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2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

By Autoblog Staff Autoblog

Updated May 12, 2026 4:22 PM

MSRP: 23,100

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Overview

The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer subcompact SUV occupies the entry tier of Chevrolet's crossover lineup, sitting below the Equinox and pitched at budget-minded buyers who want a complete feature set without the price tag of a larger vehicle. Two turbocharged three-cylinder engines are available, depending on trim, pairing with a continuously variable transmission on most configurations and a nine-speed automatic for the 1.3-liter AWD. FWD is standard across the base and mid-range grades, with AWD available on the LT and standard on the RS and ACTIV.

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What's New for 2025

The 2025 Trailblazer arrives as a carryover with no mechanical or trim-level changes. The powertrain options, trim lineup, standard features, and pricing structure all carry over from the prior model year unchanged. The only change is the availability of a new paint color called Marina Blue Metallic.

Exterior

The Trailblazer's exterior draws a clear visual distinction between trims. The LS and LT have a conventional crossover look with a body-colored grille insert, 17-inch silver-painted alloy wheels on the LS and 18-inch units on the LT, and LED headlights standard across all grades. The ACTIV has a trail-ready appearance with two-tone wheel arch cladding, a raised ride height, and an optional two-tone roof finish.

The RS leans in the opposite direction, replacing the cladding with a blacked-out treatment, body-colored lower trim, 19-inch machined aluminum wheels, and a sport rear spoiler. Both the ACTIV and RS offer the two-tone roof as an optional feature, a visual distinction that sets them apart in traffic. At 174.07 inches in overall length, the Trailblazer has among the smallest footprints in its class.

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Interior

The cabin is centered on a standard 11-inch HD touchscreen running Chevrolet's Infotainment 3 Plus system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A fold-flat front passenger seat allowing up to 8.5 feet of cargo length is a practical standout that competitors in the segment rarely offer. Automatic climate control becomes available from the LT upward, and the ACTIV and RS add heated front seats and a heated wrapped steering wheel as standard equipment.

The RS distinguishes its interior further with Evotex leatherette seating and sport front seat styling. Rear passengers have 39.0 inches of legroom, and the 40/60 split-folding rear bench expands cargo capacity to 54.4 cubic feet with the seatbacks down. The overall cabin execution is functional for the price point, though hard plastic surfaces dominate throughout.

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Price Range and Best Value Trim


Trim Level	Trim Name	MSRP
Base trim	LS FWD	$23,100
Best value	LT FWD	$24,300
Top trim	ACTIV/RS AWD	$29,300

The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer's price range spans four trims and about $6,000, with the ACTIV and RS AWD trims at the top of the lineup. The LT represents the best value, adding LED DRLs, roof rails, heated side mirrors, larger 17-inch wheels, remote start, and keyless open for $1,200 over the base LS.

Key Specs

Powertrain


Engine	HP	Torque	Transmission	Drivetrain
1.2L Turbo I-3	137 hp	162 lb-ft	CVT	FWD
1.3L Turbo I-3	155 hp	174 lb-ft	CVT / 9-speed auto	FWD / AWD

Fuel Economy (MPG)


Configuration	City	Highway	Combined	Fuel Type
1.2L FWD	30	31	30	Regular Gasoline
1.3L FWD	29	33	31	Regular Gasoline
1.3L AWD	26	29	27	Regular Gasoline

Dimensions and Capacity


Length	Wheelbase	Seating	Cargo Volume	Max Cargo	Towing
174.07 in	103.95 in	5	25.3 cu ft	54.4 cu ft	1,000 lbs

Warranty


Coverage	Duration
Basic Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles
Complimentary Maintenance	First scheduled service visit
Roadside Assistance	5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust-Through Protection	6 years / 100,000 miles

Pros and Cons

Pros

Fold-flat front passenger seat with 8.5 feet of cargo length is a class standout
Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across all trims
LT delivers safety technology upgrades as a step up from the base LS

Cons

1.2-liter base engine strains under highway load
Three-year basic warranty trails Hyundai and Kia significantly
Hard plastic interior surfaces fall below competitors at similar prices

Verdict

The 2025 Trailblazer makes the clearest case for buyers whose priorities are urban efficiency, standard technology, and low entry cost. The 1.3-liter engine on the LT returns 31 mpg combined on regular fuel, while the 1.2-liter on the base LS is adequate for city use but runs out of breath on the highway. Standard wireless smartphone integration is a big plus for convenience, and the fold-flat front passenger seat is a genuinely useful feature that the competition does not replicate.

The LT is where the Trailblazer finds its value by adding blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, dual-zone climate control, and LED foglights for $1,200 over the LS. Buyers who step up to the RS or ACTIV will find better-equipped alternatives in the Mazda CX-30 or the Nissan Kicks for comparable money.