2017 CHEVROLET TRAX LT AWD FREE

Hard plastic components trim the cabin for an effect that looks practical and utilitarian. Ride/handling is typical for the Trax’s class, meaning controlled and comfortable, if lacking in sportiness.

2017 CHEVROLET TRAX LT AWD FREE

In between, the Trax engine strains toward highway speeds, and passing or merging requires quite a bit of free space.Įlectric power steering responds well and ensures easy maneuverability. Takeoffs are comparatively swift, and the deep-overdrive top gear delivers relaxed cruising, as well as satisfying fuel economy. The 6-speed automatic transmission has a wide gear-ratio range. The turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine produces 138 horsepower, along with 148 pound-feet of torque starting at a low 1850 rpm. A fifth can squeeze in, if all are on the small side. Chevrolet stylists chose a safe course, emphasizing squarer body lines, in contrast to Buick’s sweeping curves.įour adults actually fit into the Trax’s versatile, spacious interior. Nothing other than front doors are shared with the Buick Encore, and the design of the Trax is not as expressive as that of the Encore. Trax is the lowest-priced all-wheel-drive model offered by General Motors and is Chevrolet’s smallest crossover.

The Buick Encore costs more than the Chevrolet Trax, and offers more amenities as well as a more upscale appearance. Nothing has changed in the Trax’s engineering, however. The front end of the 2017 Chevrolet Trax has adopted the appearance of other Chevrolet vehicles, and the interior has been updated, substituting a flowing dashboard with analog instruments for the previous motorcycle-inspired digital display. Trax debuted as a 2015 model and is a close cousin to the Buick Encore, both built upon the foundation of the subcompact Sonic. The tiny Chevrolet Trax crossover, earns an updating for the 2017 model year.

2017 chevrolet trax lt awd