Appreciate the review. Zero issues with that vehicle getting up to speed on the interstate or in real world driving. Also seemed nice and quiet. Your advise near the end is what every person considering this vehicle should understand. The 💎 of this vehicle is the value.
I got the LT version in Blue Metallic Glow about 2 weeks ago. I am so happy with this car. Traded in my 2020 Trax. The 2 models are worlds apart. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Just purchase my 2024 Trax LS (entry level) February 14, 2024. Sterling Gray. At "21,495.00", i still can't believe that this vehicle is outside my front door everyday! Just the car everyone needs. And for a "base model", so many features come standard. The backseat room will surprise you. The stying is great. And the 3 cylinder engine (that comes on every trim) is fantastic. "Not a race car", but who needs that for everyday driving. "AND ITS NEW". 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
On these small turbo charged engines the oil needs to be changed religiously. Also don't shut off the engine when the car has been driven hard and the turbo red hot, give it a minute to cool down before turning off the engine.
Love my 2024 Trax Activ Cayenne Orange, fully optioned out right at $27,000msrp. Very well equipped, best bang for the buck new car available right now. Just remember it's a $20,000-$27,000 car, don't expect Mercedes level materials and refinement.
one of the most underrated car to exist for 2024, had my 2rs for about 6 months, no complaints what so ever, its amazing tech to its heated seats, to everything else makes this car so worth it, specially for its price, nice review btw!
Have myself the 2024 Trax LT model. Love it so far, only 2300miles on it so far but I am throughly pleased. Looking to hopefully have this car for awhile. Thanks for your review
Thank you for your video. I'm really interested in the active in bronze metallic. I'm partial to the black rims myself. Looks like you're going pretty smoothly at 90 mph and had no issues getting up to that speed. The cabin sounds very quiet as well.
I agree with you I am on 12k And car runs beautifully no problems & great mpg with that baby turbo zoom zoom also luv the heated seats & steering wheel now the winter is here ,WiFi is sweet to , a great car so far for the money 👍
Hey thank you alot for this review. Much appreciated. This is everyone's main question when they see it's a turbo 3. Buick Envista another nice cheap car like the Trax with the same turbo 3. Be good.
Have a black LT in our garage we picked up with 8 mi on odometer. We drove home and parked in garage with 21. Just had 4 days of snow, sleet and snow again tonight and another day. . As soon as salt is washed away. Our black girl will come out and dance on the roads. She is Pretty! We can hardly wait.
I have a 2024 Trax LT, love it. I admit I was a bit nervous about a 3 cylinder engine but I found out this drive line has been in use in Europe for several years and has proven itself reliable. I don’t drive it hard though, it may be turbocharged but it’s not a race car. Be realistic in how you drive it and you will be fine.
Cash I just bought my wife the LT model about a month ago she's very happy right now gets it from a to b good pricing wish I had your r2 gorgeous trim model
I'm a retired reliability engineering manager. What you experienced with your car we call infant mortality. If all the parts in your car were tasted like we did with missile parts your car would cost millions of dollars. That's why your car has a warranty.
@@HisSacredLoveI know plenty of people that commute 100 miles a day, round trip, to work. Some drive even farther. That alone is 2K miles a month for 20 days just for work and not accounting for any other trips. It's not a mind bender.
Thanks for the review. I've been looking at new vehicles for about a month. Keep coming back to the Trax. The only thing that I don't like about it is the wheels. I'd prefer the all black ones. Hopefully i can get a test drive in one within a week. Again, thanks for a good no BS review.
I have a 2024 I've only got about 1700 mi on it but I love this car it's called the active it's got all the safety features did an expensive car would have I paid under $26,000 best movie ever made everyday I drive it I feel better and it looks great it even drives great a 3 cylinder turbo it really moves quick
Thank you so very much. A real person using this car for what it is intended. I was getting a little discouraged watching some reviews (IE consumer reports). Your video really shows what driving this car is like. My main concern was the engine and does it have enough horsepower. From my experience, the critics are way too hard on many cars describing them as sluggish. I have a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 which has been described as very lackluster, yet in my opinion moves along just fine. But like I'm seeing here, the car scoots along just fine for what most people need. Here is my main concern, I go out to Colorado every August and I'm a bit concerned about how well it will do at elevation. My Mitsubishi definitely looses power due to thin air and of course I'm assuming this car will the same. But will the turbo make the difference. This car has approximately 9 horsepower less than my current car. My Mitsubishi can struggle a bit in the mountain passes, but in general does just fine. You have shown with your video how well car accelerates in every day driving which makes me feel much better. A lot of the things the critics accuse this car of I could care less about. I'm looking for great value, good gas mileage and basic comfort. My current car I even chose not to have a touch screen (2017 was the last year you could opt out of that feature). So even the touch screen I could care less about. I drive non stop Chicago area to the Denver area straight through and my Mitsubishi is more than comfortable. And I'm assuming this car will be the same. Again, thank you so much for your honest opinion and video of actually owning and operating the new Trax. I probably won't get one for another year or so. But thanks again. I'm gonna save this video.
