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Chevrolet Trax: An urban crossover

Three global Chevrolet Minicar Concepts at Frankfurt Motor Show

2007-09-10

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Frankfurt. Active drivers who want to act out their sporty side – or who just want to cross the urban jungle in a sporty ride – will make tracks to the Chevrolet Trax, an urban front-wheel-drive crossover concept with a twist: This micro SUV has an electric controlled-slip differential that features an independent battery pack and an electric motor to drive the rear wheels, providing a low-cost all-wheel-drive system.

The four-door Trax comes in a Blaze Orange exterior finish, with rugged Burnt Orange accents on the front and rear corners that reinforce the notion that this Chevrolet is all business despite its small size. Simple door lines make getting in and out easier; and fold-flat rear seats add functionality.

Other features that suit the Trax's dynamic and off-road character include a voluminous, single-unit bumper and fender in front and rear, a pronounced front wheel arch shape, dynamic side character lines, a rear-mounted spare tire and roof rack. Brake calipers in Flame Yellow attract additional attention. The package rides on 16-inch wheels and Kumho tires for precise ride and handling.

The Trax is powered by a fuel-efficient 1.0-litre gasoline engine.

“The Trax cuts a good figure wherever you take it, be it on country roads or in city traffic,” said Sangyeon Cho, manager of the minicar exterior design team at the GM Design Centre in Incheon, South Korea. “It offeres customers a rational combination of SUV design, function, performance and value.”