Performance

The Trailblazer comes standard with an ECOTEC 1.2-liter turbocharged inline-3 engine producing 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, or an optional ECOTEC 1.3-liter turbo inline-3 that makes 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. Both engines put power to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and a 9-speed automatic with the 1.3 and all-wheel drive. No matter which engine you choose, this small crossover will get excellent fuel mileage. 

With the 1.2-liter motor, the EPA estimates that you will achieve 28 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. Opting for the front-wheel drive 1.3-liter engine will achieve 29 city and 33 highway, with the all-wheel drive model getting 26 and 30 city and highway mpg. 

Front-wheel drive is standard, however, all-wheel drive can be optioned on all trim levels. 

When properly equipped, the Trailblazer can tow up to 1,000 lbs. 

Exterior

The 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer is designed to allow the buyer to match their car with their personality. New colors for 2024 include Cacti Green and Copper Harbor Metallic. The ACTIV trim level features 17-inch high gloss black wheels and a skid plate for off-road use, while the RS trim has 19-inch high gloss black wheels with a black mesh grille and RS badging for a sportier vehicle. 

LS and LT models come standard with 17-inch wheels. The LS gets silver-painted wheels, and the LT receives high gloss black wheels with 18-inch black wheels as an option. 

Base model LS and LT Trailblazer have 7 inches of front ground clearance, while RS and ACTIV trims have 7.5 with front-wheel drive. Choosing the ACTIV trim with all-wheel drive gets 8 inches of ground clearance. 

Interior

Inside, the Trailblazer is appointed for comfort and easy usability. New for 2024 is a new seat color and accent of Jet Black with Artemis accents. 

2024 Trailblazer LS and LT trims are standard with cloth trim in either jet black or two-toned jet black and medium ash gray. ACTIV and RS feature Evotex seat surfaces. All Evotex seats are in jet black with different accents and stitching colors. 

Customers say the interior is large and spacious for even taller passengers, including in the rear seats.

The interior dimensions in inches are:

• Headroom F/R – 38.3 / 36.8 with sunroof
• Legroom F/R – 40.9 / 39.4
• Shoulder room F/R – 55.4 / 53.8
• Hip room F/R – 52.3 / 50.4

The Trailblazer isn’t just roomy for passengers. It also has loads of cargo capacity. With the rear seats up, the Chevy has 25.3 cu.ft. of cargo space. With them folded, that grows to 54.4 cu.ft. If needed, the front passenger seat can also be folded flat to allow objects as long as 8.5 feet to be inside the vehicle. 

Technology

New for 2024, the Trailblazer features an available hands-free liftgate with logo projection. With your keys in your pocket or bag, simply kick gently under the rear bumper to initiate the tailgate to open without touching a button. You can also do this same motion to close the tailgate when you’re finished. 

The Chevy crossover features an 11-inch multimedia touchscreen infotainment display, standard on all models with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an 8-inch digital instrument cluster. Buyers can opt for a Bose premium audio system, and a wireless phone charger is available on LT, ACTIV, and RS trim levels. A WiFi hotspot is also standard and can be activated with an AT&T plan. 

All models now have push-button start, cruise control, and an HD rear camera. 

Safety

Since its introduction in 2021, the Trailblazer has been an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ winner, thanks in part to standard Chevy Safety Assist. 

Chevy Safety Assist features Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert and IntelliBeam auto high beam control, and adaptive cruise control is available on certain trim levels.