The 2026 Chevrolet Trax comes in five trims, and the good news is that the decision is not complicated. Every Trax uses the same 137-horsepower 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder engine, the same six-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive, so the choice is not about power or drivetrain. It is about screen size, comfort features, and the look you want. Pricing runs from $21,700 for the base LS up to $25,400 for the top 2RS and ACTIV, a spread of roughly $3,700 from one end of the lineup to the other.

George Nunnally Chevrolet in Bentonville stocks the Trax lineup, and this page breaks down all five trims in depth: what each one includes, a side-by-side comparison matrix, the most common trim-vs-trim questions, and a plain-language verdict on which step up is worth paying for. For the full model picture, start with the 2026 Trax research hub, or read the broader 2026 Trax overview and availability page.

The Lineup

2026 Chevrolet Trax Trim Lineup at a Glance

Here is the quick read on all five trims and where each one fits before the detailed breakdowns below.

Trim	Starting MSRP	In one line
LS	$21,700	The value entry, well-equipped on safety and connectivity.
1RS	$23,200	Sport appearance plus standard heated seats, keeps the 8-inch screen.
LT	$23,200	The tech and comfort jump: 11-inch screen, digital cluster, better audio.
2RS	$25,400	The street-sport flagship: 19-inch wheels, red accents, LT tech.
ACTIV	$25,400	The rugged-look trim with a power driver seat and outdoor styling.

Starting MSRP excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Pricing per Chevrolet, cross-checked against Cars.com; figures change, so confirm current pricing with the dealership.

Each Trim in Depth

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

Trax LS — $21,700

The LS is the value entry point and it does not feel stripped. Standard equipment includes Chevy Safety Assist, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights, Active Noise Cancellation, an 8-inch color touchscreen, a four-speaker audio system, and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot capability. It rides on 17-inch steel wheels and uses cloth upholstery. The single engine and front-wheel-drive layout are shared with every other trim, so the LS gives up nothing on performance or efficiency. The optional LS Convenience package adds 17-inch alloy wheels, remote start, heated front seats, and heated power-adjustable mirrors, and the Driver Confidence package can add blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts. The LS is the right pick for a first SUV, a commuter, or a second household vehicle where connectivity and standard safety matter more than a big screen. You can see LS models in stock to compare equipment in person.

Trax 1RS — $23,200

The 1RS is the sport-appearance trim, and it is priced identically to the LT, which is the most important thing to understand about it. For the money over the LS it adds 18-inch alloy wheels, gloss-black exterior trim, revised front and rear fascias, RS badging, and red interior accents, plus the LS Convenience content and a standard heated flat-bottom steering wheel and heated front seats. What it does not add is screen size: the 1RS keeps the 8-inch touchscreen and the four-speaker audio, and it does not offer push-button start or adaptive cruise. Choose the 1RS if the sport look and standard heated seats are your priority and you are content with the smaller screen. Otherwise the same dollars buy the LT, which spends them on technology instead of styling.

Trax LT — $23,200

The LT is the trim most buyers should look at first, and it is the one Edmunds names its pick and Kelley Blue Book reports as the best-selling Trax. Over the LS it brings the upgrades people actually notice every day: an 11-inch color touchscreen, an 8-inch digital Driver Information Center, a six-speaker audio system, automatic climate control, remote start with push-button start, roof rails, and 17-inch alloy wheels. It is also the only trim eligible for the new-for-2026 Midnight Edition appearance package, a blacked-out treatment of the mirror caps, grille bar, roof rails, wheels, bowties, and badging. The optional LT Convenience package adds keyless entry, heated power mirrors, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel, and adaptive cruise control is available here through the Driver Confidence package. The LT is the comfort-and-tech sweet spot of the lineup. Browse LT inventory at the dealership to see Midnight Edition examples if they are in stock.

Trax 2RS — $25,400

The 2RS takes the LT's technology and adds the most aggressive street styling in the lineup. It rides on 19-inch alloy wheels, the largest the Trax offers, and carries the gloss-black RS exterior treatment, red interior accents, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and leatherette upholstery. Because it builds on the LT, it includes the 11-inch screen, digital cluster, six-speaker audio, push-button start, and the LT Convenience content, so heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard. Adaptive cruise remains available through the Driver Confidence package. The 2RS is for the buyer who wants the Trax's tech with the boldest sport look and the biggest wheels, and is willing to pay the top-of-lineup price for it.

Trax ACTIV — $25,400

The ACTIV is priced the same as the 2RS but aims at a different buyer. Where the 2RS is street-sport, the ACTIV is rugged and outdoor-styled: Titanium chrome exterior accents, a black grille, 18-inch Black-painted aluminum wheels, ACTIV badging, and distinctive interior accents, including available Yellow trim. It shares the LT-based technology and the standard heated front seats and steering wheel, and it adds an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat. Like the other upper trims it offers adaptive cruise through the Driver Confidence package and an available sunroof. The ACTIV suits drivers who want an outdoorsy character and that power seat without stepping up to a larger, pricier SUV. You can check ACTIV models in stock for color and interior combinations.

Side by Side

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

Engine (137-hp 1.2L Turbo three-cylinder), six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, five seats, and the EPA-estimated 28 city / 32 highway / 30 combined MPG rating are identical across every trim, so the table focuses on what actually differs.

