I drove a $27,000 Chevrolet Trax SUV. It’s affordable daily transportation done right

• The Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact crossover SUV and the lowest-priced model in GM’s lineup.
• I was impressed by the Trax’s strong feature content, attractive design, and great value.
• The Trax lacks engine power when filled with passengers and does not offer all-wheel-drive.

The average price of a new car has risen by more than $10,000 over the past five years, making a good, affordable new car harder to find.

Enter the second-generation Chevrolet Trax, which launched this year.

With a starting price of $20,400, the Trax is not only the most affordable model in the Chevrolet lineup but also the cheapest model offered by General Motors in the US.

The subcompact SUV competes with the Toyota Corolla Cross, Nissan Kicks, Hyundai Kona, and its corporate cousin, the Buick Envista.