Chevrolet Trax

Chevy sticks with the winning formula for its Trax SUV, adding two new exterior colors but leaving the rest alone, for a starting price of $22,995 (including destination).

We’ve compared hundreds of models and thousands of configurations to find the cars that give you the most bang for the buck in popular vehicle classes including SUVs, pickup trucks, EVs, and sedans and hatchbacks.

Of 30 vehicles subject to the new test in the agency’s latest front crash evaluation, 22 rated good or acceptable.

An increasing number of vehicles with sticker prices of $40,000 or less, some much less, offer heated mirrors.

A starting price usually references a car’s base model, excluding available features, options and fees, making it a poor benchmark in some cases.

Eight new vehicles qualified for the agency’s Top Safety Pick awards, including five that achieved the highest Top Safety Pick+ rating.

For the 2025 model year, Chevrolet sticks to the Trax’s formula by adding only two new exterior colors and leaving most everything else unchanged.

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Check out the all-new and fully redesigned conventional SUVs for 2024 — some of which also offer a fully electric version.

According to a new report compiled by Cars.com, new cars priced under $30,000 comprise the fastest growing segment in the car market.