For an American small car

*American non-flagship vehicle.

@ "for an American small car" Made in Korea.

I'd put my hard-earned down for 'not a total pile'. What a ringing endorsement l.

until the warranty runs out

RS powa

Lmao I didn't realize it, I was so confused when the video started I was thinking "damn this thing sounds mean as hell"

@@Mr.Meme01nah its all the 1.2 liter 3 cylinder. It is a total beast.

I love that people will watch this and not pick up on that lol

@@joeboland95 I have one and it sounds just like it snort snort

I mean, Toyota messed that one up on the BZ4X.

​@@greenwizard88calm down uncle sam toyota is ions better. stop shaking and take those meds

​@@shaiapouf442fan boy detected. The rose tinted glasses and blinders you clowns have for the products you worship is hilarious. That alphabet car sucked and the steering was horrible. But you can't just let him honest take hang. Nope, you've gotta jump in and defend m'lady

My toyota is a shit box dash rattles seats rattle diff went out and front shocks all under 35k miles needed a battery and 2 alignments.​@shaiapouf442

@@panagiotisf7228 and american makes are even more pos that break down after your back from the dealer. so whats your point? toyota is king, also in QC too. bye lier

Maintenances and driving style goes a long way in making cars reliable, also driving environment makes a big difference, if driven mostly highway on smooth roads and a mild climate there's rarely random problems.

My wife had a 2017 right before we met as well. We had one major issue where the intercooler straight up failed, but it was also -40 F and it was covered under warranty. Sold it recently but it was still a decent car. As much as people love to dog on the 1.4 liter, it is fairly reliable if you take care of it! I’ve got a 2016 Cruze 1.4 rolling onto 180,000 miles and I’ve only had to repair the valve gasket and an intake hose that was disintegrating. My biggest complaint about those two cars is that they are ridiculously slow and not that good on gas either

​@@drewkidd8330180k problem free miles out of a Cruze is remarkable. Are you in a non corrosive environment?

I think the reliability concerns are overblown. If you do regular, timely maintenance most modern domestic cars will last these days.

@@geerstyresoil3136The problem is lack of consistency. It's not that they are all going to break down, it's just that your chances of getting a dud is much higher with something like the gen 1 Trax. GM can't afford to put out subpar cars. When Toyota or Honda screw up they have a reputation of quality so people mostly shrug it off, when someone buys a Chevy and it's crap, they won't buy another Chevy.

I agree, for someone looking for an affordable hatchback and does not need AWD this is a really good value, definitely nicer than the Venue/Soul in terms of looks and driving dynamics for just a hair bit more money and effectively competes with entry level versions of the HRV, Corolla Cross, Rogue Sport, Kia Seltos/Hyundai Kona. Good on Chevy.

It's a welcomed vehicle in my book. It's too small for my family, but it's nice to finally get an affordable option again. We need basic cars again!

Domestic brands suck at building cheap cars like these

My dad had one in and out of the shop before some part of the drivetrain killed itself

@rvo2001 They Doms do have not a business case to build super cheap cars themselves. The labor costs of the big three at their home plants ensure that nothing selling south of 25K could hope to turn a profit, hence this, along with the Envista, Trailblazer and Encore are all built by Daewoo in Korea. Ford gave up on this space altogether with the cheapest Maverick in the high 20s, Stellantis is no longer carrying Fiat in the states so the Jeep Renegade is gone.

I miss Mahk.

@@tominator23 he could've joined the Savage team)

It got Chevy smartt Paark

😂

chinese steel

Ride like the wind was a perfect song choice😂

- all my exes

He's going to love it. Tell him to be careful, though, as it's a Camaro replacement. That power's lethal.

He will be happy knowing he dosen’t have to steal Kias anymore

Wouldn't be easier to said my step doughter boyfriend.

@@dustblaster____________7670 I don't think this game is for you...

lmaof

Civic 9th to 10th gen is arguably a larger and more drastic single generation improvement than this.

Arguably, the 1st to 2nd gen Escalade is one of the better evolutions generation to generation.

Arguably the 2nd to 3rd Generation Altima with the 3.5 V6 was an insane glow up

These seem to hold together well until 150k miles then they fall apart in a wonderful fashion

How about the most recent Prius?

