Overall, I think that this would be the model that I would buy. I can afford something more expensive but why spend more than you need (or want). I prefer the key start, the manual controls for the climate control and the analog gauges. I do like the 2RS rims better but I don’t mind these. I would like a power seat but since I am the only driver I can live with a manual seat, but I would try it out for comfort.
The 18 inch rims in the 1RS will most likely provide you with a slightly better ride due to a slightly taller sidewall. I like the 1RS rims better personally.
I hate how this was just a "spend more on the 2RS model" video. The 1rs is a better value IMO. I dislike an all-digital dash. Any number of technical issues could cause your dash to go out.
I test drove an RS model in the same color 3 days ago. I must say that I was very impressed overall with the build quality and drivability of the 3 cyl. Turbo . The Nitro Yellow looks much better in person..... Price, looks and size will make it a big seller.
Have an 1RS. Not a bad ride. Well for $23K, you get what you get. The 3 cylinder, yeahhhhh not the best motor. Getting the same MPG as the 20' Trax I've traded in. Chevy should've kept the 4 banger as the engine. LEDs should be throughout the car. Door panels and arm rest should be cushioned. But other than that and I understand the price checking measures that Chevy did, but overall a nice ride. Definitely getting your bang for your buck!!
@@redsoul2102 Fortunately the vehicle that I am driving is only 5 years old and has 41,000 miles on it. I have never liked it, but with the cost of vehicles it is not wise to get rid of it solely for that reason.
Reliability is a concern for me as well. I guess the Vega is still fresh enough in my mind! Gee it’s only been 50 years, you’d think that I could forget it.
I bought a 1RS last November. Till now it’s been 6 months. I took the car two times to the dealership cause electric issues with DRL lights and AC not working. First time the car spent 2 months in the dealer, after 9 days my car got back to the same issue. Now is in the dealer waiting for repair. 😶
I think I like this model the best because of the looks and all. It's the best blend of equipment and things without all the black out like the Activ model gets and these wheels appeal to me more than the 2RS ones.
I am really considering this vehicle for several reasons but mostly price point and MPG. I already bought a 2021 Trailblazer LT 1.3 I3 for my wife 2 years ago. The Trailblazer has had no problems so far, even with CVT transmission (my 1st experience with CVT). I am alternating between a 2002 Honda Civic LX getting 33/34 mpg per week and a 2003 Ford Escape 4WD XLT 3.0V6 that on her best days gives me 18/19 mpg a week. I love the gas milage of the Civic but the Escape has a much better ride. So, I assume the Trax will be very similar to the Trailblazer. Haven't seen one in person yet but looking forward to a test drive soon.
Thanks for the comment! The Trax does feel fairly similar to the Trailblazer with a little more room inside. One of the biggest differences is the newer tech but that is coming to the 2024 Trailblazer as well. You should be able to find these on lots shortly if not already as GM is producing many of them and shipping them over.
Your videos are great. You really ought to find a way to minimize your use of the "thee" so often in your videos. The word "the" would be just fine in most cases.
Just got myself a 1rs in black! I absolutly love the look and drive. I have abour 1200 miles on it. For some reason the rear drivers side window doesnt want to work 9 out of 10 times. The Onstar hotspot requirement for apple car play is stupid, and considering it is 25$ a month I will stick with my plug in. It is a 3 cylinder but for what you get it is pretty quick.
This is my trim choice, plan to buy one on second year of production. Just curious, why does the Korean version includes the shark fin antenna and power lift gate, as seen in this video link th-cam.com/video/1h3IO0m8ntM/w-d-xo.html @5:47
yeah kind of odd , i was looking at my window sticker and it says was assembled in Korea, mine is a summit white 1RS, $23455 out the door. We bought it as a second car due to an accident. I really wasnt looking to get a car as our main car is a big SUV and is only 2 years old. Honestly its my first GM car in 30+ years and I have to say the fit and finish and quality of assembly are better than the 2017 Mazda CX5 it replaces. Whether it will be reliable long term who knows, but we plan on having it for the teenagers to drive in a few years. Based on this I am hoping the new electric Blazer will be out with the bugs worked out by then. I saw that at an autoshow and really like the look of it
Have you driven it? I have and it has lots of pep when you step on the gas! Oh, and I should mention that I am a car guy with a 1982 Lancia Zagato parked in my garage for nice weather driving use only. 😊
I bought a 1RS one week ago. I fell in love during the test drive. It’s a smooth ride. ❤️
Congrats!
Overall, I think that this would be the model that I would buy. I can afford something more expensive but why spend more than you need (or want). I prefer the key start, the manual controls for the climate control and the analog gauges. I do like the 2RS rims better but I don’t mind these. I would like a power seat but since I am the only driver I can live with a manual seat, but I would try it out for comfort.
The 18 inch rims in the 1RS will most likely provide you with a slightly better ride due to a slightly taller sidewall. I like the 1RS rims better personally.
I hate how this was just a "spend more on the 2RS model" video. The 1rs is a better value IMO. I dislike an all-digital dash. Any number of technical issues could cause your dash to go out.
It comes down to personal preference. Any trim of the Trax is going to be a good value in today's market.
I test drove an RS model in the same color 3 days ago.
I must say that I was very impressed overall with the build quality and drivability of the 3 cyl. Turbo . The Nitro Yellow looks much better in person.....
Price, looks and size will make it a big seller.
I think so too. Thanks for watching!
I just bought a silver-gray 1RS last week.
Congrats!
dark interior? u paid MSRP or markup? Jus wondering.. im in the market right now for a new vehicle..
@@robertogarciajr.8618 , MSRP.
