The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer is Chevy's latest entry into the growing legion of tiny crossovers. Chevy sells it as a mid-size SUV but is actually small enough to close the gap between the subcompact TRAX and the compact Equinox. It all starts with a basic Trailblazer L with front-wheel drive, a 1.2-liter engine, and a continuously variable automatic transmission for $19,995, including destination cost. It's not a poor value for the price, and it compares favorably in terms of pricing, features, and powertrain to competitors like the front-drive-only Nissan Kicks, Ford EcoSport, and Hyundai Venue. Leaving the baggage associated with the name Trailblazer behind, this new, slightly different model is a good argument on paper.
Its starting price of $19,995 is remarkable, its rear seats are enormous for the class, is a blast to drive, because of its fast steering, comfortable ride, and powerful engine for its size and it offers a range of optional technologies not found in this price range. We can see the Redesigned Trailblazer 2021 throughout the town, attempting to establish itself as a small SUV. It's far away from the larger, off-roading vehicle it once was, but it's still a great daily driver. Let's get started and discover the most amazing features of the new sporty-looking Trailblazer.
10 The Transmission Is No Slouch
The 1.2-liter engine has only front-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic gearbox (CVT), but the 1.3-liter has an all-wheel drive as an option. When you choose all-wheel drive, you also get a smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission instead of the usual CVT.
According to the EPA, the most fuel-efficient Trailblazer is the front-wheel-drive model with the bigger 1.3-liter three-cylinder nine-speed automatic transmission, which gets 29 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the interstate, and 31 mpg combined.
9 The Available Trailering Package Is Handy
Another advantage of owning an SUV is the ability to tow. Long journeys may need the transport of a trailer or boat. A towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds is one of Trailblazer's many features aimed at delivering increased utility for clients.
To connect your trailer lights to your SUV, the Chevy Trailblazer Trailering Equipment Package includes a four-wire electrical harness and a four-pin sealed connector. Still, if you want to tow 1,000 pounds with your Chevy Trailblazer, you'll need the right trailer hitch.
8 The 3-Cylinder Engine Is Surprisingly Decent And silent
There are two engine options for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer; the first is a 1.2-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine that produces 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. This engine has a turbocharger, so it has a little extra oomph. With 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque, the 1.3-liter 3-cylinder engine delivers a lively and snappy punch.
Even with the 1.3-liter all-wheel drive, the muted three-cylinders don't sound like much from the driver's seat. A 0-60 time of roughly 9 seconds appears to be on the cards, which is slow but not out of the ordinary for the subcompact market
7 Very Spacious For A Small Crossover SUV
The Trailblazer isn't particularly large, but it makes good use of the space it has. Chevrolet did not design the cabin as flashy as the outside, but it's roomy, utilitarian, and comes with plenty of convenience features in the higher versions. The driving position is elevated, almost SUV-like, and there's enough room in the back seat for two adults to feel comfortable.
The Chevy includes not just fold-flat rear seats but also a folding front passenger seat to create space for extra-long things behind the rear seat. An ingenious feature indeed.
6 Smooth And Pleasant On The Inside
The center stack of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer is simple in design but logically put out. Even in the sporty RS trim, the materials look tacky, but Chevy is selling this as a youthful and affordable car, so saving money here makes sense.
Chevy made most of the interior from black hard plastic, with a pleasing texture to prevent appearing cheap. They added colored trim pieces and chrome decorations to higher-level models to give them a more premium appearance.
5 Modern-Standard Safety Features You Won't Regret Having
Every Trailblazer in 2021 comes equipped with a package of driver assistance systems. Forward collision warning with automated emergency braking and pedestrian recognition, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, the following distance indicator, automatic high beams, and a rear-seat reminder are all included in the Chevy Safety Assist package.
Other features, such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning, and rear parking sensors, are available as options. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examined the 2021 Trailblazer and gave it a four-star crash test rating. In side crash testing, it got a five-star rating, but only four stars in front crash tests and the rollover test.
4 Chevy's Infotainment System Hits The Mark
A 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system comes standard, while an 8.0-inch device is available as an option. Chevy will offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, as well as SiriusXM satellite radio, and the Technology package will enable wireless connections to the two smartphone interfaces.
To keep most of the sunlight out, the touchscreen is canted back. Large twist knobs control the climate, and the Trailblazer has USB-a, USB-c, and auxiliary connectors for your music and podcasts.
3 Futuristic And (Somewhat) Rugged Styling
The Trailblazer's aggressive design fits perfectly in with this category of extra-small SUVs. Unlike competitors such as the Toyota C-HR, the Trailblazer does not sacrifice practicality for elegance. The outside design is as crisp as anything on the market today, making the new Trailblazer a showstopper.
Trailblazer’s Activ trim level has a rough appearance that is ideal for outdoor adventurers. The RS models feature a more sleek and sporty design. There's something here to suit almost every taste.
2 The Activ Trim Level Is Now Better For Off-Roading
The Activ is a trim level designed to increase the Traiblazer's off-road capabilities. Its mitigates, for example, are adjusted for improved performance and comfort on loose dirt roads. When it comes to off-road capability, not all SUVs are created equal. The Trailblazer's optional AWD improves its off-road capability significantly.
Normal, AWD, and Sport are the three drive modes available on an SUV with AWD. They have adjusted the suspension system on the Activ trim level for off-road use.
1 Built-In Amazon Alexa Personal Assistant
While talking to a voice assistant in your car isn't new, Amazon's Alexa is now available as a factory-installed feature in some vehicles. One of them is the Chevrolet Trailblazer 2021, which will be the first vehicle in Canada to include Alexa and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Technology Package on the ACTIV and RS grades, which are equipped with the new Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system, includes these features. Trailblazer's base LS and LT systems do not support Alexa.