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I never understood why people care if the dashboard is hard touch. I understand and agree with wanting soft touch on armrests, but unless you plan on resting your head on the dashboard and awkwardly trying to take a nap I don't see the big deal. I never even touch my dash unless I'm wiping the dust off.

@Tealstang1995

Ай бұрын

Very true who cares save the money and make the car cheeper or better quality parts that actually matter !

@RysterARCEE

Ай бұрын

Exactly. As long as there are no creaks, squeaks, and rattles it doesn't matter.

@palebeachbum

Ай бұрын

The armrests in the Trax are hard, unfortunately.

@skalawitz

Ай бұрын

💯

@watchfuleye275

Ай бұрын

Soft materials help acoustics and absorb road noises. Plastics echo, fade and eventually crack. Thus the difference.

Nice to see affordable cars haven't gone fully extinct yet.

@pigg20021

Ай бұрын

I think you just thrust it into extinction 😤. Just kidding, it's a breath of fresh air.👍🏽

@kingofthenerds7925

Ай бұрын

Emphasis on YET

@navoo9009

Ай бұрын

> 2000 < 1.2 TURBO R3 !!! in America ? it's a desecration... plastic jaguar

@malcolmar

26 күн бұрын

Agreed!

@klaytonkimball9933

11 күн бұрын

3 cylinder turboed? A revamped geo metro motor in and overweight chassis 🤔🤔 .... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Talk about "grenading" the motor.

With the absurd pricing these days, this is actually really good value and it has a lot of room for a family to grow. Cost effective and economical is something new these days...Good review.

I have one of these in fountain blue. It is a fantastic vehicle for the money. Really enjoy driving it.

@MrPootzen

Ай бұрын

the fountain blue is the best color for this car, it's worth the extra cost in my opinion

@ccc3350

Ай бұрын

@@MrPootzen I think so too. One year color. Wonder what new Marina blue looks like?

@MrPootzen

Ай бұрын

@@ccc3350I'll have to see the 2025 in person to figure out if it's worth upgrading 😅

@dolphcrane6420

Ай бұрын

We bought a black one several weeks ago and are super happy with it.

@Jansan1352

29 күн бұрын

Great little SUV crossover vehicle. Has many features my C300 Coupe (21) doesn’t. Nice having a touch screen for the daily driver.

The vehicle is the result of greedy corporations that forgot the average person and its nice to see the GM actually realized it..great review guys

@CarConfections

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@hertzair1186

21 күн бұрын

Businesses are in business to make money, just like you work to make money.

@user-iy2hp5oj9y

21 күн бұрын

@@hertzair1186 making money and ripping people off are 2 different things bud.

Gentlemen I've had my LT for 1 month & not quite broke in but the tire squeelin gets more every week they even barked between 1st an 2nd it was wonderful and the mor miles i put on it gas mileage goes up. It's the tork that gets it going NOT the horsepower keep up the great reviews

I've had my Crimson 2RS since last August and have about 14k miles. I love it! It's fun and comfortable. I've done a few videos about it. I average 29 mpg and that's fine in the real world.

@foggy634

Ай бұрын

bought Crimson 1RS om Dec.23/23 4800 miles. terrible gas mileage. 23mpg. Thought maybe cold weather. maybe breaking in.changed the winter tires to summer. Still terrible. Dropped it off at dealer - "defective fuel injector. from factory''

@nathangmyrek7443

18 күн бұрын

Lol, I average 36 mpg in my 2017 Chevy Cruze…. The 2nd gen Cruze is a far more affordable car. It got a bad stigma from the first gen.

It looks good, it’s a really really good price!!!!

i bought a chevy cruze in 2016 only for the miles per gallon and was not very enthusiastic about a 1.4 turbo cuz im an old school chevy guy. i just gave my 155000 mile cruze to my daughter which still has original battery and only have put tires and brake pads and regular maintenance. chevy cruze has been a wonderful car also i dont drive like an idiot and take care of all things i own. i just bought a new 2024 trax with a 1.2 3 cykinder (wth) but this is how i felt when i bought the cruze. i have faith with regular maintenance and not flooring it after every red light that this trax will last me years for minimum cost. this is a very nicely equipped suv for a low price. take your electric somewhere else here in northern mn the battery cars dont do too good.

Fantastic! This car looks like a great value for money. It is very refreshing to see in this day and age.

I ordered one from the factory because there are NONE on dealer lots!! This is such a popular car, I cannot wait to get mine! By the way you mention the fancy climate control and digital dash on LT and above which is NOT correct. You have to get the HIGH LEVEL LT for this and the 1RS also does NOT have these options, only the 2RS does. Just a note for other potential buyers.

