This gruff powerplant delivers agonizingly glacial acceleration, better measured in epochs than seconds.

'Chevrolet should serve its customers better than providing the Trax with its strained 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Instead, buyers get a competent power plant with about-average fuel economy.' - Autotrader (2019)

'While motivation from the 1.4-liter Ecotec engine is not exactly the vehicle's strong suit, we realize that most owners won't be buying this small crossover to cut lap times on the Autobahn.

'And while most entries in the class have modestly powered engines, the Trax's turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder fails to live up to even those low expectations.' - Edmunds.

All-wheel-drive models earn 24 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. The standard front-wheel-drive Trax returns 26 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, which is about average for the class. The transmission is unrefined and delivers harsh shifts. Acceleration is generally weak, though some critics note that it's sufficient for city driving.

A six-speed automatic transmission is also standard. The Chevrolet Trax comes standard with a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. 'The Trax continues to drive confidently for its small footprint, but its engine remains loud and wheezy, and its short wheelbase makes for a bumpy ride over rough pavement.' - (2017).'The Trax's steering, braking and acceleration are quite good, delivering a predictable driving experience we found quite enjoyable.' - Kelley Blue Book (2018).Otherwise, the Trax falls behind the segment in terms of performance and handling.' - Edmunds (2019) 'Braking performance is average for the class, and steering is precise if numb.

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