Chevrolet Trax 2023– car dimensions: 4537 mm long, 1823 mm wide and 1560 mm high. Boot space with the seats up is 725 litres.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard with an 8-inch touchscreen on base trims or 11-inch on higher ones. Cruise control is standard across the board. Automatic climate control arrives on LT and above. Chevy Safety Assist is standard and brings automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist with departure warning, forward collision alert and automatic high beams. A rear vision camera is standard. Blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, rear park assist and adaptive cruise control are available on packages.
Cargo volume measures 725 liters behind the rear seats and expands to 1532 liters with the seats folded. The load floor sits low for easier loading of everyday gear or weekend bags.
The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. Payload capacity is listed at 453 kg for occupants and cargo combined. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the published specs.
The cabin feels open and airy thanks to the longer wheelbase and lower instrument panel, with solid rear legroom for adults and decent cargo space behind the seats. Seats are cloth or Evotex leatherette depending on trim, with heated fronts available or standard higher up. Active noise cancellation keeps things quieter on the highway. Materials are basic hard plastics in places, but the overall layout is simple and functional with good outward visibility.
EPA fuel economy 28 city/32 highway/30 combined mpg on regular unleaded.
Oil life monitoring system. change oil and filter when indicated or at least once a year, with tire rotation every 7,500 miles.
NHTSA overall 4-star rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).
IIHS Good in small-overlap front. Poor in updated moderate-overlap front. Acceptable in updated side.
Standard Chevy Safety Assist: automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist with departure warning, forward collision alert, IntelliBeam high beams, following distance indicator. six airbags and rear camera.
The 1.2L turbo three-cylinder returns EPA estimates of 28 mpg city, 32 highway and 30 combined on regular gas. Real-world driving often lands near 28 mpg overall. The 13.2-gallon tank supports reasonable range for daily use.
Servicing follows the oil-life monitor, which typically calls for changes around 7,500 miles or yearly under normal conditions, plus tire rotations at the same interval. Cabin filter replacement comes at about 22,500 miles. The first scheduled maintenance visit is complimentary within the first year or 12,000 miles. Warranty is three years/36,000 miles basic and five years/60,000 miles powertrain.
Standard safety kit covers automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keeping, forward collision alert, auto high beams and a rear camera, plus six airbags. Available extras include adaptive cruise, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and parking sensors. NHTSA rates it four stars overall. IIHS scores Good for small-overlap crashes but Poor for the updated moderate-overlap test due to rear-passenger measures and Acceptable for updated side impact. it does not earn Top Safety Pick.
Living with the Trax means straightforward FWD commuting with composed ride quality for the class and easy dealer service. Keep an eye on the oil-life display and stick to the schedule for filters and fluids to maintain the powertrain warranty.
Length 4537 mm, Width 1823 mm, Height 1560 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Trax 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Chevrolet U.S. media specifications, this generation, on sale spring 2023), 2024 Trax Owner’s Manual.