What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Chevrolet Trax? What does it compare to?
The 2025 Trax is a small SUV with a big interior. Compare it to the Buick Envista, Toyota Corolla Cross, and Kia Seltos.
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Trax a good SUV?
It’s a highly rational choice, that’s for sure. We like the Trax for its styling, its interior space, and its tech. The turbo-3 powertrain is adequate, too. It’s a 5.7 on the TCC scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax?
After a redesign last year, the Trax’s only notable update for 2025 is some changes to its paint color options.
The Trax has styling more akin to a tall hatchback than a mini-SUV, which seems fitting given there’s no all-wheel-drive version. It’s a good-looking small vehicle, though, with balanced exterior styling and a cabin that uses nice surface detailing to mask budget materials. Chevy’s designers clearly tried with this one.
The 1.2-liter turbo-3 delivers a mere 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels through a 6-speed automatic gearbox. This is no recipe for performance, but the Trax has a refined feel and its ride quality is decent. Sharp steering makes it feel nimble around town, too. Look for about 30 mpg combined, which is pretty good given there’s no hybrid option here. And don’t look for any real off-road ability, though the Trax does sit a bit higher off the ground than a typical passenger car.
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Chevy’s cheapest SUV isn’t its smallest. The Trax has a big, spacious cabin with good rear-seat legroom and a reasonably spacious cargo area. The design itself is imaginative and loaded with small-item storage spaces. The 8.0- or 11.0-inch touchscreen in higher-end versions integrates well with a handful of conventional buttons and knobs.
The 2025 Trax offers a thorough suite of driver-assistance crash-avoidance features. All models have automatic emergency braking and active lane control, and blind-spot monitors are available across the range. However, crash-test scores from both the NHTSA and the IIHS have been disappointing.
How much does the 2025 Chevrolet Trax cost?
Chevy offers the Trax in five trim levels: LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and the rugged-looking Activ. None are truly basic, with an 8.0-inch touchscreen, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay compatibility, and cruise control across the range even at $21,495 for the base LS. The 1RS has heated front seats and 18-inch wheels for a sportier look, but we would spend the extra couple hundred bucks for the $23,595 LT with its bigger 11.0-inch touchscreen. It’s the best value in the lineup.
Where is the 2025 Chevrolet Trax made?
In South Korea.
