When it comes to a 2026 Trax, you’ll find that this is one of the best vehicles on the market, but each trim brings something unique to the table. We’ll be taking a look at the beginning LS trim, and putting up against the lineup topping ACTIV to see which trim will fit your needs more.
Key takeaways
- When buying a 2026 Chevy Trax, the starting trim, and lineup topper have a closer price spread than most people would initially think.
- If you want the best features, then you’ll want the ACTIV trim. This is because it comes with more standard features, as well as better available options.
- No matter which trim you decide on, you can expect great safety features, as well as great mileage.
LS
The LS trim comes with a starting price of $22,995, making it the most affordable option in the Trax lineup. This trim comes with a 4-speaker sound system, 6-way manual seating, 17-inch steel wheels, and an 8-inch color touchscreen.
While these aren’t the most upscale features, it does come with some great ones which we’ll cover soon.
ACTIV
Moving on to the lineup topper, this one comes in at $26,995, making it not too much more expensive than the LS trim. Where this one shines is its upgraded features, some of these are its 8-way power driving seat, heated front seats, an 11-inch HD color touchscreen, as well as coming with a 6-speaker audio system. This allows you to enjoy your music in better ways than other trims.
For the exterior, you’ll find that it comes with a more sporty look, boasting 18-inch black painted aluminum wheels, body-color grille insert, black front and rear bowtie emblems, and an ACTIV badge.
While they aren’t standard, the ACTIV does gain access to some available features that the LS doesn’t. One of the ones that will attract most drivers is the power sunroof. This lets you cruise down the road in a sleek model, while passengers are enjoying the sky views.
Where they are similar.
While the trims are unique, they do share a lot of the same features. The first one that we’ll look at is the engine. This one is the 1.2L turbo engine I4, capable of making 137 horsepower, and 162 lb-ft of torque.
Being that it is smaller, and an Ecotec, it is very efficient. This engine comes with an EPA rating of 30 MPG combined, allowing you to get nearly 400 miles on one tank. One thing that makes this engine unique is that it can take flex fuel. When using E85 fuel, you could get up to 22 MPG combined, while it’s not as much as regular gas, it is still impressive.
No matter which trim you get, you’ll be able to enjoy wireless phone connectivity. This makes it easy to listen to your favorite songs without needing to fiddle with your phone. Another area where you will find mostly the same features is safety.
For the safety of the Trax, no matter the trim, you’ll be able to remain confident thanks to the automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, as well as some models coming with adaptive cruise control.
Where can I find a 2026 Chevy Trax?
If you want to see a Chevy Trax in person to see the differences, and similarities, then there’s one place that should be at the top of your list: Burlington Chevrolet. The LS is a great option for soccer moms who want to keep the price low, while the ACTIV takes it up a notch to give you something more unique.
No matter what you decide on, we want to help. Come on down and see us today, our team will be glad to help put you in your next dream vehicle.