

The Trax is offered in different markets with different choices of drivetrains. In Russia and South America, the Trax is instead named the Chevrolet Tracker, which was the name used in North and Latin America from 1989–19–2008 for a Chevrolet/Geo version of the Suzuki Sidekick. įor the 2021 model year, the base L and high end Premier levels were removed from the offering trims, leaving the bottom tier LS and now top tier LT. It was joined by a slightly larger model, the Trailblazer (no relation to the previous North American or international mid-sized SUVs of the same name). The Trax continued unchanged for the 2020 model year in North America. The 2017 Trax went on sale in the fall of 2016. Overall, the 2017 facelift improves Trax's perceived quality. The interior is also redesigned with a new dashboard and center instrument panel. A set of 18-inch aluminum wheels are offered on the Premier model trim. The updated Trax carried design cues from the Malibu and Volt, including new halogen projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, dual taillights, and a new grille design.

#2015 chevrolet trax update#
Three trim levels, both available with front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive, are available: LS, LT, and LTZ.Ĭhevrolet 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. Only the 6-speed automatic transmission is available. The US version is powered by the 1.4 L turbocharged inline-4 with 138 bhp (103 kW 140 PS) at 4,900 rpm and 148 lb⋅ft (201 N⋅m) at 1,850 rpm. 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 Trax came to the United States as a 2015 model, due to 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. It was the most exported car of South Korea in 2016, 2017, and 2018. The facelift model was introduced in October 2016. In 2015, a 1.6-litre diesel engine was added. It is powered by the 1.4 L turbocharged gasoline engine. The Trax was introduced in South Korea in February 2013. In late 2014, the Trax was marketed to more countries including China, Indonesia and the Philippines. Sales in South Korea started in late February 2013. The vehicle started shipping on April 2, however, pre-sales began as early as the fourth quarter of 2012 for both Mexico (1.8 L) and Canada (1.4 L turbo). In Canada, the Trax was the first compact Chevrolet crossover SUV since the discontinuation of the Tracker (read below). GM Uzbekistan also produced this model starting in late 2018.ĭuring 2013 and early 2014, the Trax was only sold in Canada, Mexico, Germany, South Korea, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, and Europe. SAIC-GM also produced the model for the Chinese market from the 2015 model year until 2020. For most global markets, the Trax was produced by both GM Korea and GM Mexico.

It was marketed as the Holden Trax in Australia and as the Chevrolet Tracker in Russia and South America.

It is based on the GM Gamma II platform, which is shared with the Chevrolet Aveo/Sonic and the Opel Mokka/Buick Encore. The SUV was in development since 2008 by GM’s small vehicle development team centered in South Korea. It was then available for test driving at the 2013 Montreal International Auto Show, with four essay models shown.
#2015 chevrolet trax code#
The first-generation Trax (model code U200, designated TJ in Australia) was first shown as a concept car, which was first unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, with the final model unveiled at the 2013 North American International Auto Show. The second-generation Trax is also marketed in China as the Chevrolet Seeker. The first-generation Trax continued to be sold in North America, South Korea, and several other markets until 2022, when it was replaced by the larger second-generation Trax due for the 2024 model year. In 2019, GM released the replacement of the Trax for China and Latin America, the Tracker. The Trax became available in Canada, Mexico, Germany, South Korea, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, and Europe for the 2013 model year and was released in the U.S. In several markets, the vehicle was marketed as the Chevrolet Tracker, and as the Holden Trax in Australia and New Zealand. A restyled model was also produced as the Buick Encore in North America and as the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka in Europe. The first generation model was released globally in 2013 as the smallest, entry-level crossover SUV offering from the brand.ĭevelopment and production were centered in South Korea by GM Korea. The Chevrolet Trax is a crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Chevrolet brand since 2013. Chevrolet Tracker (China, Latin America and Uzbekistan).
