2026 Chevrolet Trax 1RS: Marion Buyers Guide

A styling package, not a mechanical one

1RS adds black exterior accents and RS badging over LS — the visual signature of GMC and Chevy's RS treatment, applied here to Trax's cheapest structural tier. What it doesn't add is a bigger screen or a driver information display. The 8-inch touchscreen carries over unchanged from LS, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard same as every trim, and Chevy Safety Assist standard same as every trim. 1RS is about how the car looks in a driveway, not what's different behind the wheel.

The tie that trips people up

1RS and LT both start at $23,200. That's the same number on the window sticker for two genuinely different equipment paths. 1RS keeps LS's 8-inch screen and skips the driver display; LT trades the RS styling for an 11-inch HD touchscreen, the driver information display, and 6-speaker audio. Neither trim is "better" outright — it depends whether the buyer's priority is looks or tech, because the price doesn't settle it.

Same drivetrain, same everything mechanical

1RS runs the identical 1.2L turbocharged inline-3 as every other 2026 Trax — 137 hp, 162 lb-ft, 6-speed automatic, front-wheel drive only, no AWD offered on this generation regardless of trim. EPA rates it 28 city, 31 highway, 29 combined, same as LS, LT, 2RS, and ACTIV. Choosing 1RS for the styling costs nothing in fuel economy or capability.

Frequently asked questions

What does 1RS add over LS?

RS-specific black exterior accents and badging — a styling package on top of LS's equipment level. The touchscreen, driver information display situation, and mechanical specs are unchanged from LS.

Is 1RS faster than LS?

No. Every 2026 Trax trim shares the same 1.2L turbo three-cylinder, 137 hp, 162 lb-ft, and 6-speed automatic. 1RS's price increase over LS buys styling, not performance.

Should I get 1RS or LT if they're the same price?

Depends what matters more. LT adds the 11-inch HD touchscreen, the driver information display, and 6-speaker audio for the same $23,200. 1RS adds RS badging and black accents but keeps LS's smaller screen. Ask the sales team to see both side by side before deciding.

Does 1RS have the driver information display?

No. That's exclusive to LT, 2RS, and ACTIV at the 8-inch screen tier and up — 1RS shares LS's 8-inch touchscreen with no separate driver display.

Can I get 1RS with all-wheel drive?

No — front-wheel drive only, same as every 2026 Trax trim. No AWD option exists on this generation.

Bottom line

1RS is the RS look at the second-lowest price in the lineup, without giving up anything mechanical versus LS. What it doesn't do is out-equip LT at the same price point — that comparison is worth making in person before signing.