saw, iron sleeves are being used in the engine, which should help with longevity. I hope. I plan on getting oil changes every 4k miles/6 months.
For centuries i've been waiting for a car maker to make a product where i can easily store my Pool Noodle. Thank you, RS Lifestyle! jokes aside, that 3 cylinder sounds nice i think.
A few months ago, one of friends got the Buick version of this vehicle for 23k out the door. It’s not the sportiest or most exciting car, it’s very competent, easy and comfortable. It and the Trax are the affordable vehicles we need more of
I like the new Trax, I do wish it was AWD, but I appreciate that not having it keeps the costs down a little so it's fine for people who don't need/want that
My friend’s dad just bought this for one of their daughters, and after they personally had bad experiences with the previous gen Cruze, I wondered why they chose this over an HR-V, especially knowing the Honda will definitely be better long term
I had a '13 Cruze turbo which they called 30 mpg combined as well. The engine improvements over the last 10 years are pretty good considering this is bigger, rides higher, and the engine is smaller.
People that must have one of these should lease it for 3 years then turn it in. Otherwise, they will be spending some serious money if they try to keep it for the long haul.
Sometimes you luck out with the GM econoshitboxes. My 2013 Spark lasted me 11+ years of daily big city driving with absolutely 0 drivetrain issues the whole time I owned it. Don't get me wrong: Nothing worked on the thing near the end and the locks didn't work anymore but it still DROVE. It got me to where I needed it to be and it looked kinda neat.
The vehicles coming out of GM Korea are reliable as their Korean counterparts Kia and Hyundai. I bought a brand new 2017 Chevrolet Spark and drove it for 5 years. It was 100% reliable. Not a single issue. The fit and finish was top notch, and dynamically it was really solid and fun to drive. I expect the new Trax to follow in the Spark’s footprints.
Why would they sale a wagon. Many of the brands don't even have a sedan related car on sale to sale a wagon variant. Every wagon sold for the past 20 years has had pretty pathetic sales. The only exception to this is the Subaru Outback which was the best selling wagon globally in 2022 all thanks to the US market.
US consumers don’t want to buy “station wagons”. But car makers have figured out that if you make a wagon a bit taller than a sedan and call it an SUV or crossover, they’ll happily buy them.
I really like the Envista, but as you say I want to see how the drivetrain holds up. A turbo 3-cyl with a wet timing belt makes me nervous. If they made that Buick with an engine with characteristics like the old 3800 V-6 I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
@@imnotsqiddy Yeah, and it’s really sad. Because that’s going to be bought by someone who can barely afford a car and with all the complicated electronics it will need $4000 worth of work…
My brother got one of these shortly after they came out, does a lot of interstate driving. No issues thus far, though I’d say it certainly looks a lot better than it drives. If they’re fairly reliable over the course of 10-15 years and GM keeps it around (and maybe uses the platform to experiment with its new hybrid approach), I could see it becoming a real mainstay of the Chevy brand, aside from their full-size SUVs and pickups. I do also see them all over high school and university parking lots, so I think they’re really lucking out with their target demographic.
I don't think it's feasible to use such cars for 10-15 years... Especially with 1.2 turbo engines. Most likely engine will not live longer than 2-3 years (50-60k miles), and transmission will be dead nearly in 5 years or so.
I have to admit Chevy did actually do a good job with this car. Only thing is it’s probably a good buy if you stick with a lower trim wanting just basic transportation and don’t have the budget for anything nicer. If you’re going top trim, there’s better options or you can even go up to a subcompact suv and that’s nicer.
In an alternate universe, Honda is building their version of this on their own assembly line at a GM plant in Mexico and telling people, "no really, it meets our standards".
Jack’s T levels were so high he overlooked the ‘junior engineer’ who completely nailed the exhaust note. I’m selling my GT3RS and picking up 10 of these puppies. Who am I kidding, my assistant will do that for me.
The MSRP sounds pretty good for how it looks and how they purported its general pleasantness. It looks sportier and more expensive than it is. If you add significant discounts, I could see considering this over the Japanese or Korean hatchbacks/CUVs where you are less likely to get discounts. That said, if the price comes out the same, I would probably still end up with a Civic Hatchback, Mazda 3, CX30 or "similar" Japanese/Korean vehicles...
