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id: what-engine-does-the-2026-chevrolet-trax-have-and-how-efficient-is-it
title: "What engine does the 2026 Chevrolet Trax have, and how efficient is it?"
category: faq
subtopic: trax-engine-fuel-economy
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/research/chevrolet/trax.htm"
tags: ["performance", "fuel economy", "engine"]
questions:
  - "What engine is in the 2026 Trax?"
  - "How many MPG does the Trax get?"
  - "Is the Trax fuel efficient?"
related: [trax-performance, trax-trim-options]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax comes with a turbocharged ECOTEC(R) 1.2L Turbo engine as standard, delivering 162 lb-ft of torque. This engine balances spirited performance with smart efficiency, achieving an impressive EPA-estimated 30 MPG combined fuel economy. That means you get smooth acceleration for city driving and confident highway merging, while making fewer fuel stops. The turbo design keeps things responsive without sacrificing everyday practicality. If you'd like to test-drive the Trax and feel that turbocharged performance firsthand, call Markquart Motors at (715) 833-0444 or stop by our Chippewa Falls location to schedule a test drive today.