2021 Trax First Review Via Kelley Blue Book Has “Confident Stance, Fresh Style”

The Kelley Blue Book staff have long been a great source of authority for anyone to refer to before visiting us here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson to make their final purchase decision. This past week they ran an in-depth feature on the Chevy Trax, the awesome-and-able compact SUV with a brand-new Midnight Edition sporting black accents available for the LT trim. Kelley Blue Book felt that it fares well against rivals Kia Seltos and Honda HR-V, even though the competition at times is understandably fierce.

This write-up also claims that the fiercest rival may be within the own Chevy family, as the all-new 2021 Chevy Trailblazer. The Trax still offers up a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine which this review team claim provides a reasonable amount of muscle for driving uphill, plus tech like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. This model uses a 6-speed automatic transmission that will appeal to those who don't have a need for a continuously variable automatic transmission like that found in the Honda HR-V. It is added here that if you are always finding yourself fighting for a parking spot or needing to fit in a small garage, the Trax's size is definitely favorable.

The feature of the Trax that KBB thought was the best was the fact that even the least-expensive 2021 Trax comes with a 7-inch touchscreen display and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration. An integrated 4G LTE Wi-Fi system brings fast internet access using passenger's phones, tablets, or laptops, providing access for up to seven devices. Once inside, the Chevy Trax boasts a tidy 2-row / 5-passenger cabin. Cargo room resides at 48.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, and a respectable 18.7 cubic feet with them upright. If you wish, you can also fold the front passenger seat down flat to make way for items up to 8 feet long right in the interior.

After taking a few steps back to look, the Trax has a confident SUV stance due to its short overhangs. Both the LS and LT trims sport 16-inch aluminum wheels, and the higher-level LT has heated, body-color side mirrors as well as taillights with LED accents. The brand-new Midnight edition sees the addition of 18-inch gloss-black aluminum wheels, front and rear black skid plates, and other darkened elements. At the simplest trim level, a base LS now includes remote keyless entry, 4-way manual-adjust driver's seat, single-zone air conditioning, and compass. The infotainment system sees the combination of a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity and a 6-speaker AM/FM audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth streaming, and two USB inputs.

The engine on board is a 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Generating 138 horsepower, it's a fuel-efficient and eco-friendly model that can achieve up to 31 mpg. Front-wheel drive is the default setup, while all-wheel drive AWD is available. Keeping you safe at all times during the drive are 10 airbags, including rear-seat mounted thorax, side-curtain, and front-occupant knee airbags. Optional in the LT, the Driver Confidence Package bundles blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking sensors. GM's telematics subscription service provides necessary connectivity to vital emergency services, remote vehicle access, and much more!

GM Authority Highlights in Detail How the Chevy Trax, Traverse, and Equinox are Perfect Fits for Families

As the summer months are upon us here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson, many family reunions are taking place in the great outdoors for our valuable customers and all of us here on staff. We all truly feel that the Chevy is the #1 choice on the market for families, and the crossover body style definitely fulfills the requirements of lugging your loved ones around in tow comfortably. This past week on the GM Authority blog, they featured the “Family Reunion” video that showcases the so very useful features of the best family-friendly trio in the business: the 2019 Chevy Trax, 2019 Equinox, and 2019 Traverse.

The crossover variant has four doors, a hatch with plenty of cargo room, a high-riding stance with prime driving position, and ample space for passenger comfort. It's no surprise that this is a segment that has grown so fast in popularity among families, and during this video, the host begins by asking which of these three vehicles the family members gravitate towards. The 2019 Chevy Trax is fit into the subcompact segment, the Equinox as the compact, and the Traverse as the fullest-size seven-seater. The ad ends with an incentive offer for the 2019 Equinox, which provides for current owners of a non-Chevy vehicle to get 14 percent below MSRP on most Equinox models, attracting those who have developed loyalty elsewhere to check out the multiple benefits of Chevy ownership for the growing family!

The 2019 Chevy Trax provides very easy access and chair-height seats, and rear seat accommodations have been consistently ranked time after time as commendable. It's a very secure and highly maneuverable crossover that set out to provide a very high value and comfort point as well as having one of the best extended warranties in the business as an option. Peppy and fun to drive, ask us here at O'rielly about the LT package, that absolutely gives it the most bang for the buck.

We guarantee that you're going to love the solid-base 1.5 – liter engine and available turbo 2.0 – liter of the Chevy Equinox, and its incredibly firm yet controlled ride. It's a fun and powerful compact SUV that seats up to five and is the competition on the market for the Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Ford Escape, and Jeep Cherokee. Exciting new features for this year were adaptive cruise control and front pedestrian braking, and both available 360-degree camera system and standard backup camera deliver high-definition views. Four USB ports for your devices are also now standard.

The 2019 Chevy Traverse is widely-known for an absolutely grade-A family trait: an ultra smooth ride during all circumstances! This is the vehicle you want if your family has experienced many frequent visitors or the abundance of growth lately: it seats up to 8 in three rows. Available in front or all-wheel drive, it's the SUV with urban style ques that also has a 5,000 – pound maximum towing capacity. The LT Premium Package includes the 360-degree camera system, 20-inch aluminum wheels, a rear camera mirror, navigation, high-quality Bose stereo, and household-style power outlet. Check out this new video from GM Authority here, and figure out which of the trio will fit your family's needs best for summer 2019!

2019 Chevy Trax New Pacific Blue Color Highlighted in GM Authority

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The addition of new colors for a model is always an exciting event for the holidays: as the decorations and festive lights begin to pop up all over the Tucson area, more options for the exteriors of brand new cars are also becoming options for your 2019 purchase. As the excitement of spiced eggnog and wondering what kind of gifts the packages contain that are arriving on the porch mounts, it is a very festive pastime to sit down with your loved ones and select the perfect new car. The 2019 Chevy Trax will now add three new colors to its selection: Dark copper metallic, satin steel metallic, and pacific blue metallic.

Included in the base price of the 2019 Chevy Trax, it is also available in conjunction with all interior color combinations, and all trim levels besides LS. The Trax is a subcompact crossover utility vehicle that slots below the equinox as our pride and joy in the “half-pint” department, and this was the second crossover to launch in its segment in the U.S. Last years revamp gifted the Trax with all-new front and rear fascias, the replacement of the LTZ trim with the Premier, completely revised interior, and a brand-new infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility.

For 2018, the Trax received a new Redline Edition model, and numerous positive changes in equipment level. Like all first-generation units, the 2019 model will continue to ride on the GM Gamma II Platform, which is shared with the Buick Encore, and first-generation Chevy Sonic. Billed as “comfortable and competent” by Car and Driver, it was also ranked highly for its commanding seating position, and very confident handling. Ask us here at O'rielly Chevy about the Driver Confidence package: this is where you get the added assistance of rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

The expansive headroom gives an airy and spacious feel to the cabin, and the touchscreen mounted to the dashboard is a snap to use. Road testers managed to fit 18 carry-on suitcases with the rear seats stowed, and many customers that come to speak to us about a new purchase are excited about the five-star rating the Trax gets from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Available forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear parking sensors are some of the integral reasons why it is ranked so high in the safety realm. Chevy also proudly stands by the complimentary scheduled maintenance offered for the Trax, which is not found all-too-common among competitors.

Ask us this holiday season how you can obtain the Limited Warranty that covers 3 years or 36,000 miles. The Powertrain Warranty covers 5 years or 60,000 miles, and Complimentary Maintenance is covered for 2 years, or 24,000 miles. Also available with 4G LTE capability, you'll have all sorts of entertainment and navigation ability at your fingertips when you climb aboard your brand new Trax!