@jeffreyerickson6766

23 күн бұрын

They're more plentiful now. 7 of them at my local dealer.

That cacti green is gorgeous. I like that color with the black rims.

no paddle shifters?! Thank God that trend is dying off

@willkent4759

4 күн бұрын

Yeah. Those are stupid for non-sport cars.

@daniel55645

3 күн бұрын

@@willkent4759it would drive me crazy every car having it. Had a Lincoln Continental that had them. WHY?! Who wants paddle shifters in a luxury car?!

Bravo great review i have a Trax 2rs and i love it.

I like everything about the Trax except the engine layout using a rubber timing belt emersed in the engine oil vs a engine using a steel timing chain and not a fan of small engine with turbo charger over a bigger engine that doesn't need a turbo to get power ,because it doesn't have to work as hard and will be less trouble prone later on as the engine gets a lot of miles

@solvend

16 күн бұрын

Yes, everything you said. Yes

Fantastic review as always!😸

Yes of course guys & I might try to buy this.

Excellent review guys. Trax is an attractive choice. GM please get a Shark 🦈 fin antenna ,make a Power drivers seat available on LS thru 2 RS. Its only available on the ACTIV trim.

Affordable.. looks nice... love that green.. I am anxious to see how reliable it is over time. Sad GM can't make quality affordable vehicles in America as this is made in South Korea. But that wouldn't turn me off at all.

Great review guys…. Keep up the good work

@CarConfections

28 күн бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I bought one…. So far, very smooth ride. I’m happy so far

Cute car, but NTSA is showing lots of electrical problems with the 2024 Trax and even some blown engines.

@palebeachbum

Ай бұрын

They're not wrong. I'm in a 2024 Chevy Trax Facebook group and there have been many complaints about electronic issues affecting the gauge cluster, infotainment, AC, and power windows right off the dealership lot. Oddly, there are people with 20k miles saying they've had none of these common issues.

@davedavis2208

Ай бұрын

Do you guys live at the north pole ? Because you boys are Always wearing winter coats and gloves in your videos

@skyiswomb1

Ай бұрын

@@palebeachbum First model year is always a risk unfortunately. Hopefully they work out the kinks down the line

@palebeachbum

Ай бұрын

@@skyiswomb1 yeah, first model year or two is always a risky purchase. I bought a new Elantra in 2018, which was the 2nd year of the new design. Mine had problems with the engine, transmission, and suspension.

@skyiswomb1

Ай бұрын

@@palebeachbum A gambling man haha

I have a new trax 2rs and I regularly get above 30 mpg and the best I’ve been able to get is nearly 45 mpg. An efficient engine for sure.

Trax, Blazer, Blazer Ev, Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe....that's just Chevy. GM is whooping on Asian Brands I love it!!!! Lol

Great review Drew and Mason.

Actually i am tired of armrests that wear and rip drum use after only 4 or 5 years. This has every decision i want, personally. And yea dash? I absolutely do not want a dash that will rip and break in hot summer weather like my trans am did.

Wonderful review. My engine block on my 2014 Soul crashed and I need a new car. I am really thinking about this one. I really appreciate the review. I was not thrilled with the idea of a 3 cylinder. But I like the six-speed automatic over the CVTs.

@CarConfections

21 күн бұрын

Thanks! Glad you found the review helpful!

Love your content! I bought a new Chevy Malibu because of your review. I needed a car instead of an SUV due to my mother being in a wheelchair so she could get in and out easy. I wonder if you are related to Peggy Hardesty? She is the best heart professional at the University of Kentucky. Anyway thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.

@CarConfections

Ай бұрын

Thanks, glad we could help! I don't think we are directly related but maybe somewhere along the line

Great job, guys. Please note that in the RESALE section at 26:22, you show "Jeep" instead of "Chevrolet."

@CarConfections

Ай бұрын

Our apologies, thanks for pointing it out

Bought a black one of these with 17 inch wheels, silver rims.It rides great drives great and that torque is real. Wife chirped the tires pulling out the other day and she says it does it a lot. She is 62 and not trying.Her old car was a Kia with a 1.6.

Chevrolet is on a roll.....they should sell MANY Trax. Great video...thanks.

For the price all those features are great. Just checked and msrp on the activ is 23,900. Wow. Now it's time to wait and see what the safety and crash ratings are.

Bought one yesterday cacti 💚

@CarConfections

Ай бұрын

Congrats!

