Chevrolet has designed the ultimate first car for drivers who are new on the road. Perfect for younger drivers, the compact Trax model gets several upgrades for 2020. Read through this list of features, and you’ll discover why the Chevy Trax is great for first-time drivers.
Design
The exterior of the Trax displays a curvy design, with smooth and rounded edges. A large front grille and stylish headlights combine to give the vehicle a sporty look. Chevrolet offers a broad range of bold color options for the Trax, so you can customize the vehicle.
This compact SUV comes in a few different trim levels including LS, LT, and Premier. LS models feature a rear vision camera, an eight-inch touchscreen for information and entertainment, and a foldable front passenger seat. In addition to those features, the LT trim includes roof rack side rails, cloth seats, cruise control, and remote vehicle start. Stepping up to the Premier trim level additionally offers you 18-inch alloy wheels, leatherette seating, and a power sunroof.
Performance
The Trax sports a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission that produces 138 horsepower. With plenty of power for beginner drivers, the Trax comes equipped with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available as an option, if you’d prefer. In addition, the Trax features smooth and gentle handling, which is ideal for those just learning to drive.
According to estimates by the EPA, the Trax can get up to 26 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. If you opt for all-wheel drive, those numbers are estimated at 24 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. Either way, the Trax is a fuel-efficient vehicle, which is another perk if you’re just starting out driving.
Interior
For a small SUV, the Trax boasts a roomy interior. With the ability to seat up to five passengers, the Trax features plenty of headroom and legroom as well as eight seating configurations. Actual cargo space is estimated at 48.4 cubic feet with the seats folded down. With all seats in their standard positions, there’s 18.7 cubic feet of space behind the back seat. The front seat has the ability to fold flat, which means the Trax can accommodate cargo items up to eight feet in length.
As far as technology goes, the Trax features an eight-inch touchscreen for information and entertainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities. An in-vehicle 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot is available as an add-on.
Safety Features
The Trax comes equipped with a system of 10 air bags as well as a host of available safety features such as forward collision alert, side blind zone alert, lane departure warning, rear park assist, and rear cross traffic alert. Additionally, all owners of brand-new Chevy vehicles receive the Chevrolet Complete Care package, which includes limited warranty protection such as a bumper-to-bumper warranty for three years or 36,000 miles, a powertrain warranty for five years or 60,000 miles, and an ANTI-CORROSION warranty for six years or 100,000 miles. Chevrolet will provide one oil and oil filter change and a tire rotation for free during the first year.
There’s no doubt that the Trax is a great vehicle for first-time drivers. Stop by Ted Britt Chevrolet in Sterling, Virginia, to check out the 2020 Chevy Trax.
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