2026 Chevrolet Trax: real cost in Ontario

Cheapest trim, 1RS · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$27,049the advertised price
Drive away$34,118with fees and HST
Loan payment$489/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$927/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and HST $34,118Insurance $11,746Fuel $13,559Interest and lost return $13,442Maintenance and plates $7,165

$34,118 to drive away + $45,912 to run it for 6 years − $13,254 back at resale = $66,776, or $927 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$34,118
Running it, 6 yrs+$45,912
Back at resale−$13,254
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$27,049
Feesfreight $2,300 · dealer $699 · levies $145
+$3,144
HST, 13%Ontario
+$3,925
Fuel18,000 km a year at 8.1 L/100 km
+$13,559
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$11,746
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,318
Maintenanceestimate
+$7,074
Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$6,124
Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91
Resale after 6 years49% of MSRP, you get this back
−$13,254
True cost $66,776 ÷ 72 months$927 a month

The car

Size and space
Seats5
Cargo725 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance19 cm
Engine and fuel
Engine137 hp gas, FWD
0–100 km/h9.1 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use8.1 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingNot published
Tires17", 18" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Insurance claimsAbout averagecollision 94 · theft 69 · injury 62 (100 = avg)
Resale at 6 years49% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

All trims: FWD, 137 hp, 8.1 L/100 km, 5 seats.
1RS$27,049$34,118$66,776✓ $927/mo— No
LT$28,049$35,248$67,981$944/mo✓ Yes
2RS$30,249$37,734$72,108$1,001/mo✓ Yes
Activ$30,249$37,734$70,775$983/mo✓ Yes
1RS
✓ $927/mo
True cost
Sticker $27,049Drive-away $34,1186 yrs $66,776Adaptive cruise — No
LT
$944/mo
True cost
Sticker $28,049Drive-away $35,2486 yrs $67,981Adaptive cruise ✓ Yes
2RS
$1,001/mo
True cost
Sticker $30,249Drive-away $37,7346 yrs $72,108Adaptive cruise ✓ Yes
Activ
$983/mo
True cost
Sticker $30,249Drive-away $37,7346 yrs $70,775Adaptive cruise ✓ Yes

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).
Feature
1RS$27,049
LT$28,049
2RS$30,249
Activ$30,249
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ from LT
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ from LT
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
+ $1,095
Power driver's seat
✓ from 2RS
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
Sunroof
+ $995
+ $1,095
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsPower liftgateMemory seatBuilt-in navigationPremium sound systemHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the 1RS (122 items)
  • Heated driver and front passenger seats
  • Driver Confidence Package
  • Chevrolet Safety Assist
  • ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo engine
  • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Axle, 3.50 final drive ratio
  • Engine air filter life monitor
  • Automatic Stop/Start
  • Drivetrain, front-wheel drive
  • Coolant protection, engine
  • Battery, 70AH, 12V, 760 cold-cranking amps
  • Alternator, 130 amps
  • GVWR, 4145 lbs. (1880 kg)
  • Ride and Handling suspension
  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Compound crank rear suspension
  • Electric Power Steering
  • 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Brake lining, performance
  • Brake rotor, FNC
  • Capless fuel fill
  • Exhaust tip, turned down, hidden
  • Mechanical jack with tools
  • 8" diagonal colour touchscreen
  • 4-speaker audio system
  • SiriusXM Trial Subscription
  • Antenna, roof-mounted
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones
  • Active Noise Cancellation
  • Front bucket seats
  • Seat trim, Cloth
  • 6-way manual driver seat
  • 4-way manual front passenger seat
  • 60/40 split-folding rear seat
  • Head restraints, front, 2-way adjustable
  • Head restraints, rear, height adjustable
  • Knee bolster, driver and front passenger
  • Front centre console with armrest
  • Front carpeted floor mats
  • Rear carpeted floor mats
  • Wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Tilt and telescopic steering column
  • Steering-wheel mounted controls
  • 3.5" diagonal Driver Information Centre
  • Vehicle health management
  • Window, power, front passenger with express down
  • Power windows
  • Windows, power rear, express down
  • Power door locks
  • Keys, 2, foldable
  • Remote Start
  • Cruise control
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Vehicle immobilizer
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • USB ports
  • 12-volt power outlet
  • Single-zone manual climate control
  • Rear window defogger
  • Air filter, pollutant
  • Inside rearview manual day/night mirror
  • Driver and front passenger visors
  • Assist handle, front passenger
  • Assist handles, rear outboard
  • Shift knob, urethane
  • Interior overhead courtesy lamp
  • Interior rear roof courtesy lamp
  • Interior rear cargo compartment lamp
  • 18" Black painted machined aluminum wheels
  • Tires, 225/55R18 all-season, blackwall
  • Compact spare wheel
  • Compact spare tire
  • Front and rear lower fascias
  • Active aero shutters
  • Rear spoiler
  • Mouldings, Black, side windows surround
  • Mouldings, body-side, lower, extra wide, moulded in Black
  • RS exterior trim
  • LED headlamps
  • Headlamp control, automatic on and off
  • IntelliBeam
  • Lamp, centre high-mounted stop/brake (CHMSL)
  • Heated power outside mirrors
  • High gloss Black mirror caps
  • Deep-tinted glass
  • Rear intermittent wiper
  • Front intermittent wipers
  • Tinted windshield
  • Ornamentation, Trax lettering
  • Ornamentation, RS badge
  • Manual liftgate
  • Door handles, body-colour
  • Recovery hook, front
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Front Pedestrian Braking
  • Braking control, ECM grade
  • StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
  • LED Daytime Running Lamps
  • 6 airbags
  • OnStar services capable
  • OnStar Basics
  • HD Rear Vision Camera
  • Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
  • Forward Collision Alert
  • Following Distance Indicator
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Rear Park Assist
  • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
  • Seat belts, 3-point, all seating positions with front tensioners
  • LATCH System
  • Buckle to Drive
  • Rear Seat Reminder
  • Teen Driver
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Tire Fill Alert
  • New Vehicle Limited Warranty
  • Corrosion Protection
  • Powertrain Limited Warranty
  • Roadside Assistance Program

Recalls in Canada

2 Transport Canada recalls for 2024 to 2026 Trax models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.

Quick answers
How much is a 2026 Trax in Ontario?
$34,118 to drive away for the 1RS, from a $27,049 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $489 loan payment, about $940 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $927 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.

Colours

Summit WhiteSterling Grey MetallicMosaic Black Metallic+$495Cypress Grey+$495Marina Blue Metallic+$495Apex Red+$495White Sands+$495Cacti Green+$495

Similar crossovers and wagons

Prices from Chevrolet's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-11-07. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.