Its worst feature is in your first sentence, 1.2L 3 cylinder turbo 😂

C.C.'s The Trax looks great I need a second car with good gas mileage, I Have $4800 Points on my Marcus G.M. Card, But I don't trust gm anymore, I wish I could use the points for Mazda Toyota or Honda!

Now this is one great looking little CSUV. If GM has really tamed the ride on those 19 inch donuts I'd be interested

It's a good looking vehicle

Great purchase price, but you'll pay for it later in maintenance. The wet timing belt is extremely maintenance intensive to change. You're looking at $1000 just in labor.

@firstlast---

10 күн бұрын

About 5 hours of labor book time same as a j series Honda

Chevy did a great job with the styling. It's a tempting CUV, but I'm suspicious of the long-term reliability. A tiny engine stressed by a turbo, gasoline direct injection, and a wet timing belt? That's not a winning formula for a simple, dependable engine. On top of that, owners are reporting a lot of issues related to the electronics.

An excellent review, and that's coming from someone who has done some review drives over the years. Don't worry about your mpg display - you were beating the he11 out of that car and it still averaged 24. My niece bought the Activ in Cayenne Orange in January and she just drove it from NYC down to your area - her dad (my brother) lives in Andover Hills. She got 41mpg on the drive there and back, and she's averaging around 28 in suburban NYC commuting. You were wise to mention the torque vs horsepower rating. Stupid people will always dwell on horsepower but it's meaningless unless you drive the car around with the tach over 6. Torque is what spins the tires, and the 162 on the Trax comes on around 2000rpm while the Kia Soul's Atkinson 2.0 makes a bit less torque at over 4000rpm. All that twist at low rpm is what makes the car feel so strong. It's an awesome car for the money. The engine will last of you change the oil every 4k miles. DI engines are very dirty and little engines need clean oil. That's not a Chevy thing - that's true for anything with direct injection and it goes double for little suitcase-sized engines with a turbo.

@CarConfections

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Patricia-kb5qv

9 күн бұрын

I just bought a 2RS. I appreciate your advice. I'll keep up on those oil changes!

@0pelman

7 күн бұрын

@@Patricia-kb5qv My nephew just bought a 2025 2RS. Crimson red. Loves the car and averaging 42mpg. Best value on the market.

I think it's made in Korea . I'd definitely buy the extended warranty if keeping it long term.

Wonder what the door handle is like opening in icy conditions. Pushing a button inside the handle sounds like trouble.

@massmike11

13 күн бұрын

You can always use the button on the remote😊

Imo this is one of the best in its class. Its definitely best looking in my opinion. The only the that tops this is the cx-30.

@Patricia-kb5qv

9 күн бұрын

Nah, CX30 over does the black cladding.

19:33 Those are nice "Down" jackets.

Great value, not sure about reliability but for a daily, around the town driving, change the oil regularly it should be ok.

This color is fire! 🚒👩🏾‍🚒

Wth?!? It sounds like a V6 😭. I had to replay the first acceleration twice to make sure I was hearing the right thing 😂. It sounds like the old tacoma in a sense. That really caught me off guard and im impressed.

@KennyboyGM

Ай бұрын

It sounds like a motorcycle engine to me.

@speedandstyletony

Ай бұрын

3 cylinder engines often sound like v6 ones depending on the timing. Think of it as half a v6.

I would love to see a review of the base (least expensive) model. Steel wheels and all. But we all know that they don't really exist.

When and where did y'all film this....its been 80 -90 degrees in Raleigh for weeks and all my long / winter clothing have been stowed!? Maybe you could trade your new 2024 Kia even $$$ for this Chevy! Lol Great looking and priced to sell...I am just not sold on the long-term durability of these 3 cyl. blown engines!

@CarConfections

Ай бұрын

We filmed this probably a month ago but the weather in KY can be hot or cold at any moment

How are you strobing those headlights?

@proteus5

16 күн бұрын

That's just a photographic effect caused by the camera.

Bring back the Chevy LUV

@richardwarren7492

13 күн бұрын

I had a 72 - paid 2195 fully loaded -including a Tonneau cover. I drove it for 7 years, then sold it to a friend. Sitting down? He still uses it on his farm 52 years later on original running gear! That said we both lived in areas, not much rain or snow and no salt on roads. My only complaint? It was red and it would fade pretty fast unless you really kept on top of it. I still miss that little truck at times.

I would have bought one but I must have AWD. I live in hilly territory and snow can be heavy. It’s a very sharp looking car, however.

AWD and rear vents please chevy? And you have my attention..

The arm rest may not be comfortable but you can always take it to an apolstery shop and get padding on the arm rest then your arm will be fine.

