Call me crazy but I got some money from an inheritance. Decided to fully pay off an LT trim. Had it since July. My first new car and i absolutely love it. Its perfect for me, I love how quiet it is. Decided to just pull the trigger and take the chance with the Trax. So far got 4 thousand miles on it. Drove it home from Santa Barbara back to the San Gabriel Valley during that tropical storm we had here in Cali and it did great in heavy rain. I dont regret this purchase. Its stylish and got some torque to it despite the small engine. Good enough for me 👍🏼

@robertgreenhalge1708

9 ай бұрын

Get an extended warranty. You will probably need it.

In a world where every car at the dealer is minimum $45k, I can appreciate an actually reasonably priced car. He nailed it, for your average driver, front wheel drive, Android Auto/Apple Car play and a surprisingly nice looking interior is all you need.

@TRDOffRoad2020

10 ай бұрын

I personally don't buy a car for my phone to hook up to, I'm more concerned about reliability.

@warrenpuckett4203

10 ай бұрын

@@TRDOffRoad2020 When I bought the Trax in 2015. My wife thought it was cute. The ironic part was it replaced the 7 passenger T-Blazer. Why did it replace a T-blazer? Glad you asked. I told her about parking up front and not hiding it in the middle. It got stolen. NO V-8 and hefty transmission to put in a older GM product. My brother had a bigger engine in his GL 1800 Aspencade.

@scrambler69-xk3kv

10 ай бұрын

As I said you need reliability damn it.

@warrenpuckett4203

10 ай бұрын

@@scrambler69-xk3kv oh and the 2003 5 passenger? 200,000 miles and still running. Might be why they quit making I-6 RWD? Of course it was because of CAFE. Or was it because buy a Yukon instead. A slightly smaller I-6 on a Canyon/Colorado frame would be just fine. Shrinking it to 3.3 L would still be a smooth running SUV if you trimming 1000lbs of it. But Generous Motors has always done less than _________. Well except for the 63 and 64 Impala. Yep those I-6s outlasted the frame.

@G-Rated

9 ай бұрын

@@TRDOffRoad2020 And what do you actually know about this vehicle’s reliability? *Not a darn thing.* Y’all are behaving acting like a 3-cylinder is incapable of being reliable if done correctly, or as if your crystal ball has showed you this particular engine is incapable of running smoothly for a long period of time.

Could only imgaine the amazing reliability of this car.

@Milecarful

11 ай бұрын

Man, these days cars lack robustness so much you don't know if this is sarcasm or serious xD

@blazeplays6404

11 ай бұрын

@@Milecarful I don't know a good new 3cyl for a car that isn't a piece of shit.

@Milecarful

11 ай бұрын

@@blazeplays6404 Well the GR Corolla one seems to be pretty good, but yeah, generally small turbo'd engines are not a great sign apriori :)

@user59371

11 ай бұрын

Well you can usually expect a few reliability hiccups when you buy such a high performance exotic vehicle

@blazeplays6404

11 ай бұрын

@@Milecarful yeah that's true so far reliability has been good for that but that's it which is really sad.

Finally got mine after waiting 5 mos and I love it! It’s responsive and so fast for a 3 cylinder. Love the dash and entertainment center. Can’t wait for my first road trip. Got the 2RS in silver.

@musicmaestrodj

2 ай бұрын

Congrats! I drove a 1 RS for a day and loved it, very peppy!

@Punksarepunk

7 күн бұрын

Hey so this comment is from 8 months ago. Any updates on how you feel about the car? Was it good for a road trip?

@merileedurgan7718

7 күн бұрын

@@Punksarepunk​​⁠I like it! I haven’t taken it on a road trip yet but it’s nifty! The thing I WILL say is I don’t like the gas mileage. It’s got a small tank so you’ll only get 310 miles on a full one. It’s as fast as any car I’ve had and I’ve had 3 Camaros. It’s ccgot space. It’s comfy. No regrets.

While it has a lot of little issues (not much power, refesh rate on the dash seems low, unresponsive trans, etc), this is an incredible value in this day and age, and I have to respect what they’ve done for the price point. And I think it’s very stylish too.

@BlueOvals24

11 ай бұрын

I can think of several used cars for under $25,000 that are more reliable and more enjoyable to drive than this GM garbage.

@309gti8

11 ай бұрын

@@BlueOvals24 Oh I would never buy one. I just think you’re getting a lot for the money when you compare to the prices of most new vehicles out there.

@BlueOvals24

11 ай бұрын

@@309gti8 Eh, Subaru has a few things in their lineup with good value for features. Then you don't get the GM drawbacks.

@CoolAce1

11 ай бұрын

Also bad mpg. I want 40mpg min.

@BlueOvals24

11 ай бұрын

@CoolAce1 It's not bad MPG. It's your absurd standards.

