2024 Chevrolet Trax: When Entry-Level is Better Than Basic

Talk about a glow up: The Trax is Chevy's most affordable SUV. The Trax comes well-equipped and punches above its price tag with surprising utility.

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00:00Chevrolet's SUV lineup includes options of all sizes.

00:12The Trax is among the smallest.

00:15This recently redesigned model sits alongside the diminutive Trailblazer in Chevrolet's

00:20entry-level subcompact crossover lineup.

00:24The original Trax went on sale for 2015 and saw only minor changes over its production

00:29run.

00:30After skipping 2023, the Trax returns for 2024.

00:35It's an all-new, second-generation model that's a huge improvement from before.

00:39Talk about a glow-up.

00:41The new Trax looks good, not just compared to its predecessor, but against small crossovers

00:46in general.

00:47Longer, lower, and wider, it delivers more passenger and cargo capacity than the outgoing

00:53model.

00:55Every 2024 Trax is powered by a 1.2-liter turbocharged i3 engine making 137 horsepower

01:03and 162 pound-feet of torque.

01:06That engine is smaller and less powerful than the 4-cylinder used by the old Trax, but surprisingly,

01:12the 2024 Trax is quicker.

01:15The Trax comes with a suite of safety features, including front automatic emergency braking,

01:20lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams.

01:25Available features include adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross

01:30traffic alert, and rear parking sensors.

01:34The Trax comes with either an 8- or 11-inch infotainment touchscreen, both compatible

01:40with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

01:43USB ports are standard, and a wireless device charging pad is available.

01:48The Trax and Trailblazer are Chevrolet's smallest SUVs, and both slot into the subcompact

01:54category.

01:56Although the Trax is less expensive than the Trailblazer, it's actually slightly larger.

02:01You don't see this often these days.

02:03Something newer and better is less expensive than before.

02:08That something is the 2024 Trax, which starts at $1,400 less than its predecessor.

02:14The 2024 Chevrolet Trax, small in size, big on style, and a humongous value.