2026 Chevrolet Trax Features Review

Specs and Features on the 2026 Chevrolet Trax

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a smart fit for drivers who want small-SUV flexibility without giving up style, passenger space, or everyday usability. At Graff Chevrolet of Chesterton in Chesterton, IN, the Trax gives shoppers five trim levels, a roomy five-seat cabin, useful cargo space, standard Chevy Safety Assist, and standard wireless smartphone compatibility in a city-friendly package.

The 2026 Trax lineup includes LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and ACTIV. LS keeps the essentials simple, 1RS and 2RS add a sportier look, LT brings upgraded comfort and display tech, and ACTIV adds its own tougher visual personality. For drivers comparing compact SUVs, the Trax stands out with its long, low stance, easy-to-use cabin, EPA-estimated 30 MPG combined fuel economy, and practical cargo layout.

2026 Chevrolet Trax Trim Levels

• LS: Includes LED headlamps, Chevy Safety Assist, wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ compatibility, Active Noise Cancellation, Remote Keyless Entry, and an 8-inch touchscreen.
• 1RS: Adds 18-inch machined two-tone wheels, RS badging, black bowtie emblems, red interior accents, and a sportier exterior appearance.
• LT: Upgrades the cabin with an 11-inch HD touchscreen, an 8-inch Driver Information Center, automatic climate control, and Remote Start.
• 2RS: Features 19-inch machined two-tone wheels, a flat-bottom steering wheel, black exterior accents, and upgraded RS interior styling.
• ACTIV: Adds Titanium chrome exterior accents, 18-inch Black-painted aluminum wheels, ACTIV badging, roof-mounted side rails, and unique interior color accents.

Interior Comfort and Passenger Space

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax cabin is built around daily usability. The seating position gives drivers a confident forward view, the controls are logically placed, and the rear seat provides enough room for adults, kids, gym bags, backpacks, and weekend errands. The Trax also uses Active Noise Cancellation to help reduce unwanted cabin noise.

Interior Measurements

• Passenger capacity: Five
• Passenger volume: 98 cubic feet
• Front legroom: 41.90 inches
• Second-row legroom: 38.70 inches

Additional interior dimensions include 39.60 inches of front headroom, 55.70 inches of front shoulder room, 52.10 inches of front hip room, 38.10 inches of second-row headroom, 54.30 inches of second-row shoulder room, 45.80 inches of second-row hip room, and 25.60 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second row.

Seating and Upholstery Options

The Trax offers front bucket seats across the lineup, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, cloth seating on select trims, Cloth/Evotex seat trim on ACTIV, and Evotex seating on select trims. Available interior color accents include Jet Black with Red accents, Jet Black with Yellow accents, Jet Black with Artemis accents, Jet Black/Gray with Red accents, Jet Black/Gray with Blue accents, and Jet Black with Blue accents, depending on trim.

Comfort Features

• Heated driver and front passenger seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Single-zone automatic climate control
• Single-zone manual climate control
• Air filter, pollutant

Interior Convenience Features

• Front center console with armrest
• Front passenger seatback map pocket
• Tilt and telescopic steering column
• Assist handles
• Interior rear cargo compartment lamp

Additional cabin features include rear height-adjustable head restraints, two-way adjustable front head restraints, a driver and front passenger knee bolster, front carpeted floor mats, rear carpeted floor mats, available all-weather floor mats, available all-weather floor liners, available premium carpeted floor mats, and available sport pedal kit.

Practical Storage Without a Bulky Footprint

The Trax is easy to park and easy to load, which makes it useful for commuting, grocery runs, campus driving, weekend bags, pet gear, and smaller furniture hauls. The split-folding rear seat lets drivers adjust the cabin quickly when cargo space matters more than rear-passenger seating.

Cargo Features

• 60/40 split-folding rear seat
• Available cargo liner
• Available cargo net
• Available collapsible cargo area organizer
• Available cargo cover

With the rear seat folded, the Trax provides 54.10 cubic feet of cargo volume. With the second row upright, it provides 25.60 cubic feet of cargo volume.

Exterior Style and Everyday Utility

The 2026 Trax has a planted look that makes it feel more substantial than many small SUVs. RS trims lean sporty with blacked-out trim and unique badging, while ACTIV brings a more assertive look with its own grille treatment, black-painted wheels, and Titanium chrome accents.