Great job on the title. I probably wouldn't have watched this, but you guys are great at pulling me in with the titles. Great job making an interesting video on the least exciting vehicle on the road
Did my research, thought this was the inexpensive crossover to buy. It looks great, has all the bells and whistles, so went to my Chevy dealer and, ..... I couldn't pull the trigger. I just don't trust the 3 cylinder 1.2 engine. Wet timing belt?? I'll wait for a little more info to surface on the reliability before I buy. If It had a 2.0 4 cylinder turbo, I'd be driving one right now!
I commend Chevrolet for continuing to develop practical, affordable, combustion engined vehicles. That’s what the vast majority of us Americans really need.
I’d be interested, if nothing else, because that 3 cylinder is lovely. I drove a Buick Encore GX with it, and while it’s not exactly fast, one cannot argue with the fuel economy.
It's mind-boggling to me that the Chevy Cruze hatchback, which had the 1.5 turbo 4 cylinder and a manual transmission offered, was overlooked by so many, but this Trax is somehow so cool and inexpensive? My friend has a Cruze Hatch RS and i was surprised how much space inside it has, while having more power and better fuel economy. This Trax is pure marketing bs.
Congratulations to Chevy for winning the Jack Singapore "It's Pretty OK!" seal of approval and Mark's "Not a Total Pile" award. For an American brand, that's progress.
For an American small car
*American non-flagship vehicle.
@ "for an American small car"
Made in Korea.
I'd put my hard-earned down for 'not a total pile'. What a ringing endorsement l.
until the warranty runs out
The Z06 added sound is honestly hilarious 😂
RS powa
Lmao I didn't realize it, I was so confused when the video started I was thinking "damn this thing sounds mean as hell"
@@Mr.Meme01nah its all the 1.2 liter 3 cylinder. It is a total beast.
I love that people will watch this and not pick up on that lol
@@joeboland95 I have one and it sounds just like it snort snort
My wife bought a gen 1 Chevy Trax right before we met and honestly… it hasn’t been a bad car for us. Although I have been extremely meticulous about doing the standard PM’s on it. The only part that failed was a $30 purge valve. So $30 in non-routine maintenance over 100k miles I will call a win every time.
Maintenances and driving style goes a long way in making cars reliable, also driving environment makes a big difference, if driven mostly highway on smooth roads and a mild climate there's rarely random problems.
My wife had a 2017 right before we met as well. We had one major issue where the intercooler straight up failed, but it was also -40 F and it was covered under warranty. Sold it recently but it was still a decent car. As much as people love to dog on the 1.4 liter, it is fairly reliable if you take care of it! I’ve got a 2016 Cruze 1.4 rolling onto 180,000 miles and I’ve only had to repair the valve gasket and an intake hose that was disintegrating. My biggest complaint about those two cars is that they are ridiculously slow and not that good on gas either
@@drewkidd8330180k problem free miles out of a Cruze is remarkable. Are you in a non corrosive environment?
I think the reliability concerns are overblown. If you do regular, timely maintenance most modern domestic cars will last these days.
@@geerstyresoil3136The problem is lack of consistency. It's not that they are all going to break down, it's just that your chances of getting a dud is much higher with something like the gen 1 Trax. GM can't afford to put out subpar cars. When Toyota or Honda screw up they have a reputation of quality so people mostly shrug it off, when someone buys a Chevy and it's crap, they won't buy another Chevy.
"The steering works, it's attached to something."
I mean, Toyota messed that one up on the BZ4X.
@@greenwizard88calm down uncle sam toyota is ions better. stop shaking and take those meds
@@shaiapouf420fan boy detected. The rose tinted glasses and blinders you clowns have for the products you worship is hilarious. That alphabet car sucked and the steering was horrible. But you can't just let him honest take hang. Nope, you've gotta jump in and defend m'lady
My toyota is a shit box dash rattles seats rattle diff went out and front shocks all under 35k miles needed a battery and 2 alignments.@shaiapouf442
@@panagiotisf7228 and american makes are even more pos that break down after your back from the dealer. so whats your point? toyota is king, also in QC too. bye lier
America NEEDS more cheap vehicles available not less. They've already been selling quite well from what I can tell, which is good. The drivetrain in these is fairly reliable. I haven't really heard anything bad about either the 1.2 or 1.3 engines. Some people say the six-speed is lazy in shifting but that's more of a preference than a problem. The only problems I've heard about have been electrical gremlins, things like intermittently working power windows and locks. Hopefully that can be easily fixed at the factory going forward.
I agree, for someone looking for an affordable hatchback and does not need AWD this is a really good value, definitely nicer than the Venue/Soul in terms of looks and driving dynamics for just a hair bit more money and effectively competes with entry level versions of the HRV, Corolla Cross, Rogue Sport, Kia Seltos/Hyundai Kona. Good on Chevy.
