Chevrolet Trailblazer - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More
| Our Rating | 3.5/5 |
| Price | $23,295 - $27,395 |
| Engine | 1.2-liter turbo 3-cylinder / 1.3-liter turbo 3-cylinder |
| Power | 137 hp / 155 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft / 174 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD |
Pros | Spacious cabin, easy-to-use tech, low starting price |
Cons | Gets pricey quick, Activ is off-road LARPing, clumsy transmissions |
Bottom Line | The Trailblazer makes the most sense lower in the trim walk, where its ample space and bargain pricing work best in its favor. |
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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Review: Not Straying from the Path
There’s been some snickering in the back of the class about the reborn 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer’s name.
It borrows the badge from a one-and-done early-aughts model. That Trailblazer was an old-school SUV, a body-on-frame behemoth with big ol’ engines. It practically had “No Replacement for Displacement” as a windshield banner. For some, that’s enough of a reason for this smaller, turbocharged three-cylinder Trailblazer to draw their ire.
But they’re wrong. The biggest issue with calling Chevrolet’s latest, most affordable crossover “Trailblazer” is that it’s a misnomer. This pint-size model doesn’t cut its own path, nor march to the beat of its own drum. It’s a sub-compact SUV, a segment with a new player seemingly every week.
Detailed Specs
| Price | $23,295 - $27,395 |
| Engine | 1.2-liter turbo 3-cylinder / 1.3-liter turbo 3-cylinder |
| Power | 137 hp / 155 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft / 174 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD |
| Transmission | CVT / 9AT |
| Fuel Economy (city/hwy) | 26–29 mpg / 30–33 mpg |
| Cargo Capacity | 25.3 cu ft |
Our Final Verdict
Chevrolet Trailblazer
Overall | 3.5 |
| Performance | 6.0 |
| Features | 7.0 |
| Comfort | 8.0 |
| Quality and Styling | 6.0 |
| Value | 8.0 |
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