For the 2024 model year, General Motors has introduced two new entries for the entry-level crossover segment, the 2024 Buick Envista and 2024 Chevy Trax. Despite both subcompact crossover sharing the same platform and architecture, there are notable differences between the two. With that in mind, today we’re looking the two vehicles side-by-side in the following comparison.
Starting with the exterior dimensions, the 2024 Envista is four inches longer than the 2024 Trax, and measures in at 182.6 inches as compared to the latter’s 178.6 inches. In addition, the Trax boasts an inch less of front overhang, as well as 2.9 inches less rear overhang.
Up front, we immediately notice a similar two-tier lighting array, with daytime running lamps and turn signals mounted high and headlamp projectors placed lower in the fascia. We can also see that the outside mirrors are also positioned at the same height on the vehicle.
Moving the rear, the Envista boasts low-mounted brake lamps, while those on the Trax are higher up. The license plate is bolted onto the Trax’s liftgate, while the Envista’s plate is positioned on the bumper. The Trax features a rear window wiper/washer, while designers explained why the Envista does not include the feature. Both crossovers share the same cargo area liftover height, while the Buick’s sloping roofline is more pronounced aft of the B-pillars compared to the Trax’s.
As a reminder, the 2024 Chevy Trax was unveiled first back in October 2022. As a complete overhaul as compared to the preceding generation, the all-new Trax features a bevy of exterior, interior and powertrain updates. Notably, General Motors offers two subcompact crossovers for the Bow Tie brand, as the Chevy Trailblazer is also considered in this segment. That being said, the Trailblazer is marketed towards the outdoorsy cliental with its available AWD drivetrain, while the Trax is intended for more general crossover needs.
2024 Buick Envista ST
Meanwhile, the 2024 Buick Envista was revealed for the U.S. market in April 2023. Replacing the outgoing 2022 Buick Encore as the Tri-Shield brand’s entry-level vehicle, the Envista is a brand-new nameplate. One of the most notable aspects of the 2024 Envista is that it is the first vehicle globally to debut Buick’s new design language, which has since been applied to the 2024 Buick Encore GX and 2024 Buick Envision.
2024 Chevy Trax Activ
Of course, both the 2024 Envista and 2024 Trax are powered by the same turbocharged 1.2L I3 LIH gasoline engine. Under the skin lies the GM VSS-F vehicle set, while production takes place at the GM Changwon plant in South Korea.
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Liked the Buick except headlights. Nice dash. Screen doesn’t look like a Tesla after thought.
why 2 cars when it is the same ?
They’re the same, but different.
The trax in my opinion is not only the better all around buy but the styling is superior as well. The TRAX interior and dashboard configuration can’t be beat. Both Crossover SUV’s though are welcome additions as affordable vehicles to the current grossly overpriced auto market. Thank you and keep them coming GM.
They are marketed to different people. The bones are the same so with 2 brands they can reach a wider audience with the same basic platform. Its why Buick and GMC exist.
If you look at Ford with the F150 they offer many configerations and front end designs under 1 name , and they are marketed to different folks. GM uses 2 brads and gets a wider spectrum of buys. Most GMC buyers would not buy a Chevy if GMC was not there.
The Trax and Envista will have different customer profiles and those customers who buy 1 may not buy the other if there was only 1 choice. Think back when GM had Pontiac , and they offered the Grand Am Compact. It had the bones of the Malibu at the time.
When GM axed Pontiac , those customers did not buy a Chevy , most went elsewhere and brands like KIA, Hyundai, etc scooped up those sales.
GM needs both today, its just good business sense!!
Exactly, I was a Mercury customer, and wouldn’t buy the Ford and the Lincolns are overpriced for what you get compared to the Ford. If I’m going to pay that much I’ll buy an Acura or Lexus, maybe an Infinity. I have issues with GM products because of an Oldsmobile Alero lemon I bought in 99. The Buick Envision and Envista are the first GM products I’ve considered since then.
Cvt in buick is concerning. Has reliability/repairability improved. Looks like about 6k difference for top trims.