It's a welcomed vehicle in my book. It's too small for my family, but it's nice to finally get an affordable option again. We need basic cars again!
Domestic brands suck at building cheap cars like these
My dad had one in and out of the shop before some part of the drivetrain killed itself
@rvo2001 They Doms do have not a business case to build super cheap cars themselves. The labor costs of the big three at their home plants ensure that nothing selling south of 25K could hope to turn a profit, hence this, along with the Envista, Trailblazer and Encore are all built by Daewoo in Korea. Ford gave up on this space altogether with the cheapest Maverick in the high 20s, Stellantis is no longer carrying Fiat in the states so the Jeep Renegade is gone.
We need more, more, more cheap vehicles. And you made an excellent point about reliability: there should be no excuse for powertrain reliability issues. I really hope this works for them because knowing I can get one of these for 20k brand new is so appealing, even for someone who isn’t desperate but just loves practicality.
They need to make a 3800 but a 3 turbo or natural 4. Good, reliable, cheap. Use it in a bunch of vehicles.
I would want a longer warranty for this car- Kia overs 5 years bumper to bumper.
This is the best sounding small suv. Sounds kinda like the Z06 vette
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Real people. Not actors.
I miss Mahk.
@@tominator23 he could've joined the Savage team)
It got Chevy smartt Paark
I'm buying this for my wife's boyfriend's step-son for sure!
He's going to love it. Tell him to be careful, though, as it's a Camaro replacement. That power's lethal.
He will be happy knowing he dosen’t have to steal Kias anymore
Wouldn't be easier to said my step doughter boyfriend.
@@dustblaster____________7670 I don't think this game is for you...
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Thank you for a fair and objective review of this vehicle. I just want to share my experience with this 'American' car that is actually made/assembled in Korea. I had owned TWO Chevy Sparks prior to owning this vehicle in December 2023. The Spark as some may know is also made in Korea and that is where I gained confidence to upgrade to the Trax. In the six years that I owned the Sparks I had absolutely NO trouble with them. Other than visits to the dealership for scheduled service, I did not have to replace even a screw or washer. Just sharing my experience for those who are considering this vehicle.
The first 35 seconds are utter genius.
chinese steel
Ride like the wind was a perfect song choice😂
- all my exes
The glow up from its previous generation is the most drastic single generation change I’ve ever seen in a car. To be fair to the old one, I have a friend who drives one and it’s over 100K miles and hasn’t needed much besides standard maintenance.
Civic 9th to 10th gen is arguably a larger and more drastic single generation improvement than this.
Arguably, the 1st to 2nd gen Escalade is one of the better evolutions generation to generation.
Arguably the 2nd to 3rd Generation Altima with the 3.5 V6 was an insane glow up
These seem to hold together well until 150k miles then they fall apart in a wonderful fashion
How about the most recent Prius?
I have a 2021 Trailblazer with the same 1.2 Turbo engine as the Trax , so far at 45k miles zero issues , very cheap to maintain and I'm getting 37mpg combined , I drive slow ..so definitely a win for Chevrolet
How much quarts of oil it takes ?
@@andersonrodriguez8258 It's a FOUR STROKE, they PROMISE! My 75 year old father actually just got a brand new one of these. The small engine feels completely sufficient, and isn't noisy at highway speeds. While the interior features all the little 'goodies', like a completely Digital Dash & large Center Console touch screen with WIRELESS CarPlay/Android Auto! My only concern was the durability of that tiny engine, but Europe & Asia have been running similar powertrains for years, so the 3cyl turbo is really only a 'new' thing for North America.
The car is an improvement, but rust protection is clearly lil john levels of loww~
Many panel cut or weld seams without sealant, plenty un pockets for salt and most large areas have no covering rubber meterial. Just like a ford. Just like a chrysler.
I would love for this channel to also take a quick look at rust prevention, as for someone living in a place with 4 seasons this matters.
Its designed to last as long as GM's very short warranty
Most people in salt areas should do rust protection as a standard preventative item regardless of the brand
@@OneManOnFire 100% agree
I actually like these from the first time I saw one and I am NOT a GM or any American auto maker buyer or would have interest in anything US-led. So good job, Chevy/GM.
Engineer and designd in Korean
@@Anthony-on6gk by GM Korea.
@@Anthony-on6gktbh that’s not a flex you seen Hyundai’s track record recently 😂 they were better off copying Toyota using old Mitsubishi engine designs
@@SF.Automotive I actually work for a GM subsidiary in Detroit and we manufacture the HVAC systems for these, the Buick Envista, and a couple other's, so not "totally" Korean made, but not sure how much else about these has American-produced content.
