One of the things I love, and that we’re seeing more and more in new cars, is the idea of bringing your own technology: Plug in your iPhone and Apple Car Play pops upon the screen (or Android Auto if you have an Android phone). Photo: Scotty Reiss Bring your own technology-or not-for a nice cost savings! Take a look at the Honda HR-VĪpple Car Play (or Android Auto) takes the place of a built-in navigation system and, it’s cheaper and easier to use. And I don’t love them in an oversized car, either there is often more climbing, maneuvering and settling in to do. Often I dread these trips in a small sedan because getting in and out makes me realize how much yoga I should have been doing to be prepared. Then, I was able to plunk my handbag on the seat or floor, start the car, buckle up and go. That’s because the hip height and upright seating position of the Trax mean less maneuvering in and out. Getting out was a simple hop out getting back in was a simple slide move. Shopping trips typically involve four or five stops (the mall, a few favorite boutiques, a discount store or two and then back to where I saw the best deal). Especially since I’m an in-and-out all day driver: I don’t commute daily I drop kids at school, hit the grocery store, take the dog for a walk. Photo: Scotty Reiss The real treat: Getting in and out of the Trax The Chevy Trax is perfect for tailgating or ducking out of the hot sun. Over the next few days I’d play with the seating configuration and discover just how flexible the Trax is: The rear seats are a 60/40 split fold, so I could put one side down but not the other, and the front seat folds flat for those times when you need a contiguous space, such as when you find the perfect rug at HomeGoods and have to buy it before someone else does. Not ideal for a long drive (there’s a roof rack for that) but fine for the hour long drive home. Our four suitcases and two tote bags stacked neatly in the cargo area with the tonneau cover removed my daughters put their backpacks on the seat between them and my handbag went on the rear floor. I’d driven the Trax solo before but never with my family and suddenly, worry hit me: I hoped all our luggage would fit in this small SUV. After a long flight we landed, grabbed our luggage and headed to the parking lot. Our test drive of the Chevy Trax started on our way home from a family vacation. Photo: Scotty Reiss Surprising room for family and luggage in this small SUV We fit four suitcases and two totes in the space, too. Here’s what we thought about the Toyota C-HRĬargo space with the second row up in the Chevrolet Trax. ![]() Right now Chevrolet is running special financing and cash back deals that could potentially reduce the cost of even the nicely loaded models to $25,000 or less than $200 per month. ![]() Price of the model we drove $27, 390: which included a sunroof ($1,400) active safety features ($495) and keyless entry, push start and a leather wrapped steering wheel ($450).Front wheel drive models are about $2,000 less.Premier AWD $28,495: fully loaded with leatherette seats, power driver’s seat, active safety features, keyless entry and push start.LT AWD $29,295: mid-grade version includes standard features such as roof rails, household plug and cruise control options include active safety features, sun roof.LS AWD $23,995: base model with MyLink audio system, 2 USB ports, OnStar and built in wifi.Buyers who would rather use their phone for navigation and apps.Buyers who need flexible cargo and passenger space.Drivers who need an SUV but don’t want a large car.City drivers or those who have limited space for parking.The front cabin of the Chevrolet Trax includes all the necessities, all neatly designed to not feel cramped or bare.
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