This car makes a lot of sense. A lot of people in the US are used to drive a car that is actually way bigger than they need for day-to-day commutes. This will not be the best car in the world, but it is relatively cheap to buy and run, not offensively ugly, it will take you from A to B easily and in relative comfort, and I see 30+ mpg on the dashboard. What more do you need? I really think that the saying "it's gotta have a V8" should be a thing from the past. I also know that reality still proves different. You can get so much power from such a small engine though, that you don't *need* anything more. Look at other European cars: even Ford was one of the first to fit a 1.0 3 cilinder engine in a Mondeo (Fusion in the US). It worked quite well, and was good enough for many. Of course, if you are a petrolhead things are different. But if you just want to go from A to B and don't like driving, this car may be a good option. Thank you for the video!

@anshuman17025

11 ай бұрын

I dont know man. If you are still buying a 1L 3 cylinder in US from Chevy, then you're definitely doing something wrong. These type of cars only work in some european markets, Latin America and Asia for a good reason. Americans dont need to buy cars like these :)

@ShaiyanHossain

11 ай бұрын

i mean you can get a civic, corolla, or elantra for about the same price as this without a dinky 3 cylinder, and they get better mpg

@wetlettuce8215

11 ай бұрын

​@@ShaiyanHossainthis though has better space, higher clearance

@ShaiyanHossain

11 ай бұрын

@@wetlettuce8215 better space? How? Doesn't look a ton more practical to me vs a civic or corolla hatchback. And more ground clearance is moot with those big wheels and anemic engine

@bdpSovietafr0

11 ай бұрын

The Trax/Envista/Trailblazer make a lot of sense for the cheap buying crowd. If the 1.2(1.3) can actually last that is. Its a harder sell when the Kia Soul (and Seltos) exist with a NA MFI 2.0l that's been as reliable as anything out there Plus, Honda and Toyota existing

Thank you for thisvideo! I have a Trax 1RS ordered and some reviews had me worried, but after seeing this one and a few other GOOD ones, I am glad I ordered one. Thanks again!!

@TedwardDrives

9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

Honestly i like it, its nice. I could definitely see myself owning this as a daily driver/family car and i would not be embarrassed having it sit besides my enthusiast weekend sportscar. Get a cheap and economic daily driver and have enough money for a expensive and non-economic weekend car.

Glad you featured this great economy car. Looks like GM picked all the right decisions on this one. One thing i have to say though is that GM always wins when it comes to a quiet smooth and comfortable ride. Also, it'd be great if you could do a little peel out, traction control off of course, so we can have an idea as to the drivetrain's prowess for hauling the car out from a dead stop.

I rented the outgoing Trax and was happy with it for what it was. This came days after renting a comparable Mitsubishi Outlander which made me hate driving lol. I think everyone likes driving, they just aren’t driving the right cars.

@palebeachbum

11 ай бұрын

If you're talking about the Outlander Sport, those are far more reliable long-term than the prior generation Trax. Much better warranty too.

Just did a review on a new Trax too and I could not agree more! Actually debating on getting myself one! Great bang for the buck!

@tlf361

11 ай бұрын

Yucky

@tubbs2132

10 ай бұрын

Good God, just buy a used Toyota.. no reason to subject yourself to GM reliability just because it's cheap..

@robertgreenhalge1708

9 ай бұрын

@@tubbs2132 Couldn't agree more. This thing will be close to worthless before the warranty is even up.

@TheBathulk10

Ай бұрын

Toyotas haven't been reliable since the 2010s. They were only reliable cause they had no tech. The min they did, everything broke ​@@tubbs2132

@rachellelynn9406

Ай бұрын

@@tubbs2132we’ve always owned gm and never ever have had a issue 🤷‍♀️

I own this car, and I can say with confidence this car exceeded my expectations and then some. This car is amazing!

@slimjimmy3334

2 ай бұрын

What's the sound system like? does it have bass? About to get one next weekend and need to know lol they didn't let me try on my test drive😢😂

@riptidepod1839

2 ай бұрын

@@slimjimmy3334I’m so sorry for the late response.. The sound system is very good! Speakers around the car and it is very sharp. Rarely when I watch music from a KZread video it gets a couple second delay, that doesn’t happen when I use iMusic though. Overall very good sound system!

I must say I've been really impressed with Chevy's improvements in design in recent years!! They've really been stepping up their game! Bravo!

@DS-wo8wr

11 ай бұрын

Please understand that just because it looks good, doesn’t mean it is…This is a Daewoo aka GM Korea… and we all know what happened to Daewoo US. c

@willc5512

11 ай бұрын

@@DS-wo8wr Deawoo design/engineering is fine. Its a world engine at this point. I do think its a bit on the small side even with only a 3k curb weight. Lead foots going to be boosting that tiny turbo to the limit 24/7!

