GM unveiled the all-new 2024 Chevy Trax in October, introducing the second generation of the small crossover. Available next year as a 2024 model, the all-new subcompact crossover overhauls everything from the architecture, exterior, powertrain, interior, technology, and everything in between. Notably, perspective buyers will no longer be able to spec a Trax with all-wheel-drive (AWD), since the 2024 Chevy Trax will be offered exclusively in front-wheel-drive (FWD) form.
That’s an interesting departure from the current, first-generation model, which famously offers both FWD and AWD. GM Authority asked Chevy VP Scott Bell about the decision during a recent media briefing, and were told that it all came down to customer demand. Turns out that the overwhelming majority – roughly 70 percent – of those who purchased the first-generation Chevy Trax chose the front-drive model.
Those interested in a subcompact Chevy crossover with AWD will have the Chevy Trailblazer, which continues and will continue to offer the option.
The all-new 2024 Chevy Trax is set to go on sale next spring with a starting price of $21,495, Destination Freight Charge included. By comparison, the other subcompact Chevy utility – the 2023 Trailblazer – currently starts at $23,295. Despite this, GM expects a $5,000 average transaction price (ATP) difference between the two, with buyers of the Trailblazer opting for higher trim content to access features not offered on the Trax.
As a reminder, the all-new 2024 Chevy Trax will be powered by the turbocharged 1.2L I3 LIH gasoline engine, the same powerplant currently found in the Chevy Trailblazer LS and LT trim levels. Output is rated at 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. This engine will pair to the GM six-speed automatic transmission.
Under the skin, the 2024 Chevy Trax will ride on the GM VSS-F vehicle set and production will take place in South Korea.
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I actually like Trax better than other Chevrolet models because it looks wagon-like & not much like a crossover or SUV.
The cars lines remind me of Buick, especially Encore, with that mini arch over the rear wheel that’s also seen on LaCrosse. It’s a nice design at a lower price.
(Again, Barra was nuts saying only 40% of GM models would overlap with product sold by Opel hence the sale. Trax, Encore, Envista/Seeker/Traverse as well as Blazer (ICE & EV) plus Envision and Chinese EVs were all perfect fits)
Lower price.
You know, because of the new Trax distinctive styling, larger size, and more attractive interior, the amount of people who would want AWD most definitely see an increase up to 45%.
I really wish it had awd. I like the looks of the trax way better than the trailblazer.
Chevy has to keep the entry cost as low as possible as no more Spark, Sonic and Cruze.
Pickups should really be around this percentage. South of the Mason Dixon most people have zero use for 4wd/awd and trucks down here are 95% of the time an image purchase with 4wd. We don’t get inclimate weather here enough to need 4wd and most everyone doesn’t leave the pavement to need it off road, and the trade offs are so much more. Glad to see some people put an emphasis on buying what they need, truck owners could take a page from this…
Down south fwd is fine with that car. But up north it isn’t a popular choice, some people , more than you’d think, use studded tires even on awds. The port consensus builds what they want or are able to build and dealers either take it or leave it, most take them.
Eh? Up north in the suburban areas to the cities the Trax being a crossover with higher it’s ride height and more useable interior space makes up for the lack of AWD even in winter.
“ which famously offers both FWD and AWD”
“Famously” is a stretch. I keep up on vehicles a bit and had no idea it was offered. Since most Trax customers shop on price, I doubt most knew or cared either.
The updated Trailblazer is so similar, dropping AWD from the Trax doesn’t seem like a big deal though.
I bought a Trax with AWD it took me a while to even find one. I would say it’s more a case of dealers not ordering that option so they can keep lower sticker prices on the lot.
NO NO NO, I THINK ALL TRUCKS SHOULD HAVE ALL WHEEL DRIVE ESPECIALLY WHERE THEY GET ALOT OF SNOW
I love the new Trax but no AWD looking for a different car now, Quess it will be Honda hrv because it has all wheel drive !!!
sadly the hrv has a terrible dash. I really like the trax interior. with it had awd
I loved my 2016 Trax, Great MPG and AWD. So now since you made the horrible change of no AWD and it longer. I won’t be buying your future Trax. You lost a customer on that one.