Thanks for your very well explained comment. I understand all of your concerns because I to had the same concerns before buying the Trax. That is why I specifically wanted to capture most of ppls concerns in my video. Now I must say going up hills I found to be surprisingly well. Ppl are looking at horsepower. But the real MVP of this vehicle's stamina and PUNCH is the Torque. Now I learned that is the bread and butter. Now I want you to look up, how much torque the Outlander has to the 2024 Chevy Trax. No slugging over here.
I actually ran into a couple where I live who like the Trax so much, they bought 2, one for each of them. They had no concerns with the engine power. I also did a little research how a turbo charged engine does at altitude. And from what I read, the turbo forces more air into the engine only causing about a 5% decrease in power above 10,000 feet. I guess a normally aspirated engine looses about 30% above 10,000 feet. So that was very encouraging because that was one of my concerns when I go out into the mountains of Colorado. The Trax may actually perform better than what I'm driving now even with less horsepower. The only thing I hate about it is the timing belt. It will need to be changed out around 100,000 miles. And I'm sure that won't be cheap. My Outlander has a timing chain...no maintenance. Otherwise I'll probably wait till the 2025's are out next year and get one.@@iaintgonnaholdyou
If I were alone this is the vehicle that I would be buying. However, I have a disabled wife who must take a wheelchair and a walker wherever we go. She also has difficulty getting into a smaller vehicle, so unfortunately I must drive something larger.
Good point. With 4 cylinder motors and larger engines, it's almost always the turbo that goes first. With this 3 cylinder, uncharted waters, time will tell. I love the sound of the this motor when accelerating!
I apologize for any misunderstanding. Me inputting ??? In the title indicated I was asking a question. But Thank you for your feedback and watching my video
Chevy has used this same engine in the base model Trailblazer for a few years now and it seems to be doing ok as far as reliability. Frequent oil changes and driving sensibly will go along way. If you drive it like a sports car you will probably have issues early on. The same for any small engine with a turbo.
Rented a TRAX for a road trip ok vacation. Nice car...40mpg in interstate 40. I live in Brazil we have this type of engine there ....oil change is fundamental to preserve the wet timing belt .... turbo charged engines need more attention and will not last long like aspirated ones since it have more pressure and RPMs
I don't really like suv's, but that's not bad looking in 2rs with the stock wheels. Really, the only question I have is if the motor has a timing chain or a belt. The cars do have nice body lines. I also like that the transmission is not cvt.
You crushed it with your review. I'm getting really turned on to the Trax. One question: Chevy doesn't offer an optional audio package with subwoofer for this whip. Maybe I could add a powered sub to it's mix. Whatcha think? I would dig the boom as I cruise, know what I'm sayin'? Peace...✌️🙏♐
Thanks for the comment. Audio? As far as Boom bap. I guess adding a subwoofer will Def enhance it. But I'm totally fine the way it is. Clarity is smooth volume is good.
Thats the problem with most people now a day, want all these safety features to help you stay in your lane, tell you when someone or something is by your vehicle and some stop for you, all because too many people are bad drivers and not paying attention. You dont need all these cameras when you have mirrors, they want high horsepower vehicles that do 0-60 in 2 seconds with the highest quality material all in a 20 something K vehicle.
Good points. I'm not sure if the owner of this vehicle has the safety package, which I think is around 800 bucks. I got it on my 2025 Activ last week, and it has blind spot monitoring, lane change warning and steering assist, emergency braking, pedestrian braking, and cross traffic warnings. I got it all for 27k out the door. Dang good vehicle. My Camaro SS that was $40,000 didn't even have these features. Of course with a 6-speed and 455 horsepower it made for some fun driving, but the engine in this is peppy enough for a daily driver. It also stays relatively flat in the corners. They did a good job on the suspension for a car this inexpensive. And it's fun to drive. Amazing bang for your buck vehicle, and it looks good compared to other vehicles out there. I would have paid a lot more for it honestly based on looks alone. The extra features are a bonus. But don't tell Chevy I said that. Great vehicle.
Thank you! This is what ive been trying to figure out is how it does at interstate speeds. Im considering this exact model but my closest dealership is far from an interstate so I cant test it for myself before buying. It looks like it does just fine. Great video. If I can ask just 1 question, does anyone know if this comes with navigation, if not can it be added?
