2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Crossover 5 seats 8 trims Budget SUVs Under $30,000

Starting MSRP

$23,100

to $29,300

About the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Hey, if you're looking for a compact crossover that prioritizes smart size and sensible running costs, the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer is worth a serious look. It definitely won't break the bank, starting around $23,100, which is great for getting into a new vehicle. While the power isn't staggering—we're looking at 137 horsepower in the base setup—it's perfectly fine for city maneuvering. The real win here is the fuel efficiency; getting an estimated 30 combined MPG means fewer stops at the pump. Plus, with 25.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the seats, it can handle groceries or weekend gear surprisingly well for a vehicle measuring just 174.1 inches long. It’s built for easy parking and daily errands.

Key Highlights

City Efficiency

The 2025 Trailblazer delivers an estimated 30 MPG combined, making it economical for navigating stop-and-go city driving regularly.

Flex-Fuel Ready

This small crossover can run on E85 as well as unleaded gasoline, offering drivers flexibility depending on current fuel prices.

Generous Front Space

Front-seat occupants get plenty of room with 40.9 inches of legroom, which is substantial for a sub-compact crossover.

Eight Trim Choices

With eight different trims available, you have significant opportunity to tailor the Trailblazer to your specific needs and budget within the $23,100 to $29,300 range.

Best For

Budget-Conscious Buyers - The 2025 Trailblazer offers a budget-friendly entry point, with prices beginning under $24,000 and delivering 30 MPG combined.
Urban Dwellers - Its compact dimensions, especially the 174.1-inch length, make parallel parking and navigating tight city streets much less stressful.
Solo Drivers or Couples - With 5-passenger seating and 25.3 cu ft of cargo space, it’s efficient for two people plus their gear, while offering good legroom (40.9 inches front).

Available Trims

Trim MSRP Drivetrain Horsepower MPG
ACTIV 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
$27,700 front wheel drive 155 hp 31 mpg
ACTIV 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
$29,300 all wheel drive 155 hp 27 mpg
LS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
$23,100 front wheel drive 137 hp 30 mpg
LS 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
$25,100 all wheel drive 155 hp 27 mpg
LT 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
$24,300 front wheel drive 137 hp 30 mpg
LT 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
$26,300 all wheel drive 155 hp 27 mpg
RS 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
$27,700 front wheel drive 155 hp 31 mpg
RS 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
$29,300 all wheel drive 155 hp 27 mpg
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Features Comparison

