Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

All five 2026 Trax trims share the same “bones” — identical engine, transmission, seating for five, and up to 54.1 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded (25.6 cubic feet behind them). What changes trim to trim is styling, wheel size, interior tech, and comfort features.

LS is the starting point in the lineup: 17-inch alloy wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the full Chevy Safety Assist suite standard. It’s a straightforward, well-equipped base trim rather than a stripped-down one.

1RS adds sportier styling at a similar price point to LT — 18-inch machined black alloy wheels, an RS-specific grille and badging, black bowtie emblems, and red interior accents, while keeping the LS’s 8-inch touchscreen. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are available.

LT is the technology-focused step up, swapping in the larger 11-inch touchscreen, an 8-inch digital driver information display, remote start, and automatic climate control — all while keeping a more understated 17-inch wheel design for buyers who want tech over styling flair.

2RS combines the RS styling theme with LT-level technology: 19-inch black machined wheels (the largest in the lineup), a flat-bottom steering wheel, Jet Black seating with red accents, and an 8-way power driver’s seat with 2-way power lumbar support.

ACTIV is priced alongside the 2RS but leans outdoorsy rather than sporty — 18-inch black wheels, a body-color grille insert, titanium chrome accents, and the same 11-inch touchscreen and power driver’s seat as the 2RS. The choice between the two comes down to style preference: sport versus rugged.

Both the 2RS and ACTIV can be optioned with an available Driver Confidence Package, which adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and rear park assist — features that require an extra package upgrade on lower trims.

Performance & Efficiency

Every 2026 Trax runs the same 1.2L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, producing 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive isn’t offered on the Trax for 2026.

A 3-cylinder engine can sound small on paper, but the turbocharger is doing the real work here — it’s tuned to deliver its torque low in the rev range, so the Trax doesn’t feel strained merging onto the freeway or passing on the highway the way a smaller naturally-aspirated engine might. It’s a setup built for daily, real-world driving rather than outright power.

That efficient formula translates to an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city / 32 mpg highway / 30 mpg combined — consistent across every trim, since the powertrain doesn’t change from LS to ACTIV.

Chevy Safety Assist: What’s Actually Included

Every 2026 Trax, regardless of trim, comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist. Rather than a vague marketing label, it’s a defined suite of driver-assistance features:

• Automatic Emergency Braking — helps detect an imminent frontal collision and can apply the brakes if the driver doesn’t react in time.
• Front Pedestrian Braking — extends that same forward collision protection to help detect pedestrians in the vehicle’s path.
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning — alerts the driver if the Trax begins drifting out of its lane and can apply gentle steering correction to help stay centered.
• Following Distance Indicator — displays and helps the driver maintain a safer gap from the vehicle ahead.
• IntelliBeam Automatic High Beams — automatically switches between high and low beams based on oncoming traffic and ambient light.

This is meaningful for a vehicle at this size and price point — none of these features are trim-gated or optional add-ons. Every Trax buyer gets the same safety foundation, with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control available as additional equipment on the top two trims.