Having earned its mid-cycle update in 2016 for the model year 2017, the Chevrolet Trax has a brother in the Land Down Under. Its name is Holden Trax, and it joins the Trailblazer and Captiva in the Australian manufacturer’s model lineup.
There are three trim levels to choose from: LS, LT, and the top-of-the-line LTZ. Pricing for the Holden Trax LS remains unchanged from 2016 (i.e. AUD 23,990 excluding on-road costs), and the manual version of the LS continues to ship with the old 1.8-liter EcoTec naturally aspirated powerplant.
Go for the automatic LS, and you’ll be surprised to find out that Holden decided to shoehorn the 1.4-liter EcoTec Turbo in the engine bay, packing 103 kW (140 PS or 138 hp) and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) of grunt. From the LS 6AT up, the rest of the range is powered exclusively by the 1.4-liter turbo-four.
In addition to the redesigned exterior, complete with striking LED daylight running lamps, the cabin also leverages GM’s global design language. Everything inside is focused around the 7.0-inch infotainment system, which is capable of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone projection. Standard bits and bobs also include cruise control and a rearview camera.
The Trax LT features larger wheels (18” vs. 16” for the LT), fog lamps, a sunroof, front seat driver armrest, DAB digital radio, Passive Entry, and push button start. As for the Trax LTZ, the most lavish grade of the lot gets an enhanced 3.5-inch driver info display, LED taillights, rain sensing wipers, heated front seats, Sportec upholstery, and a flurry of safety systems.
“With a 25% increase in sales, Trax resonated well with customers in 2016, and now with a stylish new design and advanced technology, there’s even more to like,” said Peter Keley, Holden’s executive director of sales. The GMC-based Acadia and Chevrolet-based Equinox will join the Trax, Trailblazer, and Captiva later on, as Holden bets it all on SUVs to boost sales figures.
Go for the automatic LS, and you’ll be surprised to find out that Holden decided to shoehorn the 1.4-liter EcoTec Turbo in the engine bay, packing 103 kW (140 PS or 138 hp) and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) of grunt. From the LS 6AT up, the rest of the range is powered exclusively by the 1.4-liter turbo-four.
In addition to the redesigned exterior, complete with striking LED daylight running lamps, the cabin also leverages GM’s global design language. Everything inside is focused around the 7.0-inch infotainment system, which is capable of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone projection. Standard bits and bobs also include cruise control and a rearview camera.
The Trax LT features larger wheels (18” vs. 16” for the LT), fog lamps, a sunroof, front seat driver armrest, DAB digital radio, Passive Entry, and push button start. As for the Trax LTZ, the most lavish grade of the lot gets an enhanced 3.5-inch driver info display, LED taillights, rain sensing wipers, heated front seats, Sportec upholstery, and a flurry of safety systems.
“With a 25% increase in sales, Trax resonated well with customers in 2016, and now with a stylish new design and advanced technology, there’s even more to like,” said Peter Keley, Holden’s executive director of sales. The GMC-based Acadia and Chevrolet-based Equinox will join the Trax, Trailblazer, and Captiva later on, as Holden bets it all on SUVs to boost sales figures.