@phw2274

9 ай бұрын

@@DS-wo8wr Daewoo has been dead since 2004. GM is a global company like most automobile companies. They aren't running on Daewoo assembly lines.

@DS-wo8wr

9 ай бұрын

@@phw2274 Actually, they are… it’s now known as GM Korea.

I think I love it. Very practical, no frills type of car.

I think this is an appropriate level of speed for the average driver! People have access to so much power and speed these days, it's bonkers.

@guguigugu

11 ай бұрын

ikr, no soccer mom should have 700 hp on tap

@SkylineGTR_BNR32

11 ай бұрын

@@guguigugu Or 300 hp for that matter.

@seanthe100

6 ай бұрын

Our roads are built like freeways, you need to get up to speed quick or these mfs will run you down...

Got mine today. I’ve seen reviews of ppl complaining about the steering but once you turn off the lane control, my god is it awesome!!!

I have always been a car guy since a teen. Being a senior now...this is my next car!

@bettyboop3035

20 күн бұрын

Just bought this car I'm a senior also Lovvvve it !

NGL...I've really been quite impressed by what is coming out of Chevrolet for the past 5-6yrs...I had always avoided them like the plague, and honestly there other American competitors as well. Always a Honda, Nissan, Toyota buyer myself. But recently I picked up a 2017 2SS Camaro 6MT...And I've been nothing but impressed by it. The interior of this is similar. They've come quite a way In my opinion. And I completely agree, the Trax has had the glow up of the century..This is a good looking CUV...If there is such a thing. Also, completely understand your comments on the HRV as far as the CVT. My ex had one, and wow that thing wont get out of it's own way. It was a 2016, they may have gotten some better. Cheers.

Your honesty really comes through in these reviews, and that makes all the difference in the world to your viewers. Continued success!

@TedwardDrives

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I love the way the infotainment screen angles towards the driver. Great review=new subscriber. 😀

Ngl got freaked out from this video. Watching you drive around I realized I live right by there lmao. Just got a trax and love it

The Trax has an amazing amount of appeal for what could have turned out as just another econo ship-box car.

I luv his commentary. Thanks for the video.

I ordered my 2024 2RS in fountain blue, can't wait. It's fully loaded.

These mini-CUVs are actually a pretty great deal. They're spacious and practical while being small and maneuverable. They have enough power to make them good daily drivers that don't burn a ton of fuel. They really offer a lot of car for not a lot of money. Pay it off in 5 years and go trade it in for another.

@justinwieduwilt5420

5 ай бұрын

Now if they’d only drop more powerful engines in them and make them with manual transmissions! Turn them into enthusiast cars to replace all the hot hatches that have gone extinct in the US. I loved the Kona N, it would be one of my attainable dream cars if Hyundai would make it with a Manual.

My work place had a number of cars for use, from Honda, Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Chevy, Dodge, Nissan, Kia, and surely some I am forgetting. I always liked the Trax most. It was economical and fairly nice interior with more space than it looks, in addition to being easy to drive and park.

@overundersidewaysdown

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mr. GM Employee of the month!

@27Zangle

9 ай бұрын

@@overundersidewaysdown lol! I drive a Lexus.

fair review with a subtle blend of subjectivity and objectivity. Enjoyed it!

Thank you for the nice video. I think that Trifecta performance will bring this Trax to life and optimizing the transmission module for a better ride. On top of that, an extra 35 HP (aprox) to the motor will help a lot to.

Just picked up a 2RS for my wife 3 weeks ago. This is A LOT of car for the money. It is not a hotrod, but she thinks it is quicker than her 2018 Cruze was (which had more power). It is very roomy, and this is coming from someone who dailies a 20' Silverado. It also has great features like adaptive cruise, lane keep, wireless Android Auto, etc.. The engine actually sounds and feels great for what it is, but we'll see what reliablity is like. There is definitely some areas that could be improved, but it is half the cost of a Cadillac XT4 which is what we had been looking at. All in all, so far no dissapointments only pleasure.

@craigjoe8691

11 ай бұрын

The new Trax are putting out 170-180hp on the dyno. The spec sheet numbers aren't accurate

@lf4_greg

10 ай бұрын

@@craigjoe8691source? GM usually doesn’t underrate like BMW or the other Germans.

@drury2d8

10 ай бұрын

why keep buying those junky vehicles?

@robertgreenhalge1708

9 ай бұрын

@@drury2d8 I was going to say the same thing. GM has been a disaster for decades, but since 2008 they really have been putting out pure trash. Fisher Price interiors in everything. But I am sure the GM fans have faith in the almighty Mary Barra. And who in their right mind is cross shopping a Cadillac XT4 and a disposable Trax?