True that that!

The car was engineered by GM worldwide, not just Korea, the engine was done mostly in Europe with input from China and Korea, every auto company these days have worldwide engineering and manufacturing now

Its designed to last as long as GM's very short warranty

Most people in salt areas should do rust protection as a standard preventative item regardless of the brand

Engineer and designd in Korean

@@Anthony-on6gk by GM Korea.

@@Anthony-on6gktbh that’s not a flex you seen Hyundai’s track record recently 😂 they were better off copying Toyota using old Mitsubishi engine designs

@@SF.Automotive I actually work for a GM subsidiary in Detroit and we manufacture the HVAC systems for these, the Buick Envista, and a couple other's, so not "totally" Korean made, but not sure how much else about these has American-produced content.

@@Stressless2023 woah, interesting. so do you guys ship those parts to korea?

How much quarts of oil it takes ?

@@andersonrodriguez8258 It's a FOUR STROKE, they PROMISE! My 75 year old father actually just got a brand new one of these. The small engine feels completely sufficient, and isn't noisy at highway speeds. While the interior features all the little 'goodies', like a completely Digital Dash & large Center Console touch screen with WIRELESS CarPlay/Android Auto! My only concern was the durability of that tiny engine, but Europe & Asia have been running similar powertrains for years, so the 3cyl turbo is really only a 'new' thing for North America.

I'm from Michigan, and judging from the sea of Cavaliers and Sunfires and Cirrus's not too long ago, you are totally correct

My net worth is hundreds of thousands dollars higher because I always looked at a car as a tool to get me from point A to Point B. People that buy cheap cars and drive them till the wheels fall off are smart. Not desperate.

​@@glasscockpitf35 Welp I guess everyone should have married into the GM employee purchase price program😂

Not desperation, but they don't need a fancy vehicle to get to point a and b.

@@jimfarmer7811 This. My maternal grandfather was the only person in our family to be able to hoard any real amount of money. He drove a Renault 12 (go look it up) until the day he was no longer able to drive. You always need to make more than you spend. Preferably a lot more. That's the only way to get anywhere under capitalism.

😂😂😂😂😂

Make that a decaf for me, don’t want to get too excited on a Monday

Almond milk for me ☕️

*I DRINK BLACK RIFLE COFFEE*

@@Userxxx840With bull semen.

IT'S TRAXIN' TIME

@@imnotsqiddy I was just goofing

We need a trax ss with the 2.7 turbo from the Colorado. That would be a fun camaro replacement

⁠shipped from the factory with cracked blocks just like the Colorado and Silverado lol. Screw Chevy, they're making Chinese cars look good😂

Is that a bad thing for something to get better?

It will outlast yourself!!! Hater......

The engine has already been around for six years in various Chevy and Buick models around the world and they've been doing fine so far. The transmission has been around since 2009 and is pretty average in reliability. My only concern on paper would be the electric water pump.

It’ll be doing better than anything from Stellantis or FCR or Chrysler/Dodge/RAM or whatever they call MOPAR these days. That’s for sure.

low bar

@@colin-nekritz Modern Mopar vehicles are hit or miss - I've seen some come through my shop needing absolutely ridiculous repairs due to obvious design flaws, and some with 200k on the "original" drivetrain (mainly Dodge Avengers/Chrysler 200's and a handful of 2.0L Dodge Darts if you can believe it, not including trucks or commercial vehicles) - They're not all created equal.

Where are you from originally?

@@BabyBugBug Im from Cuba

I’m not the target for the Trax or the Envista but I would go for the latter if I had to pick. I really like its looks and it’s quieter inside, and I don’t care much about the cargo space. If it had a more upscale interior and a motor with more of a track record I would probably consider it.

I think the Envista looks great. Probably will save Buick. Buick needs a comeback, let's get a sporty car there again please.

Reliability and resale. Depreciation on this is going to be double an HR-V or Corolla Cross.

@@Jesse-yo1sh I would buy a trax with 100k miles over a CVT transmission vehicle with 100k miles too...

@@petteremmartzToyota cvt with first gear gonna last just as long as regular

@@andersonrodriguez8258 That is nothing more than a guess. And by "regular," I'm assuming you mean a torque converter automatic.

