2024 Chevy Trax

Price Range: $20,400 - $23,900

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The 2024 Chevrolet Trax is a comfortable and spacious SUV. It comes with a lot of features for the money too. All-wheel drive is unavailable, which might be a turnoff if you want it for wintertime driving. Otherwise, we think it's one of the best picks around for a small SUV.Read full review

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Edmunds suggests you pay

$18,798

Prices based on sales in VA thru 3/2/26

Final assembly in South Korea

Pros

Lots of features for the money
Roomy seating and cargo area for a extra-small SUV
Available 11-inch center touchscreen is big and easy to use

Cons

All-wheel drive isn't available

What's new

Redesigned for 2024
It's Chevy's least expensive SUV
Still comes pretty well equipped with features
2024 kicks off the second generation for the Trax

Overview

Written by automotive expert Brent Romans

3/9/2026

If at first you don't succeed, try again. That seems to be the mantra for the Chevrolet Trax. Chevy discontinued the first-generation Trax after the 2022 model year. But now Chevrolet is giving this extra-small SUV another go with the redesigned 2024 Trax. The new Trax is still Chevy's least expensive model but it's roomier inside. There are also significant changes to the powertrain, interior and technology features. Overall, we think it's worth a look if you're shopping for a little SUV that's big on value.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$138/mo

$199/mo

Avg. Midsize SUV

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Edmunds spotlight: Interior space and technology

There's plenty of space in both rows. Four typical adults can fit comfortably inside without front passengers having to scoot their seats up to accommodate those in the rear. And for its class, the Trax's cargo area is massive. At 25.6 cubic feet, it's both significantly larger than before and larger than most other cargo holds in the class. There's room in the rear for a weekend away with four and more than enough room for day-to-day trips to the grocery store. Chevy also outfits the Trax with a lot of the same advanced driver assistance features that you'll find on more expensive SUVs. Features such as standard automatic emergency braking and optional blind-spot warning can help drivers in situations where they are distracted or might make a mistake.

Competitors to consider

Make sure to also check out the Chevrolet Trailblazer while you're at a Chevy dealership. These two models have a lot of overlap on price, space, practicality and features. The most significant difference is that you can't get all-wheel drive on the Trax like you can on the Trailblazer. If you're looking for a compact SUV that offers a bit more driving engagement, the Mazda CX-30 is worth a look. The Nissan Kicks and Toyota Corolla Cross are two other budget-oriented models worth researching. Read our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about how the Trax stacks up.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Reese Counts

Good

7.9

out of 10

We drove the 2024 Chevrolet Trax on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the Trax drive? The Trax comes with a three-cylinder engine, which might seem like a recipe for sloth-like acceleration. However, our test vehicle sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds at our test track, which is on par with its rivals. Around town, the little engine provides plenty of torque, so keeping up with traffic is a breeze. The only time the engine feels a little wheezy is when passing on the highway. The automatic shifts smoothly and is responsive when you need a downshift.

Braking and handling are about what we expect from a compact crossover SUV. It's easy to park thanks to the light steering, and the brake pedal provides smooth stops and adequate emergency stopping power when you need it. The Trax isn't sporty but it feels stable around turns.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Trax? The seats in the Trax are somewhat flat and don't support you all that well when you're driving around turns. But the soft padding is good for comfort. We put a few hundred miles on the Trax in a relatively short amount of time and had no complaints after a long stint behind the wheel. Passengers in the rear should be comfortable. The ride quality is comfortable, and the Trax's suspension smooths out most bumps and imperfections in the road.

There's a moderate amount of wind and road noise on the highway, but it's never loud enough that you need to shout and it's really no louder than any rivals. The main issue holding the Trax back is its climate system. While it is powerful enough to keep you comfortable, the lack of dual-zone climate control and rear air vents is a drawback if you often have passengers aboard.

Interior

8.5/10

How’s the interior? The Trax's interior is one of the best you'll find in an extra-small SUV. We like the easy-to-use layout for the buttons on the dashboard and on the steering wheel. You'll never be hunting around for anything. The touchscreen's menus are also logically set up, though we noticed the touchscreen was occasionally slow to respond during our testing.

