New Chevrolet Trax for Sale in Old Saybrook, CT
Straight Talk on the Trax
Why do so many first car buyers end up in a Trax?
The sticker lands low, the insurance quote rarely shocks anyone, and the standard feature list is longer than the price implies. New drivers also find it forgiving to steer and simple to squeeze into a tight spot. Parents and teens tend to agree on this one.
What sits under the hood?
A 1.2 liter turbo three cylinder, sending power to the front wheels through a six speed automatic. Around town it feels eager, and it merges onto the highway without drama. Frequent fill ups are not part of the ownership story.
Can I get a Trax with all wheel drive?
No, every Trax is front drive. Paired with proper cold weather rubber, it gets through a Connecticut winter just fine. Shoppers who insist on power at all four corners usually look at the Trailblazer next.
Which versions are on the menu?
Five of them: LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and ACTIV. The RS cars lean sporty with dark trim, and ACTIV dresses things up with a tougher look. Each rung adds comfort and screen size.
Is the cargo hold actually usable?
Surprisingly so for something this affordable. Lift the hatch and a weekend of luggage or a big warehouse store haul fits without a fight. Drop the rear seatbacks for a flat pack bookcase or a bike with the wheel off.
Small Price, Grown Up Feel
Most people expect less from a car at this price.
Ten minutes in the driver's seat changes that.
Swing by and see for yourself.
Longer, Lower, and Roomier Than Before
Chevrolet stretched the Trax during its redesign and pulled the roofline down, and the proportions look far more expensive as a result. Back seat passengers gained real knee room in the process. Plenty of people walk past it thinking it belongs to a pricier class.
The dash is refreshingly uncluttered. A wide screen sits up high, and climate adjustments still happen with actual knobs.
Back seat room that belies the size
Low, wide, confident stance
Physical knobs for heat and air
Door bins hold a water bottle, and a tray below the center stack swallows keys and a phone. Small details like that make daily use pleasant.
Commuters, college students, and downsizing retirees all shop it. Very few vehicles appeal to that wide a crowd.
Three Cylinders, Zero Apologies
Skeptics tend to go quiet after their first drive. The little turbo pulls cleanly from a stoplight and settles into a hushed cruise once you reach speed. Nothing about it feels underpowered for errands and commuting.
Six forward gears keep shifts smooth and the engine relaxed. Owners report spending noticeably less at the pump than they did in older compact SUVs.
Turbocharged 1.2 liter engine
Six gear automatic
Frugal with fuel
Someone driving between here and New Haven five days a week will feel those savings every month. They add up fast.
Skipping all wheel drive keeps the curb weight and the price down. Snow tires close most of the gap in February.
Where Each Trax Trim Lands
The LS already includes wireless phone mirroring and a touchscreen, so the base car is no penalty box. The 1RS layers on darker exterior accents. LT shifts the focus toward comfort upgrades.
Up top, the 2RS and ACTIV bring the larger display, seat heaters, and bolder styling. ACTIV gets its own wheel design and a slightly more outdoorsy vibe.
LS as the value leader
1RS and 2RS with darker accents
ACTIV with its own wheels and trim
Contrasting roof colors are available on certain trims. They give a small crossover some personality in a sea of gray.
Protective tech is baked into every version. Pricier trims simply add more of it.
Payments That Leave Room in the Budget
A low purchase price means a low monthly figure, and that matters to buyers on a first job or a fixed income. Cheap running costs stretch the savings further.
If this is your first auto loan, you can fill out a credit application from your couch and see what terms look like. Thin credit files are nothing new to the people reviewing it.
Monthly figures that stay modest
Credit application from home
Help for first time borrowers
Handing over an older car shaves more off the balance. Even a tired commuter has some value left.
Manufacturer offers on the Trax come and go. The specials page lists whatever is live this week.
Protection Built Into Every Trim
No Trax leaves the factory without a camera and radar package watching the road ahead. It can spot a pedestrian or a stopped car and apply the brakes if you do not. Gentle steering nudges help keep it centered in its lane.
Upper trims watch your flanks too, warning of cars hiding over your shoulder or crossing behind you in a parking lot. High beams dim themselves for oncoming traffic on dark stretches of Route 154.
Pedestrian aware automatic braking
Self dimming high beams
Side and rear warnings on upper trims
Parents handing the keys to a teenager can cap speed and volume through a teen driver setting. A report card afterward shows how the drive went.
Maintenance on this little crossover is cheap and quick. Oil changes and tire rotations barely dent an afternoon.
If you are shopping on a budget anywhere from Madison over to Old Lyme, put the Trax near the top of your list. It is sitting on our Old Saybrook lot now.
Disclaimer: The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price. *Grossmans is not responsible for typographical errors or errors on specific packages or options listed in the description of our inventory.
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