GM lists every 2026-2027 model under $30,000 MSRP, from Trax to Bolt
Chevrolet and Buick sold nearly 700,000 vehicles with starting MSRPs below $30,000 in 2025, and GM now offers five model lines under that price.
- $23,495 (2026 Trax)
- $28,995 (2027 Bolt)
- 262 miles
- nearly 700,000
What Happened
General Motors has published a full list of its 2026 and 2027 model-year vehicles with a starting MSRP below $30,000, covering the Chevrolet Trax, Trailblazer, Bolt, and Buick Envista and Encore GX. The automaker notes that Chevrolet and Buick combined sold nearly 700,000 sub-$30,000 vehicles in 2025. All models offer standard advanced safety suites, and several provide all-wheel drive or fully electric propulsion.
- 2026 Chevrolet Trax: $23,495 – most affordable, five trims all under $30k, FWD, 1.2L turbo engine
- 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer: $25,095 – AWD available, two engine choices (1.2L or 1.3L turbo)
- 2026 Buick Envista: $26,495 – two trims under $30k, FWD, 1.2L turbo, Buick Driver Confidence standard
- 2026 Buick Encore GX: $28,390 – AWD available, 1.3L turbo, Preferred and Sport Touring trims
- 2027 Chevrolet Bolt: $28,995 – only EV on the list, 210 hp, 65-kWh battery, 262-mile EPA range, NACS connector
nearly 700,000units
Combined Chevrolet and Buick sales of models starting below $30,000 MSRP
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is highlighted as the most affordable EV in the U.S., with a starting MSRP of $28,995 and a 65-kWh battery rated for 262 miles. It includes a NACS charge port, 5G connectivity, and a comprehensive driver-assistance suite. All other models run on gasoline with ECOTEC turbo engines, and many offer AWD. Safety packages like Chevy Safety Assist and Buick Driver Confidence are standard across the board.
Why this matters
For budget-conscious new-car buyers, GM provides a range of choices from the $23,495 Chevrolet Trax to the $28,995 Chevrolet Bolt EV, including the most affordable EV in the U.S. This lineup shows that automakers still cater to entry-level buyers despite rising average prices.
Terms in This Story
- MSRP
- Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price – the price the automaker recommends dealers charge before taxes, fees, and options.
- ECOTEC
- A family of small-displacement gasoline engines by General Motors, known for efficiency.
- NACS
- North American Charging Standard – the EV charging connector standard developed by Tesla, now adopted by many automakers including GM.
- EPA-estimated range
- The expected driving distance of an electric vehicle on a full charge, as determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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