Is the 2025 Chevrolet Trax LT a better SUV to BUY than a Toyota Corolla Cross?

The Trax is Chevy's smallest SUV and for 2025 there is a new color. On the outside you will discover Maria Blue, 17in wheels and chrome accents. On the inside there is an EVO-TEX interior, 11.3in infotainment screen and digital gauge cluster. On the inside there is a 1.2L turbocharged inline-3 paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2025 Chevrolet Trax LT a better SUV to BUY than a Toyota Corolla Cross?
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[joshblack]

25k is a damn fair price
It's really a breath of fresh air in this car market

[creepingbert]

I own a 2024 Trax LT, and I love it.
Something to consider about the lighting in the front is that the headlights are low enough that you don't really miss not having foglamps.

[paulfranklin]

I have a 2025 RS1 Trax. 400 miles on it. Love it. Solid ride, well tuned, mine is metallic blue. So far nothing I don't like. Engine plenty peppy. I am 63 so not looking for a race

[mozillagenesis]

Not a big GM fan, but gotta give em credit for bringing some color back to the market when every manufacturer wants to do shades of black, white, gray and silver.

[UnnamedUFO]

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[slumy]

price is impressive, great first car for anybody that just wants a new one. They are 24k out the door in socal was tempted

[switchipedegames]

Very nice color. One of my top 5 SUVS to buy.

[randyk]

Thank you for doing a LT! Everyone does the highest priced version. Bravo! Good review. Just a little hard on it for the price point.

[matthewj]

I really appreciate how you put as much effort (and zeal) into presenting an affordable compact SUV, as you would with a more expensive car. I'm very impressed with this Trax model and considering it as a local driver. I have a very reputable local Chevy dealer and will go with this over the Toyota Corolla Cross and save some serious $$$.

[ronniewilliams]

Damn, this looks so Good! That color, Wow! I want this, but I pray for 75, 000 miles plus!!!!

[Almighty_cornholio]

Well…things to consider
1- trax has a regular automatic vs a CVT in the cross
2- the trax has a wet timing belt
3- corolla cross has the all important rear air vents

[stephenenderby-hxmo]

I purchased a 2024 TRAX one year ago as a second car and love it. My 2RS in Crimson Metallic gets 30 mpg, it’s super comfortable for four passengers, it’s fun to drive, it’s very quiet inside, the bluetooth sound system is great, and a 10 foot long board fits in it nicely and clears the dashboard by an inch with the rear hatch closed. Impressive SUV for the price. The comparable Toyota Corolla Cross costs about $6000 more.

[jeffmorse]

Attractive, inexpensive car. Yes, the Toyota-philes will pick it to pieces, but it fills a need in the marketplace. There isn't a Toyota dealer in every small town, but there often is a Chevy dealer. I agree they went a little overboard with some cheap interior choices like the lack of armrest padding and rear fold down armrest, but overall it's a lot of car for the money. As for the 3 cylinder turbo, GM has been selling it in the Trailblazer and Encore GX for five years and I haven't heard anything bad about it's reliability or longevity. I also would trust a 6 speed traditional automatic over a CVT.

[itsmecrystal_leigh]

I just bought a 2025 white one... I it and gas is amazing

[tallguy]

I just got mine 2 days ago, marina blue, "activ" trim and love it!! I'll be a little while figuring out some of the features, but doing great with it so far! 👍😁😁

[SpringfieldTony]

hey JOE - WTH the color is something I dig mega time. I will buy one one Sept. 14th 2024 - thank you, tony

[ScotiaDroning]

Great review Joe. I may have to re watch the video...I forgot the color of that Trax. 😊

[StevenSVT]

Very Impressed with the design, interior and exterior overall. Typically, these sub compact GM cars look hideous; but this one is actually nice. Good Job GM! Very good review, Joe.

[Iwannadrive]

I like the light colored headliner. All black is too cave-like. Incandescent turn signal bulbs are a lot cheaper to replace. LEDs look nice but they don't last as long as they're supposed to. I like it a lot. Great review.

[dforrest]

I think Chevy did a great job with the Trax. The rear seat of the Corolla Cross means no adults would even want to be there, which is a non-starter for me. Most other subcompact CUVs have a decent rear seat (Kia Soul, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, and the new Nissan Kicks come to mind).