The 2025 Chevy Trax debuts the second model year for the subcompact crossover’s second generation, introducing several important updates and changes. Among these are new exterior color options, revised interior color options, and a new E85-capable engine. Critically, pricing for the 2025 Chevy Trax has been revised, with GM increasing the MSRP for every trim level.
Pricing for the 2025 Chevy Trax now starts at $21,795 for the entry-level 1LS trim, rising to $23,795 for the 1RS and $23,995 for the 1LT. At the top of the lineup are the 2RS and Aciv trims, both which are priced at $25,795.
Notably, these prices are several hundred dollars more expensive than they were previously, with 1LS trims now $300 more expensive and 1RS, 1LT, 2RS, and Activ trims now $400 more expensive.
| Trim Level | 2025 MSRP + DFC |
|---|---|
| 1LS | $21,795 |
| 1RS | $23,795 |
| 1LT | $23,995 |
| 2RS | $25,795 |
| Activ | $25,795 |
As covered previously, the 2025 Chevy Trax offers a revised exterior paint options list, with four exterior colors deleted and two new colors now available. The deleted hues include Cayenne Orange Metallic (paint code GFQ) Blue Glow Metallic (paint code GGK), Fountain Blue (paint code GLN), and Harvest Bronze Metallic (paint code GZF). Meanwhile, Cypress Gray (paint code GBD) and Marina Blue Metallic (paint code GKN) are the two new options added.
As for the interior color combos, the Trax no longer offers Crimson Metallic exterior paint (paint code GFM) with the Jet Black interior colorway with Artemis accents. Additionally, the Cacti Green exterior color (RPO code GVR) is no longer available with red interior accents.
Perhaps the most impactful change is under the hood, where the turbocharged 1.2L I3 LIH engine has been replaced by the new turbocharged 1.2L I3 LBP engine. While both powerplants produce 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, the new LBP engine is compatible with E85 fuel, making the Trax a flex-fuel-capable vehicle.
The GM six-speed automatic transmission carries over for the 2025 model year, with front-wheel-drive once again the exclusive drive type on offer.
As a reminder, the second-generation Chevy Trax rides on the GM VSS-F vehicle set. Production takes place at the GM Changwon plant in South Korea.
Comments
Surprised it took “gotta pay for our ongoing EV flop” GM this long. At least tariffs shouldn’t impact the Korean foursome that much, hopefully. All 4 of them have tiny dealer discounts currently and I’m surprised sales haven’t stalled out yet. You used to pretty easily find $4K off a Trax, but lately you’re lucky to find $2K….and don’t get me started on that laughably overpriced Trailblazer.
I still think the 2nd-gen Trax is a great value and a great car for the cost.
The engine is made in Mexico, but would there still be a tariff if it ships to Korea first before it ships to the U.S.?
Who would buy an SUV with no AWD??? What’s the point?
Everything is called an SUV, and it everyone needs AWD. In fact, most people don’t.
This is basically a wagon. My wife has one and it’s fine for what it is.
If the weather is really bad, like a major snow storm, she takes the Wrangler instead. That’s an actual SUV.
AWD is only necessary in a few states that get a lot of snow. I highly recommend not to buy a AWD because it needs a lot of maintenance when it gets older and its more complex causing more breakdowns. It has more axles transfer cases etc.