2026 Chevrolet TraxTrue Cost of Ownership in Thailand
137 hp turbocharged inline-3, popular subcompact SUV, 2026 model. Full cost breakdown including import duty (80%), VAT (7%), insurance, fuel at ฿0.95/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$48K
Base: $25K
Annual Total
$8K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$20K
80% of base price
VAT
$3K
7% applied
Annual Insurance
$850
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$87K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 Chevrolet Trax — Full Cost Breakdown in Thailand
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $25K |
| Import Duty (80%) | $20K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (7%) | $3K |
| Total Purchase Price | $48K |
| Annual Insurance | $850 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $855 |
| Annual Maintenance | $546 |
| Annual Depreciation | $5K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $550 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $8K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $87K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.520 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Chevrolet Trax Fuel Cost Calculator — Thailand
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Annual Fuel Cost
$855
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$71
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$5.70
6L × ฿0.95
Chevrolet Trax Depreciation Curve
The Chevrolet Trax loses approximately $12K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $25K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $20K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $18K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $16K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $14K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $13K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
Chevrolet Trax vs. Competitors in Thailand
How does the Chevrolet Trax compare to similar cars available in Thailand?
Chevrolet
Trax
Base Price
$25K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$8K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$4K
Annual costs estimated for Thailand market. Import duty (80%) and VAT (7%) applied to all models.
🇹🇭 Owning a Car in Thailand
High import tax but low running costs.
Very Expensive for Thailand
Annual car costs = 111% of average Thailand income ($7K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$7K
In Thailand
Fuel Price
฿0.95/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$850
Per year
Import Duty
80%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
7%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
Popular Car Brands in Thailand
Chevrolet Trax in Thailand — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Chevrolet Trax in Thailand.
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax has a base price of $25,000 USD. In Thailand, after 80% import duty and 7% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $48,150 USD (฿48,150 THB).