@@Stressless2023 woah, interesting. so do you guys ship those parts to korea?
"not terrible" "just okay" "pretty livable/useable" for this kind of affordable, practical people/grocery hauler equates to success.
I took two different trim levels out over a month ago. I liked them both. It looks like a mini Blazer. It's sharp, the interior is nice, the dash is cool, and the cargo room is more than enough-- and it drives just fine. The engine, being 1/2 of a V-6, sounds better than most 4 cylinders.
I sent a friend of mine (Lexus SUV owner) a picture of one and asked her how much she thought it costs (she didn't know it was a Chevy product). She said probably around $40,000 dollars. Spoiler alert.. It ranges between under $21,000, and around $26 or $27,000 fully loaded. She was shocked!
I've had my 2RS since last August 10k miles and thankfully no issues yet. I like it a lot. It's my daily and it's comfortable and affordable. I appreciate your honest review, is it perfect no, but it's good and hopefully reliable.
Im 31 years old, this is my 2nd vehicle in USA, the first brand new. I had a 2014 Equinox, I bought it with 120k miles, I had it for a year and zero issues at all. Now that I have the trax, I'm amazed about this one, I totally love it. And yes, I wanted something elegant, peppy, no CVT, cheap, a competitive tech, a compact car, under 26k dollars, and yes, the trax is the better option and Im proud of my choice...
Where are you from originally?
@@BabyBugBug Im from Cuba
PSY appearing on the radio really nails the "The Korean team engineered this car" side of the review.
True that that!
The car was engineered by GM worldwide, not just Korea, the engine was done mostly in Europe with input from China and Korea, every auto company these days have worldwide engineering and manufacturing now
@@alanb3213 Well? I'm currently living in Korea, and the main news when this car came out was that GM Korea's engineering team had led the design of this car. This was quite big news for Koreans because GM Korea was previously DAEWOO and their engineering team was rated as superior to Hyundai/Kia. But in the 2010s, GM headquarter left development of the compact car to OPEL in Germany, which was very sad news for Koreans. However, starting with the Trailblazer, the design of the compact car came back to GM Korea, and GM Korea's engineering team put a lot of effort into the design of the TRAX mark2 so as not to miss this opportunity. It was very well known in Korea, and as far as I know, it was designed by GM Korea 100 percent (except for engines and dynamometer devices such as transmission, of course)
I think these things look good, and fill a desperately needed segment. I was getting worried that all new cars in the $20ks were just going to completely disappear altogether. I'll be interested to see what you guys think of the Buick Envista with the better rear suspension, lower sloped roofline, and $5-8k premium over this. It almost seems to fix the "cheap-feeling" problem the Trax has, but creates new problems of having less cargo space and is no longer sub-$30k.
I’m not the target for the Trax or the Envista but I would go for the latter if I had to pick. I really like its looks and it’s quieter inside, and I don’t care much about the cargo space. If it had a more upscale interior and a motor with more of a track record I would probably consider it.
I think the Envista looks great. Probably will save Buick. Buick needs a comeback, let's get a sporty car there again please.
I’ve seen so many reviews onthis car…..but THIS is the one I’ve been waiting for!
Would be interesting to see how these fare 5 years from now.
It will outlast yourself!!! Hater......
The engine has already been around for six years in various Chevy and Buick models around the world and they've been doing fine so far. The transmission has been around since 2009 and is pretty average in reliability. My only concern on paper would be the electric water pump.
It’ll be doing better than anything from Stellantis or FCR or Chrysler/Dodge/RAM or whatever they call MOPAR these days. That’s for sure.
low bar
@@colin-nekritz Modern Mopar vehicles are hit or miss - I've seen some come through my shop needing absolutely ridiculous repairs due to obvious design flaws, and some with 200k on the "original" drivetrain (mainly Dodge Avengers/Chrysler 200's and a handful of 2.0L Dodge Darts if you can believe it, not including trucks or commercial vehicles) - They're not all created equal.
"Trust us, it's not terrible this time." 🙄
Is that a bad thing for something to get better?
The big question mark is the wet belt system used in the timing belt and oil pump. PSA has had a lot of issues with their version of this 1.2 engine and the Ford 1.0 engines have had failures as well. The belts tend to fragment at relatively low mileage and clog up the oil pickup which ultimately trashes the engine. I would wait until the jury is in before I would buy one.
