“The Chevy Trax is fun, peppy and comes loaded with great standard equipment. Nice interior and cute on the outside.”
2020 Chevrolet Trax: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Chevrolet Trax is a carryover with no major changes from 2019. Its trim lineup, turbocharged engine, styling, safety equipment, and touchscreen system remain essentially unchanged.
About the 2020 Chevrolet Trax
1st generation (North America), post-2017 refresh, late-cycle model year before the all-new 2024 replacement.
The 2020 Trax is Chevrolet’s small city-friendly SUV: easy to park, easy to see out of, and useful for people who want hatchback-sized footprint with a taller seating position. Chevrolet’s messaging around the model emphasized flexible cargo space, a fold-flat front passenger seat, smartphone-friendly infotainment, and optional AWD. Its core appeal is simple everyday usefulness rather than speed, luxury, or heavy-duty capability.
The 2020 Trax is a small SUV focused on easy daily driving, flexible seating, and straightforward phone connectivity. LS has a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LT adds conveniences such as remote start and cruise control, and Premier brings heated seats, upgraded upholstery, and extra driver alerts.
2020 Chevrolet Trax specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp |
| Torque | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 48.4 cu-ft | 48.4 cu-ft | 48.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.7 in | 35.7 in | 35.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2020 Chevrolet Trax compared with the 2019 model?
Nothing major changed for the 2020 Chevrolet Trax. It carries over the same three trims, turbocharged engine, six-speed automatic transmission, styling, cabin layout, and core technology.
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Trax a redesigned model?
No, the 2020 Chevrolet Trax is not a redesign. It belongs to the first-generation Trax lineup after the earlier 2017 refresh; the all-new replacement did not arrive until the 2024 model year.
Did the 2020 Chevrolet Trax get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2020 Chevrolet Trax keeps the 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission from 2019. Front-wheel drive is standard, while AWD is offered on most trims.
Which 2020 Chevrolet Trax trim has the most safety technology?
The 2020 Trax Premier has the strongest standard safety set, including forward collision alert, lane departure warning, and rear parking sensors. These features did not become standard across the full lineup for 2020.
How do the 2020 Chevrolet Trax LS, LT, and Premier trims differ?
The 2020 Trax LS covers the basics, including smartphone integration and flexible folding seats. LT adds remote start, cruise control, heated mirrors, and roof rails, while Premier adds heated front seats, upgraded upholstery, a sunroof, premium audio, and extra driver alerts.
2020 Chevrolet Trax Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Chevrolet Trax.
3.9
2020 Chevrolet Trax
(261 reviews)
“It's a great cross over car. I drove a conversion van for 19 years and replaced it with my little trax....very comfortable down size and price is right.”
“This is a great car for someone on a budget. Has some pretty nice interior features, the size is great and it's a nice looking car. It's not the fanciest but it's affordable.”