Chevrolet Trax

Chevrolet Trax (U200)
Chevrolet Trax (U200)
	File:2016 Chevrolet Trax LTZ, front 11.22.19.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors
Also called	Holden Trax (Australasia); Chevrolet Tracker (CIS and South America)
Production	2013–2022; 2014–2020 (China)
Model years	2015–2022 (North America)
Assembly	South Korea: Bupyeong-gu, Incheon (GM Korea); Mexico: San Luis Potosí (San Luis Potosí Assembly); China: Shanghai (SAIC-GM); Uzbekistan: Asaka (GM Uzbekistan); Azerbaijan: Hajiqabul (AzerMash)
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive;
Platform	Gamma II platform
Related	Chevrolet Aveo/Sonic; Opel Mokka/Buick Encore
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1.4 L LE2 turbo I4; 1.4 L Family 0 turbo I4; 1.6 L Family 1 I4; 1.8 L Family 1 I4; Diesel:; 1.6 L MDE I4; 1.7 L Circle L I4
Transmission	5-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,555 mm (100.6 in)
Length	4,248–4,280 mm (167.2–168.5 in)
Width	1,766–1,775 mm (69.5–69.9 in)
Height	1,674 mm (65.9 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Tracker (Americas); Chevrolet HHR; Pontiac Vibe; Chevrolet/Holden Cruze (for Suzuki Ignis rebadges, Australasia)
Successor	Chevrolet Tracker (China and Latin America)

The Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Chevrolet since 2013. The car is based on the GM Gamma II platform, which is shared with the Chevrolet Aveo/Sonic, as well as the Opel Mokka/Buick Encore. It was also marketed as the Holden Trax in Australia, and as the Chevrolet Tracker in Russia and South America.

History

File:Chevrolet Trax LS+ 1.4 4WD – Heckansicht, 11. August 2013, Wuppertal.jpg

Chevrolet Trax LS+ (Germany; pre-facelift)

2012

The concept was first unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show,^[2]^[3] with the final model unveil having happened at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.^[4] It was then available for test driving at the 2013 Montreal Auto Show, with four essay models shown.

2013

During 2013 and early 2014, it was only sold in Canada, Mexico, Germany, South Korea, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates and Europe.

In Canada, the Trax was the first compact Chevrolet crossover SUV since the discontinuation of the Tracker (read below).^[5] The vehicle started shipping on April 2, however pre-sales began as early as the fourth quarter of 2012 for both Mexico (1.8L) and Canada (1.4L Turbo).^[6] Korean sales started at late February 2013.

2014

In late 2014, the Trax was marketed to more countries adding China, Indonesia and the Philippines.

2015

The Trax came to the United States as a 2015 model, buoyed by the success of the Buick Encore (the Trax and Encore share the GM Gamma II platform) and possible competition from the Jeep Renegade; GM initially had no plans to offer the Trax to the US market.^[7] The US-market Trax is largely unchanged from the global version, but has some US-specific features including OnStar with AT&T 4G LTE and SiriusXM satellite radio.

The US version is powered by the 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 with 138 bhp (103 kW; 140 PS) at 4,900 rpm and 148 lb·ft (201 N·m) at 1,850 rpm. Trailer towing is not recommended. Only the 6-speed automatic transmission is available.

Three trim levels, both available with front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive, are available: LS, LT and LTZ. Standard features on all trims include air conditioning; power windows; split-folding rear seat; tilting and telescoping steering-wheel; ABS; ESP; front, front and rear side, side-curtain airbags, and knee airbags; tire-pressure monitor; emergency communication system and parking assist.

2017 facelift

File:2018 Chevrolet Trax LT 1.4L front 3.15.19.jpg

MY17 facelift

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MY17 facelift

Chevrolet performed a mid-cycle update on the Trax for the 2017 model year, first unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show on February 12, 2016.^[8] The updated Trax carried Chevrolet's Corvette-inspired design cues from the Malibu and Volt, including new halogen projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, dual taillights and a new grille design. A set of 18-inch aluminum wheels are offered on the Premier model trim. The interior is also redesigned with a new dashboard and center instrument panel. Overall, the 2017 facelift improves the Trax's perceived quality.^[9] The 2017 Trax went on sale in the fall of 2016.^[10]

Continuation in North America

The Trax will continue unchanged for the 2020 model year in North America. While a replacement was expected, it will instead be joined by a slightly larger model, the TrailBlazer (no relation to the previous North American or international mid-sized SUVs of the same name). Debuting in early 2020 for the 2021 model year, it will slot between the Trax and Equinox in Chevrolet's small SUV lineup.^[11]

