2020 Chevrolet Trax Reviews, Ratings, Prices - Consumer Reports

2020 New 2026 Used 2025 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Chevrolet Trax EPA MPG: 27 mpg Owner Reported MPG: EPA MPG: 27 mpg Owner Reported MPG: Shift your car buying experience See how your top choices measure up on the features that matter most to you. Become a Member Sign In Overall Reliability Reliability Details Owner Satisfaction Details See All Ratings & Specs Road Test

Done properly, a subcompact SUV fulfills its promise of budget-friendly pricing, interior versatility, easy access, available all-wheel-drive, impressive fuel economy, and an elevated driving position. Then there's the Chevrolet Trax.

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap Good IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver Good IIHS Side Crash Good NHTSA Overall Crash NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash NHTSA Overall Side-Crash See All Ratings & Specs

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap Good IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver Good IIHS Side Crash Good NHTSA Overall Crash NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash NHTSA Overall Side-Crash See All Ratings & Specs

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Owner Satisfaction Owner Satisfaction To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. Owner Satisfaction Owner Satisfaction To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 NA 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 NA 2022 NA 2023 2024 2025 Driving Experience Driving Experience Includes acceleration and handling / 100 Comfort Comfort Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride / 100 Value Value Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid? / 100 View all Owner Satisfaction

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap Good IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver Good IIHS Side Crash Good NHTSA Overall Crash NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash NHTSA Overall Side-Crash See All Ratings & Specs

2020 Subcompact SUVs Ratings

2020 Chevrolet Trax $9,000 - $13,325 EPA MPG 27 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Buick Encore GX $12,175 - $15,600 EPA MPG 28 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Fiat 500X $11,875 - $14,525 EPA MPG 26 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Ford EcoSport $8,700 - $11,825 EPA MPG 25 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Honda HR-V $14,150 - $17,450 EPA MPG 29 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Hyundai Kona $9,625 - $14,325 EPA MPG 27 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Jeep Renegade $11,300 - $14,250 EPA MPG 24 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Mazda CX-3 $12,125 - $13,825 EPA MPG 29 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Mazda CX-30 $12,300 - $16,000 EPA MPG 26 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross $10,100 - $13,750 EPA MPG 25 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport $8,450 - $12,750 EPA MPG 26 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport $11,175 - $14,950 EPA MPG 27 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Subaru Crosstrek $13,950 - $19,425 EPA MPG 29 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid $13,950 - $19,425 17 miles 35 mpg Road test Reliability Owner Satisfaction See All Subcompact SUVs Ratings Features & Specs Body Style

4-door SUV

Seating 2 front, 3 rear Drive Wheels AWD, Front Engines Available

• 1.4-liter 4 turbo (138 hp)

Transmissions Available

• 6-speed automatic

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In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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The redesigned Trax is almost a foot longer than its predecessor. It is now one of the biggest SUVs in a class that includes the Kia Seltos and Nissan Kicks. The only available powerplant is a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo engine and a six-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels. All-wheel drive is not available. The exterior is modeled on the Blazer, with a prominent grille and slim LED daytime running lights. The tidy interior is roomier than in the previous Trax and features straightforward climate controls and a traditional shift lever. The new Trax finally gets standard AEB with pedestrian detection. BSW and RCTW are optional.

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This bite-sized crossover, essentially a stripped down Buick Encore, is an ambitiously-priced budget model. Available in front- or all-wheel drive, the Trax has a 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder and six-speed automatic, which didn't deliver performance or fuel economy. The cabin is narrow, cramped, and overall basic, with just a few niceties. Pronounced engine noise and stiff ride don't add to the experience. The Trax does feature the next-generation versions of OnStar and MyLink infotainment systems. Updates for 2022 include a boost in the engine's horsepower, now making 155 hp.

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