The Chevrolet Trax, the bow-tie brand’s subcompact crossover, has recently gotten an update for the Philippine market. It‘s called the Trax Premier, which apart from looking sportier, it also gets a lot of new features.
The more aggressive looking 2021 Chevy Trax Premier
Starting off with its looks, the 2021 Chevrolet Trax Premier is more aggressive than the older, rounder looking Trax. It sports a blacked-out Chevy logo up front, as well as functional roof crossbars. It also rides on a new set of 18-inch alloy wheels that come in what Chevy calls an “Aggressive Carbon Gray” color.
Apart from its sporty look, the new Trax Premier is also given new on-board features. These include the seven-inch touchscreen that comes with Android Auto and Apple Carplay. There’s also the new cabin air ionizer, a new cargo tray for better use of its cargo space, as well as a high-resolution dash cam that can be viewed and controlled via a smartphone.
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Note the new set of wheels and the roof crossbars
For safety, the Chevrolet Trax gets a lot of safety features. It comes with six airbags, a tire pressure monitoring, hill-start and hill-descent control, stability control, anti-lock braking with electronic brakeforce distribution, traction control, and even rollover mitigation. Other features on the Trax Premier include cruise control and keyless entry.
Under the hood, the new Trax Premier variant comes with the same 1.4-liter EcoTec turbocharged four-banger found on the previous variants. It can churn out a maximum of 138 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
And of course, the top variant gets leather seats and a leather covered steering wheel
There are two variants available for the 2021 Trax Premier. The top variant is the Trax Premier LT 1.4 AT, which is priced at Php 1,535,888. The more affordable version is the Trax Premier LS 1.4 AT, which comes with a price tag of Php 1,185,888.
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Know more about Chevrolet Trax 2024
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.
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Chevrolet Trax Launch
The Chevrolet Trax was launched for the Philippine market on July 4, 2023. It comes with three trims: the entry-level LT, the mid-spec Redline, and the top-spec RS.
Chevrolet Trax Exterior
The Trax sports a modern and bold look that is set to take the crossover market by storm. LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, power-folding side mirrors, and LED taillights are standard for all trims. Only the LT doesn’t come with a sunroof, while a rear spoiler and a fin-type antenna are common for all trims.
Chevrolet Trax 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, 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.
Chevrolet Trax 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Trax 1.2 LT | ₱1,793,888 |
| Chevrolet Trax 1.2 Redline | ₱1,866,888 |
| Chevrolet Trax 1.2 RS | ₱1,948,888 |
Chevrolet Trax FAQs
1. Is a Chevrolet Trax a good car to buy?
Yes, the Trax 2022 is a good car to buy. Good warranty, durable ride and performance, and fuel economy are big plus points of the car.
2. What is the body type of Chevrolet Trax?
Chevrolet Trax Philippines is a compact crossover car.
3. What engine is in a Chevrolet Trax?
The Chevrolet Trax gives users a 1.4-liter turbocharged Ecotec gasoline engine.
4. What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet Trax?
2022 Trax dimensions are 4,228 mm long, 2,035mm wide and 1,674mm in height.
5. Does the Chevrolet Trax have a reverse camera?
Yes, LT variant has reverse camera. With the reverse camera, you can see what is behind the car on the screen
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