2026 Chevrolet Trax 1RS: Roslyn Buyers Guide

2026 Chevrolet Trax subcompact SUV at East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn in Roslyn, NY

Quick Answer: The 2026 Trax 1RS

1RS starts at $23,200 before the $1,795 destination charge — the same starting price as LT, but a genuinely different equipment path. 1RS is a styling package layered onto the LS trim's tech tier: RS-specific black exterior accents and badging, the same 8-inch touchscreen as LS, no driver information display. It's the look, not a step up in screen size. Front-wheel drive only, same 1.2-liter turbo three (137 hp) as every other Trax.

What "RS on an LS budget" actually means

1RS is the one trim in this lineup that's easy to misread from the name alone. It sits between LS and LT on the price list, but it's not really a step up from LS in equipment — it's LS wearing RS styling. Black exterior accents, RS badging, a sportier look for $1,500 over base — but the touchscreen is still the 8-inch unit, and there's still no driver information display, same as LS. LT, at the identical $23,200 price, gets the bigger 11-inch HD touchscreen and the 8-inch driver info center that 1RS doesn't offer. Cross-shopping 1RS against LT genuinely comes down to whether the RS look is worth giving up the bigger screen, since the price tag won't tell you that on its own.

Everything mechanical is identical to the rest of the lineup: the 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder, 137 hp, 162 lb-ft, 6-speed automatic, front-wheel drive. Chevy Safety Assist is standard, same as every trim, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto run off that 8-inch screen without a cable.

What owners say

Maksym Cohen's review is short and gets right to it: "I had a great experience with Gus and could not be happier with my new Trax! This was a 5 star experience." That kind of no-friction, no-pressure sale comes up over and over in this dealership's Trax reviews — whichever RS-badged trim a buyer lands on, the process itself tends to be the thing people remember and write about.

Frequently asked questions

Is 1RS just a styling package, or does it change anything else?

Mostly styling. RS badging and black exterior accents differentiate it from LS visually, but the touchscreen, driver info display situation, and every mechanical spec are identical to LS. If the tech gap to LT matters more than the look, LT is the same price with the bigger screen.

Does 1RS get the same wheels as 2RS?

No. 2RS steps up to 19-inch gloss-black wheels — the largest offered on the Trax lineup. 1RS's wheels are sized closer to the rest of the LS-tier equipment set, not the 2RS flagship package. Worth comparing in person at East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn if wheel size matters.

Which Chevy Trax trim should I stay away from?

There isn't a bad trim here so much as a mismatched one for a given buyer — someone who wants RS styling but assumes it comes with LT's bigger screen would be disappointed by 1RS specifically, since that's not included. Reading the actual equipment list per trim, not just the badge, is the way to avoid that mismatch. East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn's sales team can walk through the real differences side by side.

Compare against LT and 2RS

Since 1RS and LT share a price tag, the LT guide is worth reading right alongside this one. Full lineup comparison is back at the 2026 Trax overview; out-the-door numbers for Nassau County are on the pricing & leasing guide.

MSRP excludes the $1,795 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; pricing reflects Chevrolet's published figures as of this writing and can move during the model year. Confirm current pricing through Chevrolet's Build & Price tool or with East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn. Equipment and availability can shift with production timing. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn.