[VMS 2016] Chevrolet Trax: Potential segment leader

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Not Trailblazer, the small urban SUV Trax 2017 is one of two new models that Chevrolet introduced at VMS 2016.

First debuted in Vietnam market at VMS last year, the small SUV Trax has attracted quite a lot of curiosity and interest of consumers in Vietnam, especially in the popular segment. Realizing that, GM and Chevrolet Vietnam has officially launched this model exactly one year later in the context of a small SUV segment is heating up day by day.

Trax in 2017 is considered to have sporting, refreshed and modern appearance, which is highlighted through the dual grille clusters chrome edging edgy, halogen headlamps in combination with lenticular LED lighting strip board fog lights day and pairs nicely designed. LED taillights style, chrome door handles and aluminum wheels 18 inch alloy sports also contributed to this success.

Thanks to a turnaround radius of only 5,65m, 2017 Trax gets ultimate flexibility in cramped urban environment.

In terms of interior, 2017 Trax is quite spacious (more than EcoSport), and black leather interior comes in orange sutures also quite eye-catching. In addition the car also comes with 3 spoke leather steering wheel power assisted more integrated multimedia buttons and Cruise control. Central panel leather with eye-catching chrome border. Rear seats can be folded completely flat, significantly increasing the area of storage space.

Besides, the car is equipped with smart boot system (PEPS) allows the driver to unlock / lock the door and start the car within reach of key sensor without having to hold the keys in his hand, as well as quick launch buttons click on the car. Infotainment system MyLink touchscreen accompanied by 7 inches allows users to use these options like music, synchronize and display contacts, Bluetooth / USB and interact with Siri on iOS.

Under the hood of the SUV is the Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine with a capacity of 140 horsepower, 200Nm of torque – the highest in the segment (but still standard Euro 6) imported from South Korea, connected directly with 6-speed automatic gearbox.

Besides, the car also has safety advantages thanks to its features / equipment is quite complete, including six airbags (two front airbags, two side airbags and two curtain airbags for the driver’s seat and seat), reversing camera, parking sensor rear support, control tire pressure (TPMS) for all 4 wheels, electronic Stability Systems (ESC), anti-lock braking (ABS), emergency brake assist (PBA), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), engine braking control (EDC), anti-skid system (TCS), cornering brake force control (CBC), anti-roll system (ROM), supports horizontal departure and downhill slopes (HSA + HDC) or vehicle stability system moves in a straight line (SLS) …

GM Vietnam began receiving orders for the 2017 Chevrolet Trax at the moment and the car will be delivered to customers from 1/2017, priced at 769 million. Trax’s main rival in Vietnam is the Ford EcoSport (779 million) and Suzuki Vitara (664 million).