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The Chevrolet Trailblazer is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand since 2020. It is slotted between the slightly smaller Trax and the compact Equinox.
Overview
The Trailblazer was launched on April 16, 2019, at the 18th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition alongside the Tracker, that replaced the outgoing Trax. The Trailblazer is aimed for developed markets, while the Tracker is aimed for emerging markets.[2][3] Developed by GM Korea, the Trailblazer is assembled in Incheon, South Korea while the Chinese market model is produced in Yantai, Shandong, China by SAIC-GM.
The Trailblazer made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2019, and sales began in early 2020 as a 2021 model year vehicle. There are five trim levels available: L, LS, LT, Activ and RS. The latter two came standard with dual exhaust and top of the line features.[4] The Activ and RS models also feature a two-tone roof.
It was launched in the Philippines in October 2021. Imported from South Korea, it notably reused the nameplate from the previous Colorado-based Trailblazer which was discontinued in the same year.
On January 16, 2020, the Trailblazer was launched in South Korea. The Korean-market model is larger in dimension than Trailblazers sold in other markets, with a length of 4,425 mm (174.2 in) and width of 1,810 mm (71.3 in).
Review
United States
In the United States, the 2021 Trailblazer is available in several trim levels: L, LS, LT, ACTIV, and RS. The L, LS, and LT are the "core" models of the Trailblazer lineup, and feature more traditional exterior styling. The ACTIV trim features a more rugged exterior appearance, while the RS trim features a sportier exterior appearance. In addition, the ACTIV and RS trims both offer a two-tone roof option. L, LS, and LT front-wheel-drive models came standard with the 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, while LS and LT all-wheel-drive models include the larger 1.3-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine. The latter is also optional on the LT front-wheel-drive. All RS and Activ models, regardless of drivetrain, include the 1.3-liter engine as standard equipment. All FWD Trailblazers are equipped with continuously variable transmission as standard. AWD versions come with a 9-speed automatic. automatic.
Pricing
With a starting price of just over $25,000, we think the Trailblazer LT is the one to get. It comes standard with the less powerful three-cylinder. But for $2000, we'd upgrade from the 1.2-liter to the 1.3-liter and add all-wheel drive, which also brings a nine-speed automatic transmission. Selecting the Adaptive Cruise Control package adds a host of desirable features, including the aforementioned driver assist, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a rear center armrest. It also requires the Convenience package (automatic climate control, auto-dimming rearview mirror, extra charging ports, a larger touchscreen, etc.) and either the Confidence II package or the Driver Confidence package. Opting for the latter brings a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors.
Fuel economy
The most efficient Trailblazer, according to the EPA, is the front-wheel drive model with the larger 1.3-liter three-cylinder, which earns ratings of 29 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. Upgrading to all-wheel drive reduces those numbers to 26 and 30, respectively. We tested an all-wheel drive model and it delivered 31 mpg over 200 miles of highway driving. We haven't run a Trailblazer with the smaller 1.2-liter engine and front-wheel drive on our highway test loop, but the EPA fuel economy estimates for that model are 29 mpg city and 31 highway. For more information about the Trailblazer's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
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