Chevy active has 6 speed and other than rear taillights is pretty attractive. I thought i saw 1.3 liter on buick vs 1.2 on chevy. I am interested in both vehicles in next year. Lots of homework to do 🙂
Both Envista and Trax have 1.2L engines and 6 speed transmissions and are front wheel drive.
Trailblazer and Encore GX front wheel drive use CVT transmissions.
The Buick Envista does not have a CVT its a 6 speed automatic. and very reliable.
My mistake! Glad to be wrong:)
Agree.
I own a Trailblazer LT with the 1.3 and cvt. Test drove the Trax with its 1.2 and 6 speed. There is a difference between them. The Trax accelerated like my ’98 Camry. The Trailblazer is by no means a screamer, but it pulls away from a red light with enough vigor to stroke my fragile make ego. Also, average mpg = 34 combined and drive height appeals more to me.
Thr Trax interior is an upgrade. So I put some tasteful aftermarket shiny bits on the TB, and plan to keep it another 40,000 miles.
’24 Trailblazer gets an interior like the Trax.
I bought a Trax Activ – tested both the TB 1.3L and the TX 1.2L. I opted for the TX over the TB – both had about the same acceleration, but what sold me on the TX was it had a noticeably much more smoother and quieter ride.
Agreed on the TB interior which was a bit nicer, and the upcoming ’24 will have the same dash.
The “station wagon” shape of these vehicles costs them an 18% mileage penalty over that of the same size car. With fuel prices increasing daily GM made a serious mistake in eliminating cars. Same for standard shift transmissions.
Look at the shape of these two vehicles.
Not exactly a 1967 Ford Country Squire.
They are both quite aerodynamic.
The finger pull on gas cap doors were eliminated because it was .01 miles per gallon. It all adds up!
The Trax is only about 1″ taller than a Sonic hatchback was. It essentially is a car, just not a notchback sedan. Also, I sense that you’re using the term station wagon as an insult here. Joke’s on you, I love station wagons. I wish Buick still made the TourX, they came and went before I was ready to purchase one.
Avenir: Let’s face it. This stupid craze of CUV/SUV’s is so funny because everyone buys them to be butch and feel bigger and more manly while carrying a box in the back. Yet all they are is bloated wagons that sit higher. Oh, the soccer mommy’s and daddy’s are so proud.
As a different perspective , those elevated driving positions are much safer for many people , as you are sitting up and can see, versus sitting in a cocoon like most new cars today. I drive a Nissan car at work and my back is constantly in pain. its like you are sitting on the floor, plus very difficult to see out the back left or right, past the front door windows
Our Nissan averages 5.5-6L per 100 k with a CVT and fwd, very little better than our AWD 1.3 Trailblazer with the 9 speed or the 1.5L Equinox AWD
I love the Equinox /Trailblazer , those vehicles with elevated riding positions. Add to that the easier use of the rear cargo over a sedan and i will take it everytime.
Long before these crossovers we had the S-10 Blazer starting in 1983 and people snapped them up for cars. Its too bad we do not have a B.O.F. SUV that size today. Its surprising how many of those S-10 Blazers / Jimmys are still on the road today considering many are 30 plus years old.
kirk: It’s not that I don’t agree with things you say. But hear me out. They are just not for everyone. I owned a true SUV long before they were the hip thing that everyone under the sun thinks they must have. But here’s a counter to what you said.
First, they can (and should) make cars sit higher like they used to. Back in the 30’s through 60’s, cars did sit higher. Then in the 70’s they began to lower them because of fads that people and car magazine insisted that American brands follow the European’s with lower to the ground cars. This was sold as them being better handling. Over time (basically anything past the 90’s) we have been offered these low to the ground cars. They can and should make cars that once again sit higher.
Second, because the SUV’s have become so popular and larger, the advantage you speak about has vanished. Visibility on many of today’s SUV’s have degraded from the days of my 2001 Cherokee. On top of that, our roads are now cluttered with these over-sized boxes that block the views for anything smaller. When will the madness stop?
