2026 Chevrolet Trax 2RS: Roslyn Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Trax 2RS
2RS is the sport-styling flagship of the Trax lineup, $25,400 before the $1,795 destination charge — tied with ACTIV for the top of the price list. It gets 19-inch gloss-black wheels (the largest offered on any Trax), a gloss-black grille and mirror caps, black roof rails, red interior and exterior accents, and it's one of only two trims — alongside ACTIV — with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control. Same 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder as every trim, front-wheel drive only.
What actually sets 2RS apart
2RS is where the Trax lineup's sport-styling ambitions land the hardest. The 19-inch gloss-black wheels are the biggest offered on any 2026 Trax trim — noticeably larger than what LS through LT ride on. Gloss-black grille, gloss-black mirror caps, black roof rails, and red accent detailing carry through into the cabin. It's also one of two trims (ACTIV is the other) that gets the driver-assistance package LS, 1RS, and LT simply don't offer: blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control, bundled together rather than sold piecemeal.
Everything under the sheet metal is identical to the rest of the lineup — the same 1.2-liter turbo three, 137 hp, 162 lb-ft, 6-speed automatic, front-wheel drive. No AWD option here either, despite the sporty look; that's true of every Trax trim, 2RS included. The 11-inch HD touchscreen and 8-inch driver info display, standard on LT too, carry over here as well.
What buyers say
Lisamaria's review is the one worth reading here — a 2RS bought as a graduation gift, not just a commuter-car purchase: "My husband and I had the ABSOLUTE BEST EXPERIENCE with leasing a Chevy Trax 2RS for our daughter as a graduation gift from [East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn] Roslyn today. Gus you were absolutely a delight to work with, you are knowledgeable, patience and professional." Salespeople remembered by name years into a relationship (Gus Quinones shows up across a long stretch of this dealership's Trax reviews) tends to be a better signal than star rating alone.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Trax 2RS and ACTIV?
Same starting price, same driver-assistance package, same engine — the difference is styling direction. 2RS goes sport: gloss-black wheels, gloss-black trim, red accents. ACTIV goes outdoor: silver roof rails, all-terrain-style black cladding on the wheel wells and lower body, orange interior stitching. Neither is faster or more capable off-road than the other — both are front-wheel drive only, so ACTIV's rugged look doesn't come with rugged AWD hardware behind it.
Is 2RS worth the jump from LT?
Depends on what's being weighed. The $2,200 gap over LT buys the 19-inch wheels, sport styling, and — more meaningfully — the blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise package LT can't get at any price. For buyers who specifically want that driver-assistance tech, 2RS or ACTIV is the only way to get it on a Trax.
Does 2RS come in all-wheel drive?
No. Every 2026 Trax trim, 2RS included, is front-wheel drive only. There's no AWD option anywhere in this generation's lineup, sport-styled or not.
Compare 2RS against ACTIV
Since the two flagship trims share a price and a feature set, the ACTIV guide is worth reading right alongside this one — the decision really comes down to styling preference. Full lineup comparison is back at the 2026 Trax overview; what a 2RS actually costs with Nassau County tax is 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.