Chevy Trax Gets More Power for 2027
General Motors refreshes the 2027 Chevy Trax with a modest horsepower increase and a retuned torque curve.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Car Types
General Motors has refreshed the 2027 Chevy Trax, raising engine output to 140 horsepower from 137 while keeping peak torque at 162 pound-feet. Peak torque now arrives at 4,000 rpm instead of 2,500 rpm.
Why it matters
The changes shift where the subcompact crossover delivers its pulling power, which may be noticeable in everyday driving. The refresh also updates the trim lineup and cabin technology for buyers considering the model.
The 2027 Trax's 1.2L turbocharged I3 produces 140 hp at 5,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, compared with 137 hp and torque peaking at 2,500 rpm on the 2026 model. Specifications for real-world performance metrics beyond these ratings have not been independently verified.
The players
General Motors
General Motors is a Detroit-based automaker that sells Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles worldwide.
The details
The 2027 Trax carries over its turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine, paired with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. The mid-cycle refresh adds redesigned front and rear fascias, new headlights, slimmer LED taillights, new wheel designs, an 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in, and an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, while trim choices drop from five to three.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: General Motors announces the refreshed 2027 Chevy Trax.
January 4, 2027: Scheduled production start at the GM Changwon plant in South Korea.
Roadmap
The Trax runs on GM's Vehicle Intelligence Platform, also called Global B, the shared architecture behind the brand's small crossovers. The refresh keeps that platform while tuning the powertrain and cabin to stay competitive in the subcompact crossover segment.
Buyers comparing the 2027 Trax will see three trim levels instead of five, plus the larger 11.3-inch touchscreen and Google built-in. The modest 3 hp gain and torque shift to 4,000 rpm may change how the crossover feels when merging or climbing grades.
The takeaway
Small powertrain tweaks can change how an engine feels day to day even when headline numbers barely move. Shoppers should test-drive the refreshed Trax to judge the new torque delivery for themselves.
What happens next
Production of the 2027 Chevy Trax is scheduled to begin January 4, 2027, at the GM Changwon plant in South Korea.
Further reading
Explore more on Car Types for context on subcompact crossovers like the Trax.
