Chevrolet Trax compact SUV official photo out!

Chevrolet has revealed an official image of its compact SUV, the Trax. The Trax will be showcased at the 2012 Paris Auto Show during September. The Trax is expected to be launched in 140 car markets across the world and there are speculations that India could also be one among them.

If the Trax is launched in India, it will compete with upcoming compact SUVs such as the Renault Duster and the Ford EcoSport. Earlier, CarToq had reported that General Motors (GM) India is planning to launch a compact SUV. Read more: GM may launch compact SUV to take on Ecosport and Duster! Hence, there is a fat chance that the Chevrolet Trax will hit Indian shores.

The Trax is a badge-engineered Opel Mokka to be launched in the European market later this year. The Trax has Chevrolet’s trademark bowtie grille and side swept headlamps giving it the appearance of a baby Captiva.

The Trax is compact in dimensions for it has a length of 4.2 m and a wheelbase of 2.55 m. Hence, dimensionally, the Trax lies in between the Ford EcoSport and the Renault Duster. Also, the small size hints that the Trax could be a five seater similar to the other two SUVs.  Do you think the Trax is an interesting model? Share your views in the comments below!