The Chevrolet Trax is a compact crossover. In the Philippines, its three variants are the LT priced at Php 1,793,888, Redline priced at Php 1,866,888, and the top-spec RS which retails at Php 1,948,888.
All three trims of the Trax use a 1.2-liter inline-3 turbocharged gasoline engine that’s capable of producing up to 137 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox.
The Trax is 4,537mm long, 2,035mm wide, and 1,560mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,700mm and a ground clearance of 186mm.
Locally, the Trax competes against the Kia Seltos, Toyota Corolla Cross, Nissan Kicks, Mazda CX-30, Honda HR-V, etc.
Launch
The Chevrolet Trax was launched for the Philippine market on July 4, 2023. It comes with three different trims: there’s entry-level LT, the mid-spec Redline, and the top-spec RS.
Exterior
The Trax sports a modern and bold look that is set to take the crossover market by storm. Standard for all trims are LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, power-folding side mirrors, and LED taillights. Only the LT doesn’t come with a sunroof, while common for all trims is a rear spoiler, and a fin type antenna.
Interior
Step inside the Trax and you’ll be greeted by a cabin with ample room for five. The higher spec models feature power adjustable front seats, automatic air-conditioning, an AC cabin filter, and leather seats, and a power tailgate.
All variants get a bench-type rear seat with 60:40 split folding, a push-to-start button, smart passive entry, and an electronic parking brake.
Technology & Safety Features
Higher-spec trims of the Trax come standard with an 11-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This screen is then paired with a six-piece speaker system. All three variants get USB charging ports, but only the top-spec RS gets a wireless charging pad.
Handling safety for this crossover is a total of six airbags, anti-lock braking, stability control, traction control, brake assist, rollover mitigation, etc.
Those are then supported by a number of advanced safety features including forward collision alert, following distance indicator, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, auto high beam control, vehicle forward movement detection, tire pressure monitoring, etc.
Platform & Chassis
Providing ride comfort for the Trax is a MacPherson strut for the front, and a torsion beam rear suspension. Braking for all four wheels is then handled by disc brakes.
Engine & Drivetrain
All three variants of the Trax use a 1.2-liter inline-3 turbocharged gasoline engine that’s capable of producing up to 137 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox.