With a beginning value of roughly $25,000, we expect the Trailblazer LT is the one to get. It comes commonplace with the much less highly effective three-cylinder. However for somewhat additional, we might improve from the weaker 1.2-liter to the less-weak 1.3-liter and add all-wheel drive, which additionally brings the nine-speed automated transmission.

Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency

As with the Encore GX, the Trailblazer provides two totally different turbocharged three-cylinder engines, a 1.2-liter, and a 1.3-liter. The previous produces 137 horsepower and the latter generates 155 horses. The 1.2-liter engine comes solely with front-wheel drive and is supplied with a constantly variable automated transmission (CVT), whereas the 1.3-liter provides non-obligatory all-wheel drive. Choosing the all-wheel drive system additionally replaces the usual CVT with a well-coordinated nine-speed automated. The acceleration of a 1.3-liter all-wheel drive Trailblazer did not impress throughout testing, the place it loped to 60 miles per hour in a leisurely 9.4 seconds. Round city at slower speeds, the Trailblazer feels peppier than its take a look at outcomes counsel, however merging onto the freeway or executing high-speed passing maneuvers require planning. Whereas the Trailblazer would not provide a very athletic chassis, it handles curves ably sufficient—however its journey is commonly harsh over street imperfections.

Gas Economic system and Actual-World MPG

The EPA has solely printed information for Trailblazers utilizing the 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine as a substitute of the smaller 1.2-liter. The front-wheel-drive 2024 Trailblazer earns an EPA-estimated 31 mpg mixed, 29 mpg metropolis, and 33 mpg for freeway. Based on the EPA, Trailblazers with all-wheel drive are solely barely much less environment friendly, incomes an estimated 27 mpg mixed, 26 mpg metropolis, and 29 mpg freeway (1 mpg lower than 2023 fashions). We’ll replace this area as soon as we have pushed the Trailblazer on our 75-mph freeway gas economic system take a look at. For extra details about the Trailblazer’s gas economic system, go to the EPA’s web site.

Inside, Consolation, and Cargo

The cabin’s design is not as cheeky as the outside’s, nevertheless it’s spacious, useful, and outfitted with loads of comfort gadgets within the higher trims. The driving place is a excessive, SUV-like perch and there is loads of area for 2 adults to be comfy within the rear seat. Though many of the inside is rendered in black plastic, the whole lot wears a gorgeous texture to keep away from showing low cost. Higher-level fashions add coloured trim items and chrome elaborations that present a extra upscale look. Behind the rear seat is a beneficiant cargo bay, and the Chevy supplies not solely fold-flat rear seats but in addition a folding entrance passenger seat to create area for extra-long gadgets.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The Trailblazer comes commonplace with an 11.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration in addition to Sirius XM satellite tv for pc radio. Wi-fi telephone charging is obtainable on LT, ACTIV, and RS trims, plus passengers can connect with the Trailblazer’s accessible Wi-Fi hotspot for all their streaming wants.

Security and Driver-Help Options

Chevrolet equips each Trailblazer with a set of fundamental driver-assistance know-how and makes extra superior tech, resembling adaptive cruise management, non-obligatory. For extra details about the Trailblazer’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embody:

• Normal automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Normal lane-departure warning and lane-keeping help
• Out there adaptive cruise management

Guarantee and Upkeep Protection

Chevrolet’s commonplace guarantee protection is useless common when in comparison with lots of the Trailblazer’s rivals. On the lookout for one thing with an extended guarantee? The Hyundai Kona, the Kia Seltos, and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport all provide as much as 10 years or 100,000 miles of powertrain protection. The Trailblazer’s first scheduled upkeep go to is complimentary, which is uncommon amongst rivals, however the Hyundai outdoes the Chevy right here with a free three-year upkeep plan.

• Restricted guarantee covers three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain guarantee covers 5 years or 60,000 miles
• Complimentary upkeep is roofed for the primary go to

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