Subcompact crossovers like the Nissan Juke or Ford EcoSport European public are better than large SUV’y. And as soon as the 2013 Chevrolet Trax was presented at the Paris Motor Show, we rode on it in San Francisco. Among other things, it was also interesting because it is a near relative of Opel Mokka. That is, in Trax’e Mokka shows his second face.
But confusion between the brothers does not arise. High, massive grille and exaggerated wheel arches do not allow doubt that this is a Chevrolet, and all of it is definitely to face little rascal. With a length of 4.25 m 2013 Chevrolet Trax three centimeters shorter than Mokka, and an identical width of 16 mm higher. So it looks massive, but not awkward.
While at our first meeting has not yet been offered a version for the European market, even the first mile of great interest. Like many, the 2013 Chevrolet Trax wide Kuzovnaja third pillar, which may be hiding a dozen students. Comfortable suspension does not reach the level of the car, even though poorly patched American highways Chevy is decent and does not transfer to the salon too coarse tremors.
As we tested the top version of a well filled with leather seats also have a positive impact on the everyday comfort. For his sake Chevrolet refused exceptional handling and sportiness sharpened. In our view, it is only served him well, as fans of sports car have nothing to do in the SUV-stable. So we forgive 2013 Chevrolet Trax his tendency to understeer and steering with a weak feedback. Well, what the family spends his free time on the Nurburgring Nordschleife?
2013 Chevrolet Trax - At Trax massive distinctive nose Chevrolet
In the wish list would be much more likely capacity. It is quite sufficient, but in the second row passengers above 1.90 m is too small, although the daily trip and not too distant vacation there is quite possible to survive. Given the volume of cargo space (from 356 to 1370 liters) without any problems and luggage.
True, the algorithm split folding rear seat makes Chevy convict in the absence of sophistication: first you need to fold up the seat cushion and then drop back. And if the front seats are pushed back too far, such a transformation is not possible. Moreover, even if the passenger seat folded down Upright rear seat cushion prevents multivens push away.
2013 Chevrolet Trax - 1.4-liter version will initially be offered only with all-wheel drive
2013 Chevrolet Trax range of engines to start selling in the spring includes three opelevskogo motor. Besides 1.7 CDTI 130 hp to choose from two petrol variants: a 1.6-liter 115 hp atmosfernik and the 1.4-liter turbo 140 hp.
Very lively 1.4 Turbo makes life automatic transmission, sometimes sneaking force. Given the fact that the plant promises about ten seconds to a hundred and almost 200 km / h top speed, you will need to support high speed, 2013 Chevrolet Trax to move fast enough. Most likely, Europe automatic transmission will be offered only with a diesel engine. Four-wheel drive is standard on the 140-strong 2013 Chevrolet Trax. Our readers will approve it, but in fact one and the Chevy lacks only the front of the drive.
Over the price the manufacturer has nothing. We assume that they will be slightly lower than in the Opel Mokka, ie anywhere from € 18 million in Europe. And it makes even more attractive 2013 Chevrolet Trax.
2013 Chevrolet Trax Technical Data
- 4-cyl. in-line, front transverse
- 1364 cm ³
- 103 kW (140 hp) / 6000 rpm / min
- 200 Nm/1850 rev / min
- Full drive through multi plate clutch
- 6 speed gearbox
- L / W / H 4248/1776 / 1674 mm
- armed. weight 1380 kg
- Vmax 195 km / h
- Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 9,8 s
- Flow (EU-Mix) 6,4 l/100 km price in Europe ca. € 23 000
2013 Chevrolet Trax is ready to prove that the SUV does not have to be big and expensive. It is full of decent and hard racing car without the paces, and it fits perfectly into the current realities, leaving enough space in the growing subcompact segment crossovers and for his brother Opel Mokka.