Car gets me going like a skim soy latte
😂😂😂😂😂
Make that a decaf for me, don’t want to get too excited on a Monday
Almond milk for me ☕️
*I DRINK BLACK RIFLE COFFEE*
@@Userxxx840With bull semen.
This is exactly what we need in the market today. Affordable basic and reliable! Now we need them to make a basic car, pickup and large SUV
I work at a GM dealer in Florida and we have had some turbo issues, but that’s about it. The biggest problem I see with the 1.2L long term is that is doesn’t use a timing chain, it uses a wet timing belt, meaning it’s bathed in oil just like a chain would be. This makes it much more expensive to replace. If you look in the owners manual, it says to change it every 10 years, 150,000mi, or at 75,000mi for severe service. I would just encourage any owners to change their oil every 6mo/5000mi max to protect that belt, and be aware, when that belt needs to be changed, expect to spend around $1500-$2000.
Id agree, Ford also used a wet belt on the 1.0L ecoboost and those had issues with the belt disintegrating and clogging the oil pickup.
I don’t I understand the point of a wet belt vs. a chain or dry belt. It certainly sounds like a bad idea though.
@@captainvector I think the point is it’s cheap! Whats funny though, is the 1.3 they use in the trailblazer has a timing chain, but then you get a plastic oil pan, the one on the 1.2 is metal. Makes no sense!🤷♂️
Ford did that with the 2.7 and 5.0 in the F150s with a wet belt powered oil pump. And it's behind the timing chains and nearly impossible to change. And they're blowing up already!
"The biggest problem I see with the 1.2L long term is that is doesn’t use a timing chain, it uses a wet timing belt, meaning it’s bathed in oil just like a chain would be. " -
OH NO... afaik every other engine that used this design so far turned out to "die young" . they will be money pits after ~80k miles
I thought it was weird that Chevy markets the Trax as the Camaro replacement but, now it makes sense.
@@imnotsqiddy I was just goofing
We need a trax ss with the 2.7 turbo from the Colorado. That would be a fun camaro replacement
shipped from the factory with cracked blocks just like the Colorado and Silverado lol. Screw Chevy, they're making Chinese cars look good😂
As somebody from Michigan, the part about people who drive these out of desperation is spot on.
I'm from Michigan, and judging from the sea of Cavaliers and Sunfires and Cirrus's not too long ago, you are totally correct
My net worth is hundreds of thousands dollars higher because I always looked at a car as a tool to get me from point A to Point B. People that buy cheap cars and drive them till the wheels fall off are smart. Not desperate.
@@glasscockpitf35 Welp I guess everyone should have married into the GM employee purchase price program😂
Not desperation, but they don't need a fancy vehicle to get to point a and b.
@@jimfarmer7811 This. My maternal grandfather was the only person in our family to be able to hoard any real amount of money. He drove a Renault 12 (go look it up) until the day he was no longer able to drive. You always need to make more than you spend. Preferably a lot more. That's the only way to get anywhere under capitalism.
I think they nailed the styling. It doesn't look like a cheap car. My kid needed something, and this was one of the first things we looked at. The powertrain made it a No Sale, ended up getting a Subaru for the naturally aspirated 4 banger. That's what the Trax should have been built around.
I’m actually kind of surprised that this (and its sibling the Envista) look as good as they do. Styling doesn’t really cost anything; cheap cars are often intentionally homely looking to encourage buyers to go upmarket.
Ford and Chevy both know that these wet belts were very problematic in Europe, so they decide to start using them in American cars. Neither company deserves our business.
Being a Toyota and Honda fan person, I like the new Trax. Lots of good things. But that long term reliability unknown would hold me back.
Reliability and resale. Depreciation on this is going to be double an HR-V or Corolla Cross.
@@Jesse-yo1sh I would buy a trax with 100k miles over a CVT transmission vehicle with 100k miles too...
@@petteremmartzToyota cvt with first gear gonna last just as long as regular
@@andersonrodriguez8258 That is nothing more than a guess. And by "regular," I'm assuming you mean a torque converter automatic.
Has a Honda Fit owner let me tell you a Honda long term isn't much better. Worse car I ever owned. Research after the fact showed me how many people are having issues. Many of my issued have been around for years and they never fixed em.
wow. when jack said “the 2024 chevrolet trax, the second generation” . i got chills….
IT'S TRAXIN' TIME
GM seems to have done a good job with both the new Trax and the Buick Envista. I think they both look nice, have good features, and are affordable. They have low HP but it’s comparable for the class. For simple transportation they seem nice
I have no idea why I’m watching this
In a lower trim level, this makes a lot of sense and seems like a better product than the Kicks or Venue.
