2026 Chevrolet Trax Specs in South Jersey

This page covers the complete technical specifications for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax. For a broad look at the model, see the 2026 Trax overview; for a trim-by-trim breakdown, see all Trax trims compared. Every trim shares one powertrain, so the numbers below apply lineup-wide except where a trim is named.

Engines

Engine Specifications

Every 2026 Trax (LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and ACTIV) uses the same powertrain. There is no engine upgrade and no all-wheel-drive option anywhere in the lineup. Trims differ in equipment and appearance, not mechanicals.

If all-wheel drive is a requirement, a fair ask for a South Jersey winter, the Trax is not the vehicle; the Chevy Trailblazer is the in-family answer that offers AWD.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Curb weight stays right around 3,000 pounds on every trim, light for the class, which is part of why a 137-hp engine is adequate here where it would not be in a heavier SUV.

Interior

Interior Dimensions and Cargo

The Trax seats five across two rows. The rear seat folds to open up cargo room; behind the second row it holds 25.6 cubic feet, expanding to 54.1 cubic feet with the seat down. That is competitive space for the subcompact class overall.

On the technology side, LS and 1RS run an 8-inch touchscreen, while LT, 2RS, and ACTIV step up to an 11-inch display. Seating material moves from cloth on the lower trims to standard leatherette on the 2RS and ACTIV. The ACTIV trim upgrades the driver's seat to a power-adjustable unit, where the rest of the lineup uses a manual seat. The rear seat folds on every trim to reach the 54.1-cubic-foot maximum, so the interior flexes from five-passenger duty to weekend-hauler without any trim-specific caveats.

Wheels & Tires

Wheels and Tires by Trim

Tire size climbs with trim, from the LS and LT on 17-inch wheels to the 2RS on 19s, which is worth noting for replacement cost down the road: larger wheels and lower-profile tires generally cost more to replace and can ride slightly firmer over Route 130's rougher stretches.

Fuel Economy

EPA Fuel Economy

Because there is one powertrain and one drivetrain, every Trax carries the same EPA rating: 28 MPG city / 32 MPG highway / 30 MPG combined. With the 13.2-gallon tank, the combined rating works out to roughly 395 miles between fill-ups on a South Jersey commute. There is only one drivetrain and one transmission, so no configuration choice changes these numbers, which makes the Trax unusually simple to shop on fuel economy compared with rivals that split ratings across front- and all-wheel-drive versions.

By Trim

Key Features by Trim

For most Trax shoppers these are the specs that actually decide the trim. S = standard, O = available, — = not standard equipment.

Every trim gets the full Chevy Safety Assist bundle and wireless smartphone integration, so the real step-ups are the 11-inch screen at LT and the comfort features that arrive at 2RS. The full trim-by-trim breakdown with pricing lives in the all-trims comparison.

Safety

Safety and Driver Assistance

Chevy Safety Assist is standard on every trim, bundling automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, IntelliBeam automatic high beams, forward collision alert, and a following distance indicator. Blind-spot alert, rear cross-traffic alert, rear park assist, and adaptive cruise control are available as you climb the lineup, but not part of the standard bundle, and not offered on the base LS. For current 2026 crash-test ratings, check NHTSA.gov and IIHS.org directly.

Coverage

Warranty Coverage

For service intervals and what ownership actually costs year to year, see the Trax maintenance guide.

In Practice

What These 2026 Trax Numbers Mean in Practice

Specs only matter once they map to daily life. Here is what the Trax's dimensions translate to for a typical driver.

Winter-weather buyers should weigh the front-wheel-drive layout against snowy Route 38 and Route 130 mornings; good winter tires close much of the gap, but no AWD Trax exists to fall back on. For a full breakdown of what each trim adds over the one below it, see the all-trims comparison; for service intervals and ownership costs, see the Trax maintenance guide.

Questions

2026 Trax Specifications FAQs

MSRP excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees, and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.