ALL NEW HOLDEN TRAX FOR NEW ZEALAND

With room for five passengers, plenty of cargo space and class-leading technology, Trax is a global car that will be sold in more than 140 markets around the world.

Holden New Zealand Managing Director, Jeff Murray said that Trax would be an important entry for Holden into the increasingly popular small SUV segment which has grown 87 per cent year to date over last year.

“Trax will be an exciting new addition to the Holden line-up and deliver car-like handling that more and more customers are looking for in today’s SUV’s as well as advanced safety features and great fuel economy,” Murray said.

“New Zealand benefits greatly from General Motors global portfolio and Trax will be just another example of Holden bringing the best new vehicle to this country.

“Trax enables Holden to deliver world-class vehicles that meet the changing needs of our loyal and new customers and we are proud to provide these options.”

Trax combines SUV toughness and small car convenience with a muscular exterior design and wide athletic stance.

Eagled-eyed car enthusiasts may see a number of Trax models on New Zealand roads in the near future as Holden engineers complete development work on the global program.

Holden Director of Powertrain Engineering, Simon Cassin said Holden’s engineering know-how had been called upon to work on this important model.

“Holden is well recognised within the GM world for our expertise in engine and transmission calibration and we are very pleased to be involved in the development of this important vehicle,” Cassin said.

“We are working closely with the homeroom on global calibration work and of course making further refinements to ensure Trax will be well suited to New Zealand roads and conditions when it arrives next year.”

The global Chevrolet version of Trax will make its official debut at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012.

More details will be released closer to launch.