Pros: Close-quarters maneuverability; ride quality and noise levels are impressive considering the small size
Cons: Cramped rear-seat space; limited cargo room; middling acceleration
2021 Chevrolet Trax
CG Says: The 2021 Chevrolet Trax loses its topline Premier model, but is otherwise essentially unchanged. The Trax is 15.5 inches shorter and 2.7 inches narrower than the Chevrolet Equinox compact SUV. It is about 6 inches shorter than Chevrolet’s popular new Trailblazer subcompact SUV. Trax shares its basic design with the Buick Encore, but it has less-luxurious trimmings and a more mainstream feel and price. The sole powertrain is a 138-horsepower turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed automatic. Trax is offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Available safety features include: forward-collision alert, blind-spot alert, lane-departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Other available features include keyless access with pushbutton start, along with Apple CarPlay and Andoid Auto compatibility. Trax’s ultra-compact dimensions make for tight rear-seat space and limited cargo versatility compared to other vehicles in the class. However, Trax also boasts outstanding close-quarters maneuverability and usefully tall driving position that makes it exceptionally easy to drive and park. Still, Chevrolet’s new Trailblazer offers important safety features that are not available on Trax, and a more up-to-date design.
2021 Chevrolet Trax
| Class | Subcompact SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Nation of Manufacture | South Korea |
| Base Prices | LS: $22,395 AWD LS: $23,015 LT: $24,195 AWD LT: $24,815 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 138 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 24-26 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 29-31 |
