Test driving will certainly tell a better story, but this vehicle has yet to be driven because it’s still under wraps. A spoiler at the back and roof rails on top say this should belong to someone planning excursions, but the drivetrain might say otherwise. The styling definitely leans toward an appeal for those leading an active lifestyle, indicated by an almost boxy look with rounded corners to soften its edges. Exterior FeaturesĬhevy is going for a sporty look with the new Trailblazer. Each trim except for the L model can come equipped with all-wheel drive, and trim level MSRPs are estimated except for the base model. Next is the LS with an estimated MSRP of $22,495, followed by the LT at $24,595, then the Activ at $26,395, and last is the RS at $26,395. At the base is the L model for an MSRP of $19,995. The Trailblazer will come in five different trim levels. If going with the 1.2-liter option, there will only be front-wheel drive available, and it comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission. With the 1.3-liter engine option paired with all-wheel drive, it will come with a nine-speed automatic transmission for an extra $2,000. The 2021 Trailblazer will come with two options under the hood: a 1.2-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine or 1.3-liter 4-cylinder. Even so, for an SUV whose base model comes in under $20,000, there are definitely perks. This will likely be geared more toward those folks who live out on a dirt road and need to drive into town a lot, rather than off-roading on desert mountains. There are a few interesting features of note, which might make the 2021 Trailblazer appealing for those who drive in places with varied terrain. Not everyone wants a massive gas-guzzling beast, especially if you live in a city where parking is hard enough to find in a small vehicle.
In other words, Chevy SUVs are getting quite a bit of a makeover, so be prepared for a totally different vehicle than the one you used to know.īeing a crossover, the new 2021 Trailblazer may be smaller, but that may be a good thing for some drivers. Rather than sharing a truck frame like the old TrailBlazer, which hasn’t been on the market since 2009, the new Trailblazer is becoming a crossover, which will mean it’s a lot smaller. The new 2021 Chevy Trailblazer will have a completely different look, size, and frame. This new move would suggest there’s increasing appetite for downsized three-row crossovers as well, as this vehicle would likely compete against the popular Toyota Highlander and all-new Honda Pilot.Īccording to the report, sources familiar with the vehicle noted it to be a short-wheelbase version of the revamped 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, which will also forms the basis of the Cadillac SRX’s successor and a next-generation GMC Acadia.Īs the crossover market continues to move upward, this additional and strategically sized crossover should find a key audience, however if the crossover bubble begins to burst, these in-betweeners may be the first to suffer.Buyers searching for a new SUV might be surprised to learn that Chevy is reintroducing the Trailblazer. Recent crossover additions, which include GM’s Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax, prove that there’s room for growth in the subcompact crossover segment. If the move occurs, it follows a growing industry trend of maximizing model offerings in each niche of the popular crossover segments.