I saw one on the road and was shocked. It grew by almost a foot and looks like a Tucson now instead of a world market mini crossover

@Cerby1979

11 ай бұрын

I’ve only seen one and it’s owner lives in the condo complex I live in. A 2RS with everything included (roof, ACC, etc) except for the roof rails. Pretty big up close.

@louiearmstrong

11 ай бұрын

@@Cerby1979 Right. The previous Trax/Encore looks kind of like a raised Suzuki SX4 hatch, remember those?

@jordanplays-transitandgame1690

11 ай бұрын

It looks about cx30 size, much better. This is the smallest any car should legally be

@madelaki

11 ай бұрын

@@jordanplays-transitandgame1690 lmao why

@jordanplays-transitandgame1690

11 ай бұрын

@@madelaki anything smaller is just way too small

The best car reviewer ever. Seriously nice job!!

@TedwardDrives

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

My first video, I love it!Good job!

My last two cars had a CD players. My new 2024 Trax is a huge upgrade for me. I'm loving my new vehicle so far. The price and the looks overall were a huge factor for me. I got the orange LT.

@MC-ie8xl

7 ай бұрын

How is the drive

@amarahbyakweli7862

5 ай бұрын

Have you had any issues so far?

That’s how I feel when I drive my friends Elantra blue hybrid. 6spd dct. Plenty peppy w electric torque. All the comforts. Handles well enough. 50mpg verified. 25-26k. It’s insane how good it is for the money. I’ve recommended them twice and both bought. If you don’t need a hatch it’s best deal going for mpg fun and warranty.

@robertgreenhalge1708

9 ай бұрын

I have seen the new Elantra and Sonata hybrids. They look fantastic. Personally, I still question long term reliability but I can see why people buy them. My 2019 Fusion hybrid will get 55-60mpg in the city. Ford actually bought Toyota's hybrid system at that time and it has the same reliable engine, battery, and transmission as the Prius. I test drove a Prius because I liked the hatch style better for hauling things, but the ride is abysmal.

@KseRBanshee

6 ай бұрын

Heck even the regular 4 cylinders Elantra feels peppy, got a loaner when my C300 was in body shop and I must say it was a surprised driving that car. Definitely felt more like a 200+HP vehicle, they did some magic with the torque and transmission

I just ordered one it’s coming in around around September 10 to the 14th. I got the active package very excited.

Great review. Appreciate the details as I'm really thinking of buying one. BTW, where are you driving? I love the stone walls. I grew up in New England and miss them.

Allegedly, they went with the 6-speed for the Trax based on cost. I know the CVT in the Subarus is anemic, but I will say the GM CVT used in the Encore GX & Trailblazer is a nice unit. GM definitely learned from their own mistakes with the CVT that was in several Saturn models years ago as well as Nissan’s with the Jatco CVTs.

@zacharyreynolds4303

11 ай бұрын

The Subaru CVTs suck to drive. They're no fun but they do tend to be on the more reliable side vs. the Jatco for example. They're more similar to Honda CVTs, not exactly bulletproof but not maligned with explosions at 30,000 miles in.

@zacharyreynolds4303

11 ай бұрын

I guess it only figures with the fact Subies also have to distribute that power pretty equally among all the wheels.

@tyhyhh

11 ай бұрын

​@@zacharyreynolds4303I have 0 issues with my gfs 2020 forster cvt Ira actually pretty nice I thought I'd hate it

@palebeachbum

11 ай бұрын

@@zacharyreynolds4303 The JATCO CVTs are generally around $5k-$6k to replace. The Subaru CVTs are around $7k-$8k to replace. It's worth noting. Also, in the Mitsubishis, the JATCOs seem to hold up a little better than in the Nissans, plus you're covered for 10yrs/100k miles. I believe Subaru covers for 5yrs/60k miles.

@514aam

11 ай бұрын

​@@palebeachbumSubaru CVT's are pretty much bulletproof if you change the fluid every 50k (first one at 30k). Have been racing my 14" Forester XT for more than 150k miles and the thing has been bulletproof. I did however add a small 30$ CVT cooler for racing purposes.

It seems good but I’m waiting for a reliability report.

@falcon2489

11 ай бұрын

Yeah that’s the biggest thing for me

@a2xd94

11 ай бұрын

No need to wait, the ingredients for unreliability are all there. The key ingredient being ‘GM’.

@BonelopsFishMarket

11 ай бұрын

@@a2xd94 true news. I only stick with Toyotas, Hondas or Mazdas.

@ashantibolden2412

11 ай бұрын

Mine came with a 5 year warranty soooo you should be fine

@a2xd94

11 ай бұрын

@@ashantibolden2412 oh how naive you are with that statement. The engine on my Malibu melted its pistons at a mere 70,000 miles, 10k miles after the powertrain warranty expired...interesting coincidence. Almost like the manufacturer did thousands of hours of load testing, knew the precise time when issues would arise and tailored their warranty to suit the weakest link's lifespan!

