If you want the easiest SUV to park, pay for, and fuel in Berks and Schuylkill County, the 2026 Trax is built for exactly that brief. It keeps the second-generation redesign on a steady course for 2026, with the headline addition being a new Midnight Edition blackout package on the LT. Every trim runs the same 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder, so choosing a Trax is about look, screen size, and equipment rather than power. Below you will find the full rundown on performance, interior, technology, safety, and all five trims, plus how to shop the lineup at Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg.

Performance

Performance & Specs

Every 2026 Trax (LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and ACTIV) uses one powertrain: a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder making 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. There is no upgraded engine and no all-wheel-drive option anywhere in the lineup, so a 2RS is no quicker than an LS. The difference is style and features, not pace. Independent testing puts the run to 60 mph around the 9-second mark, which is unhurried but perfectly comfortable for merging onto US-222 or I-78.

The trade-off for that small engine is genuine efficiency: an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city, 32 highway, and 30 combined on regular unleaded, with a 13.2-gallon tank that stretches the miles between fill-ups on a Reading-to-Lebanon commute. One honest note for eastern Pennsylvania buyers: because the Trax is front-wheel drive only, pair it with a good set of winter tires for our salt-and-slush season. And if you regularly face unplowed county roads, the all-wheel-drive Chevy Trailblazer is the in-brand step up to consider.

Interior

Interior & Cargo

Cargo is the Trax's headline advantage. It seats five across two rows, and behind the second row it offers 25.6 cubic feet of cargo space, expanding to 54.1 cubic feet with the rear seat folded, numbers that lead most of the subcompact-SUV class and shame a few compact crossovers. That is enough room for a Cabela's run, a weekend's worth of gear for the Blue Marsh Lake trail, or a flat-pack haul back from the warehouse stores around Bally.

The cabin design is a genuine high point for the segment, with colorful materials and faux-metal trim that feel a class above the price; the ACTIV's yellow seat piping is a favorite. Be aware of where Chevrolet kept costs down: there are no rear-seat air vents, no dual-zone automatic climate control, and no rear-seat cupholders. For a daily commuter or a first SUV, those are easy omissions to live with given the space and the sticker.

Exterior

Exterior & Design

The 2026 Trax wears the longer, lower, wider look of the current generation, 178.6 inches long on a 106-inch wheelbase, which reads more like a small crossover than the boxy first-gen Trax. Wheel sizes climb with the trims, from 17-inch wheels on the LS and LT to 18-inch alloys on the 1RS and ACTIV and 19-inch alloys on the sporty 2RS. The two RS trims add gloss-black accents and red interior touches, the ACTIV layers on rugged Titanium-look trim and a body-color grille insert, and the new Midnight Edition gives LT buyers a head-to-toe blackout treatment. New paint colors White Sands and Apex Red join the 2026 palette.

Technology & Safety

Technology & Safety

Smartphone integration is the Trax's tech ace: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on every trim, even the base LS, which is something a number of newer GM models have dropped. The LS and 1RS pair that with an 8-inch touchscreen, while the LT, 2RS, and ACTIV step up to an 11-inch HD touchscreen plus an 8-inch digital driver display. A Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, and satellite radio are standard across the board, and wireless charging is available on the upper trims. There is no built-in navigation, but with standard wireless phone projection, most drivers will not miss it.

On safety, Chevy Safety Assist is standard on all five trims: automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, forward collision alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and a following-distance indicator. As you move up the lineup, and through the available Driver Confidence package, you can add blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control, with the 2RS and ACTIV the easiest path to the full suite. For current government and insurance crash-test results, check NHTSA.gov and IIHS.org, since 2026 ratings are still being finalized.

Trims

2026 Trax Trim Levels

The lineup splits into a value path and two same-priced "pick your personality" trims at the top. Here is the quick version; the full breakdown lives on the Trax trims comparison page.

Trim	Starting MSRP*	Highlights
LS	$21,700	8-inch touchscreen, 17-inch wheels, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, full Chevy Safety Assist
1RS	$23,200	Sport appearance on the LS base: 18-inch alloys, gloss-black accents, red interior trim, standard heated front seats and heated steering wheel
LT	$23,200	The value sweet spot: 11-inch screen, 8-inch digital cluster, remote and push-button start, 6-speaker audio; new Midnight Edition available
2RS	$25,400	Sport top trim on the LT base: 19-inch alloys (the largest), leatherette seating, RS styling; available blind-spot and adaptive cruise
ACTIV	$25,400	Rugged-premium top trim: 18-inch black alloys, Titanium-look trim, leatherette, 8-way power driver's seat

*Starting MSRP excludes the $1,795 destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees, and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.

LS, the value entry

The most affordable way into the lineup, and far from a stripper: the LS includes the full Chevy Safety Assist suite, LED headlights, and that all-trim wireless smartphone connection. A smart first-SUV pick for a student heading to Kutztown or a commuter who wants new-car peace of mind on a tight budget.

1RS, sport looks for smart money

Built on the LS, the 1RS trades up to 18-inch alloys, blacked-out RS styling, and red cabin accents while adding standard heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. That is a lot of attitude, and real winter comfort, for a modest step up.

LT, the one most people should buy

The volume trim and the value sweet spot. The LT brings the big 11-inch screen, digital gauge cluster, remote and push-button start, and six-speaker audio, and it is the only trim eligible for the new-for-2026 Midnight Edition blackout package.

2RS, the sporty flagship

The LT's tech with a sport wardrobe: 19-inch wheels (the largest offered), leatherette upholstery, flat-bottom wheel, and RS detailing. Priced identically to the ACTIV, so the choice between them is purely look and feel.

ACTIV, rugged character up top

The outdoorsy alternative to the 2RS at the same price, with Titanium-look exterior trim, a body-color grille, distinctive yellow interior accents, leatherette seats, and a standard 8-way power driver's seat. It looks ready for the trailhead even though, like every Trax, it stays front-wheel drive.

Shop Local

The 2026 Trax at Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg

For drivers across Hamburg, Pottsville, Morgantown, and Manheim, the 2026 Trax answers the question most subcompact shoppers are really asking: how much SUV can I get without overpaying? You get a roomy, efficient, tech-forward crossover with standard driver-assist safety, a real choice of personalities, and a starting price of $21,700 before destination. Come see the lineup in person, line up the LT against the ACTIV, and take one out on Route 61. Start with the Trax research hub if you want every guide in one place.

Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg · 1080 S Fourth St, Hamburg, PA 19526 · (610) 674-0598. View the full Trax inventory, browse the ACTIV and LT in stock, or get pre-approved in minutes.

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