![]() Other small crossovers such as the Mazda CX-3 have shown that a humble crossover doesn’t have to feel its price.įront-wheel-drive Trax crossovers use simple rear drum brakes, but four-wheel disc brakes are included with all-wheel drive. Copious lean into corners from the simple torsion-beam rear axle prevents the Trax from feeling remotely fun on a curvy road. The Trax’s steering is fast and light, which works well around town but contributes to a nervous feel at higher speeds. Some fault lies with the Trax’s 6-speed automatic, which delivers slurred upshifts and and can be reluctant to slip down a cog or two. Even a relatively wide torque curve doesn’t help. ![]() It’s at suburban and highway speeds where this smallest Chevy feels especially out of breath. For 2022, every Trax is powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine (155 horsepower, 177 lb-ft). The turbo-4 is sluggish around town, but adequate for driving between stop lights. The 2022 Chevrolet Trax is available in just two trim levels: LS and LT. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive costs about $1,500 more. Under its hood, the Trax features a 1.4-liter turbo-4 rated at 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. If anything, it boasts more grown-up looks, a. Boasting a revised grille and headlights, it no longer looks like a bulging koala in disguise. The related Buick Encore is swankier inside and more powerful, but just as cramped. Exterior-wise, the 2018 Holden Trax LS looks snazzy. Its rear seat is a tight fit for adults and its interior is dressed in low-buck plastics. The Trax provides a good view out for drivers and more cargo utility than subcompact cars. Pint-size dimensions mean the Trax excels at urban driving, but its short wheelbase and budget suspension make it nervous on a curvy road or a wide-open highway. All-wheel-drive versions earn just 30 mpg on the highway according to the EPA. Despite its little engine and lithe curb weight, the Trax isn’t as miserly as you might expect. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional, but the Trax is not a dirt road champion. A 1.4-liter turbo-4 pairs to a 6-speed automatic. The 2019 Trax is offered in LS, LT, and Premier trim levels. The Trax makes a decent choice at or close to its $22,000 base price, but we’d shop the competition carefully before signing on the dotted line. ![]() The Trax comes up short in terms of refinement, styling, and safety. ![]() It scores for its low price, but that’s about it. Overall, we rate the 2019 Trax at 4.2 out of 10. She’s a member of the State Bar of California and a licensed property and casualty insurance producer in all 50 states.The 2019 Chevrolet Trax is a city-sized crossover SUV that makes up for its low thrill demeanor with budget-friendly pricing. Lina holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Nanjing University, a doctorate in biochemistry from Dartmouth College, and a juris doctorate from the University of California Berkeley School of Law. Lina’s previous roles include intellectual property attorney at Morrison & Foerster LLP and a biomedical researcher at Stanford University. The trio left YourMechanic to incubate Jerry at Y Combinator in 2017. In one year, Lina built and scaled YourMechanic operations from just five markets to more than 50. Prior to Jerry, Lina and her Jerry co-founders, Art Agrawal and Musawir Shah, created YourMechanic, the largest on-demand car repair services provider. ![]() Leading a global team responsible for operations, talent acquisition, legal, and content, Lina has been a key contributor to the AllCar™ app’s 10x growth in its first year of operation. She helped to found Jerry in order to take the confusion and mystery expenses out of car ownership and help drivers achieve financial success. Lina Zhang is Vice President of Operations at Jerry. ![]()
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