2026 Chevy Trax

Price Range: $21,700 - $25,400

2026 Chevrolet Trax 2RS 4dr SUV Exterior Shown

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The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is one of the most affordable SUVs on sale today, and you won't have to sacrifice as much as that price suggests. It's roomy and comfortable on longer drives. It doesn't offer all-wheel drive, however, which could limit its appeal if you do a lot of wintertime driving.Read full review

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$22,843

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Edmunds suggested price is based on sales in OH thru 10/26/26, including destination fee, but not other dealer fees. Final assembly in South Korea.

Pros

Many features for the money
Roomy seating and cargo area given its subcompact size
Available 11-inch center touchscreen is big and easy to use

Cons

Slow acceleration
All-wheel drive isn't available

What's new

No significant changes for 2026
Part of the second Trax generation introduced for 2024

Overview

Written by automotive expert Mark Takahashi

Updated: 11/8/2026

The 2026 Chevy Trax is the automaker's entry-level vehicle. Unlike bargain-priced Chevrolets of old, this small crossover SUV has a nicely appointed interior and feels roomier than you'd expect based on the Trax's small footprint. And despite its low starting price, the Trax comes reasonably well equipped with driver aids like lane departure warning and a lane keeping system to help make long highway drives a little easier. That's in addition to features like wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. The price starts to climb once you add some desirable options, but overall we think the Trax is a good value.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Brian Wong

Good

7.0

out of 10

We drove the 2026 Chevrolet Trax on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

6.7/10

How does the Chevrolet Trax drive? The Trax comes with a three-cylinder engine, which might seem like a recipe for sloth-like acceleration. However, our test vehicle sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds at our test track, which is on par with its rivals. Around town, the little engine provides plenty of torque and keeping up with traffic is a breeze, but on the highway it feels bit wheezy.

Braking and handling are about what we expect from a subcompact crossover SUV. It's easy to park thanks to the light steering, and the brake pedal provides smooth stops and adequate emergency stopping power when you need it. The Trax isn't sporty, but it feels stable around turns and has a comfortable ride.

Unfortunately, the Trax doesn't offer the quantity of advanced driving aids that you might expect from a new car. Those that are present work well enough — adaptive cruise control, in particular, feels natural, effortlessly maintaining vehicle gaps — but we can't help thinking that Chevy left a lot on the table.

Comfort

7.4/10

How comfortable is the Chevrolet Trax? The seats in the Trax are somewhat flat and don't support you all that well when you're driving around turns. But the soft padding is good for comfort. We put a few hundred miles on the Trax in a relatively short time and had no complaints after a long stint behind the wheel. Passengers in the rear should be comfortable.

There's a moderate amount of wind and road noise on the highway, but it's never loud enough that you need to shout and it's really no louder than any rivals. The main issue holding the Trax back is its climate system. While it is powerful enough to keep you comfortable, the lack of dual-zone climate control and rear air vents is a drawback if you often have passengers aboard.

In-cabin tech

7.8/10

How’s the tech? The Trax shares much of its in-car tech with the latest crop of vehicles from General Motors, though it's been pared down a bit for this little crossover. The most notable difference is the lack of a built-in navigation system or voice commands, though you can use your smartphone easily enough by using the standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. We had zero issues with either a wired or wireless connection, something you can't say for every vehicle with wireless smartphone connectivity.

Storage & cargo

7.2/10

How’s storage and cargo? The Trax's cargo area measures out to 25.6 cubic feet, which is more than nearly every rival in this class. The cargo area itself is wide and deep, fitting a couple weeks' worth of groceries and supplies with ease. The angle of the rear window might make installing taller items a bit of trouble, but that's the case for most vehicles in this class.

Storage in the cabin is good, too, save for one big miss: the lack of rear cupholders. That seems like a big oversight when most rivals offer somewhere for a rear passenger to put a cup of coffee. The deep center console and bins on the front and back sides of the shifter give you plenty of places to put small items.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Chevrolet Trax a good value? The Chevy Trax is one of the most inexpensive vehicles in its class. It doesn't offer quite as many features (all-wheel drive, for example), but in general we think you're getting lots of value. There are some hard plastic interior panels, but most have a nice design or texture that keeps things from feeling cut-rate. Chevy did a fine job keeping the cost down without making cost-cutting immediately obvious.

The Trax includes a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty. The powertrain is covered for five years/60,000 miles. You also get five years of roadside assistance, and the first service visit is included.

MPG

5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Chevrolet Trax has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg combined. That is about average for this class, but we saw a somewhat disappointing 28.7 mpg on our evaluation test route. Rival subcompact crossovers have done a little better in our real-world testing.

X factor

7/10

The Trax's styling is right in line with most of the rest of the class: sharp and striking without pushing things so far as to be divisive. Simply, it's a handsome little SUV both inside and out. Thanks to a nice ride height and some design tweaks like black trim on the fenders, we think it's one of the few extra-small SUVs that actually looks like an SUV rather than a slightly lifted hatchback. We do wish it were a bit more entertaining to drive, but we also don't think it's something to loathe either. Just simple, straightforward transportation.

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2026 Chevrolet Trax pricing in Columbus, OH

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Build & Price

Buying Tips for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax for November

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax gives shoppers a rare combo right now: plentiful new supply and real discounts, with buyers paying about $1,200 below MSRP on average before incentives.

