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2026 Chevy Trax Trims Comparison

Which 2026 Trax trim does Edmunds recommend?

Chevrolet hasn't released official information on the 2026 Trax as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's Trax, 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, digital instrument panel, and a better audio system, and it's eligible for a heated steering wheel and front seats.

2026 Trax trim level differences

[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Trax. We expect the 2026 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The 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. Here are the feature highlights for each trim:

LS
Comes reasonably well equipped with:

  • 17-inch steel wheels
  • LED headlights
  • 8-inch infotainment screen
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Four-speaker audio system
  • Wi-Fi hotspot

All Trax models also come standard with:

  • Forward collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Automatic high beams

The optional LS Convenience package adds:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Remote start
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated, power-adjustable mirrors

1RS
The 1RS adds some visual flair, with small tweaks to the interior and exterior. Features include those on the LS, plus:

  • Gloss black exterior trim
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Revised front and rear fascias
  • LS Convenience package features
  • Heated flat-bottom steering wheel

LT
Builds off the LS trim with different styling as well as:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Automatic climate control
  • 11-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Push-button start
  • Roof rails

The optional LT Convenience package includes:

  • Keyless entry
  • Heated, power-adjustable mirrors
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel

2RS and Activ
These two trims are priced the same but have different aims. The RS offers sporty looks, while the Activ adds a few more creature comforts. Both build on the LT features and add:

  • Features from the LT Convenience package
  • 18-inch alloy wheels (Activ only)
  • 19-inch alloy wheels (2RS only)
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat (Activ only)

An available Driver Confidence package for all trims adds:

  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Adaptive cruise control (all trims except LS and 1RS; maintains a driver-set distance between the Trax and the car in front)

A sunroof and wireless charging pad are optional on all but the base LS trim.

Pricing

Edmunds suggests you pay
$22,580
Prices based on sales in SC thru 9/8/25
Final assembly in South Korea

Compare 2026 Trax trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Moncks Corner, SC
Vehicle
Trax LS
Trax LT
Trax 1RS
Trax 2RS
Trax ACTIV
Vehicle
LS
1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A
Starting MSRP
$22,995
Avg Price Paid
$22,580
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1RS
1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A
Starting MSRP
$24,495
Avg Price Paid
$24,111
See all Trax 1RS for sale
2RS
1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A
Starting MSRP
$26,695
Avg Price Paid
$26,372
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1 for sale near you
ACTIV
1.2L 3cyl Turbo 6A
Starting MSRP
$26,695
Avg Price Paid
$26,342
See all Trax ACTIV for sale
10 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
Not Available
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette/cloth
cloth
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
137 hp @ 5,000 rpm
137 hp @ 5,000 rpm
137 hp @ 5,000 rpm
137 hp @ 5,000 rpm
137 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Engine torque
162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
Engine displacement
1.2 l
1.2 l
1.2 l
1.2 l
1.2 l
Engine configuration
inline 3
inline 3
inline 3
inline 3
inline 3
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/60R17
225/60R17
225/55R18
245/45R19
225/55R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
28 / 32 / 30 MPG
28 / 32 / 30 MPG
28 / 32 / 30 MPG
28 / 32 / 30 MPG
28 / 32 / 30 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
370 / 422 miles
370 / 422 miles
370 / 422 miles
370 / 422 miles
370 / 422 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
2,983 lb.
2,994 lb.
3,014 lb.
3,040 lb.
3,036 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.8 in.
71.8 in.
71.8 in.
71.8 in.
71.8 in.
Height
61.4 in.
61.7 in.
61.4 in.
61.7 in.
61.7 in.
Length
178.6 in.
178.6 in.
178.6 in.
178.6 in.
178.6 in.
Wheelbase
106.0 in.
106.0 in.
106.0 in.
106.0 in.
106.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
25.6 cu. ft.
25.6 cu. ft.
25.6 cu. ft.
25.6 cu. ft.
25.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
54.1 cu. ft.
54.1 cu. ft.
54.1 cu. ft.
54.1 cu. ft.
54.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Front Leg Room
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
Rear Head Room
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
54.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$34,602
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.46
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Depreciation
$12,302
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Financing
$4,198
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
$387
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel
$7,406
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Insurance
$4,000
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Maintenance
$5,532
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
$777
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black/Gray w/Blue Accents, cloth
Jet Black w/Blue Accents, leatherette/cloth
Jet Black w/Yellow Accents, leatherette/cloth
Jet Black/Gray w/Red Accents, cloth
Jet Black w/Red Accents, leatherette
Jet Black w/Artemis Accents, leatherette
Jet Black w/Yellow Accents, leatherette
Exterior
Mosaic Black Metallic
Cypress Gray Metallic
Marina Blue Metallic
Apex Red
Summit White
Sterling Gray Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Cypress Gray Metallic
Marina Blue Metallic
Apex Red
Summit White
Sterling Gray Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Marina Blue Metallic
Apex Red
White Sands
Summit White
Sterling Gray Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Marina Blue Metallic
Apex Red
White Sands
Summit White
Sterling Gray Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Marina Blue Metallic
White Sands
Summit White
Cacti Green
Sterling Gray Metallic