Just last week, GM Authority covered spy photos of an interesting new crossover prototype caught undergoing testing in extensive black-and-white camo covers. Originally reported as a prototype for the all-new Chevy Trax, GM Authority has since learned that this vehicle is in fact not the upcoming next-gen Chevy Trax after all.
Given this vehicle is not the new Chevy Trax, two possibilities are offered to explain the prototype’s existence. The first is that this could actually be the next-generation Chevy Equinox.
The current third-generation Chevy Equinox (ICE-powered, as opposed to the new Chevy Equinox EV) was introduced for the 2018 model year, with a refresh introduced for the 2022 model year consisting of an updated exterior, interior, and powertrain lineup. However, given the size of the vehicle featured in these spy photos, this is highly unlikely to be the next-generation Equinox, as it is far smaller than the current Equinox crossover.
The second possibility is that this is actually a prototype for an all-new entry. As is evidenced by the bare lower panels in the flanks, this particular crossover appears as though it will be equipped with some rather heavy side cladding, which, paired with relatively short overhangs, may suggest that this is in fact a new off-road-focused crossover set to rival the Ford Bronco Sport.
Up front, you’ll notice placeholder lighting that includes thin upper lighting elements and circular lower lighting elements, while further placeholder lighting is found in a horizontal layout in the rear. Up top, we spot a set of roof rails, while a dual exhaust setup is housed by the lower rear bumper.
As for the all-new Chevy Trax, we’ll know more about that model when it debuts next month. As GM Authority covered previously, the next-gen Trax is set for its big reveal on October 12th, introducing new styling, as well as a small-displacement, turbocharged engine. Under the skin, the next-gen Trax will ride on a variant of the GM VSS-F vehicle set.
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Whatever it is, it’s probably more Daewoo junk
Daewoo Brand is gone. There is no more Daewoo
He’s just hating on GM Korea.
ford and dodge are gone, sooooooooo
Bingo
The rear suspension suggests this is a vehicle built off the existing ICE Equinox/ Terrain chassis
My vote say this is the next gen ICE Equinox for 24
It looks like the same size as a current-gen Equinox. The only thing I find odd is no iPad style infotainment system sticking up above the dash. Perhaps they didn’t add it in yet.
Off Road? LMAO.
In current marketing speak, that just means it can tackle the rough task of a gravel driveway, or dirt road occasionally.
I believe more in the GM marketing team than you when it comes to selling cars. We must remember that GM must stay in business if we are to buy a new Silverado. However, not every vehicle that leaves the plant is a Silverado or Sierra etc.
Well… we’ll see as time will tell.
We don’t want/need another crossover and if that is GM’s answer to the Bronco, scrap it, you are wasting your time with that design, it would never rival the Bronco or Wrangler, it looks like another boring crossover! A much better idea would be an off-road version of the Montana with a real engine, 4-WD, and removable hard/soft top! Are there any real men left at GM??? Sorry to be so blunt but do we really need to come and show you want to build????
GM is the best automotive company in the world, rather if you like it or not. GM’s Chevy Blazer AND Chevy TrailBlazer already rival, and already beat the bronco and wrangler. GM is the best!
I hope that was sarcasm.
I agree that GM is best or has been but they have nothing right now to rival Bronco or Wrangler. Blazer and Trailblazer look like cosmetically altered Equinoxes. I am a diehard GM fan too, have 3 in the driveway now and waiting for the new 23 Silverado with new baby Duramax and Max Tow package.
They said Broco Sport rival, which makes sense. Obviously it’s not an actual Bronco rival like a Wrangler.
i’m not sure why theres so much dislikes, you make a great point
Probably because he doesn’t know that the Broco and Bronco Sport and two completely different vehicles.
And you can’t just criticize GM on here without down votes anyway.
You mean you can’t compliment GM on here or speak positively about them without someone assuming it’s “sarcasm” or receiving a dozen dislikes.
There are more GM trolls on this site than there are supporters which doesn’t make sense. If you don’t care for the company, why would this site interest you?. Lol. Both Ford and Jeep produce mall crawlers/crossovers that aren’t suitable for more than a gravel road. It’s only an issue when GM does the same things, but better.
P.S.
Lady side-swiped me in my Impala so I’m in a rental right now brand new Jeep Cherokee Limited and it has the absolute worst/clunkiest auto/start stop feature I’ve ever experienced in the business. The system in my sister’s 2018 Equinox as almost SEAMLESS in comparison. It’s astounding how harsh and garish it is. Ford and Mopar fanboys sh!t-talk GM but with such poor quality in those products from their competitors. GM has the best overall build quality out of all domestic brands and it ain’t even close. They have room for improvement in certain areas as do they all, but have y’all heard about the American nightmares that are the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Lincoln Aviator? These are their flagship models and the quality is shxt. You can’t make this stuff up, guys. It’s more than just a lifter issue that’s easily fixed at a dealer within an hour. The proof is in the product(s). I think that’s why haters troll GM so hard.
“GM is the best automotive company in the world” goes way beyond complimenting GM. That’s idiotic fanboy material.
Righttt, so if not General Motors then WHO is the best mass producing auto manufacturer in the world? Inform us all why don’t you! Be careful now, you don’t wanna sound like an idiot fanboy or anything. Smh lol
You’re asking me to look at the world the way that you do, and pick which multinational auto manufacturer is the fairest of the all?
It just doesn’t work like that.
If you want to look at metrics like profitability and reliability, you could do that, but nobody would be putting GM at the top of those lists.
GM themselves seems to think they need to become Tesla, so maybe they’d put Tesla at the top of that list?
Looks like refreshed Blazer to me
Outlander design?
All new 2024 trailblazer？