Those looking for a bit more athleticism should step up to the Premier because that trim adds larger wheels and tires. Steering feel is numb but at least it's fairly accurate. Overall, Trax offers a respectable blend of suspension comfort on most roads.
The downside to a short wheelbase and relatively tall build is a tippy feeling when taking corners too quickly. The engine does have automatic stop-start, which helps boost city mpg.ĭynamically, the Trax is a small vehicle that is extremely maneuverable and well suited to urban driving. Real-world driving will likely yield about 25 mpg overall, perhaps 27 if your commute includes a fair amount of highway driving. Those numbers are respectable but trail class leaders like the Mazda CX-3 at 27/32 mpg.
#2017 chevy trax drivers#
For most Chicago drivers front-wheel drive with a good set of all-season tires is all that's needed.ĮPA estimates for the all-wheel drive Trax are 24 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. It does a good job of quickly diverting power to the wheels with the most traction in slippery road conditions. The available all-wheel-drive system in Trax does not have a low range and is not intended for off-road use. The automatic transmission shifts smoothly and downshifts promptly when more passing power is required. The engine is quiet when cruising, but buzzes in hard acceleration. Most peg the 0-60 mph time between 9 and 10 seconds, which is slightly below average for the class. The Trax' turbocharged 1.4-liter engine provides adequate acceleration and average passing power. The Trax has an $895 destination charge and is assembled in Mexico. Prices start at $21,895 for the front-drive LS and climb to $27,495 for the all-wheel-drive Premier. In addition, the 2017 Trax features redesigned front and rear fascia, projector headlights and LED taillights.
#2017 chevy trax android#
The 2017 redesign brings with it a seven-inch touch screen Chevrolet MyLink interface that supports Android Auto and Apple Car Play. Newly available safety features include blind-spot alert, cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning and forward-collision alert. Also standard is OnStar, which includes automatic crash notification, roadside assistance, remote door unlocking and stolen vehicle assistance. Standard safety features include antilock brakes, traction and stability control, rear-view camera and dual-front, front-side, side-curtain and front-knee airbags. Chevrolet does not recommend towing with the Trax and does not list a towing capacity. Front-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel-drive being optional across the board. It mates to a six-speed automatic transmission.
Every Trax comes with a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 138 horsepower. Three trim levels are offered, LS, LT and Premier. Competitors include the Fiat 500X, Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3 and the soon-to-be-released Ford EcoSport. The Trax is a five-passenger subcompact crossover that is available with front- or all-wheel drive. A 2016 Chicago Auto Show world introduction, the 2017 Chevrolet Trax is substantially redesigned sporting a freshened exterior, redesigned interior and additional safety and technology features.
0 kommentar(er)