Top-notch commentary and video quality. I almost forgot I am watching a KZread vlogger.

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video and the presentation of the Buick envista that you did before made me understand that the Buick if I had the choice even with the chip shortage delays I would lease

Seem like an excellent people mover/daily option for the non-car enthusiast on a budget.

@operator91210

8 ай бұрын

I've already seen a few in my local community. I think Chevy hit it out of the park with this one

You havent genuinly been this excited about a car in a while :) it is a great value, and if i needed a commuter, i would buy this over a corolla. It's just a hard bargain against a civic hatch with the base 2.0vtec engine with a manual.

@tubbs2132

10 ай бұрын

Why in the hell would you pass up the Corolla? Neither's going to be great to drive and I guarantee this thing will fall apart like a pinata in 5 years

@joebledea

10 ай бұрын

@@tubbs2132 because the corolla, while the new one looks good, drives like an appliance, driving dynamics of a washing machine. I'd take a civic hatch any day of the week over any corolla (besides the gr). If I must, I'd take the corolla hatch. As a car enthusiant, I must preserve some dignity.

@barrya.6212

10 ай бұрын

@@tubbs2132 Like you know..... G.M. / CHEVY MAKES MANY of the longest lasting reliable V8 engines in history....what's to say they can't hit home runs with some smaller engines....they do !

@DeadofWinter321

6 ай бұрын

​@@tubbs2132- Corollas now are cheaply made, especially the current generation. They're (almost unsafe) slow as hell, their interiors fall apart within 5 years and mechanically isn't sound like they used to be. My 2016 Corolla's transmission died at 78,000 miles and my 120,000 powertrain warranty wasn't honored by Toyota. They said they consider it normal wear and tear so I had to get myself a lawyer.

The best description I keep hearing about this vehicle “it’s fine”

Looks nice; thanks for posting.

I'm kinda surprised by the sound of that 3 cyl engine. It doesn't sound buzzy at all, it actually sounds more like a V6.

@DCMacGuy

10 ай бұрын

Most 3s are actually pretty throaty and pleasant to listen to compared to 4s.

@stayphun6188

10 ай бұрын

Yes, all 3-cylinder cars I drove sounded a bit like V6 cars

@richardbolitho

10 ай бұрын

That sound comes from the loudspeakers people 😂

@DCMacGuy

10 ай бұрын

@@richardbolitho No it doesn’t. GM doesn’t use piped sound on any of their vehicles…

@krismine99

10 ай бұрын

​@@richardbolithoit's not

If they lower this and put the 2.0t motor in this, this could be a serious hot hatch type thing.

great review thinking of buying one thanks

Great job on this review.

I'd go with the base trim just to get the analog gauge cluster and tires with a thicker profile for a more comfy ride.

this has changed my opinion of chevy this is perfect engineering. THIS its exactly what people want.

@cantwealljustgetalong2

6 ай бұрын

I don't think so dude

@willdavid3501

5 ай бұрын

For the same price, you could get a low mileage 94-96 Impala SS

@cantwealljustgetalong2

5 ай бұрын

@@willdavid3501 and where are you going to find this low mileage 94-96 impala ss?

@willdavid3501

5 ай бұрын

@@cantwealljustgetalong2 check the used cars websites. There are some for sale right now.

Great review, understood what the car is for. Not complaining it lacks power or doesn't handle well. It's car on a budget that doesn't cut corners and lasts long.

I just put my order in for a 2RS in the Cacti green. Thank you for the review I cannot wait for my first new car

Very impressed. Placed an order for a 2RS in crisom red. Just waiting for a call from my salesman to let me know it's here. Very excited!

@blaineharker7298

11 ай бұрын

Let us know how you like it, very interested in hearing owner's opinions on this car because I may be getting one myself

@austinthomas5495

11 ай бұрын

@@blaineharker7298Just got one, great for the money!

@ashantibolden2412

11 ай бұрын

@@blaineharker7298I just purchased the car I love it so far ! The car is supper smart ! Came with 5 year warranty. It’s not for speeders . But I love it ! Supper good on gas !

@user-sp4pe6mj2s

10 ай бұрын

Just reserved a 2RS in crimson red a couple days ago! Looking like 4-6 weeks and I can't wait, dying to get out of my old Malibu that I didn't do a good job taking care of haha.

ooh... I like the look of it. I've sort of had a obsession with seeing 3 cylinder engine cars.

@hershellumiere

11 ай бұрын

It’s a cute baby straight 6(a straight 6 is two 3s mirrored)

Great review. I'm glad you pointed out the shortcomings are a non-issue when you're paying practically half the price of new vehicles today.