I’ve an LT . So far, I only know for sure is Bluetooth and/or android or Apple car play, for navigation. That works for me. Phone can stand between cup holders. I’ve only driven 13 mi coming home from dealership also, getting on Interstate to go home, I was startled when I looked at the speed. 80! This isn’t the Camaro, but it does accelerate quickly.
o yes...I don't drive much, I want to buy one but nope, I will stick to my actual car, there are TONS of these been driven right now where I live, it seems that finally GM increase the assembly line rate in south korea, today I counted 39 in a 3 hour 150 mine round trip....this will be a money maker for GM, IM sure they will raise the price soon
Well said my brethren, if these crybabies want a fast car buy a Porsche and pray you don't get carjacked or stolen. This is a value vehicle for budget consumers..........
Great point, you want a Porsche, go buy a Porsche. The Trax is positioned as value for the money, and it does that better than many other cars at a much higher price. That engine sounds robust under some throttle too.
Even today you get what you pay for.Using a solid rear axle is old school.The engine is a throw away in my opinion,talk to us at 50k,but they look good.
Thought about purchasing this vehicle until i found out it has a wet timing belt which will be very costly if something were to go wrong. Nice looking vehicle and very affordable but I'll pass.
@@kennyb439 sorry to hear that. Wet timing belt? Whatever that is, I won't have to worry about that for a while otherwise hopefully I can rely on the warranty. Until then I'll continue to have fun in this ride. Thanks for watching 💯
really helpful video. thank you. are you doing mile or km? 99mile/h is fast, why so many people say it's slow? are you doing hard on gas foot when driving 99? I'm trying to convince myself and my wife for this car. thanks
Nice! It will get on down the road! Rented an Equinox recently and really liked it! I'm thinking about getting a Chevrolet! That's all my dad would ever buy! 👍👍
I’m nearing my 5000 miles on my Trax Active . Love this car, all the amenities and looks for the price I paid . It benefits me in many wants . Good looking car 👏👏 Chevrolet - Korea
Great question. I live in NC and just got back from NYC. I took a chance and drove up during the snow storm. I was really nervous, but I must say it drove beautifully in the snow. Did have one slip n slide occurrence but it was me overturning out of a gas station. But I had that car all thru NYC streets. I had a car full of stuff, my work computers and it was durable and alot of Fun to drive. So now I've drove up hills, in rain, and in snow. Passed all tests with flying colors so far 🙏🏾💪🏾💯
damn its enough for 80% of people for sure. but idk how long that engine will hold up. if you didnt buy extended warranty and only using the factory warranty. after that warranty period, ill be worried. this engine uses a wet timing belt. not even a timing chain. yikes! we still need to wait for issues to pop up. still too new of a vehicle. they cut costs where ever they can. and the customer will pay after warranty is up. consumers must realize this is a business.
Little different color schemes to the interior and exterior. Major reason for picking the 2RS over the activ, was 2rs comes with 19 inch wheels and the Activ wheels are 18 inches
I want to buy one but nope, I will stick to my actual car, there are TONS of these been driven right now where I live, it seems that finally GM increase the assembly line rate in south korea, today I counted 39 in a 3 hour 150 mine round trip....this will be a money maker for GM, IM sure they will increase the price soon
I hate to burst your bubble but your car has only 10,000 miles on it so you cannot give an accurate assessment on it. Wait until you hit the 36,000-mile mark and then that is where you can get a better idea as to how reliable it is. I recommend you do some research on the engine history. The engine has been by several European cars makers for several years and has a bad reputation for early timing belt failure with belt shavings plugging up the engine oil galleries and oil sump pump because it uses a " wet " timing belt meaning it is emersed in engine oil. The timing belts are supposed to last 150,000 miles but often fail at 50,000 miles and less and because it is integrated into the block and head you must remove the block to change it so parts and labor cost easily exceed over a thousand dollars. And that does not include cleaning the oil galleries and the oil sump pump of rubber shavings. The oil pan must be removed to do this so now you easily looking at over $2000.00 between parts and labor IF the engine has not been damaged from oil starvation. Type in the RUclips search 1.2-liter engine wet timing belt issues and they are frightening.
it has a cheap wet timing belt that needs replaced at 125K for $1,500 ($2,000) in the future. You will spending twice what you saved on a Toyota on maintenance.
@@jonharrison2590 Should it last forever? A new timing belt every 125k miles sounds quite fair to me. It's a 2024 has anyone reached that high in miles to fact check these predictions?
I am aware of that 100% it's built in a Daewoo factory and ex Daewoo factory with I am assuming still Daewoo employees working there and yes there is a lot of Daewoo in this car.
