6/21/2023 0 Comments Chevrolet trax suvs![]() The gas-powered Trax’s unveiling comes just weeks after GM unveiled the Chevrolet Equinox EV, a $30,000 electric SUV that will be among the cheapest electric SUVs on the market. The Chevrolet Trax RS has a sportier appeance but no added performance. Some other automakers like Honda have abandoned the super-cheap car market believing those customers would just as well buy a good used car. Among cars that are not SUVs, Chevrolet currently has the cheapest one of those available in the United States, the $13,600 Spark. Products like the Trax provide an opportunity for those who want the storage space and tall seating position of an SUV but can’t afford – or don’t want to pay for – bigger, more expensive models. The US auto market has shifted heavily towards SUVs in recent years but, in general, SUVs tend to cost more than cars. “I’d also say that the quality of vehicles in this segment has improved dramatically,” said editor Will Kaufman. There has been an overall increase in cheap SUV models – meaning those with base prices around $25,000 or less – in the last five years, according to. The fact that some automakers are adding more cheap SUVs to the lineups, while others have dropped out of this market altogether shows that there is opportunity here, said Brad Franz, director of Chevrolet cars and crossover SUVs. The average base sticker price for vehicles sold in the United States today is almost $47,000, according to, so SUVs like the Trax are, relatively speaking, dirt cheap. ![]() All versions of the Trax, including flashy-looking Trax RS models, will have starting prices under $25,000, GM executives said. It will compete against the likes of the recently redesigned Honda HR-V, the Hyundai Kona, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and the Nissan Kicks. The subcompact Trax SUV has a starting price of just $21,500, a couple of hundred dollars below it’s current price putting it firmly among the cheapest SUVs on the market. But it also drops one major option while retaining what may be the SUV’s most important feature, it’s cheap price. The new version looks much, much sleeker than the chunky little SUV it replaces and adds new features. This helps to keep the price low and the weight down, but it may deter some shoppers living in colder climates where slippery conditions are common.General Motors unveiled a new, slightly bigger redesigned version of its cheapest entry-level SUV, the Trax. The Mazda CX-30, for example, is a lot peppier and more engaging.įor this new generation of the Trax, all-wheel drive is no longer available as an option. ![]() All that being said, the Trax is not a very sporty driving companion, and although the 137-horsepower engine is fine for use around town, it does struggle at higher speeds on the highway. ![]() In a 2RS example we drove, we found the Trax pleasing to drive with its marginally sharper steering, while body roll is well contained. The issue of road noise was raised as a concern by customers of the previous Trax, so Chevy has clearly focused on making improvements in this aspect. Overall, the ride is comfortable enough for small families and we appreciate that wind noise does not intrude too much to disturb occupants. We found the new Chevrolet Trax to be a pleasant vehicle to drive, especially in the context of its low price point. ![]()
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