9/24/2023 0 Comments 2017 chevy trax turbo![]() ![]() There’s not much that really stands out about Chevrolet’s smallest SUV-it’s not the cheapest in its class, nor the most entertaining, nor the roomiest, nor the best looking. That idea of competence without enthusiasm sums up the Trax overall. The CX-3 is more fun to drive, but the Trax is competent where it counts and gives an overall impression of solidity. The little Chevy also is eminently maneuverable, with quick steering and a short wheelbase that make parking a cinch. Body roll is kept in check and the ride is comfortably firm, while the brake pedal provides progressive feel. With a decent 0.83 g of grip around the skidpad and a short, 164-foot stop from 70 mph, the 2017 Trax is far less tippy and precarious than its styling suggests. The Chevrolet makes up for its accelerative deficiencies with competitive handling and braking performance. A 145-pound-heavier all-wheel-drive Trax we tested in 2015 was slower still, at 9.4 seconds. When it’s time to merge onto the highway or execute a pass, though, the little 1.4 struggles against the Trax’s 3151-pound curb weight-as confirmed by the sluggish 9.3-second saunter to 60 mph. ![]() A mostly well-behaved six-speed automatic and a competitive 148 lb-ft of torque help the little engine deliver a decent amount of peppiness around town, at least in the lighter front-wheel-drive Trax we tested. A turbocharged 1.4-liter inline-four providing a paltry 138 horsepower is the only engine choice. The dashboard’s materials are improved somewhat, although certain pieces such as the shifter and the climate controls still look and feel cheap, a more egregious offense in our tested $27,290 Trax Premier than in lower-priced models like the pictured Trax LT.Ĭhevrolet didn’t update what’s under the hood, an area where the Trax needed work. Push-button start, forward-collision warning, and lane-departure alert are now part of the options list, while a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto comes standard on even the base LS. The 2017 Trax came with more available advanced safety features than the previous version.The updated interior does benefit from several new features. While the previous version came with a digital speed-o-meter that was styled after a motorcycle, the new version was a basic tachometer and speedometer. The changes offered a more upscale feeling inside, however, there were a few downsides regarding the cluster gauges. ![]() The dashboard was completely redesigned and featured chrome accents, however, the redesign brought less storage spaces, as most of them were located on the dashboard. While the 4G LTE connection required a subscription, it was offered for free for a time-limited period. Other than that, the cabin was fitted with multiple USB ports, and the most interesting technology, buyers could use the 4G LTE connection to have a WI-FI hotspot available in the car. The new multimedia system came with Apple Car Play and Android auto incorporated, fact that helped users to use the phone navigation by displaying the direction on the new touchscreen. Lots of changes were made to the interior, the cabin being modernised and updated with softer materials and new contrast stitchings for the upper trim levels. The front grille was also redesigned and became bigger. The new design made the Trax look more attractive and possible one of the most desired crossover available on the market at the time.įor 2017, the most notable changes were made to the front end, that was significantly restyled to offer a much cleaner and sophisticated look: the headlamps became thinner and had a distinctive shape, with LED strips incorporated, feature that most seen rather on the more expensive vehicles. As the 2015 version was beginning to look dated, Chevrolet redesigned it and unveiled it to the public in 2017. ![]()
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