Parking downtown, squeezing into a tight garage, or just not wanting to pilot something that feels like a bus — whatever’s driving the search, the answer to the question, “What is the smallest Chevy SUV?” isn’t as cut-and-dry as you’d expect. Chevrolet actually builds two compelling options at the compact end of the lineup, and they make a stronger case for each other than most people realize. Come see both at Phelps Chevrolet in Greenville, NC and you might leave with a different answer than the one you walked in with.
The Chevrolet Trax: Surprisingly Roomy for Its Footprint
At 178.6 inches long, the Chevrolet Trax is the entry point into the compact Chevy SUV world, but the redesigned version trades none of that small footprint for interior space. Fold the rear seats and you’re working with 54.1 cubic feet of cargo room, which is more than a few larger SUVs can claim. The 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine produces 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque through a six-speed automatic transmission, and standard Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and a full suite of driver safety tech come along for the ride.
The Chevrolet Trailblazer: Smaller Dimensions, More Capability
Here’s the twist: the Chevrolet Trailblazer is actually shorter than the Chevrolet Trax — 174.1 inches versus 178.6 — and narrower, too. What it trades in footprint it makes up for in available all-wheel drive and an available 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine that produces 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque, giving it a capability edge that’s easy to appreciate on wet roads or gravel routes. The taller, more upright stance also makes it feel more planted and SUV-like from behind the wheel, even if the dimensions tell a different story from the outside.
What Is the Smallest Chevy SUV? Find Out at Phelps Chevrolet
Both models will delight you at Phelps Chevrolet, and our team can walk you through what actually separates them once you’re sitting inside each one. A side-by-side test drive has a way of settling the debate faster than a spec sheet ever will. Stop by or schedule time with us today — the right fit is already here.
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