70 Percent Of Chevy Trax Buyers Opted For Front-Wheel Drive, Says GM
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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 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.