The 2026 Chevrolet Trax comes in five trims (LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and ACTIV) spanning a starting-price range of $21,700 to $25,400 before destination. Because every trim shares the same 1.2-liter turbo, six-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive, choosing a Trax is about screen size, wheels, and equipment rather than performance. That makes the lineup unusually easy to sort once you see what each step actually buys.

Outten Chevrolet stocks the lineup across the Reading and Lebanon area, and this page covers every trim in depth, plus a side-by-side matrix, the most-searched trim matchups, and a value verdict. For the big-picture model rundown, start with the Trax overview; for the full research index, see the Trax research hub.

At a Glance

2026 Trax Trim Lineup at a Glance

Trim	Starting MSRP*	One-line positioning
LS	$21,700	The value entry; everything you need, nothing you don't
1RS	$23,200	Sport looks and standard heated seats, on the LS base
LT	$23,200	The value sweet spot; big screen and push-button start
2RS	$25,400	The sporty flagship; 19-inch wheels, leatherette
ACTIV	$25,400	Rugged styling and the only 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. With destination, the ladder runs $23,495 (LS) to $27,195 (2RS/ACTIV).

Trim by Trim

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

2026 Trax LS — $21,700

The LS is the value entry, and it is far from bare. Standard equipment includes 17-inch steel wheels, LED headlights, an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a four-speaker audio system, a Wi-Fi hotspot, cloth seats, and a folding rear seat. Like every Trax, it comes standard with the Chevy Safety Assist suite: automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, forward collision alert, and automatic high beams. The single engine is the 1.2-liter turbo with front-wheel drive; there is no all-wheel-drive option on any trim. The LS uses a traditional key ignition rather than push-button start, and heated seats are not standard. The optional LS Convenience package adds 17-inch alloy wheels, remote start, heated front seats, and heated power mirrors; the Driver Confidence package (blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert) is also available, though adaptive cruise control is not offered on the LS. Who it is for: the budget-focused buyer or first-time SUV owner who wants new-car safety and standard wireless phone integration at the lowest price of entry.

2026 Trax 1RS — $23,200

The 1RS is a sport-appearance trim built on the LS, so it keeps the 8-inch screen but dresses the Trax up. Over the LS it adds gloss-black exterior trim, 18-inch alloy wheels, revised front and rear fascias, red interior accents, and a heated flat-bottom steering wheel, and it folds in the LS Convenience content so remote start and heated power mirrors come standard. Heated front seats are standard here, where they were optional on the LS. It runs the same 1.2-liter turbo and front-wheel drive as the rest of the lineup. Note two things buyers often miss: the 1RS keeps a key ignition (no push-button start), and like the LS it cannot be optioned with adaptive cruise control. The Driver Confidence package (blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alert) and the sunroof-with-wireless-charging package are available. Who it is for: the buyer who wants the sportiest look and standard heated seats but does not need the bigger screen, and is happy to spend their money on style instead.

2026 Trax LT — $23,200

The LT is the volume trim and Edmunds' Editors' Pick, and it is where the technology jumps. For the same $23,200 as the 1RS, the LT takes a different path: an 11-inch HD touchscreen, an 8-inch digital instrument cluster, a six-speaker audio system, push-button start, automatic climate control, roof rails, and 17-inch alloy wheels. It is also the only trim eligible for the new-for-2026 Midnight Edition blackout package. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are available through the LT Convenience package (which also adds keyless entry and heated power mirrors), and unlike the LS and 1RS, the LT can be optioned with adaptive cruise control via the Driver Confidence package. Upholstery is a leatherette-and-cloth mix. The engine, six-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive are shared with the rest of the lineup. Who it is for: most shoppers. If you want the modern big-screen cabin and the broadest option availability at the lowest price, start here.

2026 Trax 2RS — $25,400

The 2RS is the sport flagship, built on the LT's technology rather than the LS. It carries everything that makes the LT good (the 11-inch screen, digital cluster, six-speaker audio, and push-button start) and adds the largest wheels in the lineup at 19 inches, leatherette upholstery, gloss-black RS styling with red accents, and a flat-bottom steering wheel. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard. Adaptive cruise control is available through the Driver Confidence package, as are the sunroof and wireless charging. One point worth clarifying because sources disagree: the eight-way power driver's seat is exclusive to the ACTIV, so the 2RS uses a manually adjustable seat. The powertrain is the same 1.2-liter turbo with front-wheel drive. Who it is for: the buyer who wants the most aggressive-looking Trax with the biggest wheels and a premium-feeling cabin, and does not need a power seat.

2026 Trax ACTIV — $25,400

The ACTIV is the rugged-leaning top trim, priced identically to the 2RS but aimed at a different buyer. Also built on the LT, it adds 18-inch alloy wheels, leatherette upholstery, outdoorsy styling with Titanium-look accents and a body-color grille insert, and distinctive yellow interior accents. Its signature feature is the eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, which no other Trax trim offers. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard, and push-button start is included. As with the LT and 2RS, adaptive cruise control, a sunroof, and wireless charging are available options. Despite the trail-ready look, the ACTIV stays front-wheel drive like every Trax; for genuine all-wheel-drive traction, the Chevy Trailblazer comparison is the better next read. Who it is for: the buyer who wants rugged styling, the comfort of a power driver's seat, and easy-clean leatherette over the 2RS's sportier look.

