The Chevy Trailblazer is available in two engine choices: a base 1.2L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that makes 137 horsepower and 162 lb-feet of torque. It comes paired exclusively with a CVT transmission and is available in front-wheel-drive only. The larger 1.3L engine makes a heftier 155 horsepower and 172 lb. feet of torque offers optional all-wheel-drive and comes standard with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
The Trailblazer is available in 5 trim levels: L, LS, LT, ACTIV and RS. An impressive standard feature list includes a 7-inch infotainment system, 3 selectable terrain drive modes, power locks and windows, 16-inch wheels, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, remote keyless entry, 3 USB ports, 4G LTE hotspot capability, steering-wheel-mounted controls and a host of standard advanced safety features.
Stepping into a LS adds availability for the larger engine and all-wheel-drive, front safety technology, a fold-flat passenger seat, 17-inch painted aluminum wheels and signature LED daytime running lights. LT further adds roof rails, foglamps, heated seats and remote start capability.
ACTIV trimmed Trailblazers add equipment better-suited for rough roads including heavy duty suspension components, a dual exhaust setup, unique exterior styling and 17-inch wheels with Hankook Sport Terrain all-season tires that feature a more aggressive shoulder design over other tire models.
Lastly the RS model also features dual exhaust like the ACTIV, but adds 18-inch machined aluminum wheels with black inserts, cloth/leatherette seats with red accents and a flat-bottom steering wheel wrapped in leather.
Standard safety features include forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, Intellibeam headlamps, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, rear-vision camera, rear-seat reminder and OnStar4. The Trailblazer also offers some very strong tech options that include adaptive cruise control, rear park assist, lane change alert with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and an HD rear vision camera.
Sharp Exterior Styling
Competitive Pricing
Long Standard Feature List
Available All-wheel Drive
Class-leading Cargo Volume
The Chevrolet Trailblazer is all-new for 2021 after a decade-plus hiatus since 2009. The new subcompact crossover is reborn with modern styling and sportier lines compared with its much larger body on frame predecessor. Trailblazers interior design features a dual-cockpit setup with each trim level receiving unique stitching and materials. The Trailblazer is available in all-wheel drive and is the host of two turbocharged engine designs that emphasize low-end torque and efficiency. The new Trailblazer joins the Trax and Equinox as it stands as a continuation of the design language for Chevy's crossover lineup.
Competing in a red-hot crossover market the Chevy Trailblazer looks to give GM a leg up in an increasingly popular segment. Although it shares little with the Trailblazer models that came before, the new 2021 model gets a lot right. With copious storage capacity and a long standard feature list that includes a 7-inch touchscreen-based infotainment, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, torquey, turbocharged engine choices and solid off-road capabilities all for under $20,000 there is enough here to get excited about. Its segment competition, the Hyundai Kona, Ford EcoSport and Jeep Renegade the Trailblazer have their work cut out.
