Skip to main content

Used 2018 Chevy Trax SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Chevy Trax is available in three trim levels: LS, LT and Premier. The base LS trim has enough standard equipment not to feel stripped down, but the LT adds more practical features and has access to several options packages. The Premier trim not only gets interior upgrades, it also has added active safety features.

All three trims are powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine (138 hp, 148 ft-lb of torque). Also standard is a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional. Front-wheel-drive models have front disc brakes and drum brakes in the rear, and all-wheel-drive models get disc brakes at all four corners.

The base Trax LS comes with 16-inch steel wheels (alloys if you upgrade to all-wheel drive), power-adjustable manual-folding side mirrors, keyless entry and a rearview camera. Inside you'll find a 60/40-split folding rear seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, air-conditioning, OnStar communications (with a 4G LTE connection and a Wi-Fi hotpsot), Chevy's MyLink infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen interface, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, two USB ports and a six-speaker sound system.

Moving up to the LT gets you roof rails, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, heated mirrors, remote vehicle start, cruise control and a storage drawer under the passenger seat. The infotainment system receives satellite radio, and a 110-volt outlet is added for the backseat area.

There are four major packages for the Trax LT. The LT Convenience package adds premium cloth upholstery (with simulated leather inserts), a leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless ignition and entry, and a six-way power-adjustable driver seat. The Driver Confidence package includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking sensors. Opting for the Sun and Sound package gets you a six-speaker Bose stereo system and a sunroof.

New for the 2018 Trax LT is the Redline Edition, an appearance package that adds black body accents and 18-inch alloy wheels painted black with, surprise surprise, a red line around the circumference.

The top-tier Premier trim comes with all of the LT's packages (aside from the Redline Edition), as well as foglights, 18-inch wheels, full simulated leather upholstery and heated front seats. It also gets extra active safety features: forward collision alert and lane departure warning. The only options package for the Premier is the Midnight Edition, which, more surprises, comes with black paint and black interior and exterior trim pieces.

Which Trax trim does Edmunds recommend?

We think the LT trim is the best deal. Among other things, it features LED daytime running lights, cruise control and rails for roof-mounted luggage racks. Consider adding the Driver Confidence package (which requires the LT Convenience package); for a reasonable price, you get extra safety technology and some interior trim upgrades. Also consider sticking with front-wheel drive unless you frequently drive in wet or snowy conditions. Otherwise, the added weight of all-wheel drive further slows the Trax's already pokey acceleration.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Mesa, AZ
Vehicle
Trax LS
Trax LT
Trax Premier
Vehicle
LS
1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A
See all Trax LS for sale
8 for sale near you
Premier
1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A
See all Trax Premier for sale
Hide similarities
Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
optional
standard
Cruise control
optional
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not Available
optional
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leatherette
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
standard
Section Title

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
138 hp @ 4,900 rpm
138 hp @ 4,900 rpm
138 hp @ 4,900 rpm
Engine torque
148 lb-ft @ 1,850 rpm
148 lb-ft @ 1,850 rpm
148 lb-ft @ 1,850 rpm
Engine displacement
1.4 l
1.4 l
1.4 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
205/70R16
205/70R16
215/55R18
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
18 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Section Title

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
25 / 33 / 28 MPG
25 / 33 / 28 MPG
25 / 33 / 28 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
350 / 462 miles
350 / 462 miles
350 / 462 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
Section Title

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.7 ft.
36.7 ft.
36.7 ft.
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
6.2 in.
6.2 in.
6.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
69.9 in.
69.9 in.
69.9 in.
Height
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
Length
167.6 in.
167.6 in.
167.6 in.
Wheelbase
100.6 in.
100.6 in.
100.6 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
18.7 cu. ft.
18.7 cu. ft.
18.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Front Leg Room
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.1 in.
54.1 in.
54.1 in.
Rear Head Room
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
52.8 in.
52.8 in.
52.8 in.
Section Title

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Depreciation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Financing
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Insurance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Maintenance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Section Title

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black/Light Ash Gray, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, leatherette/cloth
Jet Black/Brandy, leatherette/cloth
Jet Black/Brandy, cloth
Jet Black/Light Ash Gray, cloth
Jet Black/Light Ash Gray, leatherette/cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black/Light Ash Gray, leatherette
Jet Black/Brandy, leatherette
Jet Black, leatherette
Exterior
Storm Blue Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Sandy Ridge Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Storm Blue Metallic
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Mosaic Black Metallic
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Red Hot
Sandy Ridge Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Storm Blue Metallic
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Mosaic Black Metallic
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Red Hot
Sandy Ridge Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White