Chevrolet just announced the release of the fully redesigned 2024 Trax. This subcompact SUV has been making waves for a while thanks to impressive features and a fun behind-the-wheel experience paired with a surprisingly low price tag. Chevy clearly considered what people already loved about the Trax when designing the 2024 model. Then, Chevy gave us more of that and removed some of the stuff that doesn’t matter as much, revealing a streamlined, efficient, and energetic vehicle. The Trax is a great car for anyone who wants some of the performance-forward handling of an SUV but doesn’t want a massive vehicle that’s hard to maneuver. If you plan to visit a Chevy dealer soon, ask about the all-new Chevy Trax.
Drivers will instantly notice that the 2024 Trax is significantly larger than the older model––both in exterior dimensions and in the cabin. They’ll also notice a truly tech-forward vehicle that brings the sleek, futuristic elements of technology to the adventurous spirit of this subcompact SUV. The Chevy Trax is about to celebrate its 10th birthday, and Chevrolet is really honoring the occasion by making the 2024 model its best one yet. We even think that people who didn’t consider the Trax before might consider a test drive once they see the newest offering. Here are some of the performance and tech-forward features you’ll notice that are new on the 2024 Chevy Trax.
#1 – New Push-Button Start
New to the 2024 Trax will be standard push-button start on most trims. This is a keyless way to start the car that simplifies the driving process and means no dangling, intrusive keys hanging from the steering wheel while you’re driving. We will admit that this feature is relatively old news in the car world now, but it was missing from most older Trax models.
#2 – Cruise Control Comes Standard
Cruise control will come standard on all trims of the 2024 Trax, and Adaptive Cruise Control will come on some trims. This feature is new for the Trax and is a big value add for drivers who tackle long stretches of road. Adaptive Cruise Control uses a forward-looking camera and radar technology to keep an eye on the vehicle in front of you. It automatically adjusts your speed if you get too close. When there is no car in front of you, adaptive cruise control operates just like traditional cruise control, keeping the car at your designated speed.
Previously, when the Trax only had cruise control available, drivers couldn’t enjoy a fully hands-off (or rather foot-off-pedal) cruising experience. They’d need to constantly adjust their speed when other cars were present, but adaptive cruise control will now do that for you. Of course, this does not replace the driver’s responsibility to take an active role in their safety.
#3 – A Sporty Engine
The 2024 Chevy Trax will have a 1.2-liter turbocharged inline-three engine that kicks out 137 hp and 162 lb-ft torque. It boasts quick acceleration, and you won’t feel it struggling when you get on that freeway onramp and have to quickly catch up to the other cars that are already cruising down the highway. The engine has always been an important feature of the Trax, and its quick responsiveness makes many former sedan drivers fans of the Trax. It’s distinctly more responsive than some full-size SUVs, and the new engine will let it keep that reputation.
#4 – A New Muscular Look
The new Chevy Trax will be lower, wider, and longer. All in all, this creates a much more muscular and stabilized stance that really makes drivers feel like they’re connecting with the road. It will allow for a better grip and command when taking corners or heading off-road. Plus, it looks great. Chevy reports that this new design was inspired by the Blazer, so if you like that midsize SUV, you should like the new look and feel of the 2024 Trax.
#5 – Larger Screens
There are many reasons to want a driver information screen, including knowing how you’re driving and important information about the vehicle. The 2024 Trax has a large eight-inch driver information screen on the LT, 2RS, and ACTIV trims. This is in addition to the standard 11-inch central infotainment screen in those three trims. Plus, Chevy states that the 2024 model’s dashboard and screens have been redesigned for a lower, more angled look. This creates less distraction while still putting pertinent information right where the driver can see it.
#6 – Standard Chevy Safety Assist
Chevy has always been known for its excellent safety features and being a trendsetter when it comes to driver-assist features. The great news is that the popular and best-in-class Chevy Safety Assist suite will now be standard across the lineup of the 2024 Trax. This suite of features includes Automatic Emergency Braking, which activates the brakes when a collision is pending if you don’t hit the brakes in time. It also has Front Pedestrian Braking, which can take over the brakes when a pedestrian is detected in front of the vehicle.
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning is part of this group of features and will let you know when you’re drifting out of your lane before gently guiding you back into it. The IntelliBeam auto high-beam control will automatically activate the high beams in low light settings and shut them off when it senses oncoming vehicles to prevent visibility issues. Finally, a Following Distance Indicator lets you know when you’re too close to the cars in front of you, and a Rear Vision Camera helps when backing into parking spots or out of driveways.
#7 – What About Wheels?
Across the trims of the 2024 Chevy Trax, you’ll find stylish 17-inch, 18-inch, and 19-inch wheels. The 17-inch wheels come standard on the LS and LT trims, but the LS has steel wheels, while the LT has aluminum wheels. The 1RS and ACTIV trims get even larger 18-inch wheels, while the 2RS receives impressive 19-inch aluminum wheels that are sure to make a solid first impression.
Enjoy Well-Priced Performance in the 2024 Chevy Trax
Chevy listened to fans of the Trax and understood what they love about this subcompact SUV––then gave them more of it. People have always loved how connected they feel to the road beneath them in this car. So Chevy amplified that by delivering a 2024 Trax that is lower, wider, and longer for a better center of gravity and more responsive handling. It really emphasizes the hug-the-road feeling that Trax fans have always admired and will help you feel in command over a variety of surfaces.
Chevy understands that people choose the Trax because it doesn’t suffer from the sluggishness that some full-size SUVs do, and the 2024 model continues to deliver on that reputation with its responsive 1.2-liter turbocharged inline-three engine. The Chevy Safety Assist suite becoming standard across the trim lineup is a very exciting upgrade. Considering that the Trax is a great car for newer drivers, having features that keep drivers in the know about what’s happening around their car while they learn the rules of the road is a smart idea on Chevy’s part. As always, the 2024 Trax boasts a budget-friendly price tag, so there’s just no reason not to test-drive the newest model if you are looking for a subcompact SUV.
