A new amateur rendering shared on Instagram this week envisions what the upcoming 2023 Chevy Trax will look like as the nameplate adopts a crossover coupe body style.
As GM Authority reported previously, the current first-generation Chevy Trax will be put to pasture following the 2022 model year and will be replaced by a next-gen model that will feature sportier exterior styling to help differentiate it from the Chevy Trailblazer. This new Chevy Trax model will enter production at the GM Changwon plant in South Korea, which produces the soon-to-be-discontinued Chevy Spark hatchback, and will make its debut later this year. This model is not to be confused with the Chevy Seeker crossover – a China-only model that will slot in between the Chevy Trailblazer and Equinox in the automaker’s lineup there.
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This rendering is based on the Chevy Tracker model for China, but trades that model’s more traditional crossover shape for a sportier-looking coupe body style with a rearward sloping roofline, liftback-style tailgate and narrow rear window opening. The Tracker’s front fascia also helped inspire this rendering’s modern-looking Chevy face, with the artist adjusting the LED headlamps and foglamps to better suit this model’s sportier appearance. Large 18-inch or 19-inch wheels build on the crossover’s sporty character, while a single LED rear light bar sits out back to give the design a more contemporary appearance – especially at night.
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I think it looks really nice. Hopefully it has an optional 1.5t or something to address the woefully lacking and unrefined drivetrain of the Trailblazer and GX. Many competitors offer more power and comparable gas mileage by using dual clutch transmissions…
Didn’t Ford use dual clutch transmissions in the Fiesta & Focus that were just plain awful? Weren’t these the transmissions that resulted in a large class action lawsuit?
My friend had to rent a car & Enterprise gave him a Focus. The automatic transmission
was very disconcerting it shifted abruptly and provided a lousy driving experience.
Didn’t Hyundai use a dual clutch transmission that had it’s share of problems?
Yeah, the C8 uses one too, so obviously they must be pretty good… Hyundai still uses one. During my test drive of a Kia Seltos it shifted and performed very well. The Ford lawsuit happened in vehicles from 10 years ago. The tech has obviously progressed a long way since then.
Vette is a wet clutch. Kia and ford were dry, although the ford gt is a wet system. I’d be wary of the dry systems.
The K5 uses a wet clutch DCT, so they are clearly progressing their tech… the European companies all seem to offer mainly DCTs… I’m just saying it is interesting tech that does offer some clear advantages that may outweigh their disadvantages.
As he walks on stage with the crowd cheering, spotlight on him, he overcome his nerves and sweat, inhales a deep breath and says “De Kia is better”..
We’re actually talking about car stuff do you want to contribute something?
Well, seems that you try to draw guys into your argument about your disappointment in the Trailblazer (in this case TB based) when sales and testimony dictate the opposite, evening if the facts is on your opposing view.
… as every car today, it is not supreme, but it is ok, man can ride, as always also, expensive, of course !
I think it looks ok-good. I would 100 percent prefer it over the regular Trax.
That actually looks really nice! The only drawback will be the 3 cylinder engine.
I like it I think it looks awesome Chevy should build it and pull out all the stops and show all the competition who’s boss… Like Chevy/GM used to years ago! Next think is redoing the Equinox into an attractive vehicle not a glorified station wagon! “Build it and they will come”!
It’s an irrelevant rendering. Waste of time article.
It’s obvious todays engineering and marketing people haven’t had any history education. A 4 door sedan is NOT a coupe. A coupe is a 2 door sedan, not even a 2 door hardtop is a coupe.
Absolutely right!
it seems every passing year, CUV slowly start looking like sedans. The car as we know it is coming back baby, just give it about two product cycles or 8 years tops. Everyone OEMwill be sporting a “CAR” for sale.
They can show picture all they want. I have a new Traverse on order for over 16 weeks will not get it in 2022 New price for 2023? Also i have a 2022 Traverse in body shop for for over 5 weeks can not get parts to repair parts on backorder I worked for GMC 0ver 34 years .. Poor leadership. FEEL SORRY ABOUT ALL THE BAD COMMENTS ABOUT GM AND THEIR LEADERSHIP. HEAR IT EVER WEEL AT 2 BREAKFAST I GO TO. I WAS ALEAYS PROUD TO SAY I RETIRED FROM GM NOT ANYMORE.
hope it is in my Canadian Market soon with its Montana Compact pick up counter part most of us is waiting and ready
Elevated Cruze! Not horrible but not enough to surpass rival brands. Chevy, GM in general, need more unique/stand out offerings. I give Kia and Mazda credit for producing beautiful designs and this is at best a Ford fighter