No AWD? So stupid.
The price increase for awd was too much for the customer base of the older trax. I would estimate more customers would prefer all or four wheel drive if it wasn’t a high cost upgrade.
I would 100% buy one if it was AWD….never want an SUV that is only FWD
I was really interested in this vehicle. I am a diehard Subaru owner and really liked the 2024 Trax. It is a hard no for me after finding out there is no All Wheel Drive. Living in PA is paramount to having all wheel drive for me. Shame, a nice vehicle otherwise.
I have owned 3 Chevy Trax with AWD. If they are going to continue to make them FWD only I will look for a new brand to buy.
I love the new Trax. I have my reservations about a small 3 cylinder turbo engine especially the 1.2 L which uses a rubber timing belt in oil. To me that is a recipe for disaster. I’ve seen where the teeth break off the belt and clog the oil pick up tube preventing oil from making it to the top thus destroying the engine. I would feel much more comfortable if the Trax came with 1.3L that uses a steel timing chain like in the AWD version of the Trailblazer. I don’t necessarily need AWD but I hope maybe for 2025 they will offer the 1.3L AWD drive train simply for the slightly more robust engine.
Wrong! I had a 2018 Chevy Trax, the AWD was great! I won’t buy a vehicle without AWD. I had 4 Chevy Trackers, 3 soft tops. I have an old Trailblazer. Now I am going to have to look at Kia or Hyundai. I hate to switch from Chevy.
All wheel just makes sense. Better control on the roadways and dirt road control. Someone here said 4wd isn’t needed south of the mason dixen… last I knew, inclement weather does happen and there are plenty of dirt/back roads. All in all, 4wd/awd is simply better than not having it. Better driver control. I’d rather have safer vehicles than not.
Same as above… needs AWD!!! Icy hilly roads with curves not good with FWD as it slides straight through a curve and you can not correct
Was so looking forward to this updated version and waited …. Guess it will be Honda or Mazda now☹️
I realize not everyone lives in Northern Michigan where we have snow and ice 6 months out of the year but AWD is the way to go! That is my only complaint on the new model. Please bring back the AWD option.
Must be that 70% live in the south. No one in their right mind the north would by an SUV/Crossover without AWD. Another failure by GM.
I live in Buffalo NY and sadly people are buying them. Why I do not know. 1. FWD suv’s sucks in snow and ice. 2. They are ugly AF. 3. No place in a segment oversaturated just by GM. Trax, trailblazer, equinox, blazer, and traverse. Why need 5 vehicles in one segment that all virtually look the same. LED DRL with Headlamps that act as fog lamps instead of headlamps because for some stupid reason headlamps belong close to the bottom of the bumper instead of near the hood to actually see further.
2ndly, all the tech they have in them now is ridiculous. I find myself driving my 03, 06, and 07 Chryslers more than my 2020 Equinox because I despise the tech in it. (Lane depart, forward collision, ACC, perimeter unlock, touchscreen to control almost everything, etc.) I grew up with all the tech advancements and I dont believe having all this in cars is the answer.
Hopefully someone brings back affordable cars for those who arent as well off. Sadly, I dont see that ever happening.
70% because people were buying the trax for the low price. You didnt OFFER the AWD on the lowest trim (except for the midnight edition). It’s a skewed viewpoint. This is going to force people into the trailblazer to pay even MORE, or they’ll buy something else.
The AWD Trax handles very nice in New England winters. AWD is not need in southern US for normal driving. I would like to know the survey result results based on areas of the USA. ( AWD models should be available for northern US states).
I just got a brand new car and I really like the Chevy tracks. It is a good looking vehicle. The only reason I didn’t buy one is because it did not come in all wheel drive.