Turbo making less than 140 horses is very impressive for some kind of motocycle. Reliability and resale value probably will be matching the engine.

If they would of made it a 4 cyclinder and an optional 4x4 I'd definitely get 1....

I just wish it had rear seat ac vent s

Not sure what you mean by advanced version of LED headlights they all have LED headlights on all trims so that sounds very confusing what you’re saying

soon we will see how they will install one cylinder and seven turbines

You should make this your long term replacement for the Hyundai that got bought back

It looks like a great deal, but time will tell. I'd have to see how that tiny motor is holding up 4 years from now. I'd go Nissan Kicks

@davewilson7602

Ай бұрын

It’s a couple grand more but with resale a Corolla cross would be less in the long run if you can swing it (it is very boring however, but do people buy this kind of car and care about how interesting it is)

@G-Rated

Ай бұрын

More Japanese propaganda bullsh!t. 🙄 Chevrolet knocked this out of the park. This is the same motor and transmission in the Buick so I expect it to be smooth and reliable.

@BrianYYH

Ай бұрын

@@G-Ratedchevys are trash. Had a coworker’s Chevy Trax blow it’s engine on the highway at 4,000 miles on the odometer.

@jjm1800

22 күн бұрын

@@BrianYYHsure lil bro 😂

@wearethelandrovers9014

18 күн бұрын

You want a Nissan with their infamous rubber band transmission? The one that made CVT a dirty word?

I like the way it sounds like a Mustang GT 350.

Does this car use regular or high test gas?

@CarConfections

10 күн бұрын

Regular

The deal killer is they aren't AWD. I have a Buick Encore, which is basically this car but slightly shorter wheelbase... it has the 1.3L Turbo which is a bit more fast and it's gas efficient too with an 8 speed tranny I believe. But the fact that I can't get AWD means it's a no for me since I live in Colorado. At least I couldn' find one in AWD yet, maybe they aren't out yet?

With that tiny engine it should be getting better gas mileage imo.

@roadrunnerorange

20 күн бұрын

If it helps, many ppl have claimed 40+ mpg on the freeway.

I’m gonna test drive one this week, if I can fit in it at 6’3” and my tall kid can fit in the back… they can take my money

@SemiMF

5 күн бұрын

I just bought a 2rs today for a commuter im 6' 7 and it's pretty roomy and comfortable in the drivers seat.

I definitely get above what the mfg mog and I drive above the speed limit. So not sure what is happening on your mfg you are getting.

This should have been the Blazer and the the Blazer should have been a full size truck.

I love the front end and inside. But the taillights are terrible

At this price this car was a Prep for me. Cheap on gas and I can pay it off in a year. Of course I save up money to put down on it.

Once you get use to the car and learn how to drive it you will get way better fuel economy. Just have to figure out what the engine wants to get it.

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I hate where the volume knob is on this (and the new Trailblazers).

@toddwallarab6985

6 күн бұрын

This has volume controls on the back of the steering wheel

I have looked at a lot of new and exciting cars over the past 60 plus years, including some that proved to be absolutely terrible. One example was the Chevy Vega, which had a motor that lasted about 40,000 miles, and the body sometimes rusted out before the motor quit.. This Trax may prove to be a good car, but it could prove to be another Vega. That old car was really nice for a week and this one also seems nice. Only time will tell. One comparison for you. The Honda Accord from 40 years ago had a 0-60 time of about 11.4 seconds.

@richardwarren7492

13 күн бұрын

I had a 74 Vega wagon - I drove it 125,000 and it was fine. That said no snow or salt on road, 74 had fender liners, also had A/C and the radiator was h/d 4 speed, no issues. and the best mileage I ever got out of a car. Vega, Pinto, Corvair stories are just that - - urban stories. And that's from someone who worked as a tech for 17 years. Worked on them all.

@wearethelandrovers9014

12 күн бұрын

@@richardwarren7492 They may be called urban stories, but I lived those stories. I had the first automotive pollution control license in Stockton, California, in the late 60s. I received lubrication training from Exxon when they were developing multi-weight oil. Ford sent me to Memphis for factory training when the 351 Cleveland came out. My last dealer job was running the tune-up department of a Chrysler dealer. One of my friends bought one of the first Vegas. He was OCD with maintenance and the motor still died at 40,000 miles. Those original silicone aluminum blocks, with the cast iron head, didn't last. Some mechanics experimented with iron sleeves from the Ford 8N tractor, but those first Vegas were so bad, nobody wanted them. Another friend bought a 1974 Pinto. Six months later, his brother-in-law bought an identical Pinto from the same Ford dealer. They found out that their keys worked on both cars. He had really good MPG for about 15,000 miles. Then it suddenly dropped in half and the dealer had no clue. I bought a 65 Corvair Monza convertible while I was wrenching at a Ford Dealer. It had the four point rear suspension and easily handled with the local ‘Vettes. It was one of the best cars I ever had, but I was young and stupid and got rid of it.

