Chevrolet Tracker: A brand-new taste for mini SUV

Brand-new dynamic and youthful Chevrolet Tracker will be your favorite.

Recently, Chevrolet has formally launched an all-new mini SUV in China, the Tracker. It is believed to be a significant surprise to car lovers, especially whose interests are in sporty feelings. Stay tuned and keep your heads up with Philkotse.com.

1. Chevrolet Tracker: From exterior to interior

Uniquely designed for the internet generation, the bow-tie manufacturer has featured this brand-new Tracker with a sporty exterior in addition to a turbocharged heart.

After making its initial debut at Auto Shanghai 2019, we can see that on the car’s body, it has Z-shaped lines for an angular look which will recall the feeling of dynamic and youthful feelings. This is why users will feel it’s like a dramatic sporty car for the first time to glance at it.

Chevy Tracker will recall the feeling of dynamic and youthful feelings

The main color of this car is originally black and red. There is redline trim appearing on the Tracker’s facilities including on the front bumper, the front grill, side mirror caps, and the 17-inch alloy wheels. As a cumulative effect, it cannot be denied that you will feel totally different for this car.

More specifically, regarding the interior, the newest Chevy’s product has a distinct cabin design which can be considered both simple and intuitive at the same time.

Along with a dual gauge cluster, there is a three-spoke steering wheel for the drivers to have a better sense of attraction to this vehicle. This one of the reasons why it's time for Chevy Tracker, not Trax.

Chevrolet tracker interior

Chevy Tracker has both simple and intuitive look for the interior

On the other hand, on the center dashboard, there is a floating touchscreen which can be super convenient when being coded with the latest edition of Chevrolet’s MyLink. Moreover, this MyLink is added with AppleCarplay, Bluetooth and voice recognition which are all designed smart and become a standard for users.

2. Chevrolet Tracker: Under the hood

When looking down the hood, this mini SUV has two turbocharged Ecotec engines. The first turbocharged engine is the 1.0-liter 325T three-cylinder which can generate 125 PS and 180 Nm of torque. After that, the engine is connected to either a six-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox.

Chevrolet Tracker performance

Chevrolet Tracker takes 8.9 seconds for running from 0 to 100km/h

The other turbocharged engine is made with 1.3-liter 335T inline-three that can construct 164 PS with 240 Nm of torque. Different from the former turbocharged engine, this one is exclusively mated to a variable transmission which can be active continuously.

The bow-tie manufacturer marks that it only takes 8.9 seconds for running from 0 to 100km/h with those engines.

3. Chevrolet Tracker: Updates on safety

Apart from the mechanic figures and the interior design, the safety system is what hopefully interests you. To protect consumers from potential risks of harms and accidents, Chevrolet Tracker has a range of new active pieces from safety systems.

Chevrolet Tracker safety features

The new Tracker has a range of new active pieces from safety systems

They include pedestrian collision mitigation, automatic emergency, lane-keep assist, forward collision alert, tire pressure monitoring and lane-departure warning. And we cannot forget about the heated side mirrors and a reverse camera as an additional pack.

Will this Chevy’s new Tracker hopefully debut in the Philippines in the near future? And if it is a yes, this car will be the next success of Chevrolet, possibly.

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Know more about Chevrolet Tracker 2024

Chevrolet Tracker 2024

The Chevrolet Tracker Philippines 2024 is a subcompact crossover SUV made by General Motors in China and Brazil. It replaces the Trax, in the Philippine market as well as the Chinese market. Despite being sold here, it is actually based on its larger brothers sold in other regions.

For the Philippines, there are two Tracker trims. The entry-level version is the Tracker LS 1.0T AT. It assumes a more subdued crossover look, but it does get some chrome trim pieces. The top-spec model meanwhile is the Tracker LS Redline Edition 1.0 AT. As per its name, it's sportier-looking than the entry-level trim. It features blacked-out parts with contrasting red pieces, and a set of black-colored wheels, among others.

Both variants of the Tracker sold locally use a 1.0-liter turbocharged inline-3 gasoline mill. This engine can make up to 116hp and 175Nm of torque. Power is then sent to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.

Dimensions-wise, the Tracker is 4,270 mm long, 1,791 mm wide, and 1,627 mm high, with a wheelbase rated at 2,570 mm. Locally, this American subcompact crossover is competing against the likes of the Geely Coolray, Hyundai Kona, and Honda HR-V.

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Chevrolet Tracker Launch

Chevrolet Philippines brought in the Tracker in 2021 and it is poised to compete in the highly contested local crossover market. Being a subcompact, its primary rivals include the Geely Coolray, Kia Stonic, Hyundai Kona, MG ZS, and many other models.

At launch, two variants were brought in. These are the Tracker LS 1.0T AT, and the Tracker LT Redline Edition 1.0T AT.

Chevrolet Tracker Exterior

On the outside, the Tracker assumes an SUV-like stance. Both models are equipped with black plastic cladding, but the Redline Trim stands out with its black colored trim pieces with bits of red for contrast. For exterior equipment, the aforementioned Tracker trim also comes with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, LED taillights, as well as front and rear fog lamps.

As for dimensions, both Tracker variants have a length of 4,270mm, a width of 1,791mm, and a height of 1,627mm. They also have a ground clearance of 161mm and a wheelbase length of 2,570mm.

Chevrolet Tracker Interior

As with most subcompact crossover models, the Chevy Tracker can comfortably seat up to five, and both trims come with leather seats. It's second row can also be folded to expand its trunk space. The driver is then provided with a manually adjustable seat, and a multi-information driver's console, among others.

On top of those, the top-spec Tracker LT Redline Edition, however, provides more features. These include automatic air-conditioning, a push-to-start button, and a panoramic sunroof.

Technology and Safety Features

To entertain its occupants, the Tracker Philippines comes standard with an eight-inch MyLink touchscreen. The said headunit can connect to phones via Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and USB. For the top-spec variant, the touchscreen is then linked to a six-piece premium speaker system.

For safety, both Tracker variants are kitted out with four airbags, anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, traction control, stability control, hill-start assist, tire pressure monitoring, etc. Both variants also get parking sensors and a rear parking camera.

Chevrolet Tracker Platform & Chassis

Like most crossover models sold today, the Tracker uses a unibody chassis. It also comes with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout.

For its suspension system, the Chevy model uses a MacPherson strut for the front and a compound crank rear axle. Braking is then handled by ventilated front disc brakes and solid rear disc brakes. The model also uses a manual, hand-operated parking brake.

Chevrolet Tracker Engine & Performance

The Philippine-spec Tracker 2024 is powered by a 1.0-liter turbocharged inline-3 gasoline engine. At the maximum, this three-banger can churn out 116hp and 175Nm of torque. It then uses a six-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to its front wheels.

Available colors for the Chevrolet Tracker are Satin Steel Gray Metallic, Agate Red Metallic, Summit White, Black Meet Kettle Metallic, and Pow Zinga Metallic.

The Chevrolet Tracker has one of the lowest performance numbers as compared to rivals such as the Honda HR-V 2024 and Geely Coolray numbers-wise.