2026 Chevrolet Trax LT: Roslyn Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Trax LT
LT starts at $23,200 before the $1,795 destination charge — matching 1RS on price, but not on equipment. LT is the trim where the screen actually gets bigger: an 11-inch HD touchscreen and an 8-inch driver information display, standard, plus 6-speaker audio. Same 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder as every Trax trim, front-wheel drive only, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and the full Chevy Safety Assist suite.
Where the extra tech actually shows up
LT and 1RS cost the same $23,200, and it's the clearest apples-to-apples comparison in the whole lineup precisely because the price is identical and the equipment isn't. 1RS spends its money on RS styling; LT spends it on the dashboard. The 11-inch HD touchscreen replaces the 8-inch unit on LS and 1RS, and LT adds an 8-inch driver information display that neither of those trims offers at all — not as an option, just not available. Six-speaker audio comes standard too. None of that changes the driving experience mechanically; LT runs the identical 1.2-liter turbo three, 137 hp, 162 lb-ft, 6-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, same as the rest of the lineup.
What LT doesn't get, compared to 2RS and ACTIV above it: the driver-assistance package (blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control). That's exclusive to the top two trims. If those specific safety features matter, LT isn't where to find them — 2RS or ACTIV is the next step up.
What buyers say
Christine Wittig's review is short but it's a nice snapshot of the whole visit: "Bought a Chevy Trax today. Gary Davidson was very helpful and knowledgeable. Wonderful experience." Reviews like this one keep showing up across this dealership's Trax purchases — a straightforward process without a lot of back-and-forth, which is the thing most buyers actually want out of a car-buying day.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Trax LT or LS better?
Depends on whether the bigger screen and driver info display are worth $1,500 over LS. Mechanically they're identical — same engine, same drivetrain, same Chevy Safety Assist. LT's real advantage is the dashboard tech, not performance or safety equipment beyond what LS already has standard.
Does LT come with adaptive cruise control?
No. That package (blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control together) is exclusive to 2RS and ACTIV. LT doesn't offer it as an add-on at any price on this generation of Trax.
What's included in the LT's 6-speaker audio versus base?
LT's audio system steps up from the base setup on LS and 1RS, though Chevrolet doesn't publish a detailed speaker-by-speaker breakdown for the segment. The most reliable way to judge the difference is listening to both back to back at East Hills Chevrolet of Roslyn.
See LT next to 1RS and 2RS
Since LT and 1RS share a starting price, reading both guides side by side is the fastest way to decide — the 1RS guide covers the styling-first case. Full lineup comparison is back at the 2026 Trax overview; what an LT 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.