2026 Chevrolet Trax: What's New, Trims, Specs & Features
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax adds two new exterior colors and returns with its 137-hp turbocharged engine across five trims.
This page covers every trim, spec, and feature update, with current inventory available at Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet in Tulsa.
What's New for 2026
The headline changes for 2026 are two new exterior color options. White Sands joins the palette exclusively on ACTIV and RS trims, while Apex Red is available on LS, LT, 1RS, and 2RS trims. Every other core element of the Trax carries over from the prior year, which means buyers get a proven powertrain and a tech stack that already punched above its price point when the Trax was redesigned.
2026 Chevrolet Trax press release
The powertrain, safety suite, and infotainment system are unchanged, so shoppers who researched the 2025 Trax will find the 2026 model familiar. The addition of the two new colors gives the lineup more visual range without changing what made the Trax competitive in the first place.
Trim Lineup
The 2026 Trax offers five trims, all front-wheel drive.
LS
The LS is the entry point. It includes an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Chevy Safety Assist, a 4-speaker audio system, and 17-inch steel wheels. Cloth seating, a 6-way manual driver seat, and a 3.5-inch Driver Information Center round out the basics. A Blackout Package and several convenience packages are available to personalize it.
LT
The LT adds the LS Convenience Package as standard, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, Remote Start, a wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, 18-inch black machined aluminum wheels, 225/55R18 tires, and high-gloss black mirror caps. The 8-inch touchscreen carries over from the LS.
1RS
The 1RS takes a different direction. It gets RS exterior trim, an 11-inch HD touchscreen, single-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch Driver Information Center, a 6-speaker audio system, Signature LED Daytime Running Lamps, roof-mounted side rails, and Evotex seat trim. Wireless charging, Adaptive Cruise Control, and a Sunroof Package are available.
2RS
The 2RS builds on the 1RS with an 8-way power driver seat, 2-way power lumbar, 19-inch black machined aluminum wheels, 245/45R19 tires, heated power outside mirrors, a cargo cover, charging-only USB ports, and Remote Start as standard. It also gains the cabin humidity and windshield temperature sensor and keyless open.
ACTIV
The ACTIV targets buyers who want a more rugged look. It gets ACTIV exterior trim, 18-inch black painted aluminum wheels, 225/55R18 tires, roof-mounted side rails, roof rack cross rails, and a wrapped steering wheel. A Jet Black with Artemis or Yellow accents Evotex seat trim option is exclusive to this trim. An 11-inch HD touchscreen, single-zone automatic climate control, and the full tech suite from the 1RS are all standard.
Performance & Powertrain
Every 2026 Trax runs the same ECOTEC 1.2L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine producing 137 hp at 5,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm. The Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission pairs with a 3.50 final drive ratio. All trims are front-wheel drive.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined across all trims. EPA fuel economy ratings The fuel tank holds 13.2 gallons. The engine is Flex Fuel capable, accepting both regular unleaded and E85.
Daily Driving Character
Curb weight ranges from 2,983 lbs on the LS to 3,040 lbs on the 2RS, keeping the Trax genuinely nimble in urban traffic. Tulsa commuters and drivers using the Trax for daily errands will find the 30 combined mpg figure meaningful over a full year of driving.
Interior, Comfort & Cargo
The Trax seats five across two rows. Front headroom measures 39.6 inches and front legroom reaches 41.9 inches, giving the driver a comfortable position without compromising rear-seat access. Rear passengers get 38.1 inches of headroom and 38.7 inches of legroom.
Cargo behind the second row comes to 25.6 cubic feet. Fold the rear seats and that expands to 54.1 cubic feet, which is a significant load floor for a subcompact SUV. A 60/40 split-folding rear seat is standard on every trim.
Active Noise Cancellation is standard across all trims, a feature that contributes to a quieter interior than the price point might suggest. The LS and LT use cloth seating. The 1RS steps up to Cloth/Evotex and adds accent color options, while the 2RS and ACTIV use Evotex throughout. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard on the LT, 1RS, 2RS, and ACTIV.
Technology & Infotainment
The LS and LT use an 8-inch color touchscreen. The 1RS, 2RS, and ACTIV step up to an 11-inch HD color touchscreen. All five trims include wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
The 1RS, 2RS, and ACTIV add a 6-speaker audio system, an 8-inch Driver Information Center, USB charging-only ports, cabin humidity and windshield temperature sensors, and single-zone automatic climate control. Wireless charging is available on the 1RS and 2RS, and standard on no trim.
OnStar Basics and a SiriusXM trial subscription are standard across the lineup. Remote Start is available on the LS and standard from the LT upward.
Safety & Driver Assistance
Chevy Safety Assist is standard on every 2026 Trax. The package includes:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Alert
- IntelliBeam automatic high-beam control
- Following Distance Indicator
Six airbags are standard, covering frontal and knee airbags for driver and front passenger, plus seat-mounted side-impact and roof-rail head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard positions. An HD Rear Vision Camera, Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Tire Fill Alert, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, and Teen Driver technology are also standard.
Available upgrades include Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Park Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control. The Driver Confidence Package bundles several of these together and is available across all five trims.
Who It's For / vs the Prior Year
The 2026 Trax is the right fit for first-time SUV buyers, commuters in Tulsa who want a vehicle with a real tech package, and anyone downsizing from a larger SUV without wanting to sacrifice connectivity or safety features.
Compared to the 2025 model, the 2026 Trax is functionally identical in powertrain and feature content. The two new colors, White Sands and Apex Red, are the only changes. Buyers who held off on the 2025 will find the 2026 lineup ready, and those who want either of the new colors now have a reason to act on this model year specifically.
The five-trim structure means there is a natural step-up path from the entry LS through the sporty RS trims to the adventure-styled ACTIV, without a large jump between any two adjacent trims.
Find Your 2026 Trax at Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet in Tulsa
Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet carries 2026 Trax inventory across all available trims. Whether you are starting at the LS or going straight to the 2RS or ACTIV, the team in Tulsa can match you to the right configuration and color. Check live inventory, get a trade-in estimate, or book a test drive using the links below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two new exterior colors are the only changes for 2026. White Sands is exclusive to ACTIV and RS trims, and Apex Red is available on LS, LT, 1RS, and 2RS trims. The powertrain, safety tech, and interior features carry over from 2025.
The 2026 Trax uses a 1.2L ECOTEC turbocharged 3-cylinder engine producing 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque. It pairs with a 6-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive on all trims.
The 2026 Trax is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined across all five trims.
The 2026 Trax comes in five trims: LS, LT, 1RS, 2RS, and ACTIV.
Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard on all five 2026 Trax trims.
The 2026 Trax offers 25.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and 54.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat.
Yes. Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet in Tulsa carries 2026 Trax inventory. You can check current stock using the inventory link on this page.
Chevy Safety Assist is standard on every trim and includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, IntelliBeam, and Following Distance Indicator. Six airbags and an HD Rear Vision Camera are also standard.
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