I'm just saying I mean they're built in the ex Daewoo factory, I am pretty sure that they're still engineers that were Daewoo engineers and I am sure there are still former Daewoo assembly workers there.... So this may be badged a Chevy but yes believe me there are Daewoo roots in this vehicle through and through
Hence the reliability of them so far terrible! That's why I would never buy a Korean car because Americans are brainwashed into thinking that they're great cars Kia Hyundai and anything built in South Korea are junk and it will always be junk! Yeah there are a few good ones here and there our family acquaintances own Western cab here in Nevada Las Vegas Nevada and the hyundais and the Kias they get from leasing for free for test vehicles are the ones that consistently break down overheating and just terrible cars thank God those leases are free because they're testing mules
Regardless if you want to believe me or not I can tell you what is a good vehicle that never breaks down the Toyotas, Fords and they have a few Mercedes C300s that have over 375k on them!!
Why are you the kinda guy who keeps all the shit on showing the car is new lmao. Still got the tag in the glove box☠️ don’t tell me you still got the window sticker left on too
One would hope with only 10,000 miles it works fine! Write a review when it has 65K + miles on it, if it lasts that long. It's a 3 cylinder turbocharged engine, it can't handle the stress. Furthermore, Chevrolet does not have a good track record. Good looking car, but I wouldn't sink my money into it.
Appreciate the review. Zero issues with that vehicle getting up to speed on the interstate or in real world driving. Also seemed nice and quiet. Your advise near the end is what every person considering this vehicle should understand. The 💎 of this vehicle is the value.
You said it better than I could of. Thank you.
I got the LT version in Blue Metallic Glow about 2 weeks ago. I am so happy with this car. Traded in my 2020 Trax. The 2 models are worlds apart. Thanks for sharing your experience.
that blue glow metallic is a nice color
Just purchase my 2024 Trax LS (entry level) February 14, 2024. Sterling Gray. At "21,495.00", i still can't believe that this vehicle is outside my front door everyday! Just the car everyone needs. And for a "base model", so many features come standard. The backseat room will surprise you. The stying is great. And the 3 cylinder engine (that comes on every trim) is fantastic. "Not a race car", but who needs that for everyday driving. "AND ITS NEW".
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On these small turbo charged engines the oil needs to be changed religiously. Also don't shut off the engine when the car has been driven hard and the turbo red hot, give it a minute to cool down before turning off the engine.
Fully agree thanks for the tip. I do have to get an oil change every 5k. Which is every other month lol
Love my 2024 Trax Activ Cayenne Orange, fully optioned out right at $27,000msrp. Very well equipped, best bang for the buck new car available right now. Just remember it's a $20,000-$27,000 car, don't expect Mercedes level materials and refinement.
Thank you. But I'm jealous that cayenne Orange looks real nice. Def best bang out there to me. We not gonna mention mobile app car functions 🙌🏾🙂
one of the most underrated car to exist for 2024, had my 2rs for about 6 months, no complaints what so ever, its amazing tech to its heated seats, to everything else makes this car so worth it, specially for its price, nice review btw!
Thanks for the love and sharing your Chevy Trax experience. I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling so pleased and happy with this vehicle. ☺️
Keep us updated, I have the same 2024 Trax Ls in cayenne orange with only 7 mils. It’s comfortable, Updated screen.
And Nice heated seats. 👌🏽
I picked one up Cactus Green 2RS I love it , it’s smooth 2300 miles so far
Have myself the 2024 Trax LT model. Love it so far, only 2300miles on it so far but I am throughly pleased. Looking to hopefully have this car for awhile. Thanks for your review
I just got this, and love it. The ride quality is on par with my gfs full loaded 2019 jeep Cherokee
Thank you for your video. I'm really interested in the active in bronze metallic. I'm partial to the black rims myself. Looks like you're going pretty smoothly at 90 mph and had no issues getting up to that speed. The cabin sounds very quiet as well.
I agree with you I am on 12k And car runs beautifully no problems & great mpg with that baby turbo zoom zoom also luv the heated seats & steering wheel now the winter is here ,WiFi is sweet to , a great car so far for the money 👍
Hey thank you alot for this review. Much appreciated. This is everyone's main question when they see it's a turbo 3. Buick Envista another nice cheap car like the Trax with the same turbo 3. Be good.
Have a black LT in our garage we picked up with 8 mi on odometer. We drove home and parked in garage with 21. Just had 4 days of snow, sleet and snow again tonight and another day. . As soon as salt is washed away. Our black girl will come out and dance on the roads. She is Pretty! We can hardly wait.
Thank you much.
I'm buying a 2RS in a few months. Thx again for the info.
Good luck, you'll enjoy it. Let us know your feedback once you get it 🙏🏾💯
I want one!!! What is the difference
Did I see 99 on that speedometer? No wonder people have troublewith their cars.
driving fast doesn't do anything bad to the car
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@@lipoz-n-nitroz4012 another newbie
@@cantwealljustgetalong2 🥺🥺...😭😭...🤡
Dang. That 3-banger has got some nutz!! 99 mph with like zero drama, impressive.
"safety is key" after passing in right lane
And not using blinkers....
