2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a carryover with no major changes. Its four trims, two turbo three-cylinder engines, major technology, safety equipment, and styling continue from 2025.
About the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2nd generation (2021-present), third model year after the 2024 refresh.
Chevrolet positions the Trailblazer as a style-forward small SUV with more utility than its size suggests. The core draw is a mix of bold design, big-screen tech, flexible cargo space, and available AWD in a package that is easier to park and live with than a larger SUV. Within Chevrolet’s lineup, it sits between the lower-cost Trax and the roomier Equinox, giving shoppers a small crossover with more personality and versatility than a basic commuter.
The LS covers the essentials with an 11-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a standard collision-warning and lane-keeping safety suite. LT adds everyday conveniences, while ACTIV brings off-road suspension tuning and a skid plate; RS takes the sportier route with 19-inch wheels, heated front seats, and a heated flat-bottom steering wheel.
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter / 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.2 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter / 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.2 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 29–30 mpg | 29–30 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31–33 mpg | 31–33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 137–155 hp | 137–155 hp | 155 hp | 155 hp |
| Torque | 162–174 lb-ft | 162–174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 54.4 cu-ft | 54.4 cu-ft | 54.4 cu-ft | 54.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39 in | 39 in | 39 in | 39 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer compared with the 2025 model?
No major product changes separate the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer from the 2025 model. The trim lineup, engines, transmissions, styling, safety equipment, and main cabin technology all carry over.
Is the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer worth picking over the 2025 model?
The 2026 Trailblazer does not offer a meaningful equipment or engineering advantage over the 2025 model. For a used-vehicle comparison, condition, mileage, service history, and trim matter more than the model-year difference.
Does the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer keep the same engines as 2025?
Yes. The 2026 Trailblazer retains the same 1.2-liter and 1.3-liter turbo three-cylinder engine lineup, along with the same split between the continuously variable transmission and nine-speed automatic.
Which trims does the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer continues with LS, LT, ACTIV, and RS trims. LS is the essentials-focused version, LT adds convenience features, ACTIV has a more outdoorsy setup, and RS emphasizes sporty styling.
Did the 2026 Trailblazer receive new safety or touchscreen technology?
No. The 2026 Trailblazer carries over its standard collision-warning and lane-keeping safety suite, 11-inch touchscreen, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from 2025.