Chevy Trax Is The Fastest-Turning Bow Tie Brand Model In May 2023
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As the all-new generation of the Chevy Trax arrives for the 2024 model year, sales of the Bow Tie brand’s subcompact crossover were among Chevy’s lowest over the course of Q1 2023, due to dried-out supply of the outgoing generation. Now, GM Authority has learned that sales of the Trax have jumped substantially, and it’s currently the fastest-turning Chevy model.
As of the time of this writing, sources close to the matter tell GM Authority that the Chevy Trax is the fastest-turning Chevy model over the past 60 days. In fact, the subcompact crossover posted almost 8,000 retail deliveries in May 2023 alone. This is notable considering that General Motors sold just 6,465 units over the course of the entire Q1 2023.
With all of this in mind, there are currently 937 Trax units on dealership lots as of June 1st, with another 7,500 in transit.
It’s worth noting that up until this point, inventory levels of the Trax had been insidiously falling since November 2022, where the subcompact crossover had a 22 days supply with 941 units on dealership lots.
The reason behind this drop in sales is likely related to GM’s rollout of the next-gen Trax. As GM Authority previously reported, production of the subcompact crossover kicked off at the GM Bupyeong plant back in February 2023, while shipments to the U.S. didn’t commence until March 2023. Meanwhile, there was a massive Trax shipment in April 2023, which is likely contributing to increased deliveries.
Under the hood, the current 2024 Trax is powered by the turbocharged 1.2L I3 LIH gasoline engine, rated at 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. Output is routed to the front wheels exclusively through the GM six-speed automatic transmission.
As for structure, the 2024 Trax rides on the GM VSS-F vehicle set.
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Low price and looks good helps.
Its the right car at the right time, Great looking, it has the size and value customers want, excellent few economy, proven powertrain, and if the build quality matches GM’s other Koreans, Trailblazer and Encore GX, it will be a smash hit only held back by limited supply!
Its great to see a car like this back in the chevy lineup!!
GM plans to have made 184,000 units available for sale by the end of calendar year 2023. That should more than satisfy demand. Real world fuel economy for these is not all that great. Some reviewers have reported as low as 18-20 in mixed driving due to having to really flog the engine in certain circumstances to merge or keep up with traffic. It really is just a Cavalier/Cobalt/Cruze for the modern era. I was initially excited for the 2024 Trax, but now that it’s here and I’ve seen it and read numerous reviews, my excitement has waned.
Hopefully it doesn’t have the same common issues with it that owners of the Trailblazer and Encore GX are regularly reporting, namely incurably noisy brakes and engine/turbo issues. I was also shopping the Encore GX, but saw so many complaints in the online forums, as well as JD Powers and Consumer Reports data putting it at the low end of reliability for Buick, that I backed off of it and moved it way down my list.
It is proof fact that when someone complains, they tell five people, but when there are no complaints not a word is mentioned.
On line reviews I always take in stride. When I bought my 2012 Silverado, there were many complaints with AFM lifter failure that sounded like all would fail. Never had an issue for nine years when I traded it on and millions of other AFM trucks never did.
I just bought one, take delivery tonight.
I bought it primarily for the gas mileage, and the price point, for a small SUV.
If it turns out that it only gets 18-20 mpg, I and a lot of other buyers will be very disappointed.
That’s only a few mpg better than my 2003 Silverado.
If the Trax gets the advertised 30 mpg avg., it will pay for itself in gas savings over my truck in 8 years or less with the amount of driving I do, and I’ll have a new vehicle to drive, with the confidence it shouldn’t break down when I’m on a 100-2,000 mile road trip.
I test drove it, and I have some reservations over the engine size/power output. Not much acceleration once above 40 mph. There are a few other quirks with the turbo lag, then sudden lunge, but could get used to that.
I think the styling is much better than the 2022 and previous years.
The interior, though not fancy, is decent, and it has all the updated electronic features, like collision avoidance and such.
The price is very good, relative to the competition and other GM family products, if you’re in need of a small SUV.
I sure hope Chevy hasn’t let people down, trying to go too cheap.
I will report on my experience if it doesn’t match my expectations, and maybe even if it exceeds my expectations.
Congratulations! May you have safe and trouble free motoring. Enjoy your new ride!
One on fuelly is showing 29mpg. Let’s eee that f that holds. Still, that’s what I’m seeing commuting in my traverse 😢
GM has mastered the compact CUV segment. Once upon a time, before Korea, GM struggled to build anything small. The design is fantastic! This should represent future Chevy design language. Price is right but wish Trax had as n AWD option.
I’m a sedan driver but like Trax wagon like design
It’s a minor point, but production of the 2024 Trax takes place at the GM Changwon plant in South Korea–not the GM Bupyeong plant (which makes the Trailblazer/Encore GX).
Did I read it right, there’s no more AWD?
