New Chevrolet Trax for Sale nearWindsor, KY

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 $18,534, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,144 over the past year. 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 overall, with the all-generations user rating anchoring its appeal.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.42/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Trax for its sporty design, comfortable ride, good fuel economy, compact size, and value for money. Newer models also draw positive feedback for their technology and everyday usability.

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

The main trade-offs center on power, interior refinement, and some convenience features, especially in recent expert-reviewed years.

34.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trax models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Trax for its value, compact size, fuel economy, and easy-to-live-with character. Expert reviews also highlight its practical packaging and everyday usability, especially in newer generations.

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

Long-term ownership risk is shaped by the model year you choose, so newer examples generally give you the most confidence when you want a used Trax with stronger overall appeal.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.6% — 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 brings 17-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and standard driver-assist features; it suits you if you want the lowest-cost way into the Trax lineup.
• 1RS: This trim adds 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels, black Chevy Bowtie badges, small RS callouts, and suede-like Evotex or a combination of the two; it suits you if you want a sportier look without moving far up the lineup.
• LT: This trim adds 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, the 11-inch touchscreen, the all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster, and a six-speaker sound system; it is the best-value trim if you want the biggest step up in everyday tech and cabin presentation.
• 2RS: This trim adds 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels, black Chevy Bowtie badges, small RS callouts, and the larger-screen, digital-cockpit setup; it suits you if you want the most aggressive RS appearance.
• Activ: This trim adds black-painted 18-inch wheels, a black grille with chrome accents, and front and rear bumpers styled to look like skid plates; it suits you if you want the most rugged-looking Trax.

What Chevrolet Trax do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they give you the broadest mix of prices, trims, and listing choices. They also line up with the Trax’s newer-generation appeal, which helps keep shopper interest high.

What is the Chevrolet Trax's resale value?

Most Trax model years are showing negative year-over-year movement, which is good news if you are shopping used and want prices that have softened. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the oldest examples are changing more slowly. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful value across much of the lineup, especially if you are open to a slightly older model.

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

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 −8.41% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.63%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,647. The Chevrolet Trax offers a roomy, easy-to-use cabin and a practical everyday character that make it a strong fit for budget-minded shoppers.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Trax uses a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, and it is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined (28 mpg city, 31 mpg highway).
• Tech: The latest Trax adds an 11-inch touchscreen, an all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster, and a six-speaker sound system.
• Safety: The latest Trax includes standard driver-assist features such as 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 September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.