At nearly 100 mph too 😅
Dang. That 3-banger has got some nutz!! 99 mph with like zero drama, impressive.
No need for clickbait caption, it’s a great value
I have a 2024 Trax LT, love it. I admit I was a bit nervous about a 3 cylinder engine but I found out this drive line has been in use in Europe for several years and has proven itself reliable. I don’t drive it hard though, it may be turbocharged but it’s not a race car. Be realistic in how you drive it and you will be fine.
@@markrichardson3830 thx fornyour comment. I totally agree. No complaints and 3 cylinders has helped my pockets on gas 🙌🏾💯
Safety is key and real-time no turning signals
Thanks for the video.
Ive been looking and you definitely sold me. Thanks again.
I have the 1RS fountain blue December 2024 for Christmas. I have been enjoying this car every day. Thanks for sharing.
Do it drive good in snow?
Cash I just bought my wife the LT model about a month ago she's very happy right now gets it from a to b good pricing wish I had your r2 gorgeous trim model
@@sambarron4270 Shout out to your wife for being team Trax, I no she loving it. Much blessings.
I have the LT and my rear driver side window stopped working smh. 🤦 I only have 6000 miles on it.
I'm a retired reliability engineering manager. What you experienced with your car we call infant mortality. If all the parts in your car were tasted like we did with missile parts your car would cost millions of dollars. That's why your car has a warranty.
I got mine August and have about 6k miles. I love it! No real problems and fun to drive. I really like the stereo too.
6k in 3 months?
@@HisSacredLoveI know plenty of people that commute 100 miles a day, round trip, to work. Some drive even farther. That alone is 2K miles a month for 20 days just for work and not accounting for any other trips. It's not a mind bender.
I have the 1RS IN WHITE AND its the sportiest car in this class love it😊
I have the same! I love it!
Thanks for the review. I've been looking at new vehicles for about a month. Keep coming back to the Trax. The only thing that I don't like about it is the wheels. I'd prefer the all black ones. Hopefully i can get a test drive in one within a week. Again, thanks for a good no BS review.
I have a 2024 I've only got about 1700 mi on it but I love this car it's called the active it's got all the safety features did an expensive car would have I paid under $26,000 best movie ever made everyday I drive it I feel better and it looks great it even drives great a 3 cylinder turbo it really moves quick
Thank you so very much. A real person using this car for what it is intended. I was getting a little discouraged watching some reviews (IE consumer reports). Your video really shows what driving this car is like. My main concern was the engine and does it have enough horsepower. From my experience, the critics are way too hard on many cars describing them as sluggish. I have a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.0 which has been described as very lackluster, yet in my opinion moves along just fine. But like I'm seeing here, the car scoots along just fine for what most people need. Here is my main concern, I go out to Colorado every August and I'm a bit concerned about how well it will do at elevation. My Mitsubishi definitely looses power due to thin air and of course I'm assuming this car will the same. But will the turbo make the difference. This car has approximately 9 horsepower less than my current car. My Mitsubishi can struggle a bit in the mountain passes, but in general does just fine. You have shown with your video how well car accelerates in every day driving which makes me feel much better. A lot of the things the critics accuse this car of I could care less about. I'm looking for great value, good gas mileage and basic comfort. My current car I even chose not to have a touch screen (2017 was the last year you could opt out of that feature). So even the touch screen I could care less about. I drive non stop Chicago area to the Denver area straight through and my Mitsubishi is more than comfortable. And I'm assuming this car will be the same. Again, thank you so much for your honest opinion and video of actually owning and operating the new Trax. I probably won't get one for another year or so. But thanks again. I'm gonna save this video.
Thanks for your very well explained comment. I understand all of your concerns because I to had the same concerns before buying the Trax. That is why I specifically wanted to capture most of ppls concerns in my video. Now I must say going up hills I found to be surprisingly well. Ppl are looking at horsepower. But the real MVP of this vehicle's stamina and PUNCH is the Torque. Now I learned that is the bread and butter. Now I want you to look up, how much torque the Outlander has to the 2024 Chevy Trax. No slugging over here.
I actually ran into a couple where I live who like the Trax so much, they bought 2, one for each of them. They had no concerns with the engine power. I also did a little research how a turbo charged engine does at altitude. And from what I read, the turbo forces more air into the engine only causing about a 5% decrease in power above 10,000 feet. I guess a normally aspirated engine looses about 30% above 10,000 feet. So that was very encouraging because that was one of my concerns when I go out into the mountains of Colorado. The Trax may actually perform better than what I'm driving now even with less horsepower. The only thing I hate about it is the timing belt. It will need to be changed out around 100,000 miles. And I'm sure that won't be cheap. My Outlander has a timing chain...no maintenance. Otherwise I'll probably wait till the 2025's are out next year and get one.@@iaintgonnaholdyou
Actually not true. Timing chains and gears wear and do have to be changed. @@joshuakincaid6397
Can you do an update when it hits 100k miles?