Kia soul: Am I a joke to you?
@@KNRS927 With a CVT? Yes. My 2020 with a 6sd manual is awesome.
@@thephrancmy 2021 Soul with the CVT has had no problems. But I’m doing fluid drain and fills every 50k. Also, the feel of the Kia CVT is actually really good.
Pretty sure you can still get a Versa manual for around there too. And a normal Versa but I'm not fucking with the CVT.
It feels weird to say it, but I'm glad GM still makes vehicles like this, given how expensive the average car is in the US now. They may be boring, but at least they aren't terrible now.
As the title says, if the reliability Trax (pun intended) well over time then it definitely has its niche in this class of vehicle.
It's a Korean car
This is still above $20k, which isnt affordable for most.
@@imnotsqiddyyes it is lol
@@imnotsqiddyif your budget is lower just buy used
@@mcnuggetapple I guess you're doing pretty well. Here in the lower-middle class Dundalk neighborhood of Baltimore, $15k-$20k is the affordable car price, which is why used cars are selling more than new.
Longer and lower, it's morphing back into a wagon and I'm all for that.
We'll get there! Although they'll probably still have to name them SUVs or 'Shooting Brakes' or something... How did 'estate/station wagon' become such terrible terms?
@@StreetPreacherrPeople get too sentimental over what something is technically classified as and get put off, for whatever reason. Same thing happened with minivans -- in a vacuum without social coersion most SUV/crossover buyers would probably opt for a minivan but are led by the ideals of marketing departments and their peers to crossovers.
At last a proper replacement for my 1963 Rambler!
Well done.
TBH.. it looks good and for a young family probably a needed thing.
Wow that thing really moves. What a high performance car!
I’m a Honda and Toyota guy, but I stopped and looked at one of these - a silver RS with black trim and red accents - and damn, it was a nice looking car, and for 25k it had heated seats and steering wheel, and a sunroof. We shouldn’t assume that only low income customers will be buying these - my household income is well into BMW territory, but I drive a Civic Si and would absolutely consider this for my daily drive to work (I want to retire someday).
Same situation as you money wise. I just bought a Trax LT Sliver with blue trim yesterday as my personal car (traded a Hyundai Accent - hey it got 45 mpg on the highway). I make good money, but I am frugal and will not pay what they are asking for most new cars these days. This is the 1st new car I bought in 29 years (it was a 1995 Camaro) for myself been all used cars since until now, but always make sure the wife has something nice and new (or at least newer than mine). So far, I am impressed it's a very nice car for the price, I hope the longevity is good. I am pretty easy on a car are I work from home 3 days a week and my office is only 10 minutes away, so I usually put around 10k a year on a vehicle.
Just realized GM starting making this new Trax a few weeks ago & I’m highly impressed with all the reviews that I’ve watched so far, I’m definitely gonna buy one in a year or 2 to replace my current 2007 beater I just spent 80k last year on a 2023 AT4X & really want to order a 130k Corvette ERAY in a few years so my commuter/ beater needs to be under 26k to me this is the best looking car on market in the 20/25k range & is exactly what I’m looking for as a grocery getter. I’ve been driving GM/GMC vehicles for the past 40 years & every single one of them has been BULLETPROOF hopefully this one will be bulletproof as well for the price!!!
I pick mine up in two days. It feels really solid. I do hope it holds up. Good video
To be honest, this will appeal to a lot of people who are not informed enthusiasts. My wife and daughters would love one of these.
I just bought one last month and I love it
I’ve driven the 2024 Buick Encore for a month as a rental. It’s pretty, pretty good. I feel if a Billstien rear shock was available that would make a huge difference in the ride because it’s nasty on dirt bumpies. Also the air vents do a combo point and shut off, it’s clunky and you can’t get the air to go exactly where you want it. I’d also replace the front a pillar speakers and it would sound very good actually.
I needed to hear the verdict of this car from you guys. The best car reviewers out right now!
What a greats review of what this actually is intended to do … very solid and fair assessment!
We appreciate it when Jack festoons us with his transparency and shows us that this car has immense Gangnam style yet still has Chevy's durability, like a rock
We got the wife an LT in January. She has about 1300 mi now. I love driving it myself and look forward to summer road trips. I would only like to add one point to the conversation. Of all Chevy vehicles, Trax is now by far their best looking vehicle.
