In this episode of “Badge Engineering: GM,” the Chevrolet Trax gets the greater of its Buick Encore cast-mate. Following the Encore’s lead, the Trax is Chevrolet’s entry into a new class of diminutive SUVs, one particular occupied by the Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3, and the Nissan Juke. But the Trax is a lot more exciting than its Buick twin for 2 motives. First, the Trax, with its flared fenders, does not appear like a chrome-laden potato. Second, Chevy charges roughly $ 4000 less than Buick.
The Trax is tiny on the outside—it’s less than one inch longer than an old air-cooled Porsche 911—but remarkably spacious within. A 6-foot passenger can fit comfortably behind a 6-foot driver. Huge doors make acquiring in and out simple, and the Encore’s strong structure and quiet demeanor remain. In reality, the Trax proved to be slightly quieter at 70 mph than the final Encore we tested. Chevy’s interior appointments and supplies aren’t very as expensive-looking as the Buick’s, but the cabin design and style is clean and contemporary. One particular low point is the audio system’s touch screen. Lifted from the Chevy Sonic, the screen is irritatingly slow to respond.
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We’d also like a bit much more speed from the powertrain. As in the Encore, the Trax gets a 1.4-liter turbo 4 with 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque channeled by way of a 6-speed automatic. Acceleration is tepid, turning downright cold with passengers and cargo aboard. Equipped with 4-wheel drive, our LTZ-spec Trax hit 60 mph in 9.4 seconds. There’s no obtaining about it: The Trax is slow. Get utilized to flooring the pedal. A lot. We did, and traveled 23 miles on a gallon of normal. That’s shy of the 24-mpg city figure quoted by the EPA and effectively quick of the 31-mpg highway number. At least the small 4 requires its licks with out much audible protest.
And although it may possibly not be quick, the 3296-pound Trax has a tiny-vehicle tossability that we discover endearing. It’s never ever clumsy on the road, and the quick steering fosters a deft and lively feel. Lateral grip is lacking, but body roll is nicely controlled and secure. We did notice that the nose dives adequate to upset the Trax’s stability under challenging braking. A powerful leg is necessary to activate the ABS, but slam on the brakes with authority and the reward is a close to-sports-car-grade 166-foot quit from 70 mph.
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Neither fast nor attractive, the Chevy Trax is nonetheless precisely what it appears to be: a pleasant, space-effective transportation pod. |
Chevy’s Trax is a no-fuss machine. Little and refined, it is a handsome entry into the burgeoning infant-ute set. Our only advice to shoppers is to steer clear of the prime LTZ trim level. Our LTZ with 4-wheel drive arrived with a $ 27,405 cost tag, but you could save $ 2585 by opting for the mid-level LT version and forgoing the power driver’s seat, fog lights, Bose stereo, and 18-inch wheels. Now, if that $ 2585 bought an further 50 horsepower, we’d happily spend up, simply because there’s nothing incorrect here that an added 50 horses won’t fix.
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