If I were alone this is the vehicle that I would be buying. However, I have a disabled wife who must take a wheelchair and a walker wherever we go. She also has difficulty getting into a smaller vehicle, so unfortunately I must drive something larger.
Only question is what will wear out first, the engine or the turbo that will wear out the dinky 1.2 3 cylinder engine. Good luck!
Good point. With 4 cylinder motors and larger engines, it's almost always the turbo that goes first. With this 3 cylinder, uncharted waters, time will tell. I love the sound of the this motor when accelerating!
I'm shocked that the Trax can easily do 100 mph. Very impressive!
Just be careful out there, ok???
my 2004 4 cylinder caravan can easily do 100 mph
@@cantwealljustgetalong2you wanna Caravan? Go get a Caravan.
@randycantu7523 i have one lol...and it does 100 mph easily and it is 20 years older than a chevy trax
@@cantwealljustgetalong2 Good for you. Our ‘12 Sonic can too
I watched this video because you implied that there was engine trouble????
I apologize for any misunderstanding. Me inputting ??? In the title indicated I was asking a question. But Thank you for your feedback and watching my video
Chevy has used this same engine in the base model Trailblazer for a few years now and it seems to be doing ok as far as reliability. Frequent oil changes and driving sensibly will go along way. If you drive it like a sports car you will probably have issues early on. The same for any small engine with a turbo.
Rented a TRAX for a road trip ok vacation. Nice car...40mpg in interstate 40. I live in Brazil we have this type of engine there ....oil change is fundamental to preserve the wet timing belt .... turbo charged engines need more attention and will not last long like aspirated ones since it have more pressure and RPMs
I got a 1RS in cactus green.... It rules.. love it. Just did limo tint on the windows today
I don't really like suv's, but that's not bad looking in 2rs with the stock wheels. Really, the only question I have is if the motor has a timing chain or a belt. The cars do have nice body lines. I also like that the transmission is not cvt.
Did you ever find out if it has a timing chain (which I prefer as maintenance free)????
It has a belt
Can you tell me about those two belts which is better
@@Drewzrd timing chains are generally better than timing belts. Chains are usually more durable.
@@joshuakincaid6397 No
You crushed it with your review. I'm getting really turned on to the Trax. One question: Chevy doesn't offer an optional audio package with subwoofer for this whip. Maybe I could add a powered sub to it's mix. Whatcha think? I would dig the boom as I cruise, know what I'm sayin'? Peace...✌️🙏♐
Thanks for the comment. Audio? As far as Boom bap. I guess adding a subwoofer will Def enhance it. But I'm totally fine the way it is. Clarity is smooth volume is good.
Thats the problem with most people now a day, want all these safety features to help you stay in your lane, tell you when someone or something is by your vehicle and some stop for you, all because too many people are bad drivers and not paying attention. You dont need all these cameras when you have mirrors, they want high horsepower vehicles that do 0-60 in 2 seconds with the highest quality material all in a 20 something K vehicle.
Good points. I'm not sure if the owner of this vehicle has the safety package, which I think is around 800 bucks. I got it on my 2025 Activ last week, and it has blind spot monitoring, lane change warning and steering assist, emergency braking, pedestrian braking, and cross traffic warnings. I got it all for 27k out the door. Dang good vehicle. My Camaro SS that was $40,000 didn't even have these features. Of course with a 6-speed and 455 horsepower it made for some fun driving, but the engine in this is peppy enough for a daily driver. It also stays relatively flat in the corners. They did a good job on the suspension for a car this inexpensive. And it's fun to drive.
Amazing bang for your buck vehicle, and it looks good compared to other vehicles out there. I would have paid a lot more for it honestly based on looks alone. The extra features are a bonus. But don't tell Chevy I said that. Great vehicle.
I have a 2RS and i love it.
Thank you! This is what ive been trying to figure out is how it does at interstate speeds. Im considering this exact model but my closest dealership is far from an interstate so I cant test it for myself before buying. It looks like it does just fine. Great video. If I can ask just 1 question, does anyone know if this comes with navigation, if not can it be added?
I’ve an LT . So far, I only know for sure is Bluetooth and/or android or Apple car play, for navigation. That works for me. Phone can stand between cup holders. I’ve only driven 13 mi coming home from dealership also, getting on Interstate to go home, I was startled when I looked at the speed. 80! This isn’t the Camaro, but it does accelerate quickly.
Night and day between this and the previous gen. I think GM will sell a lot of these.
o yes...I don't drive much, I want to buy one but nope, I will stick to my actual car, there are TONS of these been driven right now where I live, it seems that finally GM increase the assembly line rate in south korea, today I counted 39 in a 3 hour 150 mine round trip....this will be a money maker for GM, IM sure they will raise the price soon
Well said my brethren, if these crybabies want a fast car buy a Porsche and pray you don't get carjacked or stolen. This is a value vehicle for budget consumers..........