I award the Trax a JD Powah Award for "Exists at Current Time"
I bought a 24 Trax 2RS with sunroof $26,000 out the door. I love it. It’s amazing how well 1.2 runs. It lets me have something I enjoy driving and keep miles off my Camaro and Corvette.
Have you married to GM CEO’s daughter?
The intro is great
I can't wait to buy one of these for my babysitter as an award for keeping quiet…
Bought my ceyanne orange base trax 3 weeks ago. All in was just under 25000. Only real dislike is the plastic box under rear view mirror.does have lag when hard accelerateing but not a real problem. Am super happy to have gotten the discontinued Ceyanne orange color and like it having steel wheels ,won't have to have leaky tires in 5 years. So far have been getting 33 mpg .
I bought a Trax 2024 a month ago. Only time will tell how well the 3 cylinder turbo aluminum Korean engine holds up, and if the wet timing belt needs replacing at 40k miles instead of the 150k miles recommended in the manual. According to a spec I saw, iron sleeves are being used in the engine, which should help with longevity. I hope.
I plan on getting oil changes every 4k miles/6 months.
I’ve had my entry level LS for a year now and has 86,000 miles. Not a single hiccup yet. Still runs like new.
For centuries i've been waiting for a car maker to make a product where i can easily store my Pool Noodle.
Thank you, RS Lifestyle!
jokes aside, that 3 cylinder sounds nice i think.
A few months ago, one of friends got the Buick version of this vehicle for 23k out the door. It’s not the sportiest or most exciting car, it’s very competent, easy and comfortable. It and the Trax are the affordable vehicles we need more of
I like the new Trax, I do wish it was AWD, but I appreciate that not having it keeps the costs down a little so it's fine for people who don't need/want that
This thing is selling like crazy in Korea. A lot of the top YTers there gave it a thumbs up, going very in depth on the mechanicals.
My friend’s dad just bought this for one of their daughters, and after they personally had bad experiences with the previous gen Cruze, I wondered why they chose this over an HR-V, especially knowing the Honda will definitely be better long term
I had a '13 Cruze turbo which they called 30 mpg combined as well. The engine improvements over the last 10 years are pretty good considering this is bigger, rides higher, and the engine is smaller.
The best rental car ever ❤
People that must have one of these should lease it for 3 years then turn it in. Otherwise, they will be spending some serious money if they try to keep it for the long haul.
Sometimes you luck out with the GM econoshitboxes. My 2013 Spark lasted me 11+ years of daily big city driving with absolutely 0 drivetrain issues the whole time I owned it.
Don't get me wrong: Nothing worked on the thing near the end and the locks didn't work anymore but it still DROVE. It got me to where I needed it to be and it looked kinda neat.
Mark and Jack=🐐🐐
Mark and Jack = 🐐🦍
@@apocalypse487ahahaha!!! Brilliant!
The vehicles coming out of GM Korea are reliable as their Korean counterparts Kia and Hyundai. I bought a brand new 2017 Chevrolet Spark and drove it for 5 years. It was 100% reliable. Not a single issue. The fit and finish was top notch, and dynamically it was really solid and fun to drive. I expect the new Trax to follow in the Spark’s footprints.
The amount of effort automakers are going through to not sell a station wagon in the US is incredible
Why would they sale a wagon. Many of the brands don't even have a sedan related car on sale to sale a wagon variant.
Every wagon sold for the past 20 years has had pretty pathetic sales. The only exception to this is the Subaru Outback which was the best selling wagon globally in 2022 all thanks to the US market.
US consumers don’t want to buy “station wagons”. But car makers have figured out that if you make a wagon a bit taller than a sedan and call it an SUV or crossover, they’ll happily buy them.
CUVs are lifted wagons with a different name
3 cylinders of fury!!
8:36 seriously thought I wouldn’t notice you guys playing ‘Like a rock’
Classic chevy tribute.
Well done.
Perfect music selection.
I really like the Envista, but as you say I want to see how the drivetrain holds up. A turbo 3-cyl with a wet timing belt makes me nervous. If they made that Buick with an engine with characteristics like the old 3800 V-6 I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
The 1.3 turbo engine uses a timing chain, but I'm not sure about the oil pump. The Trax 1.2 engine has 2 wet belts.
As always, another awesome review!
Imagine owning this 5 years from now as a used car with 85,000 miles on it.
Probably worth 8-10k by then.
@@imnotsqiddy Yeah, and it’s really sad. Because that’s going to be bought by someone who can barely afford a car and with all the complicated electronics it will need $4000 worth of work…
Coming soon to an abandoned park and ride near you, optional soggy tarp and over turned shopping cart attachments equipped.
