2017 Chevrolet Trax LT

The 2016 Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact crossover SUV designed for urban driving and light utility, offered with a factory-configured mix of comfort, convenience, safety and powertrain features that emphasize practicality in a small footprint.

Powertrain and drivetrain
- Standard engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 (Ecotec) delivering turbocharged torque for city acceleration and highway passing.
- Transmission: a six-speed manual was offered in entry configurations; a six-speed automatic was available and commonly paired with higher trims and the available all-wheel-drive system.
- Drivetrain: front-wheel drive is the factory default; an all-wheel-drive system was an available factory option on select models.
- Turbocharging and engine calibration are tuned to balance performance and fuel economy for everyday use.

Exterior
- Compact crossover body with a short front overhang and upright rear cargo area for maximized interior space relative to the vehicle’s footprint.
- Halogen headlights are standard; fog lamps and automatic headlamp features were available on higher trim levels.
- Body-color mirrors and exterior trim vary by trim; roof rails were an available factory-installed option on certain packages.
- Wheel offerings vary by trim (steel wheels on base models, alloy wheels on higher trims) and wheel size increases with higher-level packages.

Interior and seating
- Seating for five with a standard 60/40 split-folding rear bench to expand cargo area when needed.
- Standard cloth upholstery; leather or upgraded materials were available on higher trims.
- Manual front-seat adjustments on lower trims; available power-adjustable driver’s seat on higher trims or option packages.
- Practical storage design includes a center console, door pockets, cupholders and under-seat/hidden storage compartments depending on trim.

Cargo capacity
- Designed with a cargo area that expands when the rear seats are folded flat, providing a practical load floor for groceries, gear or small loads. (Cargo capacity increases significantly with the rear seatbacks folded; exact volume varies by measurement method and trim.)

Comfort and convenience (factory standard or commonly included)
- Air conditioning as a standard comfort feature.
- Power windows and power door locks with remote keyless entry are standard on most factory configurations.
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel; telescoping steering column available on some trims.
- Cruise control and steering-wheel-mounted audio and phone controls are included on many configurations or available as part of higher trim levels.
- Standard interior lighting and visors; available options include heated front seats and upgraded climate controls on certain trims.

Infotainment and connectivity
- Basic factory audio system with AM/FM radio and auxiliary input is standard; USB connectivity and Bluetooth hands-free calling/streaming were commonly available or included on mid and upper trim levels.
- Chevrolet MyLink infotainment with a touchscreen display, enhanced audio, smartphone integration and available navigation was offered as a factory option on select trims.
- Available factory-installed features included integrated Bluetooth, USB ports, and in some cases an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and OnStar services with trial subscription.

Safety and driver-assist features
- Standard safety hardware includes multiple airbags (frontal airbags for driver and passenger, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, roof-mounted head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions) and three-point seat belts for all seating positions.
- Antilock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (StabiliTrak) with traction control are standard factory features.
- Tire pre