2026 Chevrolet Trax

LS sets a confident baseline. LED lighting, Chevy Safety Assist, and a full digital interface with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ give it a level of completeness that feels well-judged from the start. 1RS adds attitude. RS badging, 18-inch machined two-tone wheels, and red interior accents bring a sharper visual edge. It’s a styling shift, but an effective one. LT focuses on daily usability. Remote start, automatic climate control, and interior refinements make it easier to live with, especially over longer stretches of routine driving. 2RS leans further into the sport theme. Nineteen-inch machined wheels and more assertive design details give it a stronger presence without changing its underlying character. ACTIV offers a different take, with titanium chrome accents and unique finishes that introduce a more rugged, versatile style, less about sport and more about adaptability in its design.

The 1.2L Turbocharged engine produces 137 hp and 162 lbs. ft. of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and FWD. It’s a deliberate setup. Power delivery is smooth, predictable, and suited to the kind of driving most people actually do: commuting, errands, steady highway miles. Fuel economy reaches an EPA-estimated 30 MPG combined, keeping operating costs low without asking you to think about it. No AWD. No towing. And that’s fine. The Trax stays focused on efficiency and simplicity, and benefits from it. This is where the Trax makes sense immediately. Compact dimensions, light steering, and good visibility make it easy to place on the road, especially in tighter parts of town. Acceleration builds steadily. No surprises, no sudden bursts, just a consistent, controlled response that works well in traffic. The suspension does a solid job of smoothing out rough patches without feeling soft or disconnected. It stays composed, which is exactly what you want in a daily driver.

Inside, the Trax uses its space wisely. Seating for 5 feels open, with controls laid out in a way that doesn’t require a second thought. Cargo space reaches up to about 54.1 cu. ft. with the rear seats folded. The 60/40 split makes it easy to switch between passengers and gear, which becomes more useful than expected over time. Materials improve as you move up the trims. RS models add red accents, ACTIV brings in Titanium chrome details, and overall, the cabin feels more considered than its price point suggests.

The Trax keeps tech simple and effective. An 11-inch touchscreen paired with an 8-inch Driver Information Center gives you everything you need without clutter. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard, connecting quickly and staying reliable. Available wireless charging and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot add convenience, especially on longer drives.

Chevy Safety Assist comes standard, including Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, and IntelliBeam® automatic high beams. Available features like Adaptive Cruise Control and Rear Cross Traffic Alert add more awareness when traffic builds or space tightens. Everything operates quietly, stepping in when needed without becoming a distraction.