Tag: 2015 Chevrolet Trax US

  • Twenty Reasons Why 2015 Chevrolet Trax is the Next Big Thing

    2015-Chevrolet-Trax-LTZ-THUMB2015 Chevrolet Trax has the utility of a crossover and the agility of a compact car. In fact, the model is Chevrolet’s seventh small vehicle launch in four years. It is packed with technology that is perfect for the “connected” city lifestyle: it includes the 4G LTE Wi-Fi and Siri Eyes Free technology. In addition, the Trax also delivers efficiency due to its standard turbocharged engine EPA-estimated at 34 mpg on the highway.

    Chevrolet is pointing out 20 reasons why the new Trax is the best choice for the city dweller. First, it offers seating for up to five people and up to eight seating/cargo-carrying configurations. Secondly, it features a 60/40-split, flat-folding rear seat and a fold-flat front passenger seat.

    Next, the cargo space is up to 48.4 cubic feet with the rear seat folded. The fourth reason is that Trax has 15 interior storage compartments. Some of these include upper and lower storage in each door, glove box, center stack, left and right of the center stack and left of the steering wheel.

    Next comes the standard cargo management features, which include a rigid, removable cargo security cover and a storage area under the rear cargo floor. Six is the Chevrolet MyLink Infotainment with a 7-inch-diagonal color touch screen, while under seventh position is the OnStar with 4G LTE and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.

    Eight: Siri Eyes Free for iPhone users; and nine: standard USB port with MP3 playback/iPod music device support. The tenth place goes for the optional BringGo navigation app and Sirius XM Satellite Radio, while the eleventh reason is the engine. Precisely, it is the Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged unit coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission. It is rated at 138 horsepower (102 kW) and 148 lb-ft of torque (200 Nm), between 1,850 and 4,900 rpm.

    On the twelfth position is the available all-wheel drive, while thirteen is the exceptional dimensions of the car, which are designed for more confidence and maneuverability. Fourteen – the MacPherson-strut front suspension and compound crank rear suspension, and fifteen – the direct-acting, fuel-saving column-mounted electric power steering system.

    The price of the Trax is the next benefit. It is starting at $20,995 USD for LS trim level. And speaking of trim levels – they are under number seventeen. Chevrolet is offering three trims: LS, LT and LTZ that come with different specifications to match any taste.

    Eighteen is the all-wheel drive that is offered for $1,500 US which makes the most affordable AWD option in Chevrolet’s portfolio. And nineteen is the wide range of safety features. At last, we must mention the “Chevrolet Complete Care”, which includes two years/24,000 miles of scheduled maintenance.

    2015 Chevrolet Trax goes on sale in the United States next year.

    Source: Chevrolet 

  • 2015 Chevrolet Trax – US Spec [video]

    Chevrolet is going to offer the new 2015 Trax in the US with first deliveries expected in the beginning of the next year. The compact crossover will be exhibited at the 2014 New York Auto Show. We doubt that it will make huge success, because the US market is quite demanding.

    “Trax offers customers another option in the Chevrolet family and will be a strong competitor in the emerging small-SUV market, which is expected to grow more than 80 % by 2016,” commented Alan Batey, General Motors senior vice president, Global Chevrolet.

    “Trax also leverages our global resources and builds on Chevrolet’s strong SUV heritage.”, he added.

    2015 Chevrolet Trax US is virtually identical to the European version. The US model comes with a “dual-port” grille, sweptback headlights and muscular rear fenders.  The model also has plastic body cladding and 16” or 18” alloy wheels.

    The interior boasts a new inspired instrument cluster, metallic accents and a MyLink infotainment system with a 7” display. The luggage compartment is pretty big – 530 liters and can be increased to 1,371 liter with rear seats folded down.

    The engine is a 1.4 liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline with 140HP (103 kW) and 200Nm (148 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission which can be paired to an optional all-wheel drive system.

