2026 Chevrolet Trax Trims Compared Hot Springs AR

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax comes in five trims — LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and ACTIV — ranging from $21,700 to $25,400 before the $1,795 destination charge. Every one shares the same 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder, six-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive, so stepping up a trim never buys more speed or capability — it buys equipment, technology, and a different look. That makes choosing a Trax refreshingly simple: pick the feature set and style you want, not a powertrain.

Allen Tillery stocks the Trax lineup, and below we cover each trim in depth, lay out a side-by-side matrix, work through the most common trim-vs-trim questions, and name the value pick. For the broader model picture, see the Trax Research Hub or the model overview.

At a Glance

2026 Trax Trim Lineup at a Glance

Every Trim

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

Trax LS — $21,700

The LS is the value entry and comes better equipped than the price suggests. Standard kit includes Chevy Safety Assist (forward automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, automatic high beams, forward collision alert, and following-distance indicator), LED headlights, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 17-inch steel wheels. Remote start is optional, and push-button start and keyless entry aren’t offered at this rung. The engine is the same 1.2L turbo (137 hp, 162 lb-ft) you get everywhere in the lineup, paired with the six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. The Driver Confidence package — blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear park assist — is available. Who it’s for: the budget-first buyer who wants standard safety tech and wireless smartphone integration and doesn’t need the bigger screen.

Trax 1RS — $23,200

The 1RS is a sport-appearance package built on the LS, so it’s about looks and comfort rather than features. It adds 18-inch aluminum wheels, gloss-black exterior accents, and red interior accents, and — notably — makes heated front seats and a heated flat-bottom steering wheel standard. It keeps the LS’s 8-inch touchscreen and key-style start (no push-button or keyless entry). Same powertrain as every Trax. Who it’s for: the buyer who wants a sportier, warmer-in-winter Trax without paying for the LT’s tech.

Trax LT — $23,200

The LT is the most popular Trax and the value sweet spot. For the same $23,200 as the 1RS it goes the practical direction: an 11-inch touchscreen, an 8-inch digital driver display, remote and push-button start standard, automatic climate control, a six-speaker audio system, and roof rails. It also unlocks the most package availability, including the heated-seat-and-wheel LT Convenience package, available adaptive cruise control, and the only path to the new-for-2026 Midnight Edition blackout appearance package, which is offered solely on the LT. Who it’s for: most buyers — it’s the trim that adds the everyday technology you’ll notice for the smallest reasonable step up.

Trax 2RS — $25,400

The 2RS is the top sport-appearance trim, built on the LT rather than the LS, so it carries the LT’s 11-inch screen and tech and layers on the sport look. It brings the largest wheels in the lineup — 19-inch aluminum — plus gloss-black RS styling, red interior accents, a flat-bottom steering wheel, leatherette seating, and standard heated seats and wheel with push-button start. It’s the same mechanical package as the LT underneath. Who it’s for: the buyer who wants the boldest-looking, best-equipped-for-style Trax and isn’t chasing added capability.

Trax ACTIV — $25,400

The ACTIV is the rugged-premium top trim and the other $25,400 choice. It pairs the LT’s tech with a more outdoorsy, upscale look: Titanium chrome exterior accents, a black grille, 18-inch black-painted aluminum wheels, yellow interior accents, leatherette seating, and standard roof rails. It’s the only Trax with an 8-way power driver’s seat standard, and it adds standard heated seats and a heated wheel. Same powertrain as the rest. Who it’s for: the buyer who wants a distinctive, slightly more premium Trax with the one real comfort upgrade in the lineup.

Side by Side

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

*MSRP excludes the $1,795 destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees, and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price. With destination, the LS is about $23,495 and the 2RS and ACTIV about $27,195.

Head to Head

Common Trax Trim Comparisons

LS vs. LT

This is the core Trax value question. For $1,500 more than the LS, the LT swaps the 8-inch screen for an 11-inch touchscreen, adds a digital driver display, remote and push-button start, automatic climate control, better audio, and roof rails — and opens up the package list. Unless you’re holding to the lowest possible price, the LT is the one most buyers should land on, which is exactly why it’s the best-seller.

1RS vs. LT

These two cost the identical $23,200 but pull in opposite directions. The 1RS spends the money on looks and warmth — 18-inch wheels, blacked-out styling, red accents, and standard heated seats and wheel — while keeping the smaller 8-inch screen and key start. The LT spends it on technology — the 11-inch screen, push-button start, and package flexibility. Pick the 1RS if styling and standard heated seats matter most; pick the LT if you want the tech and the option to add features later.

2RS vs. ACTIV

The two top trims both list at $25,400 and both build on the LT, so the choice is purely about character. The 2RS is the sport statement: 19-inch wheels, gloss-black RS styling, red accents, and a flat-bottom wheel. The ACTIV is the rugged-premium take: Titanium chrome accents, a black grille, 18-inch black wheels, yellow interior accents, and the lineup’s only standard 8-way power driver’s seat. Same tech, same powertrain — choose the look you want, with a slight comfort nod to the ACTIV for that power seat.

LT vs. ACTIV

Stepping from LT to ACTIV is $2,200, and it buys style plus one comfort upgrade rather than capability: the rugged exterior treatment, leatherette, standard heated seats and wheel, and the power driver’s seat. If you love the look and want that power seat, it’s worth it; if you mainly wanted the big screen and modern tech, the LT already delivers those for less.

The Verdict

The Trax Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

Match Me

Which Trax Trim Is Right for You?

If value is the priority

Go LT. It’s the smallest sensible step over the LS and lands the tech you’ll use daily.

If you want the lowest price

The LS covers the essentials — standard safety and wireless smartphone integration. Add the Driver Confidence package for blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts.

If you want a sporty look

The 1RS is the affordable route to the RS styling with heated seats; the 2RS is the loaded version with 19-inch wheels and leatherette.

If you want rugged-premium style

The ACTIV, with its chrome accents, blackout wheels, and the lineup’s only power driver’s seat.

If you need all-wheel drive

No Trax offers it — the whole lineup is front-wheel drive. For AWD in a similar size, look at the Chevrolet Trailblazer instead, and we can point you to one.

Shop Local

Shop Trax Trims at Allen Tillery

Allen Tillery Chevrolet stocks the Trax lineup and serves drivers across Central Arkansas, from Fountain Lake and Piney to Caddo Valley, Friendship, Donaldson, and Rockport. The fastest way to choose between trims is to sit in two of them back to back — the 8-inch versus 11-inch screen and the LS versus LT feel are easy to settle in person. Browse the current Trax inventory, line up financing with the finance team, or contact us to check which trims are on the ground today.

Questions

Trax Trim FAQs