Why?
Well, despite the Trax’ low $20-s – high $20’s pricing, Chevy’s Trax gives you more than its small price would suggest.
Let’s start with style. If a friend saw you in a Trax, you probably wouldn’t be embarrassed. While Chevy calls the Trax an SUV, it’s really an ever-so-slightly elevated roomy 5-door hatch that…in my opinion…looks darn good.
Inside?
Not bad at all. Rather basic, as you’d imagine for a $20,000-something price, but with perforated, accented black faux-leather seating, it's dressed like many other vehicles costing several thousand more.
Power?
OK…you got me there. The Trax has a 134 HP turbo four and a 6-speed auto. That combination will take you around 9 seconds to reach 60, and it tops out at 115 MPH. While you won’t win many races, you’ll keep up with traffic without any real drama.
As for the economy, I got 29-30 regardless of whether it was an around-town clogged freeway commute, or a fast-lane road trip, and room wasn’t an issue in either case. Five can actually fit, and legroom was surprisingly generous…and then you’ve got that big hatch bringing up the rear.
While you can get a basic Trim level for the very low $20’s, our high-end 2RS still came in at only $28,385. Here’s what you’ll get for that well-under thirty thousand price: 19” black alloys, keyless remote open and start, a flat-bottomed heated steering wheel, heated front seating, 6-speaker stereo, sunroof, wireless charging, adaptive cruise, rear park assist, all the usual safety features, and the $28K even included destination fees.
I found the 11” phone-friendly screen a little slow to make changes, and the interior sound on rough roads a little louder than I’d like, but even with that, the Trax checks the box as a solid value…nicely beating many of today’s imports at their own game.
2026 Chevy Trax 2RS
Bob Jackson
