The 2026 Chevrolet Trax keeps things simple where it counts: one engine, one transmission, and a single front-wheel-drive layout across all five trims, so the spec sheet stays easy to read no matter which model you pick. What changes from LS to ACTIV is wheels, trim, and equipment, not the core mechanicals. Below is the full breakdown, with every figure confirmed against Chevrolet's published data and an independent spec source.

If you want the lineup compared side by side instead of the raw numbers, start with the five-trim comparison, or get the wider picture from our 2026 Trax overview and feature rundown. This page is the data sheet.

Engine & Performance

2026 Trax Engine and Drivetrain

Every 2026 Trax runs the same powertrain: a turbocharged 1.2-liter ECOTEC three-cylinder paired with a six-speed automatic, driving the front wheels. It is tuned for low-end torque, so it pulls cleanly away from a stop and merges without drama, and it runs on regular 87-octane fuel with E85 flex-fuel capability.

Engine	1.2L turbocharged ECOTEC inline-3, DOHC, direct injection
Horsepower	137 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque	162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive (all trims)
Fuel	Regular unleaded, 87 octane; E85 flex-fuel capable

There is no V6 or all-wheel-drive option on the Trax; the lineup is single-powertrain by design.

Fuel Economy

2026 Trax MPG and Range

Because every Trax shares one front-wheel-drive powertrain, the EPA ratings are the same on every trim. There is no separate AWD figure to weigh, which keeps the fuel math straightforward.

EPA city	28 MPG
EPA highway	32 MPG
EPA combined	30 MPG
Fuel tank	13.2 gal

A 13.2-gallon tank at the 32-MPG highway rating clears 400 highway miles between fill-ups, useful on a longer haul out of the region.

Exterior Dimensions

2026 Trax Size and Ground Clearance

The Trax is a compact SUV in the truest sense: short enough to slot into tight spots, but with the upright height and seating position buyers move into a crossover for.

Length	178.6 in
Width (without mirrors)	71.8 in
Height	61.4–61.7 in
Wheelbase	106.0 in
Ground clearance	7.3 in
Curb weight	From 2,983 lbs

Interior & Cargo

2026 Trax Interior Room and Cargo Space

The Trax seats five and carries 25.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats, opening to 54.1 cubic feet with the split-folding rear seatback down. Here is the room by row; for the full seat-by-seat breakdown and what actually fits, see the Trax cargo and interior deep-dive.

Measurement	Front / Rear
Headroom	39.6 in / 38.1 in
Legroom	41.9 in / 38.7 in
Cargo behind rear seats	25.6 cu ft
Cargo, rear seats folded	54.1 cu ft

A 6-way manual driver's seat and cloth seating are standard on the LS; leatherette-trimmed seating and added comfort and tech arrive on the higher trims.

Wheels, Tires & Brakes

2026 Trax Wheels by Trim

Wheel size is one of the few hard specs that changes with the trim you choose. The mechanicals underneath are shared: ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes with four-wheel ABS on every model.

Trim	Wheels
LS	17 in painted steel, full covers (225/60R17)
LT	17 in machined two-tone
1RS	18 in machined two-tone
ACTIV	18 in Black-painted aluminum
2RS	19 in machined two-tone

Safety & Driver Assistance

2026 Trax Standard and Available Safety

Standard Chevy Safety Assist is a six-feature suite fitted to every 2026 Trax:

• Forward Collision Alert
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• IntelliBeam automatic high beams
• Following Distance Indicator

A rear vision camera, Rear Seat Reminder, and Teen Driver are also standard. The available Driver Confidence package adds:

• Rear Park Assist
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert

Pricing by Trim

2026 Trax Starting Prices

Starting MSRPs for all five trims are below. These figures exclude the destination freight charge, plus tax, title, license, and any options; for an out-the-door number on a specific build, your best move is a quick quote from the dealership.

Trim	Starting MSRP
LS	$21,700
1RS	$23,200
LT	$23,200
2RS	$25,400
ACTIV	$25,400

Prices sourced from Chevrolet, June 2026, and exclude destination freight. Estimate financing or check the live Trax inventory for current offers.

In Practice

What These Numbers Mean for Real Driving

Specs only matter once you know what they do for you. Here is how the Trax's key dimensions translate to everyday use around Northwest Arkansas, where compact downtown lots and the climbs between river valleys are the real test, not a spec sheet.

Spec	What it means
178.6 in length	Short enough to fit the metered spaces around the Bentonville square and the cramped decks near Pinnacle Hills without a three-point shuffle.
71.8 in width	Slides into a standard single-car garage bay with room to open both doors, mirror folding optional.
7.3 in ground clearance	Clears speed humps, gravel driveways, and curb ramps along 8th Street and Walton Blvd; this is a paved-road crossover, not a trail rig.
162 lb-ft torque	Peaks low at 2,500 rpm, so the climbs out of Cave Springs and the on-ramps toward the XNA airport corridor arrive without straining.
30 MPG combined	A daily Rogers-to-work commute and the 13.2-gallon tank mean fewer stops at the pump across a Northwest Arkansas work week.

Spec Questions

2026 Trax Specs FAQs