(December 28, 2015) DETROIT — Chevrolet has announced the 2016 Trax Midnight Edition — a blacked-out styling statement for the small SUV, offering customers a bold choice and adding to the momentum of the brand’s record 2015 crossover sales.

Based on the LTZ trim, the Midnight Edition features black wheels, bezels, beltline molding and door handles, along with a black rear license plate appliqué. Inside, the seats are trimmed with gray accents and the floor mats feature gray piping.

“Introduced just a year ago, the Trax has quickly become an important vehicle for Chevrolet, bringing in new, younger and more female buyers to the brand,” said Betsy Flegg, senior marketing manager, Chevrolet Crossovers. “The small SUV segment is the fastest growing in the industry and models such as the new Trax Midnight Edition provides customers an expressive option.”

Trax sales were 57,707 for the first 11 months of 2015, placing it second in the segment, with almost 20-percent market share. Chevrolet crossover sales were up 35 percent for the same period.

Fusing small-car agility and utility convenience of an SUV, Trax offers up to 48.4 cubic feet of cargo space. A 1.4L turbocharged engine offers the efficiency of a small displacement engine — an EPA-estimated 34 mpg highway (FWD models) — with the power of a larger engine on-demand. Connectivity features include an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.

The Trax Midnight Edition goes on sale in late February with a package price of $500, in addition to the Trax LTZ’s $26,125 suggested retail price including destination charge.