Great review! Just sub’d 🤙🏽

these tiny engines with turbos are being stressed way too much in todays heavy vehicles. But GM couldn't care less, they only need the engine to last 60,000 miles.....

I can see piston rings wearing out on these. You're moving relatively bigger vehicles with tinsy 3 cylinders that rarely work out for longevity. Plus it's turbo charged which means more pressure on those pistons.

@TheBandit7613

10 ай бұрын

Frequent oil changes. NEVER over 3000 miles. I'd use Penzoil Ultra Platinum, thicker grade than advertised.

@robertgreenhalge1708

9 ай бұрын

You'll be lucky if these engines last 50k miles before they blow up. Even with proper maintenance. A turbo 3 cylinder engine from GM in a SUV? I'd rather play Russian Roullete.

@AGuyFromHazard

8 ай бұрын

It's gonna have your typical GM reliability

@willdavid3501

5 ай бұрын

For the same price, people could get a low mileage 94-96 Impala SS.

@massmike11

Ай бұрын

You know small engines have been a thing in Europe and Asia for ages, and those things just go and go, so give it a chance.

debating getting this SUV as my commuter. Planning on getting my realtors license here soon, and believe this would be the best SUV available at the price point.

i own one of these cars, bought it May 3, 2023, a 2RS model in nitro yellow metallic... so far it has 21,000 miles on the odometer. Some of the takeaways of a broken-in Trax versus a no-miles one... it gets quicker once it passes the 1500-2000 mile mark. I live in the Adirondacks of New York State and this car has no problem climbing the hills here, merging on to the interstate or passing. The only issues i have had with the car in the year of ownership were all pertaining to the instrument cluster and head unit. Also, there seems to be an ongoing saga with the rear window switch. Mine seems to be working for spite. Mechanically, it's very solid. The only thing that has kept this car from being a huge home run for me is the lack of a manual transmission option. The longest trip the car has been taken on was from here in northeastern New York to Atlantic City, New Jersey for a conference... i averaged around 38mpg with speeds ranging from 70mph to 90mph.

We need some V-Twin engines in cars.

@ilovecats748

11 ай бұрын

Some euro hatchbacks have parallel twin I2 engines!

@Swag_Jefferson

11 ай бұрын

I want a 3 cylinder in a car that sounds like a street triple

@xBlackRaiderx

11 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a Mini with an RSV4 motor and sequential gearbox in it

@zacharyreynolds4303

11 ай бұрын

it seems about time doesn't it!!! i would love that, something about the size as a Mitsubishi Mirage for the next gen, with a 900cc or so V twin. manual maybe or anything but CVT

I think Chevy nailed it

@crow_2k11beatsbydre8

11 ай бұрын

Agreed, this vehicle is for an budget minded auto consumer.......

@sbsmth

11 ай бұрын

Looks like a Kia/Hyundai

@gotworc

11 ай бұрын

​@@sbsmthnot really it looks good for a cheap car

Did you get a chance to film a drive of the 250 TR recreation that The Bond Group is auctioning on BAT? Would love to see that on the channel.

Great review thank you

Usually when I think of cheap cars I think super ugly tiny piece of shit but this looks actually really good

I liked seeing under the hood: I LOVE that beautiful sight! You and your mechanics can actually work on it and get tools in there. There's not 30 minutes of service time getting engine covers off and then back on that the customer has to pay in maintenance. Also doesn't tie up shops with all that pointless work, so they get more customers. It's good for the dealer and good for the small, local shops. EVERYONE is going to see a small engine. I see a car you can work on yourself for standard maintenance and affordable maintenance for new car owners.

Its a completely normal car and I used this review a few months ago in my consideration to buy it. Was driving a 15' Fiesta SE with the horrible shuddering transmission and wanted something that just worked. The styling isn't embarrassing and really shoots above its price point. Engine can generally keep up on highways, driven it through the chaos of Detroit, near NYC, several hundred miles through Canada, up in the mountains, still no problems. Performed decently with snow tires in a recent CNY lake effect storm.

Chevy is my first love but too expensive for me. I have a ‘23 Mirage hatch 3 cylinder which I love.😊 Y’all don’t hate on the Mitsu till you try it.

@philbenson6041

11 ай бұрын

I drive a 22 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE.

@palebeachbum

11 ай бұрын

I bought a 2014 Mirage new. Slow, noisy, and poor handling, but I still loved that car. Very practical hatchback and surprisingly comfortable with lots of great features, a soft ride, and 40+MPG. It was worth the $12k paid.

@seanmcgivney7631

11 ай бұрын

I have 2017 Mirage, and I love it. I don't feel like I am in a small boat surrounded by big ships.

