2026 Chevrolet Trax LS: Roslyn Buyers Guide

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

Quick Answer: The 2026 Trax LS

LS is the entry point into the 2026 Trax lineup, $21,700 before the $1,795 destination charge. Front-wheel drive is the only drivetrain offered — on LS or any other trim. The 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder (137 hp, 162 lb-ft) and 6-speed automatic are standard, along with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the full Chevy Safety Assist suite. None of that safety tech is an option box on LS — it's standard, same as every other trim above it.

What $21,700 actually buys

Base trims in this segment are usually a little bare-bones. LS mostly isn't. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto run right off the 8-inch touchscreen — no cable, no dongle, no "upgrade to unlock it" asterisk. Chevy Safety Assist comes along standard too: forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, IntelliBeam automatic high beams, a following-distance indicator, and a rear vision camera. Remote keyless entry is standard, and a Wi-Fi hotspot is available. What LS doesn't get, compared to the trims above it: the bigger 11-inch HD touchscreen and driver information display (that's LT, 2RS, and ACTIV), and the blind-spot monitoring/adaptive cruise package that only shows up on 2RS and ACTIV.

Mechanically LS is identical to every other 2026 Trax — the same 1.2-liter turbo three, 137 hp, 162 lb-ft, 6-speed automatic, front-wheel drive. There's no AWD version of LS to step up to, no bigger engine hiding at a higher trim. The powertrain is the same across the whole lineup; what changes is equipment.

LS around Roslyn

Front-wheel drive is the only option here, same as the rest of the lineup, so how an LS handles a Nassau County winter comes down to tires more than drivetrain — a good set of all-seasons (or dedicated winters, if that's a buyer's preference) does more for traction on Northern Boulevard in February than any AWD badge would, since AWD isn't on the table anyway. The 8-inch touchscreen is plenty for day-to-day CarPlay use; anyone who wants the bigger 11-inch screen and driver info display should look at the LT guide instead, since that's not something LS offers at any price.

What buyers say

Philip's review is a good read on what the LS-level buying experience actually looks like at this dealership: "I recently purchased a new Chevy Trax at East Hills Chevy Roslyn where Gus Quinones was my salesman. Gus helped make this process a great experience. He was professional and knowledgeable and it took no time to select a vehicle, come to terms and complete things." No drama, no pressure — that's the throughline in a lot of this dealership's Trax reviews, and it's worth reading a few before a visit.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Trax LS worth it, or should I spend more on 1RS?

Depends what's being paid for. 1RS costs $1,500 more and gets RS styling — badging, black exterior accents — but runs the same 8-inch touchscreen and skips the driver info display, same as LS. If styling matters, 1RS earns its premium. If it doesn't, LS gets the identical tech and mechanicals for less.

Does the Trax LS have Apple CarPlay?

Yes, and it's wireless — no cable required, standard equipment, not an upgrade. That's true across every 2026 Trax trim, LS included.

What's the towing capacity on a Trax LS?

Chevrolet doesn't market the Trax as a towing vehicle, and there's no published towing rating for this segment-class small SUV the way there is for a truck or a three-row. It's built around fuel economy and city-friendly size, not hauling.

Compare LS against the rest of the lineup

Full trim-by-trim breakdown is back at the 2026 Trax overview; what an LS actually costs with Nassau County tax and fees factored in 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.