Lastly, I’m in no way suggesting that they stop the CUV/SUV’s. Just don’t force them on all of us who don’t want them and offer my group of sedan people some choices when it comes to cars. I’m a long time Buick fan and sold them for just over 12 years. I’ve owned many Buick sedans. My family has owned many Buick sedans. And guess what? Not a single one of us drives a Buick any more and I won’t until they bring back a sedan.
The very reason I buy them is because they sit highter. That is the selling point for many of us, even if is only a couple of inches.
Now, I’m talking about vehicles like this…not full size SUV’s and pickups. I’m not interested in anything full size.
But after years of buying many sedans, the 3-4 inches of added height you get there makes all the difference in terms of getting in or getting out. I’m not THAT old, I don’t have major injuries…but one very minor back ‘pull’ and now having a vehicle like this where I dont’ have to ‘duck down’ and ‘bend my head’ just to get in makes me not want to go back to anything under 58″ in height.
For many of us, nothing to do with being ‘manly’, just comfort. I wouldn’t want to get a car with a front seat that I don’t find comfortable even though I ‘could’. Just like I COULD get a regular sedan but prefer something that is 3-5 inches taller because it is more ‘comfortable’ getting in and out of.
I didn’t get my Trax to feel butch, I got it for more utility than a car. I’ve owned both cars and SUV’s – I could never hit my bike in a car without removing the wheel. Not a problem in my Trax.
LOL. I have friends that refer to my Trax as my suburban soccer mom station wagon.
When is the envista going live so I can put in my order??
If it had a proper 4cyl, it would be more appealing. If it had a manual transmission, it would be more fun and unique.
Made in China vehicles vs Made in Japan. I’m finally leaning toward Japan after many years. My Silverado china made parts have failed multiple times.
Made in South Korea.
Funny how Liberals cry about climate change and chase jobs away from the USA but continue to elect Liberals who hate the USA as is shown by outsourcing all of our manufacturing in The USA.
Funny how right wingers continue to make ignorant comments.
Again the ability to exhibit common sense eludes the left. If you are happy with the demise of a once great country then that’s on you and your children comrade.
Oh look, things are changing that Max doesn’t like, and the country (sorry the once great country) is coming to an end. What’s your problem Max ? Did you lose a job and can’t come to terms with it.
Let me enlighten you, the country is in a constant state of change. Just because you can’t keep up, that’s no reason to have a mental breakdown on a public forum.
Go along now Max, I’m sure there’s a Trump rally taking place somewhere that you can be part of.
One thing for sure, Trump can still walk and chew gum without falling every other step.
That should give people such as you some hope.
Yes, I did love when the USA employed US auto workers. Withou8t China made components mind you.
The joys of the internet…going to a auto forum and reading an article about cars/suvs/crossovers because you are interested in the discussion about them…and some poeple JUST CAN’T help themselve but make comments to make comments about politics. I guess when your ego needs a ‘victory lap’, well, you post stuff like this.
If you want to blame outsourcing of jobs, blame Reagan, not Liberals. Also blame the shareholders who demand ever increasing profits and force companies to seek cheaper labor because the rich don’t like paying a living wage to Americans anymore, not since Reagan killed the middle class with trickle down. Also, Liberals don’t hate America, turn off the TV…..now let’s get back to discussing cars.
Yes like all those other wonderful cars that G.M. had made in South Korea, that were junk from the get go. Most of which are enjoying early retirement in local junk yards. Most of them never made it to 50k Miles.
The Trax / Envista is made in Korea at the same plant that makes the Trailblazer and the Encore GX. Those crossovers consistently have the highest quality rating in their segment since they were introduced , better than Honda , Toyota , Hyundai, KIA, VW, Ford etc.
We have a TB since 2021 and the quality and reliability have been outstanding especially considering it was a new model.
The 1.2 L 3 cylinder with the 6 speed auto will prove to be very reliable!!
I like the looks of the Envista but the Trax seems more practical.