That is correct. FWD only. GM wants you to buy the Trailblazer or Equinox if you need AWD,
Yea I mean if they put AWD in this would anyone look at buying trailblazer over this
Good styling and good price makes sales a smash hit
We get 33 mpg in my wife’s trailblazer awd Bill and that’s half city driving. Haven’t had any issues. It’s a 2021, LS. Price was a good buying point, I believe a little over $24,000 not to mention all the safety features it came with.
A little proof that the number of cylinders is not all that important for many buyers.
Era of gear heads us almost over. Some young buyers may not even know 3 cylinders is odd. After driving a few Toyota and Hyandai models it became obvious that many people don’t care about driving dynamics.
Chrysler 200 and Dart had good driving dynamics. Hugged corners and felt grounded yet didn’t sell. Josh drivers care about quality and price
I’ve talked to 5 different owners of new Trailblazers and Encore GXs.
All 5 thought they had 4 cylinder engines. Shows the automotive smarts of the average American car buyer
Build it in the US or don’t sell it here period. We have enough job killing imports as it is. Imported vehicle. .s create homeless Americans. We have far too many homeless, people who have lost everything and given up all hope.
I agree with you to a point, this is the situation we have with the current GM management. The Lordstown Ohio plant could have been building these and the Buick variants easily after ending Cruze production and temporarily idling the plant. But as usual GM is hobbled by immense short sightedness. As South Korea is a US ally this is the best we can get for now.
This could have been built at Lordstown with very little changeover.
The Vega was a great car, drove one for years. GM Engineering lacked in powertrain expertise for a long long time but aside from that those American built car’s were just fine. And homelessness wasn’t a problem as it is in this global disaster.
low price, yeah right!
nothing low about this price ! 13-14 K spark pricing to 23K !
Reading all these post, I recently bought a 2rs trax and is huge improvement over the last model. Longer, wider and more space than before thanks to 11in increase length. Styling is great, interior is nice for price point. I did some research before looking at soul, seltos and hr-v even cr-v and rav4 I know some are small suv instead of sub-compact. I love the suv now, it has sunroof, all safety features, wireless charging, larger display ,heated seats, heated steering wheel and 6 speaker sound system. Also more like rear USB ports and wireless car play and android auto remember some car manufacturers cost a lot more and don’t offer that yet! I’m happy all in it was 25k/26k . Some of the other research cars after building were easily touching 30k and a few even more.
Engine surprised me more than expected, all the vehicles mentioned above are not drag race vehicles, that small engine after the short lag then moves well all e way to highway speeds. So fyi not as bad as you think
GM has done a great job and hope they continue!
Didn’t mention they had a small promotion when I bought so it was , also if wondering 2RS comes with sportier appearance like trim/seat accent leatherette seating and rs /also black highlight badging and 18in sport rims as well. So it is a solid value
Very nice! Hopefully you will have safe and trouble free motoring! Enjoy your new ride.
We’ve had our nearly loaded 2024 Blue Glow LT Trax for 3 weeks now. 1,100 miles with an average of 35.1mpg in mixed driving but more highway than city. Extremely happy with our purchase, with discounts out-the-door at $24k (yes that included tax, license & $125 dealer fee). One difference we didn’t know about between the 2RS & LT is the brand of tire, Continental vs Hankook. Continentals (2RS) are a much better tire, Hankooks (LT) are fine for the summer but won’t be a good tire in snow, but a set of winter tires will solve that issue.
Bought my new ’24 2RS three weeks ago. Many small trips under 100 miles away but very happy with it overall. Stylish, sporty, and did I mention 42 mpg highway. It will pay for itself in gas savings, even as summer gas prices are going up.
Well I was planning to buy it until I looked at the China version “Seeker” specs — GM treated Chinese customers very well, 1.5T 4 cycliner, 360 camera, cooled seats, park assist, and lower price than Trax. So instead I tried to pursuade my dad got the Seeker in China 🙂
I hope more cheap Chinese brands will get imported to US so that US costumers can benefit from a lower price and a better spec from every brand.
The Seeker is the China version of the USA TRAX and it cannot be bought in the USA. The main difference is the engine. Three cylinder probably to help meet EPA standards.
Most likely be best if you simply move yourself to China. Some of us are and will always be Americans. We simply don’t need any more cheap Chinese crap here. What we need are laws that protect, not destroy, this once great country.
How would customers benefit if there is no competition in the market? How would blue-collar workers and local economies benefit if there are not opening more car manufacturer plants? Do remember greedy GM move plants to Asia, Mexico to cut cost, a lot of people lost their jobs. It’s 2023 don’t live in a fantasy.
Greatly increase taxes on corporations which outsource labor and insource product. Domestics against Domestics. Simple!
If it wasn’t for China and other Asian countries, your smart phone and computers would be probably expensive.
I have no idea how the US survived prior to made in China or made in xxxxxxx.