Trax 1RS or LT at the Same Price in NWA

By the George Nunnally Chevrolet team

Here is the thing about the 2026 Chevrolet Trax that catches NWA shoppers out at the lot: five trims, three prices. The 1RS and LT are both $23,200 to start, and the 2RS and ACTIV are both $25,400, so at two of the three rungs the question is not how much to spend but which version of the same money you want.

We keep both pairs on the ground, so this is a decision you can settle standing between two cars. The Trax research hub has every page if you want the full picture.

What you get for $23,200 either way

The same car underneath. Both the 1RS and the LT run the 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder at 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft through a six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, EPA-rated at 28 city / 32 highway / 30 combined (fueleconomy.gov). Both seat five on a 60/40 split-folding rear bench.

What separates them is where the money went. The 1RS brings 18-inch alloy wheels and heated front seats as standard. The LT brings 17-inch alloys, push-button start, remote start and the option of adaptive cruise control. Style on one side, daily convenience on the other, at an identical starting price of $23,200 before the $1,795 destination charge. The all-trims comparison lays the whole ladder out.

Which one suits an NWA week?

Remote start decides it for a lot of people here. Ozark winters run to ice and freezing rain more than deep snow, and a car that is already defrosted when you reach the driveway is a real daily comfort from December through February. That is the LT.

If your driving is mostly Bentonville Square, the Greenway trailheads and a short run to work, the heated seats and the 18-inch wheels on the 1RS are the ones you notice every day instead. Neither is the better car; they are two different answers to the same budget. The model overview is the plain-language starting point if you are new to the Trax.

And at $25,400: 2RS or ACTIV?

The same shape of decision one rung up. The 2RS wears 19-inch alloy wheels, the largest in the lineup, and the ACTIV wears 18-inch black alloys with a more rugged treatment. Both add push-button start and heated front seats as standard over the entry car, and both can be had with adaptive cruise control.

The ACTIV is the one to look at if a power driver’s seat matters, since a power-adjustable driver’s seat is standard on that trim. Beyond that the pair is a styling choice, and the specs and dimensions page confirms that the mechanical package does not change across the range.

What every Trax gives you in NWA

More room than the price suggests. Cargo runs 25.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 54.1 cubic feet with them folded, and rear-seat passengers get 38.7 inches of legroom, which is what makes this a usable back seat rather than a token one. The body is 178.6 inches long on a 106-inch wheelbase and 71.8 inches wide without mirrors, so it parks easily downtown.

The fuel tank is 13.2 gallons, which at 30 combined is a long way between stops for a commute. The cargo and interior page has the space broken down properly, and the Trax versus Buick Envista comparison covers the closest relative if you are cross-shopping inside the family.

Seeing them side by side in NWA

Park the two next to each other and it takes about five minutes. We are at 2700 SE Moberly Ln in Bentonville, a couple of minutes off I-49, and because the 1RS and LT are the same money we tend to have both on the lot at once, which is the whole point of coming in rather than deciding from a configurator.

Coming from further south? We keep a page for Trax buyers near Springdale and Fayetteville with directions and local inventory. On ownership, the Trax carries a 3-year / 36,000-mile basic warranty, 5 years or 60,000 miles on the powertrain and one included maintenance visit in the first 12 months covering an oil and filter change, a multi-point inspection and a four-tire rotation; the maintenance schedule has the ongoing intervals. When you are ready, value your trade or get pre-approved.

2026 Trax trim questions

Do the 1RS and LT really cost the same?

Yes. Both start at $23,200 before the $1,795 destination charge. The 2RS and ACTIV likewise both start at $25,400, and the LS opens the range at $21,700.

What does the 1RS add that the LT does not?

18-inch alloy wheels and heated front seats as standard, where the LT runs 17-inch alloys.

What does the LT add that the 1RS does not?

Push-button start, remote start, and the availability of adaptive cruise control.

Is the engine different between trims?

No. Every 2026 Trax uses the 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder, 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft, with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.

What fuel economy does it get?

EPA estimates 28 city / 32 highway / 30 combined, from a 13.2-gallon tank.

How much cargo space is there?

25.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 54.1 cubic feet with the 60/40 split-folding rear bench down, with seating for five.

Which trim has a power driver’s seat?

The ACTIV, which has a power-adjustable driver’s seat as standard.

What does the warranty cover?

Three years or 36,000 miles basic, five years or 60,000 miles powertrain and roadside assistance with courtesy transportation, six years or 100,000 miles against rust-through, and one included maintenance visit in the first 12 months.

Where do I ask something else?

The Trax FAQ page covers the common questions, or call (479) 319-2494 and we will check what is on the lot today.

Pricing is starting MSRP and excludes tax, title, license and dealer fees; the destination freight charge is stated separately and the dealer sets the final price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates and will vary with driving. Equipment and availability vary by trim; confirm the specification of a particular vehicle with us.