EXPERT REVIEW · COMPACT SUV

2026 Chevrolet Trax review

Chevrolet Trax: a class leader on the details. Illustrative review

8.8/10 OffLot expert score

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax sits near the top of its class. Easy to see out of and park; standard driver-assist suite. Touch-only climate controls on some trims and engine gets loud under hard acceleration, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $22,000, it undercuts most direct rivals.

What's good

  • Easy to see out of and park
  • Standard driver-assist suite
  • Roomy second row and flexible cargo floor

What to check

  • Touch-only climate controls on some trims
  • Engine gets loud under hard acceleration

Best for: Buyers who want low running costs without giving up comfort. Starting MSRP: $22,000.

Owner reviews · 4.3 of 5 from 3 owners

★★★★★Lillian A. · Tampa, FL · 28 months owned
Good, not perfect

Replaced an older Chevrolet with this one. Big step up in cargo room; I'd like a little more power from the base engine.

★★★★☆Hannah L. · Portland, OR · 13 months owned
Solid, with a few quirks

Bought it for the school runs and road trips and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.

★★★★☆Andre C. · Columbus, OH · 26 months owned
Solid, with a few quirks

We cross-shopped three others and this won on cargo room. the touchscreen climate controls is the trade-off.

Price trend · used Chevrolet Trax, 12 months

$15.9k$16.2k$16.4k$16.7k$17.0kNov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Sep 26

Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $16,188 · 0% last 30 days · -0.98% year over year.

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