2025 Chevy Trax?

[sw99]

Looking to replace a vehicle in the fleet. When I was doing some research, Car & Driver rated it #1 in the sub compact SUV market, and it received the Editor's Choice Award. I think it's one of the best looking vehicles in the small SUV market for sure. The Car Care Nut on YT did a review and overall, it was pretty positive. Interesting that it uses two timing belts though. These belts are actually wet belts too so that is interesting. I haven't owned a new Chevy vehicle in some time. Is this actually work taking a harder look at? Does anyone own one of these, that can provide some feedback?

 

[dishdude]

I'd take a close look at one if I was in the market for a small SUV. Take a look at the Buick Envista and Encore too.

 

[sw99]

I'd take a close look at one if I was in the market for a small SUV. Take a look at the Buick Envista and Encore too.

It would be for a 23 year old so those are out. I looked into those also, but he won't drive a Buick. Kids

 

[skyactiv]

The Buick Envista cousin is sharper.

 

[stevejones]

For around $25K OTD nicely equipped, it's hard to beat. I considered it when I bought my wife her Equinox, but no AWD killed it.

 

[sw99]

For around $25K OTD nicely equipped, it's hard to beat. I considered it when I bought my wife her Equinox, but no AWD killed it.

I was originally looking for AWD, but in all reality, the Corolla has been more than adequate with snow tires. This would give him more ground clearance than the Corolla and we would run a good all-season tire that carries the three peak mountain snow tire rating (Nokian AW01) for the crummy days.

 

[opus1]

One of the neighbors on the next block bought one when they first came out. I talked to the owner's Dad and he said that his son was pretty impressed with it. I like what I've read about it and it comes pretty well-equipped for the price. It's on my short list if I had to buy a vehicle today, but that's about all I can say about it.

 

[supton]

Wet belts? is this a vehicle that you drive for 100k then trade?

 

[RhondaHonda]

It would be for a 23 year old so those are out. I looked into those also, but he won't drive a Buick. Kids

I guess their marketing isn’t working!

 

[John105]

I heard the Trax was highly rated.

I also don't get the concept of kids not being able to look into this stuff themselves? lol

Our friends just gave their 16 yo a Lexus (the mom texted me can I recommend an aftermarket head unit so he can stream music and have apple carplay--I kid you not, at 12-14, we are the ones who would have been researching car stereo in our day), and another years ago a Honda Pilot. Both sets of parents said their kids need a reliable vehicle that they like, so anything more than 4-5 y.o. is out. I get that today a kid is so busy with lots of stuff, but since when did this change occur. Meanwhile in our household, I'll hear my wife ask my son if the school lunch is acceptable, or would he like her to pack him something, so yes I get it a little...

 

[sw99]

I also don't get the concept of kids not being able to look into this stuff themselves? lol

He has, unfortunately he thinks a 1992 k20 would be a good commuter for 70 miles a day, 5 days a week

 

[sw99]

Wet belts? is this a vehicle that you drive for 100k then trade?

I haven't found the service interval for the timing belts on this yet. I am curious too. I would be amazed if he had this car for 5 years anyway.

 

[Urshurak776]

I will tell you that one of the guys in my group rented one week before last. Brand spankin new. He said he was tempted to jump out of it as he tried to merge on the highway and start pushing. He said "lacks power" is an understatement. He did not give the SUV, overall, a very good review. Lack of power may frustrate a 23 year old that spent his/her money on it.

 

[zzyzzx]

I like the lowest (or is it the two lowest) trim levels of the Trax because they don't have stupid things like automatic climate control and push button start.

 

[sw99]

I will tell you that one of the guys in my group rented one week before last. Brand spankin new. He said he was tempted to jump out of it as he tried to merge on the highway and start pushing. He said "lacks power" is an understatement. He did not give the SUV, overall, a very good review. Lack of power may frustrate a 23 year old that spent his/her money on it.

Thats odd, the online review are quite positive. With over 160 ft lbs of torque, the reviews say it's quite fun to drive.

 

[hemitom]

Really like the Envista very sharp looking vehicle. Wish it came with AWD and the 1.3 .
I wonder how much real difference there is between the two 137 h.p vs 155 . Supposedly belts have a 150k service life ?

 

[Rand]

. He said "lacks power" is an understatement. He did not give the SUV, overall, a very good review. Lack of power

It's not that slow you do have to use the gas pedal it's not a V8.
Historically 0-60 8.6s isnt awful.

 

[panthermike]

I had no idea the new Trax/Envista has overall good impressions, I'll have to keep that in mind for others as the price is right.

 

[eljefino]

Wet belts? is this a vehicle that you drive for 100k then trade?

It strikes me as the spiritual successor of the HHR, a value-engineered vehicle. Not a slam, we need more things in this price range, but beware of the bean counters.

 

[Urshurak776]

It's not that slow you do have to use the gas pedal it's not a V8.
Historically 0-60 8.6s isnt awful.

Just relaying to you all what he told us. I'll be sure and let him know that he has to use the gas pedal. He probably didn't think of that.