The Chevrolet Trax is the brand’s most affordable vehicle, and for 2027 it gets a thorough update. Chevrolet announced the changes on October 8, 2026, covering the Trax’s exterior design, its trim lineup, its cabin, its safety list and its technology.
The result is a Trax with a more premium look and much more standard equipment. To make the news easy to scan, we have gone through every update one at a time. The 2027 Trax is anticipated to arrive at Chevrolet dealers in spring 2027.
Chevrolet streamlined the Trax’s trim offerings for 2027. The lineup will be the Trax LT, Trax RS and Trax ACTIV.
Each trim has distinct details that give it its own character, which makes choosing between them simpler.
The front of the 2027 Trax gets a new grille. It leads a set of exterior changes that Chevrolet says give the Trax a more premium look and feel.
New wheel designs join the 2027 Trax lineup, and each trim takes its own approach:
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Trim |
Wheel and Style Details |
|
Trax LT |
Wheels with a higher-contrast finish for a more urban look |
|
Trax RS |
19-inch wheels, the largest available across all trims |
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Trax ACTIV |
Adventure-inspired look with a unique front-end design |
At the back, the 2027 Trax adopts all-LED taillamps. They update the rear view and add to the more premium look Chevrolet describes.
The liftgate itself has been redesigned for 2027. Together with the new taillamps, it gives the Trax a refreshed rear end.
A power liftgate will be available on the Trax for the first time. It is a practical addition for anyone who loads groceries, strollers or sports gear with full hands.
The Trax ACTIV keeps its adventure-inspired style, and for 2027 it gets a unique front-end design. That sets it apart visually from the LT and RS.
Inside, distinctive hexagonal side vents give the instrument panel a fresh, modern appearance. It is a small detail that changes the feel of the dashboard.
Chevrolet upgraded the Trax’s electrical and software architecture. That upgrade enables more than 20 standard safety and driver assistance features, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Front and Rear Park Assist, Safety Alert Seat and Blind Zone Steering Assist.
New standard safety features introduced for 2027 include:
These features will be standard on every 2027 Trax, starting with the LT. They support the driver, who remains responsible for driving safely.
Every 2027 Trax will get a new, larger standard 11-inch-diagonal driver information centre. The infotainment screen measures 11.3 inches diagonally and is also standard.
The Trax’s interface runs Google built-in with Gemini compatibility, and an OnStar Basics plan of up to eight years is included.
OnStar One will be newly available and included for 12 months. It brings the full suite of OnStar services, including in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot capability and video streaming.
Storm Sky Gray is an all-new interior colour for the Chevrolet brand, and it debuts on the Trax. Chevrolet describes it as a more natural, earthy tone.
Andrew Barker, brand director for Chevrolet Canada, said the Trax and its Trailblazer sibling have delivered more than 80,000 vehicles since their debut three years ago, helping support GM’s No. 1 position in the small SUV segment.
He said Chevrolet continues to invest in small SUVs, and that these updates bring more standard safety, improved technology and a refreshed design.
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Area |
2027 Update |
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Trims |
LT, RS, ACTIV |
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Exterior |
New grille, new wheels, all-LED taillamps, redesigned liftgate |
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Convenience |
Power liftgate available for the first time |
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Interior |
Hexagonal side vents, Storm Sky Gray colour |
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Safety |
More than 20 standard safety and driver assistance features |
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Technology |
11-inch and 11.3-inch screens, Google built-in, OnStar One for 12 months |
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Arrival |
Anticipated spring 2027 |
Twelve updates add up to a noticeably fresher, better-equipped Trax. If you have questions about any of them, or want to know which trim fits you best, the team at Humberview Chevrolet Buick GMC in Toronto would be glad to chat. Stop in whenever it suits you.
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