The Chevrolet Trax proves that small SUVs can blend city-friendly performance with masses of individual character. The latest 2022 model is now available and could be the best compact Chevy yet.

Neat and Powerful Exterior Design

For a compact SUV, the 2022 Trax has a surprisingly hefty road presence. The body shape angles forward and downward from the high, chunky rear to a smoothly curved front end, which is dominated by a large grille, dual side air inlets, and sleekly swept-back headlights to give a dynamic and slightly aggressive profile. It’s hard for an SUV to stand out from the crowd, but the Trax has a distinctive and stylish look that will enhance any suburban driveway.

Performance Delivered with Economy

The Trax is built around a powertrain that’s perfectly designed for economical city driving, yet also has the capability to handle smooth highway cruising with ease. All models are based on a 1.4L turbo gas engine making a healthy 155 horsepower and 177lb-ft of torque, ample for propelling the Trax’s compact frame with confidence and control.

As standard, the output is passed through a six-speed automatic transmission to front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive as an option adding an extra element of all-weather versatility.

Frugal Fuel Economy

While the Trax’s powertrain supplies plenty of performance, the benefits of the small SUV design is clearly shown in the frugal fuel economy figures it returns. The front-wheel-drive model achieves a highway rating of just 7.3L / 100km, backed up by a city figure of 9.7L, which are attractive results considering the high engine output.

As expected, adding all-wheel drive makes the Trax a little more thirsty, but its ratings of 7.7L on the highway and 10.2L in the city still make it an impressively efficient performer.

Interior and Infotainment

The Trax is aimed solidly at economical everyday driving, but it offers a spacious and well-designed interior that feels more expensive than the affordable sticker price suggests. The sculpted dash features trims and inserts to create an upscale feel, while for such a compact vehicle the passenger space feels airy and uncramped.

Technology is well represented for an SUV in this segment, with a 3.5″ driver information display sitting alongside a 7″ colour touchscreen, giving access to infotainment functions including SiriusXM satellite radio, smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability.

And lastly, for the interior, the rear seats offer a 60-40 folding option for maximum versatility, providing comfortable seating for up to five passengers or a maximum cargo capacity of 1,371L depending on the needs of your journey.

Advanced Safety to Drive with Confidence

The Chevrolet Trax provides a high level of physical safety with a strengthened steel cage, 10 airbags, and a LATCH child safety system all provided as standard. However, a variety of active technologies are available to increase your confidence even further, with options including:
– Blind zone alerts warn of collision risks when changing lanes
– Rear cross-traffic alerts for safer reversing from parking spaces
– Rear-vision camera with an optional parking guideline overlay
– Rear parking assist with distance sensing

Experience the 2022 Chevrolet Trax

If you’re looking for a small SUV that blends character, performance, and economy, you can’t afford to miss the 2022 Chevrolet Trax. To experience its compact quality for yourself, please book a test drive by clicking on the button below.

Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications at any time without notice.