2015 Chevrolet Trax Driven: Think of It as a Tall Sonic Wagon

Originally designed for Europe and currently sold in Mexico and Canada, the Chevrolet Trax soon will be offered in the U.S. Pitted against affordable, small crossovers such as the Kia Soul, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and the Nissan Juke, the Trax is designed to appeal to an audience that prioritizes style, connectivity, and practicality a bit more than driving dynamics. This “youth-focused” Chevrolet is the sister model of the Buick Encore, and it shares the Buick’s chassis and powertrain. Assuming a position in Chevrolet’s pricing structure below the larger Equinox, the Trax will likely slot in near the $20K point like the Juke and Outlander Sport. That will make it much cheaper than the Encore, which commands $25,085 to start. READ MORE ››



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