NEW FOR 2015:
- Standard OnStar with 4G LTE and in-car WiFi
- Siri Eyes Free
Chevrolet’s subcompact crossover carries over for model year 2015 effectively unchanged other than a minor update to its telematics and infotainment systems.
Since its time on sale, the Sonic-based utility has been launched in the U.S., and has a more traditional upright look compared to some of its rivals. The Trax's road manners reflect its European heritage, though it errs on the side of competence and comfort rather than driving thrills.
Inside, you’ll find a well laid out cabin that has its fair share of nifty touches, including a two-tone dashboard, dual gloveboxes and motorcycle-style instrument cluster. On Trax models equipped with the touchscreen infotainment system, there are a wide variety of downloadable apps including streaming internet radio and navigation; the system is enhanced this year with in-car WiFi hot spot and Siri Eyes Free. Space-wise, the Trax offers more interior room than the likes of the Nissan Juke, but it trails slightly larger value-priced models like the Hyundai Tuscon.
The Trax is available in LS, 1LT, 2LT, and LTZ trims, with front- or all-wheel drive, and can only be had with one engine - a 1.4L turbocharged four-cylinder engine developing 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque.
In LS trim, features include power locks, OnStar, electronic immobilizer, front disc/rear drum brakes with ABS, hill start assist, body-colour door handles, automatic headlights, body-colour power mirrors with spotter mirror, 16-inch steel wheels, two piece storage tray under cargo load floor, air filtration system, floor mats, driver information centre, keyless entry system, power locks, tilt/telescopic steering with Bluetooth and audio controls, power windows with driver auto-up/down, 60/40 split folding rear seat, four-way manual driver seat, flat-folding front seat, four-way manual passenger seat, cloth seating surfaces, four-speaker AM/FM audio, Bluetooth phone connectivity, and USB port.
Key options include air conditioning and an oil-pan heater.
1LT trim adds six-speed automatic transmission, content theft alarm, four-wheel disc brakes (AWD models only), privacy glass, heated mirrors, 16-inch aluminum wheels, air conditioning, cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls, 110V power outlet, leather-wrapped steering wheel, storage tray under front passenger seat, deluxe cloth seating surfaces, and six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with Bluetooth streaming.
Key options include Sound Package (Bose premium stereo and satellite radio), Sound & Technology Package (Chevrolet MyLink Touch seven-inch infotainment system, rear park assist and reverse camera), and an oil pan heater.
2LT trim adds remote starter, 16-inch aluminum wheels, backup camera, rear parking assist, 6-way power driver seat, cloth/leatherette seating surfaces, seven-speaker Bose premium audio with amplifier, Chevrolet MyLink, and satellite radio.
Key options include a power sliding sunroof, cross-rails for the roof rack, and an oil pan heater.
LTZ trim adds chrome accented liftgate handle, fog lights, 18-inch aluminum wheels, auto-dimming rear view mirror, heated front seats, and leatherette seating surfaces.
Key options include a power sliding sunroof, cross-rails for the roof rack, and an oil pan heater.