How’s the road noise? It seems quiet in the video.
I got the blue metallic LT I love mine it's got 5k on it only had it for 2 months
Awesome. I love that color. Woulda been my second choice 💯👌🏾
How is it legroom wise? I really like this tuck but im 6'3
Good question. I'm not sure. Haven't had anyone that task in the car.
I’m 6’4 and I have 2024 Trax 2RS and both and front have plenty of leg room.
You have any window or screen issues ? That seems to be a common issue with the 2024 Trax as per various forums online.
Yes. They all been recalled for blinking out. No information displayed
wow its got common problems already? 😳
Great point, you want a Porsche, go buy a Porsche. The Trax is positioned as value for the money, and it does that better than many other cars at a much higher price. That engine sounds robust under some throttle too.
Thank You‼️🏁🏆
Even today you get what you pay for.Using a solid rear axle is old school.The engine is a throw away in my opinion,talk to us at 50k,but they look good.
They want the power my brother. THE POWER!😂😂😂
How about the no air vents in the back? Is this an issue?
I just purchased one last week it is simple and good gas mileage.
Thought about purchasing this vehicle until i found out it has a wet timing belt which will be very costly if something were to go wrong. Nice looking vehicle and very affordable but I'll pass.
@@kennyb439 sorry to hear that. Wet timing belt? Whatever that is, I won't have to worry about that for a while otherwise hopefully I can rely on the warranty. Until then I'll continue to have fun in this ride. Thanks for watching 💯
really helpful video. thank you.
are you doing mile or km? 99mile/h is fast, why so many people say it's slow? are you doing hard on gas foot when driving 99? I'm trying to convince myself and my wife for this car. thanks
@@catcat2084 hi that is in miles. Hope the video helped with any doubt about speed or durability. Listen to the people who has this vehicle
@@iaintgonnaholdyou you are great! thank you very much!
Low key wished i got this instead of an equinox
Nice! It will get on down the road! Rented an Equinox recently and really liked it! I'm thinking about getting a Chevrolet! That's all my dad would ever buy! 👍👍
I’m nearing my 5000 miles on my Trax Active . Love this car, all the amenities and looks for the price I paid .
It benefits me in many wants .
Good looking car
👏👏 Chevrolet - Korea
korean made ones are good. but its so sad to see they have to build them in another country. chevrolet is a american brand company.
how does your gas tank have a range of 416 miles? mine has like 350 after getting gas
lol thats funny...maybe hes got a bigger tank?
It depends on your driving habit and how much you drive on the freeway vs city.
the car looks like it drives nice
Safety first while you are exceeding the speed limit???
Can start/stop be turned off?
Sure can
How does it do in snow?
Great question. I live in NC and just got back from NYC. I took a chance and drove up during the snow storm. I was really nervous, but I must say it drove beautifully in the snow. Did have one slip n slide occurrence but it was me overturning out of a gas station. But I had that car all thru NYC streets. I had a car full of stuff, my work computers and it was durable and alot of Fun to drive. So now I've drove up hills, in rain, and in snow. Passed all tests with flying colors so far 🙏🏾💪🏾💯
i love this SUV the new Chevy Trax i want one
Safty first, people jumping out in front of me, safty first.....while going 99....lol
Im getting mine in march, so i appreciate the test drive.
Hey Jeff, make sure you get AAA before it’s too late! 😢
Hello Jeff, excelent review.
Hey, thanks!
How many miles are on it now
I am thinking about buying one of these, LS trim
damn its enough for 80% of people for sure. but idk how long that engine will hold up. if you didnt buy extended warranty and only using the factory warranty. after that warranty period, ill be worried. this engine uses a wet timing belt. not even a timing chain. yikes! we still need to wait for issues to pop up. still too new of a vehicle. they cut costs where ever they can. and the customer will pay after warranty is up. consumers must realize this is a business.
99mph? Its all about safety, SLOW DOWN!
What is the difference between lt activ and rs etc..
Little different color schemes to the interior and exterior. Major reason for picking the 2RS over the activ, was 2rs comes with 19 inch wheels and the Activ wheels are 18 inches
Activ is supposed to be more "rugged" and the RS is supposed to be more "sporty"
is it loud on the highway? the video seems like the highway speeds are a little loud but cant tell if its the video or the car. jw thanks.
If your talking about cabin noise, I notice it too be louder when close to oil and service time or the highway is just noisy. Otherwise all good
Yo, my boy Jeff ! ! !
what mpg are you getting?
Great question. I remembered in the beginning I was at 35 mpg, I just looked and I'm currently at 29.5 mpg.
