#2018 chevy trax grill update

Now in its fourth model year, the Trax benefited from a styling update last year that brought the front end into line with newer Chevy models, sharpening the narrow upper grille between the swept-back headlights and making the lower opening larger. The Trax is straightforward and lacks any of the flair of competitors like the Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3, or Mini Cooper Countryman. While the Trax shares underpinnings and even its front doors with the more premium Buick Encore, you’d never know it the two vehicles have distinctly different styling. It doesn’t have a third window behind the rear door, and that skews the balance toward hatchback despite the tall stance. The basic shape of the 2018 Chevrolet Trax falls between a tall hatchback and a short SUV. Overall, we rate the styling of the Trax at an average 5 points out of 10. Its weak spot is performance-it’s slow-and fuel economy that’s not quite up to the standard of the best subcompact SUVs.īecause its styling isn’t all that distinctive, the Trax may be the invisible small SUV: we know Chevy sells quite a number of them, but competitors like the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3 simply stand out more for their style. The 2018 Trax’s ratings are average for design, and quality and comfort. Overall, we give the Trax 5.7 out of 10 available points, a respectable rating though lower than the top-rated competitors in the segment. With the Trax, Chevy offers a high-riding, straightforward, practical five-door vehicle with optional all-wheel drive but only a single powertrain. In the smallest crossover segment, most entries strive for stylistic flair, while Chevy takes the opposite tack. The Trax is offered in three trim levels: base LS, mid-level LT, and top-of-the-line Premier. You can think of the Trax either as a small SUV or a tall hatchback, and it makes up for a lack of flash with good value for money. The Equinox and Traverse crossovers sit above it in the lineup.

The 2018 Chevrolet Trax is the smallest utility vehicle offered by Chevy.