ACTIV FWD
What the ACTIV adds over the LS (+$3,700)
| Spec | LS | ACTIV |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $21,700 | $25,400 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | aluminum |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 18-inch aluminum wheels
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitCargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 25.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 99.8 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 61.4 in |
| Overall length | 178.6 in |
| Overall width | 71.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 3 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo I-3 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 137 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.7 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $25,400 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 54.3 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Column-mounted electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut with coil-over spring; direct-acting stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Compound Crank (torsion beam); coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety12 std · 4 opt
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Forward Collision Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Roof-rail mounted head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions
- Seat-mounted side-impact airbags
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Following Distance Indicator
- Frontal and knee airbags for driver and front passenger
- IntelliBeam auto high-beams
- Rear Vision Camera
- Tire Pressure Monitor System with tire fill alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control optional
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert optional
- Rear Park Assist optional
- Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert optional
Exterior1 std · 0 opt
- 18-inch aluminum wheels
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Trax. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the ACTIV
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Chevrolet Trax ACTIV?
The manufacturer lists $25,400 for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax ACTIV. That is $3,700 above the LS, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Chevrolet Trax ACTIV add over the LS?
Against the LS, 1 feature becomes standard that the LS does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.