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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The Chevrolet Trax is Chevy's entry-level crossover, and the second-generation car in particular has become a surprise value story on the US market — a genuinely spacious, well-styled small SUV sold at a low price point.
Model profile
There are two distinct Trax generations, and they are very different cars. The first generation (US model years 2015–2022, sold earlier elsewhere) was a tall, narrow subcompact based on the Gamma II platform, closely related to the Buick Encore.
Powertrain and equipment
The first-generation Trax used the 1.4-litre Ecotec turbo four (LUV/LE2), rated around 138 hp and 148 lb-ft, paired with a six-speed automatic and offered with front- or all-wheel drive.
The Trax is a five-door crossover. The current range runs LS, 1RS, LT, ACTIV and 2RS. The RS trims bring sportier styling, black accents and larger wheels; ACTIV adds a light rugged theme.
Vehicle selection
Because the redesigned Trax sold strongly and cheaply, low-mileage 2024 and 2025 examples are already appearing in volume, many from rental and lease fleets. Expect clean cars with modest mileage.
A used Trax suits a buyer who wants a stylish, roomy, easy-to-park small SUV with a big screen and low running costs, and who does not need all-wheel drive or strong performance.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): 5-door subcompact crossover SUV |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): approx. 4,542 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): approx. 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): approx. 1,360 kg |
| Cargo (rear seats up) | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): approx. 725 L |
| Seating | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): 5 |
| Engine | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): 1.2 L LIH turbo inline-3 |
|---|---|
| Power | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): 137 hp (approx. 102 kW) |
| Torque | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): 162 lb-ft (approx. 220 Nm) |
| Transmission | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): Front-wheel drive (no AWD) |
| Fuel economy (EPA comb.) | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): approx. 30 mpg (US) |
| Fuel type | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): Petrol (regular unleaded) |
| Generation | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): 2nd gen, 2024–present |
|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): approx. 9.0–9.5 s |
| Assembly | Detail (2nd gen, 2024+): Changwon (South Korea) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The second-generation Trax is new enough that long-term data is still building, but the 1.2-litre three-cylinder is a downsized turbo unit, so treat regular oil changes with the correct low-viscosity spec and clean fuel as non-negotiable.
Germany and Europe
US Trax models often run combined red rear lamps without a separate rear fog lamp, which German rules require, and the headlights follow US beam patterns that need ECE-compliant units or adjustment.
Expect to fit ECE headlights (or document a compliant adjustment), add a rear fog lamp, confirm the km/h speedometer marking, and verify tyre and lighting compliance.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
No. The second-generation Trax is front-wheel drive only. For AWD you need a first-generation car.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
The 2024-onward second generation is far more modern and spacious. Choose a first-gen car mainly if you need AWD or a lower entry point.
Mainly the first-gen 1.4 turbo: timing chain, PCV/oil consumption and coolant leaks. The new 1.2 three-cylinder needs disciplined servicing.
For relaxed everyday use, yes. It is not a performance car, but the torque figure makes town and motorway driving comfortable.
Usually several weeks, driven by shipping and the TÜV appointment. USCar Trader manages the schedule.
No, regular unleaded petrol is specified for both turbo engines.
Yes, after standard lighting and documentation changes at the Einzelabnahme.
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