New Chevrolet Trax for Sale nearProtection, KS

How much does the Chevrolet Trax cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Trax prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Trax's current nationwide average price is $18,369, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,122. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Trax a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Trax earns strong marks from owners across its full run, and its value-focused formula continues to resonate with used shoppers. The all-generations owner rating is 4.42/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Trax for its sporty styling, comfortable ride, compact size, and good fuel economy. Newer versions also draw positive feedback for their technology and everyday usability, which helps the Trax feel especially practical for city driving and tight parking.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on power delivery, interior ergonomics, and the availability of advanced safety features on some trims. Even so, the Trax remains appealing if you want a small SUV that emphasizes value, easy maneuverability, and useful equipment.

34.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trax models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Trax as a practical, easy-to-live-with small SUV with strong value and good fuel economy. Expert reviews also point to its comfortable ride, compact size, and useful technology as recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Trax between 3.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and the right equipment for your needs.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Trax?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2024 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Chevy Safety Assist
• Infotainment: an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity

Which Chevrolet Trax trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax offers these trims:

• LS: The entry trim includes 17-inch steel wheels and a standard 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.
• 1RS: This trim adds 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels and a sportier appearance, while keeping the Trax’s core value focus intact.
• LT: A strong value choice, the LT adds 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, an 11-inch touchscreen, an all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster, and a six-speaker sound system.
• 2RS: This trim builds on the RS look with 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels and the larger-screen interior setup.
• Activ: The Activ adds black-painted 18-inch wheels, a black grille with chrome accents, and unique front and rear bumpers with skid-plate styling.

What Chevrolet Trax do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Trax years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they combine broader availability with newer features and stronger overall appeal. That gives you more choices at the same time the market is showing solid deal percentages.

What is the Chevrolet Trax's resale value?

Most Trax model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more value for your money. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are changing more gradually. That pattern suggests you can often find meaningful savings without giving up the Trax’s core appeal.

The 2015, 2016, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Trax safe?

• 2026: 4/10
• 2024: 7/10
• 2021: 4/10
• 2017: 8/10

Standard driver-assist features include automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic high beams, and a following distance indicator.

For the safest used buy, the 2017 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Trax now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.35% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.28%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,270. The Chevrolet Trax offers a compact footprint that makes it easy to live with in city driving and tight parking situations.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Trax continues with a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive (FWD), and it is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined (28 mpg city, 31 mpg highway).
• Tech: An 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and a four-speaker audio system are standard on the Trax LS base model, while all higher trim levels get an 11-inch touchscreen, an all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster, and a six-speaker sound system.
• Safety: Standard driver-assist features include automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic high beams, and a following distance indicator.
• Starting price: LS base models start at $23,495.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.