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Chevrolet Trax

The Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Chevrolet brand since 2013, currently in its second generation. The first generation model was released globally in 2013 as the smallest, entry-level crossover SUV offering from the brand. Development and production were centered in South Korea by GM Korea. A restyled model was also produced as the Buick Encore in North America and as the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka in Europe. In several markets, the vehicle was marketed as the Chevrolet Tracker, and as the Holden Trax in Australia and New Zealand. The Trax became available in Canada, Mexico, Germany, South Korea, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, and Europe for the 2013 model year and was released in the United States for the 2015 model year. In 2019, GM released the replacement of the Trax for China and Latin America, the Tracker. The first-generation Trax continued to be marketed in North America, South Korea, and several other markets until 2022, when it was replaced by the larger second-generation Trax due for the 2024 model year. The second-generation Trax is also marketed in China as the Chevrolet Seeker.

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Predecessor: Chevrolet Tracker

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First generation (U200; 2013)

The first-generation Trax (model code U200, designated TJ in Australia) was first shown as a concept car, which was first unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, with the final model unveiled at the 2013 North American International Auto Show. It was then available for test driving at the 2013 Montreal International Auto Show, with four essay models shown. The SUV was in development since 2008 by GM's small vehicle development team centered in South Korea. It is based on the GM Gamma II platform, which is shared with the Chevrolet Aveo/Sonic and the Opel Mokka/Buick Encore. It was marketed as the Holden Trax in Australia and as the Chevrolet Tracker in Russia and South America. For most global markets, the Trax was produced by both GM Korea and GM Mexico. SAIC-GM also produced the model for the Chinese market from the 2015 model year until 2020. GM Uzbekistan also produced this model starting in late 2018. During 2013 and early 2014, the Trax was only sold in Canada, Mexico, Germany, South Korea, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, and Europe. In Canada, the Trax was the first compact Chevrolet crossover SUV since the discontinuation of the Tracker (read below). The vehicle started shipping on April 2, 2013; however, pre-sales began as early as the fourth quarter of 2012 for both Mexico (1.8 L) and Canada (1.4 L turbo). Sales in South Korea started in late February 2013. In late 2014, the Trax was marketed to more countries including China, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Markets. ==== South Korea ==== The Trax was introduced in South Korea in February 2013. It was powered by the 1.4 L turbocharged gasoline engine. In 2015, a 1.6-litre diesel engine was added. The facelift model was introduced in October 2016. It was the most exported car of South Korea from 2016 to 2018. Uni

Second generation (2023)

The second-generation Trax debuted in China in July 2022 as the Chevrolet Seeker (Chinese: 星迈罗; pinyin: xīng mài luó). The North American version was unveiled in October 2022, with sales beginning in the second quarter of 2023 for the 2024 model year. It is larger and lower than its predecessor. Although larger than the Trailblazer, it is priced below that model; reports indicated an average transaction price approximately $5,000 lower. Chevrolet considered using a different nameplate for the North American market to reflect changes in size and exterior styling, but retained the Trax name due to its broader recognition. In North America, the model is offered in five trim levels: LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and Activ. The Activ trim includes titanium-chrome exterior accents and a simulated rear skid plate. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is not offered. All North American models are powered by a 1.2 L turbocharged three-cylinder gasoline or flex-fuel engine producing 137 horsepower (102 kW; 139 PS) and 162 pound-feet (220 N⋅m; 22.4 kg⋅m) of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. U.S.-market vehicles are manufactured in South Korea. The Trax has 25.6 cubic feet (725 liters) of cargo capacity behind the rear seats and 54.1 cubic feet (1532 liters) with the rear seats folded. In China, the vehicle is equipped with a 1.5 L turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Sales in South Korea began in March 2023, with RS, Activ, LT, and LS trims available.

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Specifications

name

Chevrolet Trax

Manufacturer

General Motors

aka

Holden Trax (2013–2020), Chevrolet Tracker (2013–2020), Chevrolet Seeker (2022–present)

Production

2013–present

Class

Subcompact crossover SUV (B)

Body style

5-door SUV

Predecessor

Chevrolet Tracker (Americas), Chevrolet/Holden Cruze (for Suzuki Ignis rebadges, Australasia)

Successor

Chevrolet Tracker (China, Latin America and Uzbekistan), Wuling Alvez (Indonesia)

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1071315CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_TraxCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1373199269 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2024_Chevrolet_Trax_au_SIAM_2023.jpgPublic domain · Photo: Bull-Doser · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.chevrolet.com/suvs/traxLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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