You can get a power seat in all trim levels of the Envista (and a power hatch on some), while the Trax requires the top spec Activ for the power seat and no power hatch. GM might want to rethink this if the suspected half are purchased by empty nesters and not all first time buyers.
Lol: That really says it all.
If I could have either of these two CUV’s or a choice of a brand new Skyhawk or Cavalier, I’d choose the latter.
“Replacing the outgoing 2022 Buick Encore as the Tri-Shield brand’s entry-level vehicle, the Envista is a brand-new nameplate. ”
Of course. GM always phases out a nameplate when there is the slightest change. So, the public needs to ask “What’s an Envista? Some new drug?” Meantime, Honda has evolved the Civic from a very small basic car up to what it is today. Same for the Accord evolving from a good-size sedan with nice equipment into, well, a good-size sedan with nice equipment. How many years have the Corolla and Camry names been around? Or Nissan’s Altima? Folks know what they are because they are established names?
If the Enclave is ever greatly updated, I imagine it will get a name change as well. May as well throw away even more brand recognition.
@The Retired Viking: There you go thinking again and using logic. lol.
Too bad GM doesn’t have more thinkers like you.
Thank you.
I do not like how GM has done the Envisita as a Buick product which should be at a slightly higher price point depending on trim level because of the interior features it should have vs the Trax. The Envista Avenir should get rear AC vents and rear seat arm rest fold out with cup holders, but it gets nothing much at all and its an Avenir. It seems lower case gm has totally forgotten how to GM.
The Avenir trim does get a rear seat armrest….because it’s difficult to just, I don’t know, have your arms attached at the shoulder.
The trax wins by mile in looks department . Trax by far. Virtually same with Buick being bit nicer on the inside but not enough pick over the Trax. If trax were sold out, I guess , I could live with the Buick.
Taste is subjective, as I have the opposite opinion of yours. I prefer the unique styling of the Envista exterior, but I much prefer the trax interior.
that’s goes without saying . If you like smaller looking taillights on the Buick that’s fine . I like the edges of the trax more . The headlights on the trax look more refined . The Envista kinda has droopy look to them . Where trax headlights have straight looking edge to them.
Been having eyes on the the Trax since I started looking for my first new car in over 20 years. So this discussion thread helps with the comparisons to other new models around the same price and style. Just became aware of the Envista today while doing a comparison to Trax and Eclipse Crossover. Liking the outside looks of Envista but not gonna get sidetracked with the looks of all these other new vehicles and features. When it comes to the Trax, I like the FWD automatic trans, the cargo area and the flat floors in the rear passenger area. The body style looks tough as opposed to sporty or fancy. I think it’s lower maintenance in the long run and cost wise. To me, it says “I’m not here to play games or be cute, you son of a b*tch. I’m here for a showdown, and I mean business. Now let’s go.”
It’s time for the American automobile manufacturers to close thier doors. The fact they have been. for the last thirty years, or so have been trying to play katchup to the rice burner manufacturers , that has failed miserably, as far as dependability and resale value — The fact that the automotive unions have the manufacturers by the throat with thier rediculous demnands— The fact that over eighty percent or more of the content of American cars are manufactured off, shore anyway —therefore the hood winking of the American public.— the fact that 90% of the American public niether wants needs or is ready for electric cars — the fact that the entire managemnt of G.M, Ford, and the other auto manufacturers, more or less, are nothing more than number crunchers and have all the vision and insight of what Americans wants or needs, together what’s best for the world —–than a piss ant.
New Envista ST owner here. Shot in the dark, but can anyone point me to official wheel/rim specs for both the 2024 Trax and Envista? The main question I’m trying to get an answer for is will 17” rims for a Trax fit the Envista? Having a helluva time trying to find steel wheels for winter tires. Most shops don’t have the Envista in their systems. Thanks.
The trax in my opinion is not only the better all around buy but the styling is superior as well. The TRAX interior and dashboard configuration can’t be beat. Both Crossover SUV’s though are welcome additions as affordable vehicles to the current grossly overpriced auto market. Thank you and keep them coming GM.