What kind of transmission does a Chevy Trax have?
The Chevy Trax uses a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Across its model years, the Trax has been paired with a conventional 6-speed automatic transmission, available with different gasoline engines and drivetrains. There is no manual transmission option in the U.S. market, and most configurations pair the automatic with either front-wheel drive (standard) or all-wheel drive (optional).
Transmission options and engine pairings
Below are the key facts about how the Trax’s transmission interacts with its engines and drivetrain choices.
- Engine options: either a 1.8-liter inline-4 or a 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4, with availability varying by year and trim.
- Transmission: standard 6-speed automatic transmission on all current models; no manual transmission option in North American markets.
- Drivetrain: front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is available on higher trims or as an option.
- Character of the setup: designed to balance urban driving responsiveness with everyday efficiency, without introducing a CVT or manual gear-shift option.
In practice, Chevrolet has maintained the 6-speed automatic across the Trax lineup, while offering AWD as an upgrade on select trims.
Current model-year status and variations
As of the latest model-year releases, Chevrolet continues to equip the Trax with a 6-speed automatic transmission, paired with the standard or turbocharged engines, and offering optional all-wheel drive. There is no CVT or manual transmission offered on current Trax models in major markets.
Notes for buyers
If you are shopping for a Trax, confirm the exact engine and drivetrain combination for the model year you’re considering, but you can expect the 6-speed automatic to be the standard transmission across trims.
Summary
The Chevrolet Trax uses a 6-speed automatic transmission across its lineup, with either a 1.8L or a 1.4L turbo engine, and optional all-wheel drive. There is no manual transmission or CVT option currently available in the main North American market.