I think this would do pretty well on the european market, but chevy is not really active in europe

@bubbleman2002

11 ай бұрын

Chevrolet isn't active in Europe because they can't make small engines that don't grenade themselves. See cruze 1.4 turbo. Tolerances are something American manufacturers struggle with, and little engines are very demanding of your tolerances. When you're used to making a V8 with a bore bigger than my fist and crank throw longer than your femur, it's pretty clear why they suck at making little and efficient engines reliable.

Can’t wait to get one as a rental and take it through its paces without camera footage 😂

I already saw a problem when you opened the hood. No radiator similar to the Equinox. It has the large plastic jug that flows coolant through the block which doesn't do well in hotter temperatures, especially if you're not moving or sitting in traffic. I already went through this!

I like this 3 cylinder trend. It's more fun and torqier than 4 cylinder. Also needs less parts for repairs.

@crow_2k11beatsbydre8

11 ай бұрын

It's new trend going forward with 3 Cylinder/Turbos and the Corolla GR has it also.........

@gotworc

11 ай бұрын

Give me a twin turbo 3 cylinder lmao

@razatiger22

8 ай бұрын

3 cylinder should never be in an SUV honestly, too much weight. Engine will be dead in 60,000 miles.

First gen wasn't a looker, but it had AWD and another cylinder, and the updated 1.4 was much better.. The 1.2 is a no go for me, even the 1.3 is out. GM can say leaving AWD out was a cost savings thing, but we sold MANY AWD last body Trax for under $25k, the AWD is why people bought them.

Wow. Looks like a great little suv. I like it!

I test drive it today. Honestly it's not a bad car. I loved the interior. It was pretty fun to drive. The only thing that threw me off was the fact that it felt car like. I also test drove a trailblazer right after it. That one felt more like my Kona but with little more flare. Then again, mine Kona is a 2018.

Trax, because Blazer didn't work out the last go round lol

A 3-cylinder turbo sounds like a durability disaster waiting to happen.

@trainsandlocomotives

11 ай бұрын

Better hope that engine is Plug and Play

@AntonioCarlos8529

11 ай бұрын

Chevrolet Onix 100000km...

@cgmiddle

11 ай бұрын

Nonsense! It is and will be a world-class engine.

@kennyvhuynh

11 ай бұрын

@@cgmiddleur joking right

@sliwka621

11 ай бұрын

@@AntonioCarlos8529 I don't think that it'll make it that far. Doesn't this engine have a timing belt submerged in oil? And engine oil becomes accidic after a few weeks of driving.

seems very chill to drive

Love the cam on the bill of your cap.

Highly stressed direct injected turbo 3 cylinder in a chunky crossover…what could go wrong? I guess GM took a look at their 1.5L turbo 4 cylinder that melts pistons at 50-75k miles and said ‘we need to get our game up, that is far too reliable!’ and came up with this! GM dealers will be thrilled for this engine to hit the markets.

@powershin12

11 ай бұрын

i think you should actually see the car. this car’s size is as small as cruze

@ryancoakley2796

11 ай бұрын

Cause people r still stupid enough to keep buying the junk cars these manufactures are putting out!wait till 50k mile and the engine and turbo wear out!

@firstlast---

10 ай бұрын

Engine size doesn't paint the whole picture. Duramax had tons of piston issues when they were aluminum

@G-Rated

9 ай бұрын

Is this Ford CEO? You know soo much about a brand new engine, either that or your crystal ball was very expensive. Maybe you’ve owned plenty of modern *gm* products to speak with such experience. Something tells me neither of these things are true, so you must be *gm’s* biggest hater and a really bored troll.

@dextersmithbsee

8 ай бұрын

😂😂

I recently bought a Mazda CX-30 for $26,000 brand new which is a far better car than this, the 2.5L SkyActive-G is bulletproof and makes 54 more HP than this does, and it’s AWD and far better to drive. If someone was in the market for something like this, I’d recommend the Mazda 10/10 times over this

@crow_2k11beatsbydre8

11 ай бұрын

You bought a Mazda CX 30 with a cheap ass Torsion beam rear suspension and childproof non touchscreen infotainment system for 26k, you realize Mazdas resale/trade in values are poor. Your not a bright light individual........

@sidefx996

11 ай бұрын

Have you even driven a ‘24 Trax?

@imdone1965

11 ай бұрын

​​​@sidefx996o don't need to , Mazda products are far superior in quality , fit and finish.

@sidefx996

11 ай бұрын

@@imdone1965 According to who? JD Power's top quality ratings the last few years for small and compact SUVs are loaded with GM products...

@imdone1965

11 ай бұрын

@sidefx996 lmao... JD Power is a Joke! I see you don't know how that BS study works...totally laughable!

Thank you for your review. Partially based on your recommendation, we got the LT model. It suits us the best. It’s an incredible car!