Has a Honda Fit owner let me tell you a Honda long term isn't much better. Worse car I ever owned. Research after the fact showed me how many people are having issues. Many of my issued have been around for years and they never fixed em.

Kia soul: Am I a joke to you?

@@KNRS927 With a CVT? Yes. My 2020 with a 6sd manual is awesome.

@@thephrancmy 2021 Soul with the CVT has had no problems. But I’m doing fluid drain and fills every 50k. Also, the feel of the Kia CVT is actually really good.

I’m actually kind of surprised that this (and its sibling the Envista) look as good as they do. Styling doesn’t really cost anything; cheap cars are often intentionally homely looking to encourage buyers to go upmarket.

Id agree, Ford also used a wet belt on the 1.0L ecoboost and those had issues with the belt disintegrating and clogging the oil pickup.

I don’t I understand the point of a wet belt vs. a chain or dry belt. It certainly sounds like a bad idea though.

@@captainvector I think the point is it’s cheap! Whats funny though, is the 1.3 they use in the trailblazer has a timing chain, but then you get a plastic oil pan, the one on the 1.2 is metal. Makes no sense!🤷‍♂️

Ford did that with the 2.7 and 5.0 in the F150s with a wet belt powered oil pump. And it's behind the timing chains and nearly impossible to change. And they're blowing up already!

"The biggest problem I see with the 1.2L long term is that is doesn’t use a timing chain, it uses a wet timing belt, meaning it’s bathed in oil just like a chain would be. " - OH NO... afaik every other engine that used this design so far turned out to "die young" . they will be money pits after ~80k miles

It's a Korean car

This is still above $20k, which isnt affordable for most.

@@imnotsqiddyyes it is lol

@@imnotsqiddyif your budget is lower just buy used

@@mcnuggetapple I guess you're doing pretty well. Here in the lower-middle class Dundalk neighborhood of Baltimore, $15k-$20k is the affordable car price, which is why used cars are selling more than new.

Same situation as you money wise. I just bought a Trax LT Sliver with blue trim yesterday as my personal car (traded a Hyundai Accent - hey it got 45 mpg on the highway). I make good money, but I am frugal and will not pay what they are asking for most new cars these days. This is the 1st new car I bought in 29 years (it was a 1995 Camaro) for myself been all used cars since until now, but always make sure the wife has something nice and new (or at least newer than mine). So far, I am impressed it's a very nice car for the price, I hope the longevity is good. I am pretty easy on a car are I work from home 3 days a week and my office is only 10 minutes away, so I usually put around 10k a year on a vehicle.

We'll get there! Although they'll probably still have to name them SUVs or 'Shooting Brakes' or something... How did 'estate/station wagon' become such terrible terms?

​@@StreetPreacherrPeople get too sentimental over what something is technically classified as and get put off, for whatever reason. Same thing happened with minivans -- in a vacuum without social coersion most SUV/crossover buyers would probably opt for a minivan but are led by the ideals of marketing departments and their peers to crossovers.

Mark and Jack = 🐐🦍

@@apocalypse487ahahaha!!! Brilliant!

Why would they sale a wagon. Many of the brands don't even have a sedan related car on sale to sale a wagon variant. Every wagon sold for the past 20 years has had pretty pathetic sales. The only exception to this is the Subaru Outback which was the best selling wagon globally in 2022 all thanks to the US market.

US consumers don’t want to buy “station wagons”. But car makers have figured out that if you make a wagon a bit taller than a sedan and call it an SUV or crossover, they’ll happily buy them.

CUVs are lifted wagons with a different name

But is it PREMIUM piano black?

The best Chevy built today?

Modern drivers won't look at a car without 5 inches of ground clearance so they can see the Starbucks sign 3 blocks away.

Probably worth 8-10k by then.

@@imnotsqiddy Yeah, and it’s really sad. Because that’s going to be bought by someone who can barely afford a car and with all the complicated electronics it will need $4000 worth of work…

Coming soon to an abandoned park and ride near you, optional soggy tarp and over turned shopping cart attachments equipped.

@@imnotsqiddyfirst gen trax are still being sold for 12-15k with 80k miles on them. Absolutely ridiculous

Holy Hell are your standards low.

Important question. Most people who own this will park it outside and live in working class or low income neighborhoods