Where to eat (and indulge): Chocolaterie de l’Île d’OrléansĬhocolaterie de l’Île d’Orléans. Rear passengers also get more legroom now, courtesy of 3-inches of extra real estate. For 2024, it’s longer and wider than before, and errs on the larger side of a subcompact while being light on its feet.Įssentially, offering the practicality of a compact sedan, coupled with the utility of a small SUV. Really, the new Chevy Trax is an urban hauler in a stylish guise catering to first-time car buyers, empty nesters, and former sedan owners seeking more cargo. The Trax is nimble, and fun to drive through these busy streets, dodging jaywalking tourists while taking in city’s marvels including the Totems of Saint Roch, Place-Royale Mural, and Wolfe–Montcalm - the town’s oldest monument. That’s where versatility of a small sport utility comes in handy.

These streets aren’t built for F-150s and 8-passenger SUVs. However, before hitting the open road, we had to galavant through the historic Quebec streets, where tight turns, narrow roads, and uphill climbs are abundant. In the city: Nimble on its feet with sedan practicality, SUV utility The drive along highway 138 is a mix of scenic views of the Saint Lawerence and stretches of pavement flanked by tall trees. Day one, departing Quebec City for our destination of Les Éboulements and our overnight stay at hotel Repère Boréal. We spent a couple days with the new Trax. Our Drive 2024 Chevy Trax on the Île d’Orléans (Island of Orleans). Conversely, the Trailblazer sits a bit higher, offers more premium features, and above all, gets all-wheel drive for those who need it.īoth SUVs get the same 1.2L turbo 3-cylinder as standard, but the Trailblazer finds a CVT transmission and second engine choice with a 1.3L turbocharged three-cylinder, yielding 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. It’s an introduction to the Chevy SUV stable for those unfamiliar with the Bow Tie’s lineup. The Trax is longer and lower, and fitted with front-wheel drive only. But there are differences, and options for those in shopping for a smaller utility. Typically, you’ve got a subcompact SUV and compact SUV offering from an automaker, both below a mid-size model but here, the Trailblazer isn’t exactly a compact nor a subcompact. Chevrolet essentially has two small SUVs with the new Trax, alongside the Trailblazer receiving a 2024 mid-cycle refresh itself with larger wheels for the sportier RS, a bigger touchscreen that’s now standard, a couple extra exterior colours, and some worthy styling tweaks. Photo: Amee Reehal Trax vs Trailblazer: Pair of small Chevy SUVs with a few performance differences

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