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Used 2023 Chevy Trailblazer SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a subcompact SUV that's offered in four trim levels: LS, LT, Activ and RS. The base engine is a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine (137 horsepower, 162 lb-ft of torque) and it's paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Choosing all-wheel drive brings a stronger turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine (155 hp, 174 lb-ft) and a nine-speed automatic transmission.

LS
The most affordable Trailblazer comes standard with a decent amount of technology, but it's otherwise fairly basic when it comes to convenience and refinement. Feature highlights include:

  • 17-inch silver-painted aluminum wheels
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Fold-flat front passenger seat
  • Foldable key
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless functionality)
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the car back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Automatic high beams

LT
The LT trim adds several niceties, including:

  • Roof rails
  • LED foglights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Key fob
  • Proximity keyless entry and push-button start
  • Cruise control
  • Remote ignition
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats (note: likely not equipped due to supply chain issues)

Activ
The Activ trim represent the more rugged model and steps up the power and visual presence with:

  • The more powerful 1.3-liter turbocharged engine
  • Tires and suspension tunings for slightly better off-roading performance
  • Skid plate to protect the underbelly
  • Tow hitch receiver
  • Underbody skid plates
  • Unique exterior styling elements
  • Two-tone roof
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Rear-seat center armrest
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Dual exhaust pipes
  • Heated steering wheel (likely not equipped due to supply chain issues)

RS
The RS trim is similar to the Activ with minor changes:

  • 18-inch machined aluminum wheels with standard tires
  • Red interior accents

Notable option packages for the Trailblazer include:

  • Sun and Liftgate package
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Hands-free liftgate with LED logo projection
  • Driver Confidence package (LT trim and above)
    • Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
    • Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)
    • Rear parking sensors
  • The Convenience package (LT trim and above)
    • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
    • Extra USB charge ports
    • Household-style power outlet
    • Automatic climate control
    • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Technology package (Activ and RS trims)
    • LED headlights
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Trailblazer and the car in front)
    • Wireless smartphone charging pad
    • 8-inch touchscreen
    • High-resolution rearview camera
    • Bose premium audio system

Which Trailblazer trim does Edmunds recommend?

The LT trim is a solid choice and gets you some welcome comfort-oriented features such as a power driver's seat. Even more importantly, the LT includes cruise control. With this trim, we recommend opting for the more powerful turbocharged 1.3-liter engine and the Driver Confidence package that adds some helpful driver aids.

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Southgate, MI
Vehicle
Trailblazer LS
Trailblazer LT
Trailblazer RS
Trailblazer ACTIV
Vehicle
LS
1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT
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RS
1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT
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ACTIV
1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT
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5 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
optional
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leatherette/cloth
leatherette
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
137 hp @ 5,000 rpm
137 hp @ 5,000 rpm
155 hp @ 5,600 rpm
155 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
174 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
174 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Engine displacement
1.2 l
1.2 l
1.3 l
1.3 l
Engine configuration
inline 3
inline 3
inline 3
inline 3
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
225/60R17
225/60R17
225/55R18
225/60R17
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
29 / 31 / 30 MPG
29 / 31 / 30 MPG
29 / 33 / 31 MPG
29 / 33 / 31 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
383 / 409 miles
383 / 409 miles
383 / 436 miles
383 / 436 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
7.5 in.
7.5 in.
7.6 in.
7.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.2 in.
71.2 in.
71.2 in.
71.2 in.
Height
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.3 in.
65.2 in.
Length
173.5 in.
173.5 in.
173.7 in.
173.7 in.
Wheelbase
103.9 in.
103.9 in.
103.9 in.
103.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
25.3 cu. ft.
25.3 cu. ft.
25.3 cu. ft.
25.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
Rear Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.8 in.
53.8 in.
53.8 in.
53.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$34,909
$35,713
$36,519
$35,941
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.47
$0.48
$0.49
$0.48
Depreciation
$6,490
$6,974
$7,316
$7,169
Financing
$3,431
$3,651
$3,959
$3,802
Taxes & Fees
$1,549
$1,649
$1,786
$1,715
Fuel
$8,681
$8,681
$8,402
$8,402
Insurance
$5,861
$5,861
$5,861
$5,861
Maintenance
$6,814
$6,814
$7,112
$6,909
Repairs
$2,083
$2,083
$2,083
$2,083
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black/Medium Ash Gray, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, leatherette
Jet Black/Medium Ash Gray, leatherette
Jet Black/Medium Ash Gray, cloth
Jet Black w/Red Accents, leatherette/cloth
Jet Black w/Arizona Accents, leatherette
Jet Black/Almond Butter, leatherette
Exterior
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Blue Glow Metallic
Summit White
Crimson Metallic
Vivid Orange Metallic
Mahogany Red Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Blue Glow Metallic
Summit White
Crimson Metallic
Vivid Orange Metallic
Mahogany Red Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Summit White
Crimson Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Nitro Yellow Metallic
Fountain Blue
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Blue Glow Metallic
Summit White
Vivid Orange Metallic
Mosaic Black Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Nitro Yellow Metallic