The 2022 Chevy Trax will not be available with a flat-folding front passenger seat – unlike previous versions of the subcompact crossover, which offered the flat-folding seat as standard.
The flat-folding front passenger seat in the Chevy Trax (RPO D7P) previously came standard in all trim-levels of the subcompact crossover. The absence of this little-known feature will go unnoticed by many buyers, but some might miss the ability to fold the front passenger seat flat in the Trax, as it could free up more interior cargo space to move particularly long and/or bulky items.
In place of the flat-folding seat will be a traditional non-folding front passenger seat (RPO E91) that will also come with a seatback map pocket. The flat-folding seat did not have a seatback map pocket, so while users will no longer be able to fold the seat flat to gain some more cargo space, they will at least benefit from the extra storage pocket.
Apart from small changes like these, the 2022 Chevy Trax will remain mostly unchanged from the 2021 model year. Power comes from a turbocharged 1.4L LUV inline four-cylinder gas engine, which is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and standard front-wheel-drive or optional all-wheel-drive. The crossover also sticks with its familiar GM Gamma II platform and will retain the same exterior styling, as well.
GM has not released official pricing for the 2022 Chevy Trax. We’re not expecting a major deviation from the price of the 2021 model year Trax, however, which starts at $21,400 for the base LS trim-level with FWD. This price includes the $995 destination freight charge, as well.
The 2022 Chevy Trax will be built at the GM Bupyeong Assembly plant in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea alongside the related 2022 Buick Encore.
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2 1/2 years with my 2018 Encore, and not once did I ever use my fold flat front seat let alone even think about it. Doubtful anyone will miss it or think twice.
I use the flat folding front passenger seat everyday in my 2020 Chevy Trax LT. I leave the seat folded down and this gives me extra visiblity of traffic to the right side at intersections and especially navigating my neighborhood in the morning commute
Was counting on flat folding seat, canceling order ASAP!
Just order a 2021….
That is a great feature I really enjoy folding my passenger seat flat that way I have storage places in the back of the seat where I can put my mail my phone any other items I need to use while making a trip comes in very handy. I can set my phone in the netting on the back of the seat while it’s plugged into Android Auto. Have always and always will enjoy this feature. Best feature of the seats.
Can 2022 just lose the Trax altogether?
With a Flowmaster Series 80 and dual tailpipes, resonator delete, 50 PSI in the tires, Mobil 1 0W-20 synthetic oil and a K&N air filter you will be able to shred the front tires with ease. I am still tickled pink with the performance of my 2020 Chevy Trax LT ( in Cajun Red tintcoat metallic)
I don’t use the folding front seat. However I love my Trax. It is the perfect vehicle for me.
Seems like this was a good selling feature, perhaps in typical GM fashion it wasn’t promoted very well
I didn’t even know this was a thing! Lol. I’ll be using this feature now for sure.
Dont , Even know it have that option.
Why?
My 2013 Trax has the fold flat and a huge Map pocket. Use it often as wife likes it folded down for side shoulder checks. Well it is her golf cart. I thought this vehicle would be crap, but its actually a nice vehicle. Mine was built in Mexico but looks like all coming from Korea now
With Firestone Destination LE3 outline white letter tires in size 225/70R16 in the front and Firestone Destination LE3 outline white letter tires in size 235/70R16 tires in the rear, the Chevy Trax LT is a very handsome vehicle!
They really should make it an option. That way those who want it get it and those who don’t will be happy too.
In a small CUV like this the folding seat is an advantage over the others,
Bean counters at it again huh.