Have an 1RS. Not a bad ride. Well for $23K, you get what you get. The 3 cylinder, yeahhhhh not the best motor. Getting the same MPG as the 20' Trax I've traded in. Chevy should've kept the 4 banger as the engine. LEDs should be throughout the car. Door panels and arm rest should be cushioned. But other than that and I understand the price checking measures that Chevy did, but overall a nice ride. Definitely getting your bang for your buck!!
Engine seems to work for this price point. You're not a race car driver , are you?
I’ll wait for the reliability reviews after a year.
Yep, never buy the first year run of a vehicle. That's it's growing pains stage where little things come up.
I’m with you. I would never buy a vehicle when it first is introduced. I’m also not in the market (thankfully).
The trailblazer and encore gx with the same engine has been out since 2021. Haven’t really seen any engine issues.
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Fortunately the vehicle that I am driving is only 5 years old and has 41,000 miles on it. I have never liked it, but with the cost of vehicles it is not wise to get rid of it solely for that reason.
Reliability is a concern for me as well. I guess the Vega is still fresh enough in my mind! Gee it’s only been 50 years, you’d think that I could forget it.
I just purchased a 1rs and love it so far
Great to hear!
I bought a 1RS last November.
Till now it’s been 6 months. I took the car two times to the dealership cause electric issues with DRL lights and AC not working. First time the car spent 2 months in the dealer, after 9 days my car got back to the same issue.
Now is in the dealer waiting for repair. 😶
I think I like this model the best because of the looks and all. It's the best blend of equipment and things without all the black out like the Activ model gets and these wheels appeal to me more than the 2RS ones.
I strongly agree with the wheel selection. They look much better and not so much like a Kia
Looks smashing. Great affordable suv that everyone's waiting for.
Exactly!
Just don’t understand what the fixation on all wheel drive is. Does nothing in normal driving but reduce milage and ad more to break.
I am really considering this vehicle for several reasons but mostly price point and MPG. I already bought a 2021 Trailblazer LT 1.3 I3 for my wife 2 years ago. The Trailblazer has had no problems so far, even with CVT transmission (my 1st experience with CVT). I am alternating between a 2002 Honda Civic LX getting 33/34 mpg per week and a 2003 Ford Escape 4WD XLT 3.0V6 that on her best days gives me 18/19 mpg a week. I love the gas milage of the Civic but the Escape has a much better ride. So, I assume the Trax will be very similar to the Trailblazer. Haven't seen one in person yet but looking forward to a test drive soon.
Thanks for the comment! The Trax does feel fairly similar to the Trailblazer with a little more room inside. One of the biggest differences is the newer tech but that is coming to the 2024 Trailblazer as well. You should be able to find these on lots shortly if not already as GM is producing many of them and shipping them over.
😂😂😂 get rid of that garbage why would you buy your wife gm junk
Who is the cute host ?
Your videos are great. You really ought to find a way to minimize your use of the "thee" so often in your videos. The word "the" would be just fine in most cases.
YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN RIGHT HERE, AS USUAL, 23/09/2023
Just got myself a 1rs in black! I absolutly love the look and drive. I have abour 1200 miles on it. For some reason the rear drivers side window doesnt want to work 9 out of 10 times. The Onstar hotspot requirement for apple car play is stupid, and considering it is 25$ a month I will stick with my plug in. It is a 3 cylinder but for what you get it is pretty quick.
Well done video
Thank you!
Do the seats fold flat and is there a lip between the trunk and where the seats fold?
Im about to buy the LT. They are kind of hard to find.
Would like to see the lights turned on, thanks
I did show the headlights on this one along with the LT in the next Trax video. Stay tuned!
@@CarsMadeSimple I was looking for the lit taillights, must have missed it.
We are looking for a small suv, but this becomes bigger now...
It is fairly large in physical size for the class but it's still a very nimble vehicle to drive.
I've seen a few of the Trax on your channel. Have you done the LT?
Side by side comparison coming soon!
This is my trim choice, plan to buy one on second year of production. Just curious, why does the Korean version includes the shark fin antenna and power lift gate, as seen in this video link th-cam.com/video/1h3IO0m8ntM/w-d-xo.html @5:47
Typically packaging is different between regions. This is common amongst just about every manufacturers.
yeah kind of odd , i was looking at my window sticker and it says was assembled in Korea, mine is a summit white 1RS, $23455 out the door. We bought it as a second car due to an accident. I really wasnt looking to get a car as our main car is a big SUV and is only 2 years old. Honestly its my first GM car in 30+ years and I have to say the fit and finish and quality of assembly are better than the 2017 Mazda CX5 it replaces. Whether it will be reliable long term who knows, but we plan on having it for the teenagers to drive in a few years. Based on this I am hoping the new electric Blazer will be out with the bugs worked out by then. I saw that at an autoshow and really like the look of it
Most affordable, agree but *best* is a stretch.
We will have to see what else is available in the sub $25k price point but everyone has their opinion.
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So, has anyone ever thought how cool this vehicle would have been as a Chevy Volt III?
Most affordable , most underpowered ....137hp....no thanks !
Have you driven it? I have and it has lots of pep when you step on the gas! Oh, and I should mention that I am a car guy with a 1982 Lancia Zagato parked in my garage for nice weather driving use only. 😊
Try passing on the hiway after your doing 60 or70 mph....good luck .....nice car for the city though .@@musicmaestrodj
Never understood the push for huge horsepower. Its torque that matter and it has a surprising amount or torque
@@massmike11 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." Someone famous.
But has Chevy made the appropriate upgrade to the infotainment system to make them compatible with ios 14?
Yes