Shopping for a compact vehicle with a focus on safety isn't always an easy task. Many manufacturers will overlook safety in order to focus on flashier features to lure in buyers. Fortunately, there is the Chevrolet Trax. While it certainly isn't lacking in style or comfort, the Trax is a seriously advanced vehicle, and is able to incorporate quite a lot of cutting-edge safety tech without sacrificing an attractive starting price. Just have a look.
Chevrolet Trax Standard Safety Features
The overwhelming majority of the safety features for the Trax come standard, from basic passive safety equipment like airbags to much more sophisticated crash mitigation technology. As you can see, no matter which trim of the Trax you decide to opt for, you'll get top-notch safety equipment. Here's the safety equipment that comes standard on the Trax:
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- OnStar® services capable
- StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
- Forward Collision Alert
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Following Distance Indicator
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- LATCH System
- OnStar Basics (OnStar Fleet Basics for Fleet)
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Tire Fill Alert
- Buckle to Drive
- 6 airbags
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Seat belts, 3-point, all seating positions with front tensioners
- Teen Driver
- Braking control, ECM grade
Chevrolet Trax Optional Safety Features
While not every single safety feature on the Trax is standard, of the handful that aren't, all but one are at least available on every trim. This sole exception is the Signature LED Daytime Running Lights. While LED daytime running lights are standard, the signature version requires an upgrade to the LT trim or higher. Here's the full list of optional equipment:
- Signature LED Daytime Running Lamps
- Rear Park Assist
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Highway Safety Kit