Chevrolet Trax
The Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Chevrolet since 2013. The car is based on the GM Gamma II platform, which is shared with the Chevrolet Aveo/Sonic, as well as the Opel Mokka/Buick Encore. It was also marketed as the Holden Trax in Australia, and as the Chevrolet Tracker in Russia and South America. History. 2012. The concept was first unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, with the final model unveil having happened at the 2013 North American International Auto Show. It was then available for test driving at the 2013 Montreal  Auto Show, with four essay models shown. 2013. During 2013 and early 2014, it was only sold in Canada, Mexico, Germany, South Korea, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates and Europe. In Canada, the Trax was the first compact Chevrolet crossover SUV since the discontinuation of the Tracker (read below). The vehicle started shipping on April 2, however pre-sales began as early as the fourth quarter of 2012 for both Mexico (1.8L) and Canada (1.4L Turbo). Korean sales started at late February 2013. 2014. In late 2014, the Trax was marketed to more countries adding China, Indonesia and the Philippines. 2015 . The Trax came to the United States as a 2015 model, buoyed by the success of the Buick Encore (the Trax and Encore share the GM Gamma II platform) and possible competition from the Jeep Renegade; GM initially had no plans to offer the Trax to the US market. The US-market Trax is largely unchanged from the global version, but has some US-specific features including OnStar with AT&T 4G LTE and SiriusXM satellite radio. The US version is powered by the 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 with at 4,900 rpm and at 1,850 rpm. Trailer towing is not  recommended. Only the 6-speed automatic transmission is available. Three trim levels, both available with front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive, are available: LS, LT and LTZ. Standard features on all trims include air conditioning; power windows; split-folding rear seat; tilting and telescoping steering-wheel; ABS; ESP; front, front and rear side, side-curtain airbags, and knee airbags; tire-pressure monitor; emergency communication system and parking assist. 2017 facelift. Chevrolet performed a mid-cycle update on the Trax for the 2017 model year, first unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show on February 12, 2016. The updated Trax  carried Chevrolet's Corvette-inspired design cues from the Malibu and Volt, including new halogen projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, dual taillights and a new grille design. A set of 18-inch aluminum wheels are offered on the Premier model trim. The interior is also redesigned with a new dashboard and center instrument panel. Overall, the 2017 facelift improves the Trax's perceived quality. The 2017 Trax went on sale in the fall of 2016. Continuation in North America. The Trax will continue unchanged for the 2020 model year in North America. While a replacement was expected, it will  instead be joined by a slightly larger model, the TrailBlazer (no relation to the previous North American or international mid-sized SUVs of the same name). Debuting in early 2020 for the 2021 model year, it will slot between the Trax and Equinox in Chevrolet's small SUV lineup. On March 2, 2020, Chevrolet confirmed that the Trax will return for the 2021 model year, but will see the base L and high end Premier levels deleted from the offering trims. Leaving The bottom tier LS and now top tier LT. All Trax trim levels received standard SiriusXM Satellite Radio . The mid-level LT trim received the previously-optional combination cloth-and-leatherette-trimmed seating surfaces as standard equipment, while full leatherette-trimmed seating surfaces became an option. The previous top-level Premier trim was discontinued following the 2020 model year, and features such as a Bose premium audio system with an amplifier and subwoofer, eighteen-inch tires aluminum-alloy wheels, and chrome exterior trim were no longer available. In China, the Trax was replaced by the new Tracker in 2019. It is the same size as the Trax, but built on a new platform (GEM) for emerging markets and  not intended for North America. Name variations. Holden Trax (2013–2020). In Australia and other Oceania markets, the Chevrolet Trax was offered under the Holden brand until that brand was discontinued in 2020. It went on sale in 2013. Chevrolet Tracker. In Russia and South America, the Trax is instead named the Chevrolet Tracker, which was the name used in North and Latin America from 1989–1991 and 1999–2008 for a Chevrolet/Geo version of the Suzuki Sidekick. Engines. The Trax is offered in different markets with different choices of drivetrains. In Latin America the Trax is only available with the 1.8  liter gasoline engine. In Canada and the US, only the 1.4 liter turbocharged gasoline engine is offered. In Mexico and Australia (from 2015) it is available both in 1.8 liter and 1.4 liter turbocharged engines. European customers can choose between the 1.4 liter turbo gasoline engine, a 1.6 liter gasoline engine, and a 1.7 liter diesel engine. Production. The Trax is being produced by both GM Korea and General Motors Mexico for most global markets. Shanghai GM will also be producing the model for the Chinese market from the 2015 model year onward. GM Uzbekistan will also be producing this  model, starting from the end of 2018. Discontinuation. On March 17, 2022, General Motors confirmed that it would be discontinuing the Chevrolet Trax, as well as the related Buick Encore, following the 2022 model year. There will be no direct replacement, and the Chevrolet Trailblazer will become the new "entry-level" vehicle in the Chevrolet lineup, following the discontinuation of the Chevrolet Spark after 2022.