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    2015 Chevrolet Trax Specs:

    Overview

    Model: Chevrolet Trax
    Body style / driveline: small SUV, front-engine/front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive
    Construction: body-frame integral
    EPA vehicle class: sport utility vehicle
    Key competitors: Kia Soul, Nissan Juke, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
    Manufacturing locations: Bupyeong, South Korea and San Luis Potosi, Mexico

    Engine

    1.4L turbocharged DOHC I-4
    Displacement (cu. in. / cc): 83.2 / 1364
    Bore and stroke (in. / mm): 2.85 x 3.25 / 72.5 x 82.6
    Block material: cast iron
    Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
    Valvetrain: dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, double continuously cam phaser intake and exhaust (DCVCP)
    Ignition system: coil on plug
    Fuel delivery: sequential multi-port fuel injection with electronic throttle control
    Compression ratio: 9.5:1
    Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 138 / 103 @ 4900 (SAE certified)
    Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 148 / 200 @ 1850 (SAE certified)
    Recommended fuel: regular unleaded
    Max engine speed (rpm): 6500
    Emissions controls: close-coupled and underfloor catalytic converters; pre- and post-oxygen sensors
    EPA fuel economy (city / hwy): 26 / 34

    Transmission

    Hydra-Matic 6T40 6-speed automatic
    Gear ratios (:1)
    First: 4.58
    Second: 2.96
    Third: 1.91
    Fourth: 1.45
    Fifth: 1.00
    Sixth: 0.75
    Reverse: 2.94
    Final drive: 3.53

    Chassis/Suspension

    Front: MacPherson strut with coil-over spring; direct-acting stabilizer bar; steel 6-point rigid attachment front cross member
    Rear: compound crank (torsion beam); coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers
    Steering type: column-mounted electric power steering; rack-and-pinion gear (straight ratio)
    Steering ratio: 16.1:1
    Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 2.7 (16-inch wheels)
    2.6 (18-inch wheels)
    Turning circle, curb-to-curb
    (ft / m):
    36.7 / 11.2

    Brakes

    Type: FWD: front discs with ventilated rotors, rear drums; standard ABS

    AWD: four-wheel disc with ventilated front discs and solid rear discs; standard ABS

    Brake rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm): front: 11.8 x 1.0 / 300 x 26, ventilated discs (FWD & AWD)

    rear: 10.6 x 0.5 / 268 x 12, solid discs (AWD)

    Drum diameter (in / mm) : rear: 9 / 230 (FWD)
    Anti-lock braking system: Mando MGH60 Chassis Controls: ABS / TCS / ESC with rollover mitigation

    Wheels/Tires

    Wheels: 16 x 6.5-inch steel with wheel cover (std.)
    16 x 6.5-inch aluminum (opt.)
    18 x 7-inch aluminum (opt.)
    Tires: P205/70R16 ALS (std.)
    P215/55R18 AL3 (opt.)

    Dimensions

    Exterior

    Wheelbase (in / mm): 100.6 / 2555
    Overall length (in / mm): 168.5 / 4280
    Overall width (in / mm): 69.9 / 1776
    Overall height (in / mm): 65.9 / 1674
    Track (in / mm): front: 60.6 / 1540
    rear: 60.6 / 1540
    Curb weight (lb / kg): FWD: 2805 / 1293 (est.)
    AWD: 3208 / 1455 (est.)
    Minimum ground clearance
    (in. / mm):
    front: 6.2 / 157
    rear: 6.2 / 157

    Interior

    Seating capacity (front / rear): 2 / 3
    Headroom (in / mm): front: 39.6 / 1005
    rear: 38.8 / 985
    Legroom (in / mm): front: 40.8 / 1037
    rear: 35.7 / 907
    Shoulder room (in / mm): front: 54.1 / 1374
    rear: 52.8 / 1340
    Hip room (in / mm): front: 51.7 / 1313
    rear: 50.2 / 1274
    Passenger volume (cu ft / L): 92.8 / 2628
    Cargo volume (cu ft / L): 18.7 / 530 (behind rear seat)
    48.4 / 1371 (rear seat folded)

    Capacities

    Fuel tank (gal / L): 14 / 53
    Engine oil (qt / L): 4.75 / 4.5
    Cooling system (qt / L): 6.9 / 6.5

    Source: Chevrolet