Ive got a 2021 trailblazer, not a complaint about that either . This seems pretty good for a small cuv also

@Tedward *I bet you can't find the base model LS at $20,400 at any dealer for the most part* That 1.2L three cylinder turbo engine won't last 100k miles in most cases. The transmission is known to be very troublesome as well. Junk And even at around $21k if you can find one at this price isn't cheap as far as I am concerned.

@TheJ602

11 ай бұрын

That 6 speed automatic is old and reliable

@watershed44

11 ай бұрын

@@TheJ602 Not this particular unit. It has a poor history of reliability, it's the same unit used in the previous Trax maybe we can hope that the problems have been resolved.

2004 Honda Odyssey

@ComidaDelBrain

11 ай бұрын

Those had 3s?

@Kevaairbag

11 ай бұрын

@machumamu4473 No, I just wanted to say something that wasn't even relevant to the video

@DeeTofa

11 ай бұрын

2005 Pontiac Aztek

@long-black-vietnamese-man

11 ай бұрын

@@Kevaairbag 🗿

My 2016 Encore still going fine.. 1.4 turbo.. 53400 miles… no issues mechanically.. still on original brakes…should get replaced soon. I don’t like CVT..the 6spd is fine but not perfect. Shift points are a little off for my taste, but I get 30+mpg around town but could get a little better if it would go into overdrive just under 40mph..wonder if it’s different in this new version with the 1.2L.. Buick is usually quieter and smoother riding..wonder how this newer Chevy version is. I test drove a 2016 Trax and went with the Buick for the quieter ride in the cabin..

That's my next car, I love it.👍

NPC level car...but I completely get it

@sidefx996

11 ай бұрын

As opposed to what?

@dylanhinkel3548

11 ай бұрын

⁠@@sidefx996 any other brand, Chevrolet has been an npc poverty brand for going on 20 years now.

@chaarleess

11 ай бұрын

Not every brand is enthusiasts minded

Probably gonna burn oil within its first 1,000 miles

@uAKING2006

11 ай бұрын

Nope, I've owned mine a little over 2 weeks, and almost 1900 miles, driving in mountains and not being so easy on it, it's been a great car

@bradyakubovic2550

11 ай бұрын

​@@uAKING2006 I think the new Trax looks great. They'll sell a ton of them.

Talking about 3 pots - have you driven a Fiesta ST, Ted? Production here in Germany just stopped unfortenately, but it's so fun to drive!

It's funny that GM used to actually market their engines in ccs rather than liters. My wife had an '06 Malibu with *_3600_* badges all over the front to make you feel like you're driving something with a BIG engine, despite the fact that 3.6 liters is somewhere in the middle of the pack.

It might be cheap but I guarantee the resale and reliability will be abysmal.

@palebeachbum

11 ай бұрын

It doesn't really make sense to spend thousands more for the sake of better resale. You're just breaking even with the cheaper car.

They did a press event at a hotel i work at, 3 broke down within a couple days and 2 had to be towed out of the parking lot

@user-iw2tw3zi1n

11 ай бұрын

Not funny

@rickjohnson3178

11 ай бұрын

That’s Chevy for you 😭

@icannon6611

11 ай бұрын

@user-iw2tw3zi1n Wasn't trying to be bro. Just putting info out

@Toymonkeyjr

11 ай бұрын

Weird, we use them for company cars and haven't had any issue besides a check engine light from a bad software update that was quickly patched.

@user-iw2tw3zi1n

11 ай бұрын

@@icannon6611It is assembled in Mexico?,engine fro China maybe,GM tranny,receipt for disaster.

What camera are you using for the video for (pov) very nice video

@TedwardDrives

11 ай бұрын

Listed in every description :)

The repair bills and times you'll bring it in for recalls make this thing anything but a bargain 😂

My mom has a 2019 traxx and it's really bad. Expensive for what it is, soul sucking, and zero features.

Mindblowing and gamechanging!

I drive 2018 trax LT. Fwd. It's a good little crossover. I average 30mpg city with 90 octane non ethanol gas. It's not a speed demon. But it's comfy and exonomical

Put a V6 in it and I'm down

@jacobpartin4553

11 ай бұрын

Fuck it put a twin turbo v6 and call it the trax ss

@brq4cars

11 ай бұрын

Maybe a hybrid I4, V6 is too inefficient and unnecessary for a car of this size

@regen3rate

11 ай бұрын

Thats called a blazer, bro.

@bubbleman2002

11 ай бұрын

@@brq4cars V6 is smooth, compact, and has overlapping power strokes. You can make a 2.5L V6 that is just as if not more efficient than a 1.8L straight 4.

@brq4cars

11 ай бұрын

@@bubbleman2002 V6 is not necessary

Hm…. This 3 cylinder or a used Lexus LS? 😂😂😂. I don’t know why a company known for unreliability and trying to claw back would use a 3 cylinder turbo engine instead of a I4.