Wet belt engine?

@TheCaptjamestkirk

19 күн бұрын

I agree! No Thanks!

It's a sonic with a lift

Chevy should call this what it is. A station wagon. Remember those?

@frankleespeaking9519

27 күн бұрын

That’s what all SUV’s are. And people want them

Wish it was AWD

Wet timing belt. Plastic clips everywhere. Plastic in the suspension (sway bar links). It's cheap, but it's CHEAP.

That thing in the background is so rusty 😆 But nice video and this Trax is pretty cute

Will that engine make it to 50,000 miles ? Toyota 22R best engine ever !

If there was an AWD Trax that'd be a steal

The original Name of the car was called the Chevy Seeker

Hope that overtaxed engine holds up

@eugenepeters-rb8xu

26 күн бұрын

i just bought one and its really good if you know how to drive a small engine with a turbo. takes a little know how.

Am I the only one that thinks this looks like the Chevy version of the Kia Sportage?

A seven day trial of a family sub? Really? I mean, in one week, just seven days when did you have time to shuttle a couple of kids to soccer or swim practice, go shopping, drive on congested hiways, park downtown, drive to a grocery store, pack it full of gear, spend a day off road, drive it across any distance full of kids,...I hesitate to think of any realistic distances you drove on any real road grades much less in varied environments between sea level and 12,000 feet. What extremes in temperature did you test in during your week? A week isn't a test, it's just checking your tires!

@CarConfections

9 күн бұрын

If you'd like to buy us one then we'll test it out for longer 🤷‍♂️

more HP than the Delorean

Wet timing belt = disposible engine

@sleepyg2011

12 күн бұрын

Exactly 💯 why you lease it, enjoy it. 😎 return it.🫡

Bummer for me no 4wd or AWD.....

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You lost me on the 1.2 L turbo engine... Europa ways.

UGH!!!... Awesome video...until... "auto start / stop". Wow... I was really interested in this SUV... 🤥 Hyundai Kona here I come...

@Kat2cents

17 күн бұрын

You can turn off the auto start and stop system

@RedEyeC

17 күн бұрын

@@Kat2cents - a whole lot more than turning the system off - especially the "End of Life" built into the starter: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoh2sJqCk5idd8o.html

Who would ever buy a Chevy?

@veteransforequality7347

23 күн бұрын

I just bought a brand new C8, I bet you would retract your statement if you spent a day in a new C8

@pennyandwoody

17 күн бұрын

I’ve had chevys for most of my life. I usually have never had a bad experience with them. Fords have been lousy, dodges are fun to drive but that’s it. My family had a 92 Chevy Corsica. Bought it in 93 and drove it for over a decade in a half and as far as I know, it’s still running. If you don’t do the oil changes or maintenance on them, yeah they will break. But guess what, a Toyota would break too. Hell who would want a Toyota, especially the truck as those engines are blowing up left and right. Chevys are decent for the money. They kind of go through forgetting how to make vehicles (80’s 00’s) to making decent vehicles (90’s 10’e and 20’s.

I wouldn't buy it if that was the only wheel option I had. Those are terrible. Just my opinion.

I’m a ‘Chevy’ guy, owned a 2015 LS FWD Trax in Silver…it was $20,995…out the door, brand new. Back then I considered that price a bit high for what the model and trim offered. Today, I feel the same about this reincarnation of what I used to have back then. If this vehicle would have a starting price, of say…$16,190 for the base-trim, ‘LS’ trim, and then…maybe $18,999 for the ‘LT’ trim after that…I’d be okay with that. I don’t like the fact the driver-seat is ‘manual’ adjusting for all the lower trims, except the top one. 🙄

I take that over all honda hrv toyota chr and all korean shit. Thx for the review guys

@palebeachbum

Ай бұрын

This car is made in Korea. lol

@sao007

Ай бұрын

@@palebeachbum lolll extra lol Who cares

@peterwylie6869

Ай бұрын

Made in Korea bud.

Why all the options GM !!! Stop cheaping out on safety features !!!

overstressed/underpowered engine with two wet timing belts sounds like questionable reliability at best, and a recipe for disaster at worst. would definitely buy an extended warranty if considering this vehicle.

Try a 7 year test but we all know it’ll fall apart and be an endless money-pit!!!