Key Features of the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer

ECOTEC® 1.3L Turbo engine

The available ECOTEC® 1.3L Turbo engine pairs quick response with smooth refinement, giving this small SUV a lively, confident feel from city streets to rural highways. It’s tuned for strong low-end torque—up to an available 174 lb.-ft. of max torque—so you get satisfying pull away from stoplights and steady passing power on two-lane roads. On ACTIV and RS, the engine partners with dual exhausts to help it breathe and sound the part, while engineering attention to noise and vibration means you’ll enjoy a hushed, composed cabin. Whether you’re merging onto Highway 70 or navigating rolling backroads, the ECOTEC® 1.3L Turbo engine makes daily driving easy and light on effort.

11-inch diagonal HD color touch-screen

Every trim includes an 11-inch diagonal HD color touch-screen—the kind of digital real estate you usually expect in larger SUVs. The interface is crisp, quick to respond, and thoughtfully laid out, so your navigation and media are always easy to access. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ ensure your phone pairs seamlessly, and available wireless charging keeps your device powered without clutter. Add the available Bose audio system to elevate your favorite playlists and podcasts with rich, balanced sound. It’s an infotainment setup that feels premium and performs like it, whether you’re navigating to a new trailhead or queueing a call on the way to pick up dinner.

Chevy Safety Assist

Chevy Safety Assist is standard and brings a suite of six advanced features that look out for you and your passengers. Forward Collision Alert and Automatic Emergency Braking can warn you of a potential front-end collision and, if needed, help reduce the severity of impact. Front Pedestrian Braking helps detect people directly ahead in certain conditions, while Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning can gently help you stay centered. A Following Distance Indicator shows how closely you’re trailing traffic, and IntelliBeam® automatically toggles between high and low beams when it senses other vehicles. While driver assistance never replaces attentive driving, having these features on every trim adds meaningful confidence.

Standard fold-flat front passenger seat

Versatility is a core strength here, and it starts with the standard fold-flat front passenger seat. Combined with the second-row flexibility, you can accommodate items up to 8.5 feet long—think flat-pack furniture, lumber for weekend projects, paddleboards, or fishing gear. The load floor is smartly shaped for everyday groceries and sports bags, and the rear doors open wide to make buckling in child seats less of a chore. An available Hands-Free Power Liftgate streamlines loading when your hands are full—just a quick kick motion beneath the bumper opens or closes the gate. It’s the kind of everyday usefulness that makes this SUV feel a size up without driving like one.

Available AWD with three drive modes

Traction and composure matter, especially when your week includes early commutes, school pickups, and a spontaneous gravel-road detour to the water. Available AWD enhances stability and grip, helping you feel planted when rain pops up or when you transition from pavement to packed dirt. Three drive modes let you tailor responses: Normal for balanced, daily driving; available Snow/Ice mode for enhanced control in low-traction starts and slippery surfaces; and available Sport mode that quickens responses for a more engaging feel. On ACTIV, off-road suspension tuning and a functional skid plate help take the edge off rough surfaces, while RS adds confidence with its athletic stance and 19-inch high-gloss Black machined-aluminum wheels.