2024 Chevrolet Trax vs 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross

The 2024 Chevrolet Trax has been fully redesigned, offering a bolder and more sophisticated look than its predecessor. This compact SUV is aimed at drivers who need the versatility of an SUV but prefer the agility and ease of handling that a smaller vehicle provides. With its sleek design, modern styling, and a more spacious cabin, the Trax makes an immediate impression. On the other hand, the Toyota Corolla Cross has a conservative design that focuses on functionality, but it lacks the stylish appeal of the Trax. Additionally, the Chevrolet Trax comes with a more affordable price point, making it a better value for budget-conscious buyers who don’t want to compromise on style or features.

The 2024 Chevrolet Trax features an ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo engine, delivering 137 hp and 162 lbs.-ft. of torque. While not the most powerful in its class, this engine focuses on responsive, brisk acceleration and smooth power for daily driving, city commutes, and highway cruising. The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross, on the other hand, comes with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that produces 169 hp and 151 lbs.-ft. of torque, but it lacks the turbocharged punch found in the Trax. The Trax's smaller engine size also gives it an edge when it comes to maneuverability, making it ideal for tight urban environments and parking in crowded spaces.

The 2024 Chevrolet Trax offers 5 trim levels that feel both fresh and familiar, catering to diverse personalities and showing Chevrolet’s understanding of its customers. The minimalist LS trim is upgraded from the 2023 model while still boasting its clean, streamlined silhouette, and the LT builds upon that with more luxurious, polished enhancements inside and out. For those who love a sense of athleticism, the 1RS and 2RS bring a sportier appeal to the SUV with features like 2-tone wheels, bold exclusive badging, dual exhausts and black roof rails. The adventurer leans toward the ACTIV trim with its rugged design elements. The 2024 Corolla Cross, on the other hand, offers only 3 understated trim levels—the L trim, the LE, and the XLE. The LE builds from the base L trim, adding features like heated side mirrors, touch sensor locks, and roof rails, while the top-tier XLE brings aesthetic enhancements like a black grille with metallic surround and adds LED taillights and fog lights. The Corolla Cross is well-equipped but doesn’t have the something-for-everyone feel that the Trax brings with its carefully designed array of trim levels. There just is not as much to choose from in the Corolla Cross.

The redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Trax is larger and offers more than the 2023 model, and the interior is where this purposeful upgrading shines. With its 5 trim levels, drivers have more room to curate the interior. The Corolla Cross’s 3 trim levels cannot offer the same variety, so it doesn’t have the bespoke feel as the Trax’s interior options. The Trax’s muscular 1RS and 2RS trims feature performance-inspired elements like sport pedals, red accents, and a heated, flat-bottom, wrapped steering wheel. The ACTIV trim sees its own unique stitching, design accents that reflect its more rugged exterior while maintaining its premium luxury. When it comes to amenities, only in the top tier XLE does the Cross provide heated seats, while heated front seats are available across all trims in the 2024 Trax. The Trax and the Corolla Cross both offer an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, but the Trax features an 11-inch high-resolution screen in higher trims that the Corolla Cross simply does not offer. Both systems support connectivity options such as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, with the Trax also offering advanced a built-in Wi-Fi® Hotspot, making it a tech-savvy choice. The Trax’s standard Active Noise Cancellation adds to the immersive experience. The Toyota Corolla Cross, while offering a similar infotainment setup, lacks the premium feel and intuitive features found in the Trax’s system. Where the Trax truly cannot be touched is in its versatility. The redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Trax boasts a whopping 54.1 cu. ft. of cargo space, 6 more cu. ft. than last year’s model. More strikingly, the Trax’s cargo space is more than 30 cu. ft. larger than the Corolla Cross’s maximum 24 cu. ft., allowing for infinitely more ease of use and packing-up options. This doesn’t sacrifice passenger comfort, with the 2024 Trax adding 3 more inches of legroom this hear and more headroom than the Corolla Cross, giving the best of both worlds.

While both the 2024 Chevrolet Trax and the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross are reliable, capable compact SUVs, the Trax clearly stands out in terms of overall value, spaciousness, and features. With its fresh design, turbocharged engine, bespoke interior, and advanced technology, the 2024 Chevrolet Trax is the better option for drivers who want style, performance, and safety in an affordable package. Whether you’re commuting through the city or embarking on a road trip, the Trax proves itself as the more well-rounded choice.