Feature
ACTIV 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
ACTIV 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
LS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
LS 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
LT 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
LT 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
RS 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT)
RS 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
FeatureACTIV 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT)ACTIV 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)LS 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT)LS 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)LT 4dr SUV (1.2L 3cyl Turbo CVT)LT 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)RS 4dr SUV (1.3L 3cyl Turbo CVT)RS 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 3cyl Turbo 9A)
Safety (29 features)
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel
Automatic Headlights
Brake Assist
Brake Drying
Daytime Running Lights
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags
Electronic Stability Control
Engine Immobilizer
Front Head Airbags
Front Headrests22222222
Front Height Adjustable Headrests
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Headlight Delay-Off
LATCH System
LED Headlights
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
Rear Head Airbags
Rear Headrests22222222
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Solid Disc Brakes
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Traction Control System
Engine (9 features)
Base Engine Displacement1.3 L1.3 L1.2 L1.3 L1.2 L1.3 L1.3 L1.3 L
Base Engine Typegasgasgasgasgasgasgasgas
Camshaft TypeDouble overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Fuel Injection Type
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm155 hp @ 5600 rpm137 hp @ 5000 rpm155 hp @ 5600 rpm137 hp @ 5000 rpm155 hp @ 5600 rpm155 hp @ 5600 rpm155 hp @ 5600 rpm
Number of Cylindersinline 3inline 3inline 3inline 3inline 3inline 3inline 3inline 3
Number of Valves1212121212121212
Torque174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Variable Valve TimingVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariable
Drive Train (3 features)
Center Differential TypeLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited Slip
Drivetrain Typefront wheel driveall wheel drivefront wheel driveall wheel drivefront wheel driveall wheel drivefront wheel driveall wheel drive
Transmission Typecontinuously variable-speed automatic9-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic9-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic9-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic9-speed shiftable automatic
Fuel (5 features)
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)382.8/435.6 mi.343.2/382.8 mi.396.0/409.2 mi.343.2/382.8 mi.396.0/409.2 mi.343.2/382.8 mi.382.8/435.6 mi.343.2/382.8 mi.
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)29/33 MPG26/29 MPG30/31 MPG26/29 MPG30/31 MPG26/29 MPG29/33 MPG26/29 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)31 MPG27 MPG30 MPG27 MPG30 MPG27 MPG31 MPG27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.13.2 gal.13.2 gal.13.2 gal.13.2 gal.13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Fuel Typeregular unleadedregular unleadedflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)regular unleadedflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)regular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleaded
Warranty (5 features)
Basic Warranty3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance1 yr./ unlimited mi.1 yr./ unlimited mi.1 yr./ unlimited mi.1 yr./ unlimited mi.1 yr./ unlimited mi.1 yr./ unlimited mi.1 yr./ unlimited mi.1 yr./ unlimited mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty6 yr./ 100000 mi.6 yr./ 100000 mi.6 yr./ 100000 mi.6 yr./ 100000 mi.6 yr./ 100000 mi.6 yr./ 100000 mi.6 yr./ 100000 mi.6 yr./ 100000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Roadside Assistance5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Comfort & Convenience (18 features)
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
Cruise Control
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel
Dual Vanity Mirrors
Electric Power Steering
Front Cupholders
Front Door Pockets
Front Seatback Storage
Heated Steering Wheel
Interior Air Filtration
Leatherette Steering Wheel
Push Button Start
Rear Cupholders
Rear Door Pockets
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Rear View Camera
Single Zone Climate Control
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
In Car Entertainment (10 features)
AM/FM Stereo
Android Auto (Wireless)
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Auxiliary Audio Input
Infotainment Display11.0 in11.0 in11.0 in11.0 in11.0 in11.0 in11.0 in11.0 in
Satellite Radio
Speaker System66466666
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
USB Port
USB Port with External Media Control
Power Feature (4 features)
Heated Mirrors
Keyless Entry
One-Touch Power Windows44444444
Remote Keyless Entry
Frontseats (16 features)
Driver Seat HeatingMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-level
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Driver Seat Lumbar SupportPowerPowerPowerPower
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments6-way6-way6-way6-way
Driver Seat Power Adjustments8-way8-way8-way8-way
Front Head Room40.0 in.40.0 in.40.0 in.40.0 in.40.0 in.40.0 in.40.0 in.40.0 in.
Front Hip Room52.3 in.52.3 in.52.3 in.52.3 in.52.3 in.52.3 in.52.3 in.52.3 in.
Front Leg Room40.9 in.40.9 in.40.9 in.40.9 in.40.9 in.40.9 in.40.9 in.40.9 in.
Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Shoulder Room55.4 in.55.4 in.55.4 in.55.4 in.55.4 in.55.4 in.55.4 in.55.4 in.
Passenger Seat Folding Capability
Passenger Seat HeatingMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-level
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments4-way4-way4-way4-way4-way4-way4-way4-way
Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Material: Leatherette
Seat Material: Leatherette/Cloth
Rearseats (6 features)
Folding Center Armrest
Rear Head Room38.4 in.38.4 in.38.4 in.38.4 in.38.4 in.38.4 in.38.4 in.38.4 in.
Rear Hip Room50.4 in.50.4 in.50.4 in.50.4 in.50.4 in.50.4 in.50.4 in.50.4 in.
Rear Leg Room39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room53.8 in.53.8 in.53.8 in.53.8 in.53.8 in.53.8 in.53.8 in.53.8 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Tires and Wheels (6 features)
Spare Tire LocationInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside Mounted
Spare Tire TypeTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporary
Tire Size225/60R17225/60R17225/60R17225/60R17225/60R17225/60R17245/45R19245/45R19
Tire TypeAll TerrainAll TerrainAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll Season
Wheel Diameter17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in19 in19 in
Wheel FinishPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted Alloy
Suspension (3 features)
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Suspension TypeIndependentIndependentIndependentIndependentIndependentIndependentIndependentIndependent
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Instrumentation (5 features)
Clock
Compass
External Temperature Display
Tachometer
Trip Computer
Measurements (11 features)
Cargo Capacity (Seats Up)25.3 cu.ft.25.3 cu.ft.25.3 cu.ft.25.3 cu.ft.25.3 cu.ft.25.3 cu.ft.25.3 cu.ft.25.3 cu.ft.
Country of Final AssemblySouth KoreaSouth KoreaSouth KoreaSouth KoreaSouth KoreaSouth KoreaSouth KoreaSouth Korea
Curb Weight3095 lbs.3252 lbs.3029 lbs.3252 lbs.3029 lbs.3252 lbs.3095 lbs.3252 lbs.
EPA Interior Volume123.5 cu.ft.123.5 cu.ft.123.5 cu.ft.123.5 cu.ft.123.5 cu.ft.123.5 cu.ft.123.5 cu.ft.123.5 cu.ft.
Height65.2 in.65.7 in.64.2 in.64.7 in.65.2 in.65.7 in.65.3 in.65.7 in.
Length174.1 in.174.1 in.174.1 in.174.1 in.174.1 in.174.1 in.174.1 in.174.1 in.
Maximum Cargo Capacity54.4 cu.ft.54.4 cu.ft.54.4 cu.ft.54.4 cu.ft.54.4 cu.ft.54.4 cu.ft.54.4 cu.ft.54.4 cu.ft.
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs.1000 lbs.1000 lbs.1000 lbs.1000 lbs.1000 lbs.1000 lbs.1000 lbs.
Turning Circle37.3 ft.37.3 ft.37.3 ft.37.3 ft.37.3 ft.37.3 ft.38.3 ft.38.3 ft.
Wheelbase104.0 in.104.0 in.104.0 in.104.0 in.104.0 in.104.0 in.104.0 in.104.0 in.
Width (Without Mirrors)71.2 in.71.2 in.71.2 in.71.2 in.71.2 in.71.2 in.71.2 in.71.2 in.
Telematics (8 features)
Airbag Deployment Notification
Concierge Service
Destination Download
Emergency Service
Hands-Free Calling
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of transmission does the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer use?

Most versions of the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer utilize a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission (CVT). However, if you opt for the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) trims, like the LS AWD, you'll step up to a 9-speed automatic transmission paired with the more powerful 1.3L engine.

Is the 2025 Trailblazer powerful enough for highway merging?

The standard configuration produces 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. While not a powerhouse, this setup is adequate for routine driving, though you might notice the difference when merging onto faster highways compared to models with significantly higher output.

How much can I actually fit inside the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer offers a practical 25.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the rear seats. This is helpful for carrying bulkier items, fitting luggage, or managing large grocery hauls.

Can I save money by using E85 fuel in my Trailblazer?

Yes, the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer is certified as a flex-fuel vehicle, meaning it can run on either standard unleaded gasoline or E85. This option allows drivers to choose the most cost-effective fuel source available at the time.

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