The 2026 Chevrolet Trax takes a disciplined approach to a compact SUV. It has 5 seats, FWD, one small T urbocharged engine, useful cargo capacity, and enough technology to feel contemporary without pretending to be something it isn't. For drivers around Brooklyn, Connecticut, that simplicity may be the Trax's most appealing feature. This is a compact SUV built around the things people use regularly, with 5 trims providing different ways to dress up the same sensible foundation. Five Trims Without Five Different Identities The 2026 Trax lineup consists of LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and ACTIV. LS establishes the fundamentals with LED headlights, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and Chevy Safety Assist. The RS models change the visual character with RS badging, black bowtie emblems, and red interior accents, while 2RS adds a flat-bottom steering wheel. ACTIV takes another route with black-painted aluminum wheels, Titanium chrome accents, and distinctive yellow interior details. There's also an available Midnight Edition for LT, combining High Gloss Black mirror caps, grille bar, roof rails, and wheels with black badging, bowties, wheel caps, and front and rear bumper skid plates. Pick the appearance and equipment you like without having to rethink the entire vehicle. Safety Equipment Starts Where the Range Does Every 2026 Trax includes Chevy Safety Assist, a collection of 6 technologies: Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, IntelliBeam ® High Beam Assist, and Following Distance Indicator. A Rear Vision Camera and Teen Driver Technology also come standard. Depending on configuration, buyers can also add Rear Park Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, and Adaptive Cruise Control. Technology in the 2026 Chevrolet Trax Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility are standard. An available 11-inch diagonal color touchscreen gives the Trax a larger central interface, while available wireless charging removes another cable from the cabin. An available Wi-Fi® hotspot can keep compatible devices connected on longer journeys. It's a good example of where the Trax spends its complexity. Not on elaborate mechanical systems most owners rarely exploit, but on technology they'll interact with repeatedly. Performance on the Road Every 2026 Trax uses an ECOTEC® 1.2L Turbo 3-cylinder producing 137 hp and 162 lbs. ft. of torque. The Trax is FWD only, and it isn't rated for towing. Buyers needing either capability should look elsewhere in Chevrolet's SUV inventory. For everyone else, the simplicity has advantages. The Trax achieves an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined and runs on regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87-octane rating. It's also E85 compatible. A Compact SUV with a Spacious Interior The Trax accommodates 5 passengers and offers up to 54 cu. ft. of maximum cargo space with its rear seats folded. A 60/40 split-folding rear seat means you don't have to choose entirely between people and luggage. Drop only part of the seat and there's still room for a rear passenger alongside longer cargo. Compact SUVs earn their place by being easy to maneuvern and surprisingly useful when somebody buys a piece of furniture they didn't measure first. The 2026 Trax has also earned recognition as a Consumer Reports Recommended SUV for 2026, adding another point shoppers may want to consider during their model research. See the 2026 Chevrolet Trax at Vachon Chevrolet Vachon Chevrolet in Brooklyn can help Connecticut shoppers compare the current Trax inventory and differences among LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and ACTIV. Once you've found the equipment level that makes sense, schedule your 2026 Chevrolet Trax test drive online.
