The Trax is unchanged for 2020, meaning buyers of this compact SUV still have a choice of three trim levels and just one engine. Prices have crept up by a hundred dollars compared to last year, while all-wheel drive remains a $1,500 option across the range.
Choosing Your Chevrolet Trax
There are three trim levels to choose from, and style-conscious buyers can customize mid-range LT models by adding the bold $1,350 Redline Edition package. Prices for the base LS start at $22,295 including destination, while flagship Limited models start at $28,595. Optional all-wheel drive adds $1,500 to each model.
Engine Choices
Chevy keeps things simple by offering just one engine in the Trax. A 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Engine Type | Horsepower | Torque | Fuel Economy (Combined) |
1.4 Turbo 4-cylinder | 138 hp | 148 lb-ft | 28 mpg |
Passenger & Cargo Capacity
The Trax seats five, with a maximum cargo capacity of 48.4 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded flat, and 18.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the seats in place.
Safety Features
The Trax was the first vehicle in its class to offer ten airbags as standard. However, only Premier trim has features like forward collision alert and lane departure warning fitted. These aren’t even options on LS or LT trims, though LT buyers can add cross traffic and blind spot alerts as a $495 package that also includes rear park assist. For the same price, LS buyers are able to add cruise control and an upgraded audio system.
The 2020 Trax is mechanically identical to last year’s model, which received a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
Connectivity
Chevy’s Infotainment 3 system is standard across the range, with a six-speaker stereo and a seven-inch color touchscreen powering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 3.5-inch driver information display is also a standard fit on every model. You can add a punchy seven-speaker Bose audio system to LT models, which already come with remote start and a SiriusXM satellite radio. The Bose system is standard on flagship Premier models.
LS - From $22,295
Riding on 16-inch painted aluminum wheels, the most affordable Trax features remote keyless entry and climate control. Dual USB ports and a 12-volt power outlet handle charging duties, while the car can serve as a 4G WiFi hotspot.
Trax packages tend to have unambiguous names, so the $495 Tint and Cruise package combines deep tinted glass with cruise control.
LT - From $24,195
For a £1,900 premium, LT delivers a number of welcome upgrades over LS. LED running lamps and taillights set it apart visually. Remote start and cruise control improve a cabin that also gains extra storage below seats clad in higher-quality cloth.
It’s possible to transform the appearance of your Trax by spending $1,350 on the Redline Edition. The wheels swell to 18 inches with black aluminum finishes and all-season tires, while matching black detailing extends from the mirror caps and beltline moldings to the badge and grille.
Nervous parkers should spend $495 on the Driver Confidence Package, combining rear cross traffic alert and rear park assist with blind spot alerts.
Premier - From $28,595
Despite its significant price jump over LT trim, Premier buyers get plenty of added extras. Safety-conscious owners will welcome the forward collision alert, lane departure warning and rear park assistance. This is the only Trax with a six-way power driver’s seat; both front seats are heated, and leatherette trim extends throughout a cabin which feels much more airy than on other models thanks to a power sunroof.
Compare Trax Trims Side-By-Side
If style is paramount, combining LT trim with the Redline Edition creates a striking-looking SUV. Otherwise, the impressive roster of standard safety features on Premier trim makes this the best model for family buyers.