Side by Side

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, satellite radio, a folding rear seat, and Chevy Safety Assist are included on every trim. The Driver Confidence package (blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert) is available on all trims; a sunroof and wireless charging are available on every trim except the LS. *Prices exclude the $1,795 destination charge.

Head to Head

Common Trax Trim Comparisons

Trax 1RS vs LT (the same-price decision)

This is the Trax decision most buyers wrestle with, because the 1RS and LT both start at $23,200. They split the difference in opposite directions. The 1RS spends your money on appearance: 18-inch wheels, gloss-black RS styling, red interior accents, and standard heated seats, while keeping the smaller 8-inch screen and a key ignition. The LT spends it on technology: the 11-inch touchscreen, an 8-inch digital cluster, six-speaker audio, push-button start, automatic climate, and roof rails, plus the ability to add adaptive cruise control (which the 1RS cannot have). If you value the look and standard heated seats, take the 1RS. If you want the bigger screen, push-button convenience, and the better resale story, the LT is the smarter long-term pick, which is why it is the popular choice.

Trax 2RS vs ACTIV (the same-price top trims)

At the top of the lineup, the 2RS and ACTIV are both $25,400 and both built on the LT, so they share the 11-inch screen, push-button start, leatherette seating, and standard heated seats. The difference is character. The 2RS is the sport choice: 19-inch wheels (the largest Trax offers) and gloss-black RS styling with red accents. The ACTIV is the rugged-comfort choice: 18-inch wheels, outdoorsy Titanium-look trim, yellow interior accents, and the one feature that breaks the tie for many buyers, an eight-way power driver's seat that the 2RS does not get. Pick the 2RS for the look and the big wheels; pick the ACTIV for the power seat and the more relaxed, adventure-styled cabin.

Trax LS vs LT (is the upgrade worth it?)

Stepping from the LS to the LT, which moves you from $21,700 to $23,200, is money well spent for most buyers. The LT adds the 11-inch touchscreen and 8-inch digital cluster (versus the LS's 8-inch screen and analog gauges), six-speaker audio, push-button start, automatic climate control, roof rails, and alloy wheels, and it unlocks adaptive cruise availability. The LS makes sense if the lowest possible price is the priority or if you plan to add the LS Convenience package for heated seats and remote start on a tight budget. But if you can stretch to the LT, the LT's cabin feels a clear generation newer, and it is the trim most Reading-area shoppers should default to.

Value Verdict

The Trax Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

Step up	Price step	What you gain
LS ? 1RS	$21,700 to $23,200	18" alloys, gloss-black RS styling, red accents, standard heated seats and heated wheel, remote start (keeps the 8" screen, no push-button)
LS ? LT	$21,700 to $23,200	11" screen, 8" digital cluster, push-button start, automatic climate, 6-speaker audio, roof rails, alloy wheels, adaptive-cruise availability
LT ? 2RS	$23,200 to $25,400	19" alloys, leatherette, RS sport styling, standard heated seats and wheel (same tech as LT; an appearance and trim step)
LT ? ACTIV	$23,200 to $25,400	18" alloys, leatherette, 8-way power driver's seat, rugged Titanium-look trim, standard heated seats and wheel
2RS ? ACTIV	$25,400 (same price)	Same price, different intent: 2RS adds 19" wheels and sport looks; ACTIV adds the power seat and rugged styling

Pick Yours

Which 2026 Trax Trim Is Right for You?

If price is the priority

Choose the LS. You still get standard safety and wireless phone integration at the lowest price, and you can add the Convenience package for heated seats and remote start if you want them.

If you want the look for less

Choose the 1RS. It is the sportiest-looking Trax for $23,200, and it comes with standard heated seats, as long as you are fine with the 8-inch screen.

If you want the best all-around value

Choose the LT. The 11-inch screen, push-button start, and broad option list at $23,200 make it the trim most buyers should pick, and it is the only one offering the Midnight Edition look.

If you want the sportiest Trax

Choose the 2RS. The 19-inch wheels and blacked-out RS styling make it the most aggressive-looking trim, with the LT's full tech underneath.

If you want rugged style and the comfiest seat

Choose the ACTIV. It is the only Trax with an eight-way power driver's seat, wrapped in outdoorsy styling and easy-clean leatherette.

Shop Local

Shop Trax Trims at Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg

Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg stocks the Trax lineup for buyers across Bally, Lebanon, Allentown, and Bethlehem. The easiest way to choose is to sit in an LT next to a 2RS or ACTIV and feel the difference for yourself. Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg · 1080 S Fourth St, Hamburg, PA 19526 · (610) 674-0598. View the full Trax inventory, get pre-approved, or schedule a test drive.

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