On March 2, 2020, Chevrolet confirmed that the Trax will return for the 2021 model year, but will see the base L and high end Premier levels deleted from the offering trims. Leaving The bottom tier LS and now top tier LT. All Trax trim levels received standard SiriusXM Satellite Radio. The mid-level LT trim received the previously-optional combination cloth-and-leatherette-trimmed seating surfaces as standard equipment, while full leatherette-trimmed seating surfaces became an option. The previous top-level Premier trim was discontinued following the 2020 model year, and features such as a Bose premium audio system with an amplifier and subwoofer, eighteen-inch tires aluminum-alloy wheels, and chrome exterior trim were no longer available. ^[12]

In China, the Trax was replaced by the new Tracker in 2019. It is the same size as the Trax, but built on a new platform (GEM) for emerging markets and not intended for North America.

Name variations

Holden Trax (2013–2020)

In Australia and other Oceania markets, the Chevrolet Trax was offered under the Holden brand until that brand was discontinued in 2020.^[13] It went on sale in 2013.^[14]

2014 Holden Trax (TJ MY14) LTZ wagon (2015-07-09) 01.jpg

2014 Holden Trax LTZ (pre-facelift)
2017 Holden Trax (TJ MY18) LS wagon (2018-10-22) 01.jpg

2017 Holden Trax LS (facelift)

Chevrolet Tracker

In Russia and South America,^[15]^[16] the Trax is instead named the Chevrolet Tracker, which was the name used in North and Latin America from 1989–1991 and 1999–2008 for a Chevrolet/Geo version of the Suzuki Sidekick.^[1]

Engines

The Trax is offered in different markets with different choices of drivetrains. In Latin America the Trax is only available with the 1.8 liter gasoline engine. In Canada and the US, only the 1.4 liter turbocharged gasoline engine is offered. In Mexico and Australia (from 2015) it is available both in 1.8 liter and 1.4 liter turbocharged engines. European customers can choose between the 1.4 liter turbo gasoline engine, a 1.6 liter gasoline engine, and a 1.7 liter diesel engine.

Gasoline
Type	Power	Torque	Emissions CO₂	Years
1,364 cc (83.2 cu in) I4 turbo (A14NET)	140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) at 4,900 rpm	200 N·m (148 lb·ft) at 1,850–4,900 rpm	139 g/km	2013–
1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 (A16XER)	115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp) at 6,000 rpm	155 N·m (114 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm	153 g/km	2013–
1,796 cc (109.6 cu in) I4 (A18XER)	140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) at 6,300 rpm	175 N·m (129 lb·ft) at 3,800 rpm	n/a	2013–
Diesel
Type	Power	Torque	Emissions CO₂	Years
1,686 cc (102.9 cu in) I4 turbo (CDTI)	130 PS (96 kW; 128 bhp)at 4,000 rpm	300 N·m (221 lb·ft) at 2,000–2,500 rpm	120 g/km	2013–2014
1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 turbo (CDTI) (Korea)	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 3500–4000 rpm	320 N·m (236 lb·ft) at 2000–2250 rpm	129 g/km	2015–

Production

The Trax is being produced by both GM Korea and General Motors Mexico for most global markets. Shanghai GM will also be producing the model for the Chinese market from the 2015 model year onward. GM Uzbekistan will also be producing this model, starting from the end of 2018.

Discontinuation

On March 17, 2022, General Motors confirmed that it would be discontinuing the Chevrolet Trax, as well as the related Buick Encore, following the 2022 model year. There will be no direct replacement, and the Chevrolet Trailblazer will become the new "entry-level" vehicle in the Chevrolet lineup, following the discontinuation of the Chevrolet Spark after 2022. ^[17]

Sales

Calendar year	United States	China^[18]	South Korea	Mexico^[19]
2013				16,611
2014	739^[20]	43,682		19,571
2015	63,030^[20]	50,736		24,593
2016	79,016^[21]	37,636		26,777
2017	79,289^[21]	17,290	16,549^[22]	19,324
2018	89,916^[23]	6,346	12,787^[24]	16,178
2019	116,816^[23]	462	12,541^[24]	15,250
2020	106,299^[25]		6,853^[26]	6,352
2021	42,590^[25]		2,540^[26]	87

References

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External links

Chevrolet Trax – Official US Site

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