The 2025 Chevrolet Trax presents practical engineering designed for daily driving. Built with precise dimensions and carefully selected materials, it maintains a focus on efficient power delivery, balanced handling, and integrated safety systems. With new exterior colors such as Cypress Gray and Marina Blue Metallic, the 2025 Chevrolet Trax gains visual updates that complement its technical refinements. This model continues Chevrolet's approach of offering accessible crossovers that serve urban and suburban needs through measured design choices and proven drivetrain components.

ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo I-3 Engine Delivers Practical Power

The 2025 Chevrolet Trax is equipped with the ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo I-3 engine, designed to balance power output with efficient fuel use. Using an aluminum block produced through high-pressure die casting, this engine remains lightweight while maintaining structural reliability. The cylinder head is also constructed from die-cast aluminum, promoting heat dissipation and durability across various operating conditions.

With a bore of 2.95 inches and a stroke of 3.54 inches, the engine achieves an output of 137 horsepower at 5000 rpm. Torque reaches 162 lb-ft at 2500 rpm, providing usable power at low engine speeds. Fuel is delivered through direct injection, optimizing combustion for consistent performance. The dual overhead camshaft valvetrain improves airflow within the engine, supporting the balance between fuel economy and sustained power delivery.

Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Maintains Controlled Shifts

Coupled with the turbocharged engine, the Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic transmission provides steady gear transitions across various driving conditions. The transmission's gear ratios are engineered to allow the 2025 Chevrolet Trax to move confidently from standstill to cruising speeds. The first gear ratio of 4.58 helps the vehicle achieve effective acceleration from low speeds, while the sixth gear ratio of 0.74 keeps the engine operating efficiently during extended highway travel.

Intermediate gears provide progressive changes in speed, ensuring the powerband remains usable across city routes and open roads. The final drive ratio of 3.53 is calibrated for predictable response under normal loads. Reverse gear ratio stands at 2.94 to aid in low-speed maneuvering.

Suspension and Steering Configuration Supports Daily Travel

For stable handling, the 2025 Chevrolet Trax uses a MacPherson strut front suspension featuring a coil-over spring and a direct-acting stabilizer bar. The rear suspension uses a compound crank torsion beam with coil springs and twin-tube shock absorbers to maintain control during turns and mild road irregularities.

The electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is column-mounted, supporting consistent steering feel and straightforward input response.

Brake System and Wheel Options Offer Configurable Control

The four-wheel disc brakes contribute to stable stopping performance. Wheel choices vary by trim level and add flexibility for drivers selecting a preferred setup. The base LS trim uses 17-inch steel wheels, while the LT trim upgrades to 17-inch aluminum wheels. Buyers choosing the 1RS or ACTIV trims receive 18-inch aluminum wheels. The 2RS trim is fitted with 19-inch aluminum wheels.

Dimensions Provide Usable Space for Occupants and Cargo

The 2025 Chevrolet Trax measures 178.6 inches in overall length with a wheelbase of 106.3 inches. The width is 71.7 inches excluding mirrors and the height reaches 61.4 inches. The front track measures 61.4 inches, while the rear track extends slightly wider at 62.3 inches. Ground clearance is set at 7.3 inches, balancing ease of entry with practical clearance over urban road obstacles.

Passenger volume reaches 99.8 cubic feet, providing sufficient room for up to five occupants. Front seat headroom measures 39.6 inches and rear seat headroom is 38.1 inches. Legroom is 41.9 inches in the front and 38.7 inches in the rear row. Shoulder room stands at 55.7 inches for front passengers and 54.3 inches for rear passengers. Hip room measures 52.1 inches up front and 45.3 inches for the rear row.

Cargo storage behind the rear seats reaches 25.6 cubic feet. When the rear seats are folded, maximum cargo capacity increases to 54.1 cubic feet.

Integrated Safety Systems Reinforce Driver Confidence

Safety technology remains an integral component of the 2025 Chevrolet Trax. Six standard airbags include frontal and knee airbags for the driver and front passenger, along with seat-mounted side-impact and roof-rail-mounted head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions.

The Tire Pressure Monitor System supports correct tire maintenance and includes a tire fill alert to help maintain optimal inflation levels. A Rear Vision Camera is included to assist in low-speed reversing and parking.

Standard Chevy Safety Assist provides Automatic Emergency Braking to help mitigate frontal collisions. Front Pedestrian Braking is designed to detect pedestrians directly ahead in certain conditions. Lane Keep Assist paired with Lane Departure Warning supports the driver in maintaining lane position. Forward Collision Alert provides warnings of detected frontal crash risks. IntelliBeam® auto high beams adjust headlamp brightness based on surrounding traffic, while the Following Distance Indicator helps maintain an appropriate gap to the vehicle ahead.

Available driver assistance features include Adaptive Cruise Control for maintaining set speed and distance to traffic in front. Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert monitors the adjacent lanes to help identify vehicles that may not be visible in mirrors. Rear Cross Traffic Alert scans behind the vehicle when reversing from parking spaces, while Rear Park Assist aids low-speed parking maneuvers by providing alerts when nearby objects are detected.

Exterior Refinements Add Subtle Updates

The addition of Cypress Gray and Marina Blue Metallic expands the available palette for 2025, offering subtle visual variety that works with the its compact proportions. These new colors complement existing design lines without altering the practical engineering choices that define the model.

Visit Powers Swain Chevrolet for a Test Ride

Drivers interested in examining the technical build of the 2025 Chevrolet Trax can experience its efficient turbocharged engine, practical transmission, stable suspension, and standard safety technology by visiting Powers Swain Chevrolet in Fayetteville NC. Taking the vehicle on the road provides direct insight into how these features combine to handle city streets, highways, and everyday errands. Scheduling a test drive gives drivers the chance to evaluate cabin space, review how the driver assistance systems operate, and see firsthand how the suspension and steering work together. This is the most direct way to confirm how well the 2025 Chevrolet Trax meets daily driving demands.

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