@@imnotsqiddyfirst gen trax are still being sold for 12-15k with 80k miles on them. Absolutely ridiculous
The turbo will go out and it will rattle like a hungry snake.
My brother got one of these shortly after they came out, does a lot of interstate driving. No issues thus far, though I’d say it certainly looks a lot better than it drives. If they’re fairly reliable over the course of 10-15 years and GM keeps it around (and maybe uses the platform to experiment with its new hybrid approach), I could see it becoming a real mainstay of the Chevy brand, aside from their full-size SUVs and pickups.
I do also see them all over high school and university parking lots, so I think they’re really lucking out with their target demographic.
Hey … remember the Epica? Probably no one else does either… that was Daewoo as well.
I don't think it's feasible to use such cars for 10-15 years... Especially with 1.2 turbo engines. Most likely engine will not live longer than 2-3 years (50-60k miles), and transmission will be dead nearly in 5 years or so.
What a crazy Monday morning to come and hear Piano Black Jack talk good things about a Chevy loaded with piano black.
But is it PREMIUM piano black?
Not a GM but I give them alot of credit for both the Chevrolet and Buick at this price point. Good work!
I have to admit Chevy did actually do a good job with this car. Only thing is it’s probably a good buy if you stick with a lower trim wanting just basic transportation and don’t have the budget for anything nicer. If you’re going top trim, there’s better options or you can even go up to a subcompact suv and that’s nicer.
In an alternate universe, Honda is building their version of this on their own assembly line at a GM plant in Mexico and telling people, "no really, it meets our standards".
The best Chevy built today?
It’s more then 8 viewers sir. We love your channel
I'm holding out for the 0.8 liter, 2 cylinder twin turbo engine on this bad boy.
With 40 pounds of turbo boost it will never make the 60K warranty period.
Jack’s T levels were so high he overlooked the ‘junior engineer’ who completely nailed the exhaust note. I’m selling my GT3RS and picking up 10 of these puppies. Who am I kidding, my assistant will do that for me.
“Assuming it’s reliable “ says every GM buyer on their way out the door
I have a 2RS and i love it.
The MSRP sounds pretty good for how it looks and how they purported its general pleasantness. It looks sportier and more expensive than it is. If you add significant discounts, I could see considering this over the Japanese or Korean hatchbacks/CUVs where you are less likely to get discounts. That said, if the price comes out the same, I would probably still end up with a Civic Hatchback, Mazda 3, CX30 or "similar" Japanese/Korean vehicles...
Great job on the title. I probably wouldn't have watched this, but you guys are great at pulling me in with the titles. Great job making an interesting video on the least exciting vehicle on the road
Bought my 2024 track 2023 first one out luv it
I can respect a brand for putting out affordable products without completely cheaping out.
Thank you for such an informative review.
When you hear terminator salvation music in the background you immediately know - there is more than meets the eye about this car
Did my research, thought this was the inexpensive crossover to buy. It looks great, has all the bells and whistles, so went to my Chevy dealer and, ..... I couldn't pull the trigger. I just don't trust the 3 cylinder 1.2 engine. Wet timing belt?? I'll wait for a little more info to surface on the reliability before I buy. If It had a 2.0 4 cylinder turbo, I'd be driving one right now!
People should understand that this competes with the Kicks, Venue, Soul. NOT the HRV, Seltos, Corolla Cross. Those are Trailblazer competitors
I commend Chevrolet for continuing to develop practical, affordable, combustion engined vehicles. That’s what the vast majority of us Americans really need.
I would love to see a throwback video of Scott Turbowski shitting on GM products.
I’d be interested, if nothing else, because that 3 cylinder is lovely. I drove a Buick Encore GX with it, and while it’s not exactly fast, one cannot argue with the fuel economy.
That dinky little turbo 3 made in the Daewoo plant scares me when it comes to long term reliability
Ahhh, the fabled flat-plane crank 1.2L 3 cyl turbo. Only the B58 is more legendary!
Jacks gotten pretty good at this.
It's mind-boggling to me that the Chevy Cruze hatchback, which had the 1.5 turbo 4 cylinder and a manual transmission offered, was overlooked by so many, but this Trax is somehow so cool and inexpensive? My friend has a Cruze Hatch RS and i was surprised how much space inside it has, while having more power and better fuel economy. This Trax is pure marketing bs.
Modern drivers won't look at a car without 5 inches of ground clearance so they can see the Starbucks sign 3 blocks away.