2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer: Small SUV, Bigger Than You’d Expect

A Look That Doesn’t Blend In 

The Trailblazer is available in four trims: LS, LT, ACTIV, and RS. Each one has its own personality instead of just adding a few extra features. The ACTIV is aimed at drivers who spend time on gravel roads or heading toward the trailhead. It gets a black mesh grille with Titanium chrome accents, a functional skid plate, off-road suspension tuning, and its own styling touches. 

The RS leans in a different direction with 19-inch high-gloss Black machined-aluminum wheels, RS badging, and a heated flat-bottom steering wheel for a sportier look and feel. For 2026, Chevrolet also adds the new Apex Red exterior color. ACTIV and RS models can be paired with an available two-tone roof if you want something that stands out a little more. 

Technology That’s Easy to Live With 

Every Trailblazer comes standard with an 11-inch HD touchscreen along with wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™, so connecting your phone only takes a few seconds. Available wireless charging helps keep your phone topped off without another cable stretched across the console, while the available Bose® audio system is a nice upgrade if you spend a lot of time behind the wheel. Push-button start is also standard across the lineup. 

Small Outside, Surprisingly Useful Inside 

The Trailblazer makes the most of its size. A fold-flat front passenger seat lets you carry items up to 8.5 feet long, which comes in handy more often than you’d think. It seats up to 5 people comfortably, and the available hands-free power liftgate makes loading groceries, luggage, or camping gear a little easier when your hands are full. It’s the kind of SUV that’s just as comfortable running errands as it is heading out for the weekend. 

Plenty of Capability for Everyday Driving 

ACTIV and RS models come with the ECOTEC® 1.3L Turbo engine producing 155 horsepower and 174 lbs. ft. of torque. Available AWD and three selectable drive modes help when road conditions change. LS and LT models use a 1.2L Turbo 3-cylinder engine making 137 horsepower and 162 lbs. ft. of torque. It’s well suited for commuting, errands, and everyday driving. When properly equipped, every Trailblazer can tow up to 1,000 lbs. 

Safety Comes Standard 

Every 2026 Trailblazer includes Chevy Safety Assist. That means Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, IntelliBeam®, and Following Distance Indicator all come standard. Available Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, and Rear Park Assist add another layer of confidence when you’re backing out of a parking space or changing lanes in traffic. 

Schedule a Test Drive at Vito Rinaldi Chevrolet 

Reading about the Trailblazer is one thing, but seeing how it fits your day-to-day life is another. Stop by today to compare the LS, LT, ACTIV, and RS trims, explore the available features, or schedule a test drive online now. Once you spend a little time behind the wheel, it’s easier to see why the Trailblazer continues to be such a popular choice in the compact SUV segment. 

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