2026 Chevrolet TRAX 1RS: Monroe Buyers Guide

Sport looks, simple equipment

The 1RS is easy to misread. It carries the same $23,200 starting MSRP as the LT, and a quick glance at the badge can suggest it's the higher-featured of the two. It isn't. The 1RS is an appearance step: the RS grille and black bowties change how the front of the vehicle looks, the 18-inch machined two-tone wheels fill the arches better than the LS wheels, and red accents show up inside. Underneath, it's built on the entry-level equipment list, so you keep the 8-inch touchscreen and you don't get the driver information display, remote start or automatic climate controls that LT adds.

That's not a criticism. Plenty of shoppers know they want the sportier face and don't care about a bigger screen, and for them the 1RS is a tidy way to get it for $1,500 over the base price. Just go in knowing what the extra money buys.

1RS at a glance

• MSRP: $23,200, or $24,995 including the $1,795 destination charge, before tax, title and options
• Styling: RS badging with a unique grille, black bowtie emblems, red interior accents
• Wheels: 18-inch machined two-tone
• Powertrain: turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder, 137 hp and 162 lb-ft, 6-speed automatic, front-wheel drive
• Screen: 8-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone projection
• Fuel economy: 28 city, 31 highway and 29 combined mpg (EPA estimates)

1RS or LT?

Put the two next to each other and the choice is mostly about how you'll use the vehicle. Choose 1RS if the styling is the point. Choose LT if you'd rather have the 11-inch touchscreen, driver information display, remote start and automatic climate control, with the look staying conventional (a Midnight Edition appearance package is available on LT if you want black trim later). Choose 2RS if you want RS styling and the larger screen together. Both 1RS and LT use the exact same engine, so acceleration won't tip the decision.

What Speedway Chevrolet customers say

Korina F. described a purchase where the team went out of its way: "The associates at Speedway Chevrolet were very helpful and caring, seeing that I got the vehicle I was looking for. Even bringing it in from another dealership so I didn’t have to travel out of my way to see and test drive it." If the exact color or trim you want isn't on the lot, that kind of effort is worth asking about. Speedway Chevrolet's average across 1,145 Google reviews is 4.7 stars.

Frequently asked questions: TRAX 1RS

What is the difference between the Chevy TRAX 1RS and 2RS?

Both wear RS styling. The 1RS starts at $23,200 with 18-inch wheels and the 8-inch screen; the 2RS starts at $25,700 with 19-inch machined two-tone wheels and the 11-inch touchscreen and driver information display.

Does the TRAX 1RS have a bigger engine than the LS?

No. Every TRAX trim uses the same turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder with 137 horsepower. The 1RS changes styling and wheels, not the powertrain.

How much is the 2026 TRAX 1RS with destination?

The MSRP is $23,200 and the destination charge is $1,795, so the vehicle price before tax, title and options is $24,995.

Does the TRAX 1RS come with all-wheel drive?

No. All 2026 TRAX trims are front-wheel drive.

See the TRAX 1RS at Speedway Chevrolet

The dealership is at 16957 West Main Street in Monroe. Check new TRAX inventory, compare trims in the 2026 TRAX overview, or look at current new vehicle specials.