Quick answer
- The Trax LS starts at $21,700, which makes it the most accessible way into a brand-new Chevrolet.
- Every Trax runs the same 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder, 137 hp and 162 lb-ft, with a six-speed automatic, and returns 28 city / 32 highway / 30 combined mpg.
- The whole range is front-wheel drive — all-wheel drive is not offered on the Trax. If you want AWD in a small Chevy SUV, that is the Trailblazer.
- It is genuinely roomy for the money: 25.6 cu ft behind the second row, 54.1 cu ft with it folded, and seating for five.
- Five trims: LS $21,700, 1RS and LT $23,200, 2RS and ACTIV $25,400. Heated front seats are standard from 1RS up.
The Trax LS starts at $21,700, and for that you get a genuinely new five-seat SUV with a turbocharged engine, 30 mpg combined and a factory warranty — not a stripped-out loss leader. The single most useful thing to know before you shop it is that every Trax is front-wheel drive, because that one fact decides whether the Trax or the Trailblazer is your car.
We get a lot of first-time new-car buyers and a lot of people replacing something tired, and the Trax answers both better than its price suggests. Here is what each rung actually buys. The full detail sits on our Chevrolet Trax research hub.
One engine, one drivetrain, no guesswork
Every 2026 Trax uses the same 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder making 137 hp and 162 lb-ft through a six-speed automatic. There is no engine upgrade to weigh and no performance difference between a base LS and a loaded ACTIV.
Fuel economy is where that small engine pays you back: 28 city / 32 highway / 30 combined. Ratings for every configuration are at fueleconomy.gov. On a daily loop down Riverside Drive and across I-244, 30 combined is the kind of number you actually notice at the pump, and it is a large part of why this car makes sense as a commuter.
The drivetrain point is worth repeating because it is the one thing people assume wrongly: the Trax is front-wheel drive only. Front-wheel drive with decent tires handles Tulsa winters perfectly well, and most people here never need more. But if all-wheel drive is genuinely on your list, the right answer in this showroom is the Trailblazer, which offers it. Better to know now than after you have signed.
It is bigger inside than the price implies
The Trax holds 25.6 cubic feet behind the second row and 54.1 cubic feet with it folded, and seats five. At 178.6 inches long it still parks easily on Cherry Street or in the tight lots around Brookside, and a Brookside dinner run stops being a parking problem.
For context, that cargo figure is competitive with vehicles costing several thousand more. It is a real week of groceries, a dorm move, or a couple of bikes with the seats down. The full dimensional and trim breakdown is on our 2026 Trax overview, and the Trax FAQ covers what buyers ask most.
What each rung buys
The ladder is short and the steps are clear, which makes this an unusually easy car to shop:
- LS, $21,700 before destination. The entry point, with the 8-inch touchscreen and the full standard safety suite.
- 1RS and LT, $23,200 before destination. The value sweet spot. Both add heated front seats as standard, which on an Oklahoma January morning is worth more than the price difference. 1RS is the sportier look; LT leans comfort.
- 2RS, $25,400 before destination. The sport-styled trim at the top of the range.
- ACTIV, $25,400 before destination. Same price, with the rugged-look treatment and the most equipment in the range.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are part of the story across the range, and our Trax wireless CarPlay and Android Auto guide explains how it works and what you get on each trim.
Rather than quote you a payment on a web page, we would rather you run your own numbers: our payment calculator lets you put in your own down payment and term, and getting pre-approved takes a few minutes and makes the showroom conversation a real one.
See the Trax inventory we have on the ground — trims move quickly at this price.
So which Trax should you buy?
For most buyers it is the LT. Route it off what you actually care about:
- If the priority is the lowest price on a new vehicle, the LS at $21,700, and you are not giving up the engine, the mileage or the warranty to get there.
- If you want the one upgrade that matters daily, step to the LT or 1RS for standard heated front seats.
- If you want it loaded, ACTIV for the outdoorsy treatment, or 2RS for the sport look.
- If all-wheel drive is non-negotiable, the Trailblazer is the small Chevy SUV that offers it, and we stock those too.
If you are cross-shopping, we put the two side by side on our Trax vs Hyundai Kona comparison. And because running cost is much of the appeal here, the service intervals and warranty terms are laid out on our Trax maintenance and ownership guide, with our team ready to schedule service when you are due.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2026 Chevy Trax?
The LS starts at $21,700. The 1RS and LT are $23,200, and the 2RS and ACTIV are $25,400, all before destination and fees.
Does the Chevy Trax come in all-wheel drive?
No. Every Trax is front-wheel drive. If you want all-wheel drive in a small Chevrolet SUV, the Trailblazer offers it.
What gas mileage does the Trax get?
28 city / 32 highway / 30 combined mpg, from the 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder that every trim shares.
How much cargo space does a Trax have?
25.6 cubic feet behind the second row and 54.1 cubic feet with the second row folded, with seating for five.
Which Trax trim is the best value?
The LT or 1RS at $23,200. Both add standard heated front seats over the LS, which is the upgrade owners notice most, and neither changes the engine or the fuel economy.
Come drive one on Memorial Drive
The Trax is a car that makes more sense in person than on a spec sheet, because the space surprises people. Ten minutes settles it. We are at 4924 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa.
Browse the new Trax inventory, schedule a test drive, or call 918-921-4885. To keep the visit short, value your trade first. Our contact page reaches the team directly.
Starting MSRP excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. EPA estimates; your mileage will vary. Confirm current pricing and availability with our team.
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