Available Exterior Colors

• Sterling Gray Metallic
• Marina Blue Metallic
• Mosaic Black Metallic
• Summit White
• White Sands
• Cacti Green

Exterior Lighting and Visibility Features

• LED headlamps
• IntelliBeam®
• LED Daytime Running Lamps
• Signature LED Daytime Running Lamps
• Rear window defogger

Exterior Design Features

• Manual liftgate
• Rear spoiler
• Deep-tinted glass
• Body-color door handles
• Front and rear splash guards

Other available or standard exterior equipment includes active aero shutters, front and rear lower fascias, silver-painted front and rear lower fascias, black side-window surround moldings, lower extra-wide black body-side moldings, automatic on/off headlamp control, a center high-mounted stop/brake lamp, a front recovery hook, and an available keyless entry keypad.

Wheels and Appearance Packages

The wheel lineup changes significantly depending on trim level and appearance package, including:

• 17-inch steel wheels
• 17-inch Silver-painted aluminum wheels
• 17-inch Gray-painted machined aluminum wheels
• 18-inch Black-painted aluminum wheels
• 19-inch Black-painted machined aluminum wheels
• 18-inch Black-painted machined aluminum wheels

Appearance Features and Packages

RS and ACTIV trims introduce unique styling upgrades and optional appearance packages, including:

• RS exterior trim: Adds sport-inspired exterior styling with unique grille details and darker trim accents.
• ACTIV exterior trim: Includes Titanium chrome accents, ACTIV badging, and a more rugged SUV appearance.
• Blackout Package: Adds darker exterior styling elements and blacked-out trim details.
• Sunroof Package: Adds a power sunroof for additional light and ventilation.
• Black bowtie emblems: Replace standard Chevrolet bowtie finishes with black exterior badging.

Additional appearance features include RS badging, ACTIV badging, LT badging, Trax lettering, black Trax nameplate, black mirror caps, high-gloss black mirror caps, body-color mirror caps, heated power outside mirrors, power outside mirrors, roof-mounted side rails, roof rack cross rails, and an available power sunroof.

Performance and Efficiency

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax focuses on simple daily drivability with one turbocharged powertrain across the lineup. Its compact size, lightweight front-wheel-drive layout, and responsive low-speed acceleration make the Trax especially easy to maneuver in traffic, parking lots, and crowded urban areas around Chesterton, IN.

Performance Specs

• Engine: ECOTEC® 1.2-liter Turbo
• Transmission: Six-speed automatic
• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
• Fuel economy: EPA-estimated 28 MPG city, 32 MPG highway, and 30 MPG combined
• Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 gallons

Technology Features

The 2026 Trax keeps its tech layout clean and easy to use. Lower trims offer an 8-inch color touchscreen, while LT and higher trims offer a larger 11-inch HD color touchscreen. Wireless smartphone integration is standard, which helps keep the center console cleaner during daily drives.

Infotainment Features

• 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen
• 11-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility
• Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility
• SiriusXM trial subscription

Driver Display and Audio Features

• 3.5-inch Driver Information Center
• 8-inch color Driver Information Center
• Four-speaker audio system
• Six-speaker audio system
• Steering wheel mounted controls

Connectivity and Charging Features

• Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
• Wireless charging
• USB ports
• Charging-only USB ports
• 12-volt power outlet

Connected Vehicle Features

The Trax also offers OnStar® services capability, OnStar Basics, vehicle health management, theft-deterrent system, vehicle immobilizer, key system with two key fobs, two foldable keys on select trims, Remote Keyless Entry, available Keyless Open, available Keyless Start, power door locks, power windows, front passenger and rear windows with express down.

Safety and Driver Assistance Features

Every 2026 Chevrolet Trax comes with Chevy Safety Assist, giving drivers a strong safety foundation across all five trims. These features are designed to support awareness during city driving, highway commuting, and busy school-zone traffic.

Standard Safety Features

• Forward Collision Alert
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Following Distance Indicator

Additional Standard Safety Equipment

• IntelliBeam®
• HD Rear Vision Camera
• Teen Driver
• Rear Seat Reminder
• Buckle to Drive

Available Driver Assistance Features

• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Rear Park Assist
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Driver Confidence Package

Passenger Safety and Monitoring Features

The Trax also includes six airbags, 3-point seat belts for all seating positions with front tensioners, LATCH system, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Tire Fill Alert, available Highway Safety Kit, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with traction control, and standard OnStar® services capability.

Test Drive the 2026 Chevrolet Trax at Graff Chevrolet of Chesterton

If you are ready to upgrade your daily drive, Graff Chevrolet of Chesterton can help you explore available 2026 Chevrolet Trax models and compare trims in a relaxed, straightforward environment. Drivers throughout Chesterton, IN, can apply for financing online before visiting the dealership, while our online trade-in tool makes it easy to value your current vehicle from home. Current Chevrolet owners can also schedule service online for routine maintenance and repairs. Visit Graff Chevrolet of Chesterton today to test drive the 2026 Chevrolet Trax.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.

*Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.