Is the Chevy Trax a good budget SUV?

Yes — the Chevy Trax is a very good budget SUV, especially the redesigned 2024–2026 version. It gives you a roomy cabin, good cargo space, and modern tech for about $21,500 to $25,500 new.

Best value: the LT or 1RS trims. They usually hit the sweet spot on price and features.

Trade-offs:

• FWD only on the newer Trax, so it’s not ideal if you want AWD for heavy snow.
• The 1.2L 3-cylinder is fine for city driving, but it can feel slow and noisy on the highway.

Used prices:

• 2024–2025 redesigned: about $17,500 to $21,000
• 2015–2022 older model: about $8,000 to $14,000

If you want the most space and style for the money, the Trax is one of the better cheap SUV picks.