"Available" adaptive cruise comes through the Driver Confidence package on the LT, 2RS, and ACTIV. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear park assist are available on every trim through that same package. Equipment per Chevrolet and Edmunds.

The Real Questions

Common 2026 Trax Trim Comparisons

1RS vs LT (same $23,200)

This is the lineup's defining decision because the two trims cost exactly the same. The 1RS spends the money on appearance and standard heat: 18-inch wheels, gloss-black trim, RS styling, red accents, heated seats, and a heated steering wheel, all on the 8-inch screen. The LT spends it on technology and convenience: the 11-inch touchscreen, an 8-inch digital cluster, six-speaker audio, automatic climate control, push-button start, roof rails, and the ability to add adaptive cruise and the Midnight Edition. Neither is more capable than the other. If you value the sport look and standard heated seats, take the 1RS; if you value the screen and everyday convenience, take the LT.

LS vs LT

For $1,500 over the LS, the LT roughly doubles the screen size, adds the digital driver display, upgrades to six speakers, and brings automatic climate, remote and push-button start, roof rails, alloy wheels, and adaptive-cruise availability. If the LS budget is firm, it is a complete and safe SUV on its own. But if you can stretch the $1,500, the LT is the upgrade most owners are happiest with, which is why it outsells the rest of the lineup.

2RS vs ACTIV (same $25,400)

The two top trims share a price and most of their content, so this comes down to character. The 2RS is the street-sport look: 19-inch wheels, gloss black, red interior accents, and a flat-bottom wheel. The ACTIV is the rugged-outdoor look: Titanium chrome accents, a black grille, 18-inch black-painted wheels, and unique interior trim, and it adds an eight-way power driver seat. Pick the 2RS for the boldest pavement presence and the biggest wheels; pick the ACTIV for outdoor styling and the power seat.

The Verdict

The 2026 Trax Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

Step up	Price delta	What you gain
LS ? LT	+$1,500	11-inch screen, 8-inch digital cluster, six-speaker audio, automatic climate, remote and push-button start, roof rails, alloy wheels, adaptive-cruise availability, Midnight Edition eligibility.
LS ? 1RS (lateral, different intent)	+$1,500	18-inch wheels, gloss-black RS styling, red interior accents, standard heated seats and heated steering wheel. Keeps the 8-inch screen. Looks and heat, not tech.
1RS ? LT (lateral, same price)	$0	Trades sport styling and standard heat for the 11-inch screen, digital cluster, better audio, push-button start, and adaptive-cruise availability. Differently aimed, not more capable.
LT ? 2RS	+$2,200	19-inch wheels, gloss-black RS styling, red accents, flat-bottom wheel, leatherette, and standard heated seats and steering (LT Convenience content).
LT ? ACTIV	+$2,200	Rugged ACTIV styling, 18-inch black wheels, leatherette, standard heated seats and steering, and an eight-way power driver seat.
2RS ? ACTIV (lateral, same price)	$0	Street-sport look versus rugged-outdoor look; the ACTIV adds the power driver seat.

Price deltas computed from starting MSRP (Chevrolet). Lateral moves are flagged because they trade one kind of content for another at a similar price rather than adding capability.

Match Your Use

Which 2026 Trax Trim Is Right for You?

If value is the priority

Start with the LS for the lowest price with full standard safety, or stretch $1,500 to the LT for the screen-and-comfort jump most owners prefer. Those two cover the large majority of buyers.

If everyday tech and comfort matter most

The LT is the entry to the 11-inch screen, digital cluster, six-speaker audio, automatic climate, and adaptive-cruise availability. A commuter running between Bella Vista and an office in Lowell gets the most usable upgrade here.

If you want the sportiest look

The 1RS delivers RS styling at the LT's price with the smaller screen, while the 2RS pairs the full LT tech with 19-inch wheels and the boldest treatment in the lineup.

If you want outdoor character

The ACTIV is the rugged-styled choice, with Titanium chrome accents, black wheels, unique interior trim, and a power driver seat, all without moving to a larger SUV. It is a popular fit for buyers heading toward Crystal Bridges trails or weekend recreation around Pea Ridge and Tontitown.

If you need all-wheel drive

No Trax trim offers all-wheel drive; the lineup is front-wheel drive only. Across the Ozark hills the occasional ice day and a few steep grades are the main argument for AWD, while the pavement commuting that fills most weeks is well within front-wheel drive and standard Chevy Safety Assist, with good all-season or winter tires covering the rest. Drivers who regularly climb slick, unplowed grades should cross-shop the AWD Chevrolet Trailblazer or Equinox, and the Trailblazer vs Trax comparison lays out that choice in detail.

See Them in Person

Shop Chevrolet Trax Trims at George Nunnally Chevrolet

George Nunnally Chevrolet stocks the 2026 Trax across the lineup and serves drivers in Lowell, Centerton, Bella Vista, Pea Ridge, and Tontitown, a short drive from Crystal Bridges and the Pinnacle Hills shopping district. The best way to settle the LS-versus-LT or 2RS-versus-ACTIV question is to sit in both and compare the 8-inch and 11-inch screens side by side. View the full Trax inventory, or check current numbers with the 2026 Trax specs page and the cargo and interior guide.

George Nunnally Chevrolet, 2700 SE Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712. Phone (479) 319-2494. Contact the team to schedule a test drive or get pre-approved for financing.

Questions

2026 Chevrolet Trax Trim FAQs