2013 HOLDEN Trax 1.8L 5MT (140 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Chevrolet built the Trax under different names, depending on the market, and in Australia, it sold it under the local automaker Holden, which was owned by the bow-tie brand.

When the American carmaker developed the Gamma II platform for small-sized vehicles, it used it on four continents for various vehicles. Apart from the European/British Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, it was also used on the small-sized crossover Holden Trax in Australia. This vehicle came right on time when customers started to ask for more crossovers.

Despite its small size, the Trax proved to be very good for those who needed a vehicle with higher ground clearance. It featured big, rectangular headlights slightly swept on the sides, with a bold front fascia that sported the round Holden badge on the grille’s upper chromed slat. The front bumper featured side trims that mimicked scoops. From its sides, the car sported an ascending line that was emphasized by the rear, enlarged quarter-panels.

Inside, there was hardly room for rear passengers. Still, those were fine for children. The problem was not for the headroom but for the legroom. At the front, on the other hand, two occupants could relax on the bucket seats, and there was a tall center console between them. Moreover, that was connected to the center stack, which supported the infotainment display. But the low-quality materials confirmed the budget-segment status of the car.

For the Australian market, the automaker offered the vehicle with a naturally-aspirated 1.8-liter engine mated with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. As an option, the Trax could’ve been fitted with an all-wheel drive system.