2025 Chevrolet Trax ACTIV

The 2025 Trax is Chevrolet's entry-level subcompact SUV, slotting below the Equinox and competing with the Kia Soul and Hyundai Kona. The turbo three-cylinder feels eager around town, and the light body makes the Trax nimble in tight city traffic. The ride is firm over broken pavement, which is the trade-off for its tidy handling and stable highway manners. Inside, the Trax offers a simple dashboard with an 8-inch touchscreen, and rear legroom is generous for the class. The ACTIV sits between the LT and the 2RS in the Trax lineup, adding a more rugged look with blacked-out trim and standard heated front seats. Its turbocharged Ecotec 1.2L Turbo makes 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive for 30 mpg combined. The ACTIV's ride-and-handling suspension keeps body roll in check, but expect a firmer feel over sharp bumps than the softer LT.