The Chevrolet Trax is set for a mid-cycle refresh, and new spy shots reveal extensive exterior changes with no camouflage hiding the updated design. The small crossover has become the best-selling subcompact SUV in America, and the latest update points to a more modern look inside and out.

Chevrolet Trax Gets a Significant Front-End Update

The current Trax is a few years old, making a mid-cycle refresh due. While few prototypes have been spotted, this latest sighting provides a detailed look at the updated crossover because there is no camouflage covering the vehicle.

The front fascia receives a comprehensive redesign rather than a simple change to the headlights or exterior color. Chevrolet retains the open-mouth appearance, but the design now stretches farther toward the sides.

The grille also does not extend as far downward as before, creating additional space for a slightly larger lower grille positioned in the center.

New Headlights Change the Trax’s Appearance

The headlights are also redesigned and moved inward compared with the current model. The existing Trax uses vertical headlight housings positioned along the sides of the front fascia, while the refreshed version removes that vertical light cluster.

The split-light arrangement remains, with thin running lights positioned at the top. The revised setup gives the Chevrolet Trax a cleaner and more proportioned appearance.

Rear Design Brings New Taillights and Fascia

The rear of the refreshed Trax also receives substantial visual changes. At first glance, the updated crossover appears to have completely new taillights positioned in redesigned quarter panels.

Instead of the chunky housings found at the corners of the current model, the new lenses are slimmer and extend across the hatch. They connect through thin black trim in the center, creating a more modern appearance.

A closer look, however, suggests that the new corner taillights occupy much of the same space as the current units. The main housings taper inward, while the new rear fascia fills the resulting gap.

The rear fascia also replaces the large red corner reflectors with smaller, slimmer units. The updated fascia appears to work with the existing hatch, which receives cutouts for the taillights and black trim extending across it.

As a result, although the rear of the Chevrolet Trax looks significantly different, the changes appear to be concentrated on the fascia and lighting rather than requiring completely new quarter panels and a new hatch.

Interior Changes Are Expected

The latest spy shots do not provide a view of the cabin. Previous reports, however, have suggested that notable changes are planned for the dashboard.

A slightly larger touchscreen with a cleaner and tidier appearance would fit with the exterior redesign, although the interior details are not visible in these images.

The refreshed Chevrolet Trax is therefore shaping up as a substantial visual update, with redesigned front and rear fascias, revised lighting and expected dashboard changes while retaining the core appearance of the current small crossover.