Don't expect to be able to drift your Trax, Traction control won't let you and will put your Trax into engine management which is kind of a bummer for experienced drivers. The rear differential is on a need on demand. If the ECM detects front wheel spin for more than the desired time it will clutch in the rear differential, sometimes and most of the time this is a smooth switch. But occasionally it can be a violent switch followed by a sudden engine die. I've had mine for 2 winters and so far it has plowed through most of what I've thrown at it and performed well. Even though it is called an AWD it doesn't perform as one. My Mitsubishi AWD was AWD all the time and you never felt this kick when the rear diff snaps in. Knowing this, it, in no way hinders the functionality of this vehicle in snow. It performs rather well. Have fun in the snow and hope you enjoy your new Trax as it's designed.
Thanks! Did some (controlled) sliding but I did hit a buried curb with my driver side tire and chipped the rim. Some concern over alignment but rims are easily replaceable. Otherwise handled like a champ. Some more weather coming in this week so I'll just have to be a little more careful. Looking to get Mats from WeatherTech and some seat covers (probably from Chevy) this week then looking into getting a roof rack shortly afterwards.
Bought an LT Sunburst Metallic Orange new in 2017. I had nothing but imports since the 70s. Chevies sure got better. I remember a friend who would take a new Chevy to his mechanic to go over it and adjust timing and alignment and anything else he could find. An uncle had a 70s Pontiac that he had back to the dealer a half dozen times until they found a vacuum hose disconnected. In Ohio there still is an affinity for GM products. And though there's virtually no US components in the Trax, it has been on a par with my 80s Corolla and 90s Altima. It certainly is a World Car.
Hey all
Bought the ls from a dealer 2 years ago.
Month ago notice the coolant ain't staying in the reservoir, disappears.
Leakage is 2 areas
On the water pump, plus staining the hoses
Drips at the front of the vehicle underneath; As in where the hoses are as well as
under the water pump
So...
Bought our's new in April, and now it just rolled over to 13,000 miles, and yes it gets used a lot here, and getting right at 32mpg with ours, so far have gotten good service out of it, no problems, it is front wheel drive hoping it does well in the snow...
Hey all:
I purchased my 2017 Trax in Summit White this summer from my local dealership. Unfortunately I'm currently dealing with problems that I don't know what the cause could be.
1) Exhaust smell in cabin: We recently had a cold snap (like around -40C) and I started to smell strong exhaust...
I remember a post where somebody owned a Trax and an Encore. Can you tell us the difference in ride and anything else that makes an impression? I had an Encore loaner when I had my old car, a Pontiac Vibe, in the dealer's shop for repair. I got interested in the Trax from that experience. I...
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