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Chevrolet to introduce new small SUV to its global lineup

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Chevrolet has announced that it will introduce "an all-new small sport-utility vehicle," which will join its global portfolio and make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September.

Named as the Chevrolet Trax, the American carmaker claims it has room for five passengers and offers class-leading cargo space. The Trax, though, will first go on sale in Mexico and Canada in the fourth quarter of this year before it gets sold in more than 140 markets around the world.

"The Trax provides Chevrolet an entry into a growing small SUV segment, and delivers the flexibility, great fuel economy and car-like handling that urban explorers around the world require," said Mary Barra, GM's senior vice president of product development. "After a record sales year in 2011 and a record first quarter, Chevrolet continues to meet customer needs by expanding its portfolio with strong new entries."

Chevrolet added that the Trax won't be sold in the US market "because of the strong position of the Equinox."

The Equinox is classified as a midsize crossover in the US and is just slightly larger than the current-generation Captiva. Could we then be looking at the next-generation Captiva in the Trax, since it's due for replacement, having been in production since 2006?

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  • one.edchelle May 16 2012 @ 04:46pm
     
    much better than the captiva, and as precious as the orlando.., hope it has a diesel variant.
       
    • AM3 May 16 2012 @ 04:51pm
       
      This is not a Captiva replacement, the Trax is much smaller. It's based on the same platform as the all-new Aveo/Sonic B-segment hatchback. Its the Chevy equivalent of the Buick Encore and Opel Mokka. Its a bit smaller than a Mitsubishi ASX and slightly bigger than Ford's new Fiesta-based EcoSport crossover.
         
    • spherion03 May 17 2012 @ 02:53am
       
      Katapat ng Captiva ay Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-7, etong Trax mas bagay ipantapat sa Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi ASX
         
  • Allain May 16 2012 @ 05:30pm
     
    bakit ganon ang tingin ko dito..parang matandang sasakyan!CLASSIC Style?
       
    • Kyoichi Sudo May 17 2012 @ 02:12pm
       
      Its not surprising, its a Chevy.
         
  • 16c galibier May 16 2012 @ 05:39pm
     
    The Trax looks sporty and i kinda like the looks of this car rather than the Captiva. If this car comes here Hope it sells well.
       
  • car_mac May 16 2012 @ 06:29pm
     
    It's stance is marvelous yet I still don't like the grille design of the Trax. I think it has a diesel variant, probably like a 2.0 of the Cruze. Just my opinion. I would still like to know what is under the hood.
       
  • mindkinetic May 16 2012 @ 07:25pm
     
    if this is to replace the captiva then i think chevy has a winner here. though i always air my admiration on the durability of the captiva the trax will likewise be a good alternative.
       
    • AM3 May 16 2012 @ 07:45pm
       
      It won't, this is much much smaller, its based on the platform of the new sub-compact Aveo/Sonic. Closest competitors for this will be the Kia Soul, SUzuki SX4 crossover and Ford EcoSport.
         
  • neutral May 16 2012 @ 07:27pm
     
    Mazda cx7 will be replaced by cx5, now trax will replace captiva, what's next? Nissan sentra, mitsubishi galant, nissan serena, toyota corolla?
       
    • AM3 May 16 2012 @ 07:48pm
       
      The Trax is too small to be a direct Captiva replacement. Its basically the crossover SUV version of the new sub-compact Aveo/Sonic. Closest competitors for this will be the Kia Soul, Suzuki SX4 crossover and Ford EcoSport.
         
    • car_mac May 16 2012 @ 07:49pm
       
      its not a replacement, its only another option of a chevy SUV, those sedans won't likely to be replaced specially because they are flagship sedans
         
    • John Rigor May 17 2012 @ 11:05am
       
      The Nissan Sentra is due to be replaced by the 2013 Slyphy, hopefully. :)
         
  • carwiki May 16 2012 @ 09:36pm
     
    Is the Trax AWD?
       
  • Kyoichi Sudo May 16 2012 @ 09:50pm
     

    Dear Chevy,

    We bring you our very own weapon for your beloved Trax. Hence, the booming 2013 9-speakered Rockford-Fosgated ASX!

    http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-mitsubishi-outlander-sport/

    Best wishes,

    Diehard MitsuFan
       
    • warak1422 May 16 2012 @ 10:39pm
       
      hehe
         
    • dextermorgan May 17 2012 @ 10:59am
       
      outlander yan.... asx na ba pinalit nila sa outlander tlga?
         
      • Kyoichi Sudo May 17 2012 @ 02:09pm
         
        Maliit lang naman po ang Trax dba? ASX po dapat dyan, Sa facelifted Captiva ang 3rd-gen Outlander
           
      • meganekon May 17 2012 @ 02:48pm
         
        No. In other markets, the ASX is badged as "Outlander Sport" :)
           
        • Kyoichi Sudo May 18 2012 @ 11:36am
           
          Yep but it doesn't mean na malaki na ang ASX dahil lang "Outlander Sport" ang tawag sa kanya sa ibang markets. Still, The 2013 Chevy Trax will compete w/ the 2012 Subaru XV, 2012 Mazda CX-5 and 2012/2013 Mitsu ASX/Outlander Sport.
             
          • Kyoichi Sudo May 18 2012 @ 11:38am
             
            The ASX still doesn't compete w/ the Captiva because its size isn't for a compact SUV, its a Crossover.
               
    • meganekon May 17 2012 @ 02:47pm
       
      YEBAH!!
         
  • Feeter Silverster May 17 2012 @ 07:04am
     
    Paliit na ng paliit na talaga ang mga sasakyan ngaun.
       
  • Feeter Silverster May 17 2012 @ 07:05am
     
    May nalalaman pa silang class-leading cargo space, hahaha.
       
  • ceejhay May 17 2012 @ 09:00am
     
    another crossover . . .
       
  • The SUV May 18 2012 @ 07:55pm
     
    look like a orlando but shorter
       
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