Haven't seen any comments on mpg!
I want to buy one but nope, I will stick to my actual car, there are TONS of these been driven right now where I live, it seems that finally GM increase the assembly line rate in south korea, today I counted 39 in a 3 hour 150 mine round trip....this will be a money maker for GM, IM sure they will increase the price soon
What state has an 85 mph speed limit?
Texas
What were your RPMs at 75 mph?
Good question. I just looked. It's about 3 - 3.5 rpm when I reach 80. I notice none of the gears go over 3.5 rpm's.
It got a really nice interior but I probably would pass on anything Chevy other than Camaro silverado or Tahoe
I hate to burst your bubble but your car has only 10,000 miles on it so you cannot give an accurate assessment on it.
Wait until you hit the 36,000-mile mark and then that is where you can get a better idea as to how reliable it is.
I recommend you do some research on the engine history.
The engine has been by several European cars makers for several years and has a bad reputation for early timing belt failure with belt shavings plugging up the engine oil galleries and oil sump pump because it uses a " wet " timing belt meaning it is emersed in engine oil.
The timing belts are supposed to last 150,000 miles but often fail at 50,000 miles and less and because it is integrated into the block and head you must remove the block to change it so parts and labor cost easily exceed over a thousand dollars.
And that does not include cleaning the oil galleries and the oil sump pump of rubber shavings.
The oil pan must be removed to do this so now you easily looking at over $2000.00 between parts and labor IF the engine has not been damaged from oil starvation.
Type in the RUclips search 1.2-liter engine wet timing belt issues and they are frightening.
I am going to let these ride before I make an opinion see you in about 3 years on 'car complaints'
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i’m getting the 2025 cacti green activ!
it has a cheap wet timing belt that needs replaced at 125K for $1,500 ($2,000) in the future. You will spending twice what you saved on a Toyota on maintenance.
@@jonharrison2590 Should it last forever? A new timing belt every 125k miles sounds quite fair to me. It's a 2024 has anyone reached that high in miles to fact check these predictions?
What did u pay for urs
Hope you don't drive that speed normally!
I had a Porsche, never again. Lemon car.
I think it’s a bit overpriced that vehicle probably that 2RS between 18,00 19,000
Drive too damn fast! Car can become a weapon if you hit someone.
U need some cheese with that whine 😂
If this is your first oil change 😂😂 you better be prepared for some engine problems, can't be much dumber than this
They look nice but never did care for Daewoos.
It's not a Daewoo, they haven't been around since 2011. Haven't been sold in the states since 2002.
I am aware of that 100% it's built in a Daewoo factory and ex Daewoo factory with I am assuming still Daewoo employees working there and yes there is a lot of Daewoo in this car.
I'm just saying I mean they're built in the ex Daewoo factory, I am pretty sure that they're still engineers that were Daewoo engineers and I am sure there are still former Daewoo assembly workers there.... So this may be badged a Chevy but yes believe me there are Daewoo roots in this vehicle through and through
Hence the reliability of them so far terrible! That's why I would never buy a Korean car because Americans are brainwashed into thinking that they're great cars Kia Hyundai and anything built in South Korea are junk and it will always be junk! Yeah there are a few good ones here and there our family acquaintances own Western cab here in Nevada Las Vegas Nevada and the hyundais and the Kias they get from leasing for free for test vehicles are the ones that consistently break down overheating and just terrible cars thank God those leases are free because they're testing mules
Regardless if you want to believe me or not I can tell you what is a good vehicle that never breaks down the Toyotas, Fords and they have a few Mercedes C300s that have over 375k on them!!
Why are you the kinda guy who keeps all the shit on showing the car is new lmao. Still got the tag in the glove box☠️ don’t tell me you still got the window sticker left on too
One would hope with only 10,000 miles it works fine!
Write a review when it has 65K + miles on it, if it lasts that long. It's a 3 cylinder turbocharged engine, it can't handle the stress.
Furthermore, Chevrolet does not have a good track record. Good looking car, but I wouldn't sink my money into it.
Fast
Could have bought a low milage 94-96 Impala for the same price. Hold the L
where are you gonna find a low mileage 94-96 impala buddy? 🤣
@@cantwealljustgetalong2 on the used cars websites
That tiny engine is crap, my friend has a trailblazer with the same engine burns oil st 15k miles.....
...which is why I will wait a couple of years to see how they hold up...
There will always be an occasional lemon, even with reputable brands
Still cheap car and slow
It has a lawnmower engine it won’t last, its junk
Chevy are junk 😂😂😂😂
definitely a biden voter
you must be a demoRat
@@cantwealljustgetalong2 I work at Chevy in Lansing MI and I know there junk so go fuck and
@@cantwealljustgetalong2 and your definitely a guy that watches c.p In your fat momma basement