more about this model There's something adorable about the 2017 Chevrolet Trax. Maybe it's the smile in its newly redesigned grille. Or the way its profile seems to mimic a hunched-over bunny rabbit. But whatever it is that's so cute, it makes a driver want to get in and have fun.
The new grille and headlights bring a family resemblance between the Trax and other Chevy products like the Cruze, Malibu and Volt. But this isn't merely a gloss over the existing Trax, since the inside has also been thoroughly tweaked with a new instrument panel that has a more conventional and straightforward appearance, better gauge visibility and flows more naturally than before. The Lego look of the previous Trax dash has been banished to whatever place plastic toys go to when they die.
But more than better-looking, embedded in the dashboard is better technology. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are new to the Trax and promise seamless integration of your smartphone into the vehicle's entertainment and navigation systems. In fact last year's BringGo app navigation system has been ditched in favor of whatever app does those duties on your phone.
Other additions for this year's edition of the Trax include proximity triggered keyless entry and ignition for the first time, several new advanced safety features (including forward collision and rear cross-traffic alerts). And if the phone isn't enough, 4G LTE Wi-Fi is now on the options list.
Returning is the 1.4-liter turbocharged four rated at 138 horsepower. It feeds a standard six-speed automatic transmission and in either front or all-wheel drive.
Three trim levels are offered on the 2017 Trax. LS is the base model if you're more budget-minded. The LT is what most retail customers will buy. And at the top of the line is the Premier with blind spot monitoring, 18-inch wheels and, hold on, chrome accent door handles.
Fuel economy numbers for the Trax are modest considering its class and size. The front-drive Trax is rated at 25 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg combined. Throw on all-wheel drive and those numbers shift to 24 city, 30 highway and 27 combined.
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LS 4dr SUV AWD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I love the size of the 2017 Chevy Trax and some pretty nice features with OnStar. The seats are a bit small, especially if you're a bigger person, and this also makes the arm rest hard to use. It has two USB ports in the front, which is nice, but the space its in is pretty small so your phone or accessory might not fit and will have to find another solution. I'm a single guy and don't need much space as a vehicle goes, so this is perfect, but if you have a larger family or like to haul lots of items around this is not the SUV for you. The windshield wipers that came with the Trax were horrible so I have to change those out right away. I purchased this SUV in February 2017 (so just a few months ago) and already I've had to take it in for repairs. The two plastic molding strips on the roof started to come off (going down the highway with those flapping around isn't fun), the pins in the back to raise/lower the cargo cover went missing, the breaks in the cold/early morning hours are very sensitive at first. The other thing to note is the cabin pressure when closing the back passenger doors. If the front door/doors or a window is open, the back doors will close with ease...but should all the doors and windows be closed, if you open the back doors and close it, you will need to slam the door hard in order for it to close all the way. I was first told that it was because the doors didn't fit right, then I was told it was because of the cabin pressure and there is no way of fixing that issue, so you will have to learn to slam the door hard to get it closed. Bluetooth is iffy! I have an iPhone 7 and it always connects/reconnects my iPhone while in the car. I?m not sure why it doesn?t hole a Bluetooth connection.
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The 2017 Chevrolet Trax earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, IIHS Small Overlap Front Test Results, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Available Chevrolet Trax 2017 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: LS, LT, LTZ, Premier
Exterior Colors: Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Storm Blue Metallic, Mosaic Black Metallic, Nightfall Gray Metallic, Crimson Metalllic, Black Granite Metallic, Cajun Red Tintcoat, Brilliant Blue Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic, Cyber Gray Metallic, Sandy Ridge Metallic, Deep Espresso Metallic, White Pearl Tricoat, Blaze Red, Champagne Silver Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic, Blue Topaz Metallic, Orange Rock Metallic, Red Hot, Orange Burst Metallic
Interior Colors: Jet Black cloth, Jet Black leatherette/cloth, Jet Black leatherette, Jet Black/Light Ash Gray cloth, Jet Black premium cloth, Jet Black/Light Titanium cloth, Jet Black/Light Ash Gray leatherette/cloth, Jet Black/Light Titanium leatherette/cloth, Jet Black/Brownstone leatherette, Jet Black/Brownstone leatherette/cloth, Jet Black/Light Titanium leatherette, Jet Black/Brandy leatherette, Jet Black/Brandy leatherette/cloth, Jet Black/Brownstone premium cloth, Jet Black/Light Ash Gray leatherette
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Back-up camera, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Mobile Internet, Post-collision safety system, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, AWD/4WD, Remote Start, Power Driver Seat, Keyless Entry/Start, Parking sensors, Sunroof/Moonroof, Heated seats, Blind Spot Monitoring, Upgraded Stereo, Lane Departure Warning
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive
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