Question 1

Is the 2024 Trax all-new — what changed versus the previous generation?

Accepted Answer

The 2024 Trax is the second model year of the fully redesigned third generation, launched for 2023. It shares virtually nothing with the old Trax: a new VSS-F platform, a 1.2T three-cylinder engine producing 137 hp replacing the old 1.4T, a completely new design with a taller crossover silhouette, and an overall length increased by 250 mm — providing interior space competitive with compact SUVs despite sub-compact pricing. The 11-inch touchscreen with Google Built-In is standard. One important note for Canadian buyers: the new Trax is exclusively front-wheel drive — no AWD option exists at any price. This distinguishes it from the Trailblazer for buyers in northern or rural regions who prioritize all-weather capability.

Question 2

Is the lack of AWD on the 2024 Trax a dealbreaker for Canadian winter driving?

Accepted Answer

The 2024 Trax is exclusively front-wheel drive — there is no AWD variant. For buyers who equip their vehicle with certified winter tires (M+S marking plus the mountain-snowflake symbol), front-wheel drive is sufficient for the vast majority of maintained Canadian roads in winter. The Trax's front-heavy weight distribution — engine sitting over the drive axle — inherently benefits cold-weather traction. The limitation becomes real in unplowed parking lots during fresh snowfall, poorly maintained residential streets, or rural regions with icy gravel roads. For urban dwellers in Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, or Calgary with proper winter tires, FWD on the Trax is entirely workable. If all-wheel drive is non-negotiable, step up to the Trailblazer AWD, which starts approximately $5,000 higher.

Question 3

What is the 2024 Trax price in Canada and does it offer good value in its segment?

Accepted Answer

The 2024 Trax starts at approximately $22,498 CAD for the LS trim — one of the lowest entry points in the Canadian sub-compact SUV segment. The LT sits around $25,498 and the RS around $28,498. For that price, the Trax delivers an 11-inch touchscreen, integrated Wi-Fi, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an interior footprint that rivals vehicles priced $5,000 higher. Direct competitors — the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, Honda HR-V — are typically positioned $2,000 to $5,000 higher for comparable feature content. The main trade-offs are the FWD-only drivetrain and the three-cylinder engine, which may feel less composed at highway speeds than a four-cylinder alternative. On value-per-dollar, the Trax 2024 is difficult to beat in this segment.

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