![]() The last all-wheel-drive Trax we tested, in the aforementioned comparison test, took a lackadaisical 9.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, and we have no reason to believe a 2017 model will be any quicker. As speeds increase, though, the little mill feels perilously overworked, especially when equipped with all-wheel drive. Good low-end torque-the Trax’s maximum of 148 lb-ft is available at 1850 rpm-assists in low-speed acceleration. Front-wheel drive is standard, as are rear drum brakes however, all-wheel drive and a set of rear discs can be added to any Trax trim for $1500. ![]() Momentum continues to come courtesy of a 138-hp 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine-the Trax doesn’t get the newer, 153-hp 1.4-liter turbo that’s available in its sister vehicle, the Buick Encore-mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission. In spite of its refreshed looks, the Trax is dynamically unchanged from last year. Meanwhile, the Trax’s door panels continue to be lined in cheap plastic, and the front passenger seat lacks an inboard armrest. Regrettably, the new dashboard’s improved perceived quality comes at the cost of last year’s lidded dashtop-mounted storage bin and secondary glovebox. An improved 7.0-inch MyLink touchscreen infotainment system adds both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and now also includes a physical knob for volume control, as well as a quartet of additional hard buttons. An all-new dashboard is primped with details like available contrasting stitching, chrome accents, and an analog speedometer that nestles around a new 3.5-inch digital information display. Every New 2022 Subcompact Crossover SUV Rankedįortunately, our most damning gripes have been at least partly addressed in Chevy’s refresh of the Trax for the 2017 model year.No-Fuss Machine: 2015 Chevrolet Trax AWD Tested.Trax Tested and Compared, and Subcompact SUVs Ranked!
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