The refreshed Chevy Trax and its first drive

The refreshed Chevy Trax and its first drive: The 2017 Chevy Trax is the same basic Gamma II-base crossover it was before, a close sibling to the Buick encore. It comes standard with a 1.4 liter, turbo-charged four-cylinder Ecotec engine, with 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque mated to a Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic transmission, with standard front-and optional all-wheel drive.

The cabin changes on the new Trax are more dramatic than the exterior improvements. The Trax still has one of the cheaper-feeling interiors int his affordable segment, the new model offers both improved materials and a better overall layout. Even though the overall look is nice, our attention was captured by the super-cheap black plastic, that dominates most of the rest of the view.