2017 Chevrolet Trax review
Chevrolet Trax highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Good passenger space
- Ample standard features
- Available all-wheel drive on all three trims
Cons
- Bumpy ride on rough roads
- Could use more cargo space
- Subpar acceleration
Mileage (EPA estimate)
24 city, 30 highway, 27 combined
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A subcompact star, in & out of town
If your shopping list calls for SUV capability and city-friendly dimensions, the multi-tasking 2017 Chevrolet Trax is a test drive you'll want to take. When your active lifestyle dictates weekends away with friends, then plenty of cargo space and a comfortable cabin are essential, and happen to be two of the Trax' strengths. But it's not only a weekend marvel; the Trax is also a seriously smart choice for daily commuting and downtown errands thanks to some agile handling and extensively packaged trim levels. Looking for “the one"? Read on.
All Chevrolet Trax years
What is new for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax?
- The Trax is available in a new trim called the Premier.
- The LTZ trim has been discontinued for 2017.
- Trax trims have been upgraded with Blind Spot Monitor, Smart Key, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
- Lane Departure Warning and Running Boards features are now available as options on select trims.
2017 Chevrolet Trax trims
LX
Six-speed automatic transmission, remote keyless entry with panic alarm, four-way manual driver seat with power lumbar control, front bucket seats, cloth upholstery, single-zone manual climate control, two USB ports, auxiliary input jack, six-speaker sound system, steering wheel-mounted audio and phone interface controls, seven-inch color touchscreen, Bluetooth® audio streaming, 16-inch wheels, rearview camera, and more.
LT
Adds LED daytime running lamps, deep-tinted rear windows and liftgate glass, Sirius XM® satellite radio, 110-volt power outlet, silver-painted skid plates, cruise control, deluxe cloth upholstery, available remote vehicle start, and more.
Premier
Adds rear cross-traffic alert, rear park assist, fog lamps, body-color door handles, 18 in. aluminum wheels, keyless entry and start, seven-speaker Bose® premium audio system, heated driver and front passenger seats, leatherette seating, six-way power driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more.
5 reasons to buy the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
1. Road trip ready
The 2017 Trax excels at being road trip worthy. With an EPA-estimated 33 mpg (front-wheel drive models with the standard engine) when highway driving, you'll get further between fill-ups.
2. Driver assistance packages
For an enviable set of driver assistance aids that feature the latest technology, the 2017 Trax has two add-on packages available. The Driver Confidence package has the urban driver in mind, as it includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors. The Driver Confidence II package, available with the range-topping Premier trim, also adds forward collision and lane departure warning systems.
3. Tricked-out base trim
It's great to find a vehicle that offers lots of features at the entry level and the refreshed 2017 Trax is a great example. Chevrolet has packed the LS base trim with worthy passenger conveniences and some great standard tech. In addition to Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration now being standard, features like driver seat power lumbar adjustment, and a rear cargo cover are the small things that make a big difference.
4. Small footprint, big interior
If you're after cargo space alongside the maneuverability to handle tight turns and parking in a pinch, then the 2017 Trax manages to tick all those boxes. Cargo space extends up to 48.4 cu ft with the rear seats folded flat. The Trax also features a 36.7-foot turning circle, and with a shorter than average wheelbase (just shy of 8.4 feet) you can feel confident that pulling into a busy parking lot is no problem for you and your Trax.
5. Fun exterior paint options
Blend in, stand out, and show off your personality with one of the 2017 Chevrolet Trax's eight paint options. Yes, you could go for a sophisticated metallic finish in Nightfall Gray or Mosaic Black. There's more to the 2017 Trax though: four gloriously bright colors that feel like a full-on fiesta. From the stunning ocean-like color of the Blue Topaz Metallic option, to the bright citrus flavor of Orange Burst Metallic — the 2017 Trax has color options for every occasion and personality.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
3.8 out of 5
25 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 10 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 7 |
| 3 Stars | 3 |
| 2 Stars | 3 |
| 1 Star | 2 |
RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Trax an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Trax 5th out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Chevrolet TraxChevrolet Trax features and specs
LS 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Automatic Transmission
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Power Seat(s)
- Running Boards
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.4L
Horsepower
138
Torque (ft-lbs)
148
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
14
Wheelbase
100.6"
Overall length
167.6"
Width
69.9"
Height
64.8"
Leg room
F 40.8"/R 35.7"
Head room
F 39.6"/R 38.8"
Front tires
P205/70R16
Rear tires
P205/70R16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Chevrolet Trax FAQ
All 2017 Trax models have available all-wheel drive.
Yes, with available all-wheel drive. The 2017 Trax also has an extensive array of available driver assistance features and on its highest trims, remote start, meaning your Trax can be toasty warm by the time you're dressed for the snow and ready to leave the house.
Remote start functionality may require the purchase of a subscription plan and/or a compatible device like a smart phone. See the owner's manual or manufacturer website for more information.
According to the manufacturer, the 2017 Trax is not equipped or recommended for towing.
The stats are comparable between these two. The base trim 2017 Trax, and base trim of the 2018 Ford EcoSport (its debut year) both feature standard FWD and available AWD, 39.6 inches of front headroom, and an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined for the 1.4L base models with FWD. One noticeable difference, however, is the Trax's fold-flat front seat. Carrying a surfboard or tall plant? You'll like this feature on the Trax.
Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov.
The 2017 Trax offers a sunroof with the LT trim's Sun and Sound package (along with a Bose audio system), or as a stand-alone option for the Premier trim.
More about the 2017 Chevrolet Trax
Exterior colors:
Blue Topaz Metallic
Crimson Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Nightfall Gray Metallic (not available on LS trim)
Orange Burst Metallic (not available on LS trim)
Red Hot (not available on LS trim)
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Interior colors:
Brandy with black accents
Jet Black
Light Ash Gray with black accents
All interior colors are available in cloth, deluxe cloth, and leatherette, depending on trim level.
Interior details
A practical interior that accommodates five, the 2017 Trax has soothing interior color options and three different seat fabrics (cloth, deluxe cloth, leatherette) — one for each trim level. The Trax has plenty of other passenger comforts, too, including a below-seat storage drawer and seatback pockets for keeping essentials on hand. For cold-season starts, the Premier trim benefits from heated front seats. If you often find yourself with a full load of cargo or passengers (and everything in between), the 2017 Trax with a rear 60/40 split-bench row and a fold-flat front passenger seat can mix it up with eight different configurations, accommodating whoever, or whatever you choose to haul.
Performance
A peppy crossover SUV to have as your day-to-day driver, the 2017 Chevrolet Trax has a zero to 60 time of 9.18 seconds for the standard forward-wheel drive models and 10 seconds for all-wheel drive models (according to the manufacturer, when new). Powering the Trax to achieve these figures is an Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged engine providing 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque, and while you're unlikely to take it there, the 2017 Trax achieves a top speed of 116 mph.
Emissions
According to EPA estimates, the FWD 2017 Chevrolet Trax tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 313 grams per mile, while the AWD 2017 Chevrolet Trax has 334 grams per mile.
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