Review and specifications
2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Chevrolet resurrected the Trailblazer name for the 2021 model year, positioning this subcompact SUV between the Trax and the Equinox. It also shares a platform with the Buick Encore GX. Base models get a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo engine. All-wheel-drive as well as a larger 155-hp, 1.3-liter and a nine-speed automatic are also offered. The 1.3-liter is responsive and fuel efficient. For its small footprint, the Trailblazer provides ample room but thick roof pillars and the lack of a third side window compromise rear and side visibility. The ride is decent but handling is rather clumsy. Road noise is pronounced. Standard active safety features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance. It also offers optional blind spot and rear cross traffic warning.
- Market value
- $26,238
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 9-speed
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $26,238
- Retail value range
- $22,650 - $29,025
- Original MSRP range
- $23,300 - $29,500
- Trade-in range
- $20,800 - $27,380
Ratings
- Road test score
- 68/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 27 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 37 MPG
- Tested overall
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,425
- Cruising range
- 360 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.6 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 66 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,275 lb
- Maximum load
- 945 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 27.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 24 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Chevrolet
Chevrolet sells a wide range of sedans, coupes, compact SUVs, large SUVs, EVs, and pickup trucks. Most models have roomy interiors and come with standard safety and convenience technology. Several models, however, have poor visibility and lack steering agility. Many Chevrolets rank average or below average for reliability in CR’s rankings. The brand stands out for selling historically significant and category-defining vehicles. The Suburban and Tahoe can keep three rows of passengers comfortable within their enormous cabins. The Silverado pickup truck competes with the best-selling Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 by balancing interior comfort with towing and cargo capability. In the past and today, the Camaro and Corvette are performance car bargains. The rear/mid-engined “C8” Corvette can be as thrilling as much more expensive European supercars. With some exceptions, used Chevrolets can have reliability issues, but are often less expensive to maintain and repair than competitors.
Vehicle ID: 37545 Updated: December 4, 2025
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