2015 Holden Trax: Price And Features, Turbo Hits Australia

A new turbocharged flagship model has joined Holden’s updated 2015 Trax range, in the form of the turbocharged LTZ 1.4 iTi.

The new engine, confirmed with TMR in April and already found in the Cruze and Barina RS, enters above the naturally-aspirated 1.8 litre engine already offered with the LS and LTZ models.

The upgrade, which also adds other key features, sees the LTZ 1.4 iTi priced at $29,990 - a $1500 premium over the regular $28,490 1.8 LTZ that will still be offered.

Like the 1.8 lite engine, the LTZ’s 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol four produces 103kW - however the turbo engine hits peak power sooner, at 4900rpm compared to 6300rpm with the 1.8 engine.

Torque is also greater with the 1.4 engine, listed at 200Nm at 1850rpm against the 1.8 engine’s 175Nm at 3800rpm.

Matched to a six-speed automatic transmission, the 1.4 turbo lists fuel use at 6.9 l/100km, compared to 7.6 l/100km with the larger non-turbo 1.8 engine.