The driving position makes everything easy to see and reach. The seat height and wide-opening doors make getting in and out very easy. It helps that there's plenty of space in both rows, with more passenger area than nearly every other crossover in this class. The rear seat is roomy for all but the tallest adults, even for longer journeys. Visibility is very good too, thanks to upright windows, nicely sized mirrors and a crisp-looking backup camera.

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Build & Price

Buying Tips for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax for March

Here are some helpful tips for buying and negotiating a 2024 Chevrolet Trax:

The current market is offering the 2024 Chevrolet Trax for about 10-11% below the sticker price. This translates to savings of approximately $2,431 to $2,681, depending on the trim. Use this information to negotiate a better deal and make sure you’re not paying more than the True Market Value.
If you're considering leasing a 2024 Chevrolet Trax, expect a median monthly lease payment of around $315, with about $2,815 due at signing. Knowing this can help you determine if a lease is the right option for you.
There's not much new inventory available nationwide for the Chevrolet Trax, with only a few units for each trim. This limited supply means you might want to contact local dealers quickly to ensure you can secure a vehicle.
When shopping for a used 2024 Chevrolet Trax, you'll find prices starting at around $17,099. Keep in mind that used models are selling fairly fast, with an average of only 36 days on the lot, so you may need to act quickly to get the best deal.

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Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? The Trax shares much of its in-car tech with the latest crop of vehicles from General Motors, though it's been pared down a bit for this little crossover. The most notable difference is the lack of a built-in navigation system or voice commands, though you can use your smartphone easily enough by using the standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. We had zero issues with either wired or wireless connection, something you can't say for every vehicle with wireless smartphone connectivity.

The Trax is available with a handful of advanced driver aids, including adaptive cruise control and blind-spot warning. We found the systems to be easy to activate and smooth in operation. The adaptive cruise kept up with traffic on the highway without leaving a huge gap from the vehicle ahead of you.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The Trax's cargo area measures out to 25.6 cubic feet, which is more than nearly every rival in this class. The cargo area itself is wide and deep, fitting a couple weeks' worth of groceries and supplies with ease. The angle of the rear window might make installing taller items a bit of trouble, but that's the case for most vehicles in this class. As it goes, it's hard to find more space behind the seats at this price.

Storage in the cabin is good, too, save for one big miss: the lack of rear cupholders. That seems like a big oversight when most rivals offer somewhere for a rear passenger to put a cup of coffee. The door pockets are big enough for a water or soda bottle, and the front cupholders are reasonably spacious and have a small slot between them to store a phone. Storage for other small items is good, too, thanks to a deep center console and bins on the front and back sides of the shifter. There are plenty of spots to store a phone, sunglasses and more.

The Trax is fairly small for an SUV, but there's plenty of space in the rear for a rear-facing car seat. Installing the seat should be mostly painless thanks to easily accessible anchors and wide-opening doors. The rear cargo cover might have to come off to hook onto the back seat, but that's true for rivals too.

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Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Chevrolet Trax has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg combined. That is about average for this class, but we saw a somewhat disappointing 28.7 mpg on our evaluation test route. Other rival small crossovers have done a little better in our real-world testing.

Value

8/10

Is the Trax a good value? The Chevy Trax is one of the most inexpensive vehicles in its class. It doesn't offer quite as many features (all-wheel drive, for example) but in general we think you're getting lots of value. There are some hard plastic interior panels, but most have a nice design or texture that keeps it from feeling cut-rate. Chevy did a fine job keeping the cost down without making cost-cutting immediately obvious.

The Trax includes a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty. The powertrain is covered for five years or 60,000 miles. You also get five years of roadside assistance, and the first service visit is included with the price.

Wildcard

8/10

The Trax's styling is right in line with most of the rest of the class: sharp and striking without pushing things so far as to be divisive. Simply, it's a handsome little SUV both inside and out. Thanks to a nice ride height and some design tweaks like black trim on the fenders, we think it's one of the few extra-small SUVs that actually looks like an SUV rather than a slightly lifted hatchback. We do wish it were a bit more entertaining to drive, but we also don't think it's something to loathe either. Just simple, straightforward transportation.

2024 Chevrolet Trax trim level differences

The 2024 Trax is available in five trim levels: LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS and Activ. All are powered by the same 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine (137 hp, 162 lb-ft) paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Unlike some other small SUVs, all-wheel drive is unavailable. Here are the feature highlights for each trim: Compare the 2024 Chevrolet Trax trim levels in-depth.

