Advantages 👍
- Interior.
Inside, the Trailblazer is roomier than you'd think for a subcompact crossover with such a small footprint. The front seats are open and airy, and even the back seats are roomy, if a little hard and erect. With wireless charging and a customisable instrument panel, the Trailblazer seems extremely modern up front.
The little infotainment screen is bright, crisp, and well-positioned so that the driver can readily view and operate it. The firm "home" button, like in other GM automobiles, makes browsing the screens simple and intuitive. The controls on the screen are intuitive (as are the rest of the controls in the Trailblazer). The ability to use Apple CarPlay wirelessly adds to the convenience. While the materials aren't luxurious, they are well-chosen and don't scream "cheap" like several in this class.
- Appearance.
Whether you like it or not, it has a distinct appearance. With two-tone paint, an innovative front grill and lighting design, and a feisty posture, Chevy gave the Trailblazer a colourful, almost Mini Countryman-esque aesthetic. Take a look if you're looking for something other than a jellybean crossover.
- Equipment that is commonplace.
For $30,580, our "Activ AWD" Trailblazer came with the majority of the safety features that families require, as well as all-wheel drive. Even the entry-level Trailblazer, which starts at roughly $20,000, comes with forward collision warning, city-speed automated emergency braking, and lane keeping assist. You can have blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert for a fair fee, and you should. Adaptive Cruise Control was also included in our fully outfitted test car.
- Excellent fuel efficiency.
Our Trailblazer came with a 1.3L three-cylinder turbo engine with 155 horsepower (yep, that's the bigger engine) and a 9-speed automatic transmission. We averaged 29.5 mpg, with a lot of highway travel. Still, that's a commendable effort. Trailblazers equipped with the base 1.2L, 137-horsepower engine should perform even better.
- It is simple to get in and out.
The Trailblazer's doors are squared off, making it easier to get in and out.
Disadvantages👍
- It has the feel of a cheap automobile.
Believe it or not, this $30K crossover is currently considered an entry-level vehicle by the majority of consumers. As a result, driving the Trailblazer gives you the impression of being in a rented car. The engine does the job and can be rather lively once it gets going, although it's little and noisy at times. It's turbocharged to the point where acceleration at certain speeds can be jerky and difficult to control. The steering is jittery, and the handling is competent. It's a car that does the job, but it's not really enjoyable to drive.
- Visibility.
You can see well straight ahead, out the windshield. The Trailblazer's hood slopes down and the windscreen is big, so you always know where the front of the car is. It's also fine out the front side windows. However, this vehicle has a lot of pillars. The A-pillars that separate the windshield from the front side windows are quite thick, causing blind spots when turning curves in city traffic. And don't even get me started on the C-pillars. This car's C-pillars are larger than those of some minor African countries, necessitating the purchase of the optional blind spot detection and rear cross traffic alert systems.
- Reliability
Trailblazers in the past have had reliability issues. While it is impossible to forecast future reliability with full certainty, the Trailblazer must demonstrate that those challenges have been resolved. Stay in touch and let us know if you purchase one.
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