Chevrolet Trax

Name: 2020 Chevrolet Trax
Brand: Chevrolet

EPA MPG: 27 mpg

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EPA MPG: 27 mpg

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Done properly, a subcompact SUV fulfills its promise of budget-friendly pricing, interior versatility, easy access, available all-wheel-drive, impressive fuel economy, and an elevated driving position. Then there's the Chevrolet Trax.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2020 Subcompact SUVs Ratings

2020 Chevrolet Trax

$10,450 - $14,975

EPA MPG 27 mpg

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2020 Buick Encore GX

$13,200 - $16,825

EPA MPG 28 mpg

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2020 Fiat 500X

$12,525 - $15,200

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2020 Ford EcoSport

$9,375 - $12,925

EPA MPG 25 mpg

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2020 Honda HR-V

$15,375 - $19,050

EPA MPG 29 mpg

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$11,225 - $16,025

EPA MPG 27 mpg

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$12,700 - $15,650

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2020 Mazda CX-3

$14,075 - $16,050

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2020 Mazda CX-30

$14,975 - $18,025

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2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

$11,175 - $15,275

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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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$13,250 - $16,900

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$15,450 - $20,825

EPA MPG 29 mpg

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17 miles

35 mpg

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

1.4-liter 4 turbo (138 hp)

6-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History

2024-Present

Current Generation

The redesigned Trax is almost a foot longer than its predecessor. It is now one of the biggest SUVs in a class that includes the Kia Seltos and Nissan Kicks. The only available powerplant is a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo engine and a six-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels. All-wheel drive is not available. The exterior is modeled on the Blazer, with a prominent grille and slim LED daytime running lights. The tidy interior is roomier than in the previous Trax and features straightforward climate controls and a traditional shift lever. The new Trax finally gets standard AEB with pedestrian detection. BSW and RCTW are optional.

2015-2023

2015 Redesign Year

This bite-sized crossover, essentially a stripped down Buick Encore, is an ambitiously-priced budget model. Available in front- or all-wheel drive, the Trax has a 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder and six-speed automatic, which didn't deliver performance or fuel economy. The cabin is narrow, cramped, and overall basic, with just a few niceties. Pronounced engine noise and stiff ride don't add to the experience. The Trax does feature the next-generation versions of OnStar and MyLink infotainment systems. Updates for 2022 include a boost in the engine's horsepower, now making 155 hp.