Which Trax trim does Edmunds recommend?

Go with the midlevel LT for the best value. It's reasonably priced and comes with some desirable upgrades, such as a bigger center touchscreen and dual-zone automatic climate control.

Chevrolet Trax Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.2

107 reviews

5(70%)

4(6%)

3(5%)

2(10%)

1(9%)

Owners Say

The overall customer sentiment for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax is mixed. Owners love its affordability, comfort, and modern tech features like the touchscreen and heated seats, making it a great value for the price. However, some owners have faced issues with the car’s performance and reliability, including problems with the infotainment screen, AC, and engine. Potential buyers are advised to check for common problems and consider if the lack of power and features like a power tailgate or driver seat would be a concern.

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Most Helpful Owner Review

Love this car!!!

Naomi Lynn, 05/23/2023

2024 Chevrolet Trax LS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A)

This 2024 trax drives so smooth and handles so well and it has a kick to it! It will get up and go! The interior is absolutely gorgeous too, I get compliments every day! I couldn’t be happier with this beautiful car! Update* I’ve now had my car for about 1 1/2 years and I still love it. It’s so great on gas, still rides so smooth and extremely comfortable, especially for long distance …

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2024 Chevrolet Trax Features & Specs

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$20,400
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	30 MPG
Cost to Drive	$138/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	25.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2024 Chevrolet Trax has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #5 out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

4 out of 5 stars4/5Above Average

#5 out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$484/yr

vs. $435/yr
for Average Subcompact SUV

Frequency

0.56x/yr

vs. 0.69x/yr
for Average Subcompact SUV

Severity

15.1%

vs. 10.7%
for Average Subcompact SUV

Recalls

1 recall found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 23V744000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: A232424320
Number of vehicles affected:: 60154
Defect Description:: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.
Defect Consequence:: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 6 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 1 years / unlimited miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Trax safety features:

Automatic emergency braking: Detects if a collision is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time.
Rear cross-traffic warning: Warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse.
Lane keeping assistance: Warns you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane and nudges the car back in line if you don't respond.

NHTSA Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	4 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	4 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	4 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	4 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	15.5%

FAQ

Is the Chevrolet Trax a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 Trax both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.9 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2024 Trax gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 107 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Trax has 25.6 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Chevrolet Trax. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Chevrolet Trax?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax:

Redesigned for 2024
It's Chevy's least expensive SUV
Still comes pretty well equipped with features
2024 kicks off the second generation for the Trax

Learn more

Is the Chevrolet Trax reliable?

To determine whether the Chevrolet Trax is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Trax. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Trax's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Trax a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Chevrolet Trax is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 Trax and gave it a 7.9 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2024 Trax gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 107 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 Trax is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Chevrolet Trax?

The least-expensive 2024 Chevrolet Trax is the 2024 Chevrolet Trax LS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $20,400.

Other versions include:

LS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $20,400
1RS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $22,100
LT 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $22,300
ACTIV 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $23,900
2RS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $23,900

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What are the different models of Chevrolet Trax?

If you're interested in the Chevrolet Trax, the next question is, which Trax model is right for you? Trax variants include LS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A), 1RS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A), LT 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A), and ACTIV 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A). For a full list of Trax models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2024 Chevy Trax

Pricing

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Cost to Drive

Edmunds spotlight: Interior space and technology

Competitors to consider

Edmunds Expert Rating

Performance

Comfort

Interior

Buying Tips for the 2024 Chevrolet Trax for March

Technology

Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

Wildcard

2024 Chevrolet Trax trim level differences

Which Trax trim does Edmunds recommend?

Chevrolet Trax Reviews

Owner Reviews

Owners Say

Most Helpful Owner Review

2024 Chevrolet Trax videos

2024 Chevrolet Trax Features & Specs

Reliability

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

Recalls

Warranty

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Trax safety features:

NHTSA Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars

FAQ

Is the Chevrolet Trax a good car?

What's new in the 2024 Chevrolet Trax?

Is the Chevrolet Trax reliable?

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Trax a good car?

How much should I pay for a 2024 Chevrolet Trax?

What are the different models of Chevrolet Trax?