Over the last five years, the practical and engaging Trax has rapidly become one of our most sought-after models here at West Chevy of Knoxville. Sharing its platform with the wildly popular Buick Encore, it saw a vital refresh in 2017 sharing some awesome bits of exterior flair that drew inspiration from the Malibu. Since the same 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder has been the power source since the beginning, many crossover SUV fans were wondering if it could see an upgrade such as the Trailblazer's on-board 155 hp 1.3-liter turbo.
According to online Chevy specialists GM Authority, the 2021 Chevy Trax will ditch the current 1.4-liter turbo for a new and improved number to offer more in the line of excitement and off-the-line capability. The new engine reportedly goes by the code name of LE2, and now cranks out a total of 153 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. It enjoyed a stint as the juice for the Cruze where it was equipped with the game-changing and ultra-efficient automatic stop/start system, which we are not sure yet if the Trax will benefit from.
Luring buyers away from the other poised-and-ready “Winter Olympians” in the form of the Ford EcoSport and Nissan Kicks, the 2021 Trax offers touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. The new model also adds the option of the Premium Seat package, offering faux-leather upholstery with heated front seats, and the Convenience Package, providing keyless passive entry, push-button start, a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and leather-wrapped steering wheel. While knocking out your holiday to-do list and visiting us here for a test drive, be sure to check out the LT model, which adds heated exterior mirrors, remote start, rear-window tine, and cruise control.
Steady handling and a firm ride give the Trax a solid and consistent daily drive, and responsive steering is ideal for urban stretches and the annual chore of navigating holiday shopping's parking lots. The Car and Driver testing staff claimed that the Trax's brakes are among the strongest in its segment, and the pedal inspires confidence while offering the ability to navigate the congestion of rush hour with ease. A high seating position and more than ample headroom give the cabin a spacious feel, and during the drive, the touchscreen at the top of the dashboard is practical and simple to use.
At an affordable price and loaded with features to entertain everyone along for the trip, key safety features on the 2021 Trax include available forward-collision warning, available blind-spot monitoring, and available rear parking sensors. We'll let you be the judge of how it stacks up against its rivals, and much like a champion bobsledder would size up the flume before launching down the hill, embrace the holiday spirit and prepare to festively crown another champion Chevy model!
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