A compact SUV shortlist in Nova Scotia usually comes down to how a vehicle handles the daily mix of town driving, gravel roads, and highway stretches. The 2026 Chevrolet Trax answers that with four trims built on one core vehicle, each dressed and equipped a little differently.
1RS, LT, 2RS, and ACTIV share the same engine, transmission, and front-wheel-drive setup, so the real decision comes down to cabin tech, comfort features, and styling. Here is how the four trims stack up.
Comparing the 2026 Trax Trims
The table below lines up the features that actually separate one Trax trim from another.
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Feature
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1RS FWD
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LT FWD
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2RS FWD
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ACTIV FWD
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Wheels
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18-inch black painted machined aluminum
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17-inch grey painted machined aluminum
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19-inch black painted machined aluminum
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18-inch black painted aluminum
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Tires
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225/55R18
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225/60R17
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245/45R19
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225/55R18
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Touchscreen
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8-inch colour touchscreen
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11-inch HD touchscreen
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11-inch HD touchscreen
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11-inch HD touchscreen
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Driver Info Centre
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3.5-inch
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8-inch
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8-inch
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8-inch
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Audio
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4-speaker
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6-speaker
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6-speaker
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6-speaker
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Driver Seat
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6-way manual
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6-way manual
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8-way power
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8-way power with 2-way power lumbar
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Keyless Open/Start
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Not available
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Standard
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Standard
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Standard
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Climate Control
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Single-zone manual
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Single-zone automatic
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Single-zone automatic
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Single-zone automatic
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Wireless Charging
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Not available
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Available
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Available
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Available
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Curb Weight
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1,367 kg
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1,358 kg
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1,379 kg
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1,377 kg
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Shared Foundations Across the Trax Lineup
Every 2026 Trax trim runs the same 1.2 L turbocharged three-cylinder engine, rated at 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Combined fuel economy lands at 8.1 L/100 km, with 8.5 L/100 km in the city and 7.6 L/100 km on the highway, on an 11 L fuel tank.
Ground clearance holds steady at 185 mm across all four trims, and warranty coverage does not change by trim either: a 3-year/60,000 km New Vehicle Limited Warranty, a 5-year/100,000 km powertrain warranty, matching roadside assistance, and 6-year/160,000 km rust-through protection.
The Chevy Safety Assist suite, including Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist, and a HD Rear Vision Camera, is standard from 1RS through ACTIV. The one exception is Adaptive Cruise Control, which is standard on LT, 2RS, and ACTIV but not offered on 1RS.
Curb weight varies slightly by trim, from 1,358 kg on LT to 1,379 kg on 2RS, reflecting the added seating and comfort content on the higher trims.
- Cargo volume behind the rear seats: 725 L
- Cargo volume with the rear seats folded: 1,532 L
- Seating capacity: 5
- Ground clearance: 185 mm across the lineup
Cabin Tech and Comfort, Trim by Trim
1RS keeps the cabin straightforward with an 8-inch touchscreen, a 3.5-inch driver information display, 4-speaker audio, and a 6-way manual driver seat. It still carries the everyday content buyers expect, including heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and remote start.
LT is where the tech takes a real step up: an 11-inch HD touchscreen, an 8-inch driver information centre, 6-speaker audio, standard keyless open and start, single-zone automatic climate control, and available wireless charging. For a daily commuter, this is the trim that changes how the cabin feels to use.
2RS carries the same 11-inch display, 8-inch cluster, and 6-speaker audio as LT, then adds an 8-way power driver seat and standard roof-mounted side rails. ACTIV matches that tech tier and layers in 2-way power lumbar support on top of its 8-way power seat, giving it the most adjustable driving position in the lineup.
Styling Personalities: RS Attitude to ACTIV Rugged Cues
1RS and 2RS both wear the RS exterior trim package with a flat-bottom wrapped steering wheel and high-gloss black mirror caps, leaning into a sportier look. 1RS rides on 18-inch wheels while 2RS steps up to 19-inch wheels, the largest in the lineup.
LT dresses differently, with body-colour mirror caps, a standard wrapped steering wheel, and Signature LED daytime running lamps. Shoppers who want a darker look can add the available Blackout Package, which brings black bowtie emblems, a black Trax nameplate, and black wheel centre caps to LT specifically.
ACTIV carries its own ACTIV exterior trim and badging, with black-painted 18-inch wheels and standard roof-mounted side rails, aiming for a more rugged read on the same vehicle rather than the RS trims’ sportier cues.
Which 2026 Trax Trim Fits Your Drive?
1RS fits a budget-conscious driver who wants the RS look and the full Chevy Safety Assist suite without paying for the bigger screen or power seat. It covers the essentials: heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and wireless smartphone projection, in a simpler package.
LT fits a commuter who wants the strongest mix of tech and convenience without stepping up to a power seat: the 11-inch touchscreen, keyless start, and automatic climate control cover most of what a daily driver notices.
2RS and ACTIV both add the 8-way power driver seat, so the choice between them is about look rather than content. 2RS keeps the RS trim’s sportier stance on 19-inch wheels, while ACTIV’s own exterior trim and roof rails lean toward a more rugged appearance, with added lumbar support for longer drives.
Seeing the 2026 Trax Lineup at Tantramar Chevrolet
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax lineup pairs one 1.2 L turbocharged engine with four distinct cabins, wheel designs, and comfort features, giving Nova Scotia drivers a clear way to match trim content to daily needs without changing the mechanical package underneath.
Visit Tantramar Chevrolet in Amherst to walk around the 1RS, LT, 2RS, and ACTIV in person, compare their displays and seating side by side, and book a test drive to feel the differences yourself.
