2026 vs 2027 Chevrolet Trax: Buy Now or Wait?
2026 vs 2027 Trax
2026 vs 2027 Chevrolet Trax: Buy Now or Wait?
The 2027 is better equipped. The 2026 is here now, for less.
- $21,7002026 LS
- $23,7002027 LT
- Sameengine and FWD
Home › Chevrolet Trax Guide › 2026 vs 2027 Trax · Last updated October 31, 2026
Short answer: Buy a 2026 if you want the lowest price (LS from $21,700), need a vehicle now, or can get a year-end deal. Wait for the 2027 if you want the standard 11.3-inch screen, more standard safety features and the new styling. The engine and drivetrain are the same.
Prices are Chevrolet MSRP before destination. 2027 prices are from Chevrolet.com's 2027 Trax announcement (Oct 2026); confirm final pricing and destination on the window sticker.
Trim ladder, side by side
| Position | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | LS $21,700 (8-in screen) | LT $23,700 (11.3-in screen) |
| Mid | LT / 1RS $23,200 | — |
| Top | 2RS / ACTIV $25,700 | RS / ACTIV $26,500 |
| Engine / drive | 1.2L turbo, 137 hp, 6-spd, FWD | Same (no change announced) |
The $500 question
Compare the 2026 LT ($23,200, 11-inch screen) with the 2027 LT ($23,700). For $500 you get the refresh, the bigger standard screen and the added safety tech. That's a small step if you can wait until spring 2027.
Reasons to buy a 2026 now
- Lowest entry price: the LS at $21,700 has no 2027 equivalent.
- You need a vehicle before spring.
- Outgoing-model incentives, when Chevrolet offers them, can narrow or flip the price gap — ask us what's current.
Reasons to wait for a 2027
- Big screens and 20-plus safety features standard on every trim.
- New styling and the Lagoon color.
- A simpler choice: three trims.
Ready to get in line? See Order or reserve a 2027 Trax. Trim detail: 2027 Trax trims and what's new. Either year handles winter the same way — Trax in a Wisconsin winter.
Back to the Chevrolet Trax buyer's guide.
Price gap by trim
2026 (Chevrolet.com, Oct 31, 2026): LS $21,700; 1RS/LT $23,200; 2RS/ACTIV $25,700. 2027: LT $23,700; RS/ACTIV $26,500. The 2027 drops the LS, so the cheapest new Trax after spring is about $2,000 more. Ask about current 2026 incentives at finance. Exact price is on the window sticker — ask us for an out-the-door quote.
Trax questions
Is a 2026 Trax cheaper than a 2027?
Yes. The 2026 LS starts at $21,700; the cheapest 2027 (LT) is listed at $23,700, before destination.
Should I wait for the 2027 Trax?
If you want the standard 11.3-inch screen, more standard safety features and the new styling, and can wait until spring 2027, yes. If you want the lowest price or need a vehicle now, a 2026 makes sense.
Is the 2027 Trax more expensive?
The entry price rises from $21,700 (2026 LS) to $23,700 (2027 LT), but the 2027 LT includes equipment the 2026 LS didn't have.
Is the 2027 Trax faster or more efficient?
No powertrain change has been announced, so expect the same 137 hp and EPA 28/32/30 mpg until Chevrolet publishes 2027 ratings.
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Sources: Chevrolet.com, 2027 Trax (LT, RS, ACTIV prices and features), CarsDirect, 2027 Trax preview (spring 2027 release), Edmunds, 2026 Trax trims and specs (137 hp, 162 lb-ft, FWD)