Chevrolet Trax

Name: 2026 Chevrolet Trax
Brand: Chevrolet

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After taking the 2023 model year off, Chevrolet redesigned the Trax for 2024. The new model is almost a foot longer than the previous version, making it about the size of the Chevrolet Trailblazer. In fact, the two vehicles are built at the same factory in South Korea. The biggest difference is that the Trax is only available with front-wheel drive, without an all-wheel-drive option.

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Safety

CR Safety Verdict: Basic

3 / 5

Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
Doesn't meet all CR Core Safety Requirements.
Poor or Marginal ratings in IIHS front crash prevention: pedestrian test

Poor or Marginal ratings in IIHS front crash prevention: pedestrian test
Doesn't meet all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.
Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Highway-speed automatic emergency braking not standard

Blind spot warning not standard

Rear cross traffic warning not standard

Not tested in IIHS side crash test

Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Highway-speed automatic emergency braking not standard

Blind spot warning not standard

Rear cross traffic warning not standard

Not tested in IIHS side crash test

Critical Active Safety Features

AEB-P

Standard

AEB-H

BSW

Optional

RCTW

Optional

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Safety

CR Safety Verdict: Basic

3 / 5

Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
Doesn't meet all CR Core Safety Requirements.
Poor or Marginal ratings in IIHS front crash prevention: pedestrian test

Poor or Marginal ratings in IIHS front crash prevention: pedestrian test
Doesn't meet all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.
Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Highway-speed automatic emergency braking not standard

Blind spot warning not standard

Rear cross traffic warning not standard

Not tested in IIHS side crash test

Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Highway-speed automatic emergency braking not standard

Blind spot warning not standard

Rear cross traffic warning not standard

Not tested in IIHS side crash test

Critical Active Safety Features

AEB-P

Standard

AEB-H

BSW

Optional

RCTW

Optional

Learn More in CR Safety Guide

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Safety

CR Safety Verdict: Basic

3 / 5

Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
Doesn't meet all CR Core Safety Requirements.
Poor or Marginal ratings in IIHS front crash prevention: pedestrian test

Poor or Marginal ratings in IIHS front crash prevention: pedestrian test
Doesn't meet all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.
Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Highway-speed automatic emergency braking not standard

Blind spot warning not standard

Rear cross traffic warning not standard

Not tested in IIHS side crash test

Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Highway-speed automatic emergency braking not standard

Blind spot warning not standard

Rear cross traffic warning not standard

Not tested in IIHS side crash test

Critical Active Safety Features

AEB-P

Standard

AEB-H

BSW

Optional

RCTW

Optional

Learn More in CR Safety Guide

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Features & Specs

wagon

2 front, 3 rear

Front

1.2-liter 3 turbo (137 hp)

6-speed automatic

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Basic NA
Drivetrain NA
Corrosion NA
Roadside Aid NA
Maintenance NA

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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.