5 Ways the Trax Makes a Great Winter Vehicle – Miami Lakes Automall Chevrolet

The Chevrolet Trax was just launched for the 2013 model year for the first time in the United States. The mini compact crossover segment was just getting started, and the Trax was positioned perfectly to hit the ground running. Featuring the perfect size to navigate city streets, tight parking spaces, and heavy traffic – the 2016 Chevy Trax is the perfect crossover for the city dweller with an adventurous spirit. The Trax is the most unique model in the Chevrolet lineup. Coming up 20-iches shorter than the compact Chevy Equinox, the Trax proudly wears its blue bowtie as the smallest compact crossover in Chevy’s history.

While it’s great that the Trax can navigate city streets with ease, what happens when bad weather hits? Winter is officially here, and while Miami may be be getting dumped with snow anytime soon, it is still important to have a vehicle that is able to perform in every type of road condition and situation. The good news? The Chevy Trax can tackle nearly anything you throw at it, even if you wake up tomorrow to an unprecedented blanket of snow covering Miami Beach.

5 Reasons the Trax is a Great Winter Vehicle

Still not convinced this matters to you, as a South Florida resident? If you ever journey north, or plan road trips outside of the pan handle state, there is a good chance you will encounter weather that is not always 80 degrees and sunny. The Chevy Trax is the perfect vehicle to take on road trips. With it’s exceptional 34 miles per gallon on the highway, 48.4 cubic feet of cargo space, and available 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity, you and your passengers will save money at the pump, have plenty of space for your belongings, and keep connected on the go. The question is no longer, “Will I ever take a road trip in this car?”, and instead you find yourself asking, “When can I take off work so I can take my Chevy Trax on an epic road trip?”

Now that you are in the right mind set, let’s take a look at five ways the Trax makes a great winter vehicle.

1. All-Wheel-Drive: The available AWD system on the 2016 Trax provides the perfect amount of traction when road conditions go south. The advanced system will automatically switch back to the more fuel-efficient FWD system, when it is no longer needed.
2. Safety All Around: Driving in winter can be scary, especially in a car that is not properly equipped to keep you safe. With the standard and available safety features on the Trax, you won’t have to worry about whether or not your passengers will be safe, because they will be.
3. Keep Your Eyes on the Road: With available Siri Eyes Free technology, you will be able to make calls, send text messages, and listen to text messages, without lifting a finger – or taking your eyes off the road. This technology is helpful in everyday driving situations, but comes in especially handy when winter driving conditions become hazardous.
4. Protection Package: There is nothing worse than climbing into your new car with snow, rain, or mud on your boots. With Chevy’s available Protection Package, your Trax will be outfitted with all-weather front and rear floor mats, protecting your crossover from all of the elements. Custom molded front and rear splash guards are also included in this package, keeping the exterior of your Trax protected as well.
5. Remote Start: A remote vehicle starter system is standard on the mid-level LT and high-level LTZ models of the 2016 Trax. Start your car remotely from your phone, or by pressing a button on your key fob. By the time you get to your Trax, it will be warmly awaiting your arrival.

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