There’s something rather sensible about a trim lineup that doesn’t force you to buy the expensive version just to get the engine you wanted. The 2026 Chevy Trax comes in LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and ACTIV, and every one uses the same powertrain: a 1.2L Turbocharged 3-cylinder producing 137 hp and 162 lbs. ft. of torque through a 6-speed automatic. Every Trax is FWD as well. So for shoppers around Mora, Pine City, Hinckley, and Milaca, choosing a trim isn’t a horsepower calculation. It’s about screens, comfort equipment, wheel size, and how you want the thing to look. LS Has Already Covered the Important Stuff The LS starts the range with an 8-inch diagonal touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, LED headlights, and Active Noise Cancellation. Chevy Safety Assist is standard, bundling six driver-assistance technologies. There’s also seating for 5 passengers, making LS a straightforward way into the Trax without stripping away the equipment most owners will use regularly. It’s the rational one. No oversized wheels or styling theater required. 1RS Changes the Clothes, Not the Engine The 1RS demonstrates why it’s worth reading beyond a trim badge. It adds 18-inch machined two-tone wheels, an RS-specific grille and badging, Black bowtie emblems, and red interior accents. What it doesn’t add is more performance. The same 137 hp Turbocharged engine remains up front, driving the front wheels through the same 6-speed automatic. So the LS-versus-1RS decision is largely visual. If you like the sharper RS treatment, that’s your reason to move up. LT Spends Its Money Inside LT is where the equipment changes become more substantial. The 8-inch touchscreen gives way to an 11-inch diagonal color touchscreen, accompanied by an 8-inch diagonal Driver Information Center. Automatic climate control and remote start are also included, along with 17-inch machined two-tone wheels. For Minnesota drivers, remote start has an appeal that requires very little explanation once January arrives. More broadly, LT makes sense for buyers who care more about cabin technology and convenience than exterior styling. It’s arguably the point where the Trax changes most noticeably from the driver’s seat. 2RS Mixes LT Technology with RS Attitude The 2RS combines the larger displays found in LT with the stronger visual treatment of the RS models. It gets 19-inch machined two-tone wheels, an RS grille and badging, Black bowtie emblems, red interior accents, and a race-inspired flat-bottom steering wheel. Again, there’s no additional power hiding behind the sportier presentation. Output remains 137 hp, and FWD remains the only drivetrain. That makes 2RS the street-style choice near the top of the lineup: more technology than 1RS and the most assertive RS appearance, without pretending it has suddenly become a hot hatch wearing an SUV costume. ACTIV Looks Ready for Dirt, With an Important Caveat ACTIV heads in another visual direction with 18-inch Black-painted aluminum wheels, a Black grille with Titanium chrome accents, ACTIV badging, and unique interior details. The rugged appearance needs some context. ACTIV doesn’t introduce AWD, a different engine, or dedicated off-road hardware. It remains a FWD Trax with 137 hp. That trait is particularly relevant around Mora, where winter conditions might make AWD more important to a shopper than rugged styling. ACTIV looks tougher; it isn’t an off-road version of the Trax. The Best Trax Depends on What You Notice The 2026 Trax lineup is easier to understand once you stop looking for mechanical differences that aren’t there. LS provides the essentials. 1RS adds visual attitude. LT makes the meaningful technology jump. 2RS combines that technology with stronger street-oriented styling, while ACTIV takes a more rugged-looking direction. Drivers around Mora, Pine City, Hinckley, and Milaca can browse the new Trax inventory at Mora Chevrolet, compare trims and available features, and decide which equipment is worth having. Once you’ve narrowed the five choices down, schedule your 2026 Chevy Trax, test drive online, and see which version makes the strongest case in person.
