Chevrolet Trax vs Kia EV6
Overview | |
Years produced2013-2022 | Years produced2022-Present |
MSRP$20,400 | MSRP$40,900 |
Average price$17,065 | Average price$49,743 |
Listings1881 | Listings349 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Trax was launched for the 2015 model year as a no-frills subcompact crossover, designed to serve as basic transportation at an affordable cost. However, the Trax moldered in showrooms without any significant updates until the 2022 model year—when it was discontinued altogether. But now the Trax is back in totally revamped, second-generation form. It's as big of a reimagining as you'll likely ever see in a car like this. The new Trax is bigger than before, more effort has been put into its styling, and Chevy has added the tech features that have become the norm since the original Trax was launched. Still the entry-level model in Chevy's lineup, the Trax sits below the Chevy Trailblazer, and takes aim at the Hyundai Venue, Kia Soul, and Nissan Kicks, but it was also designed to retain owners of discontinued small cars like the Chevy Cruze, Sonic, and Spark, bridging the gap between car and crossover. The redesigned 2024 Trax launches in LS, 1RS, LT, the sporty 2RS, and Activ trim levels. We sampled 2RS and Activ Trax models during our first drive on roads around Asheville, North Carolina. | |
Reviews SummaryWe didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is an electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine167 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity58 kWh |
MPG City28 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway100 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine Name167 hp Electric |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity58 kWh |
MPG City28 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway100 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.6 cu ft | Cargo Space24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3062 lbs | Curb Weight4017 lbs |
Height61.4 in | Height60.8 in |
Length178.6 in | Length184.3 in |
Width71.7 in | Width74.0 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1083 lbs | Maximum Payload987 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2013-2022 | 2022-Present |
MSRP | $20,400 | $40,900 |
Average price | $17,065 | $49,743 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Trax was launched for the 2015 model year as a no-frills subcompact crossover, designed to serve as basic transportation at an affordable cost. However, the Trax moldered in showrooms without any significant updates until the 2022 model year—when it was discontinued altogether. But now the Trax is back in totally revamped, second-generation form. It's as big of a reimagining as you'll likely ever see in a car like this. The new Trax is bigger than before, more effort has been put into its styling, and Chevy has added the tech features that have become the norm since the original Trax was launched. Still the entry-level model in Chevy's lineup, the Trax sits below the Chevy Trailblazer, and takes aim at the Hyundai Venue, Kia Soul, and Nissan Kicks, but it was also designed to retain owners of discontinued small cars like the Chevy Cruze, Sonic, and Spark, bridging the gap between car and crossover. The redesigned 2024 Trax launches in LS, 1RS, LT, the sporty 2RS, and Activ trim levels. We sampled 2RS and Activ Trax models during our first drive on roads around Asheville, North Carolina. | We didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is an electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 167 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 58 kWh | |
MPG City | 28 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 100 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 51 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 167 hp Electric |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 51 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 58 kWh | |
MPG City | 28 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 100 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.6 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3062 lbs | 4017 lbs |
Height | 61.4 in | 60.8 in |
Length | 178.6 in | 184.3 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 74.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1083 lbs | 987 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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