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Chevrolet Trax

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 73% Detailed ratings

Price $18,695 – $30,345 Payments

Fuel consumption 5.7 – 8.7 L/100km

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A Canadian exclusivity, the Trax is a small SUV powered by a 1.4L turbocharged four-cylinder producing 138 horsepower and 148 lbs.-ft. of torque. It is available with both six-speed manual or automatic transmissions and front-wheel as well as all-wheel drive. Even with all-wheel drive, a championship rally car it is not. However, the Trax is an excellent all-round small SUV. Watch how you play the options game as the invoice can rapidly climb into the next vehicle category.

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2013 Chevrolet Trax: Thank Heaven for Genetics

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2013 Chevrolet Trax - Chevy's Smallest SUV Offers Big-Time Appeal On A Budget

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Chevrolet Trax, Buick Encore Reportedly Dead After 2022

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Chevrolet Trax gets makeover for 2017

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2017 Chevrolet Trax : a Little Facelift

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Toyota Considering Chevrolet Trax Competitor

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Chevrolet Trax: Small but generous

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Test Drive: 2015 Chevrolet Trax

With the growing popularity of the compact crossover segment, Chevrolet has decided to throw its hat in the ring with the all-new Trax. Powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 138 horsepower, the engine's saving grace is its forced induction, keeping the Trax from falling flat due to the …

Review - 2015 Chevy Trax

Graeme gets behind the wheel of a vehicle that is making trax (sorry about that) in the showroom. Motoring 2014, Episode 24 …

2014 Chevrolet Trax

Built on a modified version of the Chevrolet Sonic’s platform, the Trax features a more spacious interior than its sibling, but its trunk is just average. The dashboard has the same look as the one in the Sonic – especially the gauges. Pack rats will be glad to know that …

Presentation of the new Chevrolet Trax

The Car Guide rating 73%

Pros

Modern shape
Engine well adapted to the vehicle
All-wheel drive
Innovative gauge dials
Adequate road holding

Cons

Soundproofing needs improvement
Suspension can be too abrupt
Reliability not yet proven
Soft brakes
Costly options

Driving	7/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	7/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	7/10

What's new in 2014

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Recalls

Electrical
April 28, 2016
Seats And Restraints
July 29, 2014
Accessories
July 3, 2014
Brakes
April 7, 2014
Fuel Supply
January 23, 2014

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