2020 Chevrolet Trax

The 2020 Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact crossover SUV that packs the punch of a larger classed vehicle.

Plus it delivers a surprisingly spirited and agile drive.  In fact, the Trax is quick.  Because when I pulled out of Martin Chevrolet during my test drive for this review I chirped the tires. :0)

 2020 Chevy Trax | Top-3:

Driving performance

Interior comfort

Versatility

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Fun to drive turbo 4-cylinder

Trax In Chevy's Crossover SUV Lineup

So, later this year the good folks at Chevrolet will reintroduce the Trailblazer crossover SUV.  And it will also be a cute-ute (aka subcompact crossover SUV).  Which has some autophiles pontificating that it will eventually replace the Trax?  However, I don't think that will be the case.

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Because last year Chevy also reintroduced the Blazer and that seems to be meshing just fine with the Equinox.

And a final note on both sets of vehicles.  While they share class designations, in both cases one is designed as more of a traditional crossover SUV and the other more sporty.

Specifically, the designs of the Trax and Equinox is more traditional.  And the designs of the Trailblazer and Blazer is more sporty.  (By sporty - think styling cues from the Camaro.)

2019 Chevrolet Blazer

Finally, my theory that they all stay in production makes further sense for this reason.  And that's that Chevy is reacting to increased consumer demand for more crossover SUVs and making more of them.  While discontinuing the production of various sedans.

2020 Chevy Trax Prices And Trim Configurations

For 2020 Chevrolet is offering three different trim levels for the Trax.

 2020 Chevy Trax Trims & Starting MSRPs:

LS $21,300

LT $23,200

Premier $27,600

Remember that the pricing I share is for reference and it's simply the manufacturers suggested retail price.  Contact my friends at Martin Chevrolet in Torrance, California for the best deal.

And regarding the trim options, Chevy also offers a Redline Edition on the Trax.  It's an available add-on with the LT trim.  But it gives the Trax a bit of a bolder and sportier look with black accents on the emblems, moldings, grille, and interior.  And, as the name suggests, some of those accents are red too.

Engine, Transmission & MPG

All of the 2020 Trax trim levels come equipped with the same engine and transmission.

Therefore all trims receive a very peppy 1.4-liter turbocharged ECOTEC 4-cylinder engine along with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque

Plus that engine puts out a very well geared 138 horsepower with 148 pound-feet of torque.

Fuel Economy

And when it comes to MPG the ECOTEC engine and transmission come together to deliver a nice package.

Additionally, since the engine and transmission are the same for all trim levels.  The only factor that makes a difference in fuel economy is front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

2020 Chevy Trax MPG Rating:

FWD 26 / 28  / 31

AWD 24 / 26 / 29

City / Combined / Highway

And with the Trax being fun to drive and great performing crossover SUV, that's respectable fuel economy.

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