You can save about $1,200 on most trims, and the LT and 2RS are the standout values at roughly 5% off sticker. There are no general customer rebates on most trims, but LT and 2RS add a $750 customer cash offer that can push total savings to about $1,900.
There are about 43,200 new Trax SUVs in stock nationwide, so supply is plentiful and that helps your negotiating position. The LT has the deepest stock, while the LS is the tightest trim, so cast a wider net if you want the lowest price.
Chevrolet is offering a promotional rate as low as 2.9% for 48 months for qualified buyers. That is far below typical market rates, so compare the low APR against any cash offer because the cheaper loan can save more over time.
New Trax inventory is moving in a median 32 days, a bit quicker than the 34-day market average for new vehicles. That points to healthy demand, so expect discounts, but do not assume dealers will cave if you get too aggressive.

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2026 Chevrolet Trax trim level differences

The 2026 Trax is available in five trim levels: LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS and Activ. All are powered by the same 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine (137 horsepower, 162 lb-ft) paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Unlike some other small SUVs, all-wheel drive is not available. Compare the 2026 Chevrolet Trax trim levels in-depth.

Which Trax trim does Edmunds recommend?

The midrange LT trim hits the bull's-eye when it comes to balancing features and price. It upgrades to a much larger infotainment touchscreen, a digital instrument panel, and a better audio system, and it's eligible for a heated steering wheel and front seats.

Competitors to consider

The Trax competes with the sporty Mazda CX-30 and the slightly upscale Volkswagen Taos, both of which are excellent SUVs. But the biggest competitor for the Trax may be Chevy's own Trailblazer. The Trailblazer is a little smaller and more expensive than the Trax, but it comes with more standard features and offers all-wheel drive. (The Trax is only available with front-wheel drive.) None of these rivals can beat the Trax on price, but they are generally better equipped in their base forms.

Edmunds spotlight: A better than expected interior

The Trax is a small vehicle that punches above its weight when it comes to interior space, offering a total of 54.1 cubic feet of storage when you drop the second row. That's enough for most of the common cargo-hauling tasks you'll probably want to use the Trax for. The Trax's space is complemented by a smooth, comfortable ride and seats that you won't mind road-tripping in. If you want the practicality of an SUV but don't need the additional space of the larger Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 or Chevy Equinox, the Trax makes a lot of sense.

Chevrolet Trax Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.4

86 reviews

5(73%)

4(12%)

3(6%)

2(1%)

1(8%)

Owners Say

Overall, owner sentiment is positive. Owners like the Trax's low price, roomy inside, sporty style, and good gas mileage. Many say it is fun to drive, smooth, and has lots of useful features for the money. Some owners did report problems like no power liftgate, small power issues, and a few repair or tech glitches.

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Most Helpful Owner Review

You get what you pay for and a lot more

Jeff D, 08/01/2024

2025 Chevrolet Trax 1RS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A)

Due to life changes, I could no longer justify a $7xx car payment but I still like the convince of an SUV. Test drove the Trax and was hooked. I'm averaging 33mpg with my type of commute (mostly back roads 50-60mph). It's comfortable, entertainment center is better than it had to be. AND there is room in the back seat! The only short coming of the vehicle is when you push things above …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax, so we've included review for other years of the Trax since its last redesign.

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2026 Chevrolet Trax Features & Specs

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$21,700
Engine Type	Flex-fuel (ffv)
Combined MPG	30 MPG
Cost to Drive	$160/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	25.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #5 out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

4 out of 5 stars4/5Above Average

#5 out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$484/yr

vs. $435/yr
for Average Subcompact SUV

Frequency

0.56x/yr

vs. 0.69x/yr
for Average Subcompact SUV

Severity

15.1%

vs. 10.7%
for Average Subcompact SUV

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 6 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 1 years / unlimited miles

Where the Chevrolet Trax ranks:

#5 in X-Small SUVs

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Safety

Key safety features on the Trax include:

Back-up camera
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	4 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	4 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	15.5%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Good
Side Impact Test – Original	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated	Acceptable
Roof Strength Test	Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Not Tested

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FAQ

Is the Chevrolet Trax a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2026 Trax both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.0 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2026 Trax gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 86 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Trax has 25.6 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Chevrolet Trax. Learn more

What's new in the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax:

No significant changes for 2026
Part of the second Trax generation introduced for 2024

Learn more

Is the Chevrolet Trax reliable?

To determine whether the Chevrolet Trax is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Trax. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Trax's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2026 Chevrolet Trax a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2026 Trax and gave it a 7.0 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2026 Trax gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 86 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2026 Trax is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2026 Chevrolet Trax?

The least-expensive 2026 Chevrolet Trax is the 2026 Chevrolet Trax LS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $21,700.

Other versions include:

LS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $21,700
LT 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $23,200
1RS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $23,200
2RS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $25,400
ACTIV 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $25,400

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What are the different models of Chevrolet Trax?

If you're interested in the Chevrolet Trax, the next question is, which Trax model is right for you? Trax variants include LS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A), LT 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A), 1RS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A), and 2RS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A). For a full list of Trax models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$160/mo

$245/mo

Avg. Midsize SUV

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2026 Chevy Trax

Pricing

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Edmunds Expert Rating

Driving experience

Comfort

In-cabin tech

Storage & cargo

Value

MPG

X factor

Buying Tips for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax for November

2026 Chevrolet Trax trim level differences

Which Trax trim does Edmunds recommend?

Competitors to consider

Edmunds spotlight: A better than expected interior

Chevrolet Trax Reviews

Owner Reviews

Owners Say

Most Helpful Owner Review

2026 Chevrolet Trax video

2026 Chevrolet Trax Features & Specs

Reliability

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

Recalls

Warranty

Where the Chevrolet Trax ranks:

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Safety

Key safety features on the Trax include:

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

IIHS Rating

FAQ

Is the Chevrolet Trax a good car?

What's new in the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?

Is the Chevrolet Trax reliable?

Is the 2026 Chevrolet Trax a good car?

How much should I pay for a 2026 Chevrolet Trax?

What are the different models of Chevrolet Trax?

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