Andrew M : I would disagree, place my 05 Trailblazer next to an 05 Blazer and the blazer looks like it’s kid brother. The Trailblazer was the mid sized SUV for Chevy, Taho and suburban being the larger brothers and Blazer the kid. The Tax was the baby of the bunch and stayed it of the tall grass because it couldn’t handle it. The new Trailblazer is smaller than the new blazer and I my opinion a bad reincarnation.
Ive owned a base model 1.2L Trailblazer for 3 months now and it is far more capable than the EPA claims. EPA claims 31hwy 29 combined. Im sitting at a very happy 37mpg.
@@trent7080 The best way I can describe it is acceptable. Ive driven both engines and the 1.2 definitely takes a small hit in the engine pep but is pretty close and gets you up to speed on those on ramps just fine.
@Richard Favreau Nah, it's the industry that leads the American consumer by the nose, to buy a less practical higher profit margin product over a less expensive more practical station wagon.
It's not small at all. Did you see how much space there is in the 2nd row and in the trunk? It's basically a perfect size for a family of 4. No need to have a giant 8 seater.
It's the best-selling market segment these days and all the manufacturers are trying to offer as many as possible. This is a perfectly reasonable size for many buyers, so why not?
It's not small at all on the inside. Alex is like six two or six four and he had three or four inches sitting behind himself and plenty of headroom. That's a lot better than some of the other competition where you can barely stuff yourself in the back. Apparently this thing is pretty competent off-road also there's a few other videos on TH-cam of people beating the shit out of these off-road it's got almost 8 inches of ground clearance which is enough to get you out of most stuff. And the highway fuel economy numbers are actually pretty good too. And that 3 cylinder engine should be super easy to work on because there's a ton of room around it. And honestly 3 cylinder engines generally sound a lot better under heavy load than a 4 cylinder. They've got a really cool sound actually. Triumph uses three cylinders in their motorcycles, there's a few other places where they're used and they have a very interesting sound.
At ideal. But when revved 3 cylinder engines are horribly rough. The torque inbalance (shared with inline-five engines) makes for a rattling powertrain as the engine tries to rock from end-to-end, even when balanced as much as physically possible. A piece of junk most likely long-term.
I'd love to know more about how the CVT vs 9-speed drives though. It can be hard to tell on a five minute test drive compared to reviewers that get vehicles for a week.
@Richard Favreau when I talk to SUV owners the two things they love to say is that "its safer because, its higher up" it's like they don't know nothing.
Hallelujah! Alex reviewed a mid-level trim on a budget sub-compact crossover rather than a top-of-the line trim. That's really important, especially when reviewing a GM product, because there is such a gulf between the volume sellers and the premium trim levels on GM products.
Why anyone would buy any sub-compact SUV is a mystery to me since they deliver very little in terms of added capability and certainly less in terms of driving engagement than almost any compact car which can be had for same or less money. Nobody who had almost any alternative bought a Chevy Spark or a Nissan Versa but give it a tiny amount of additional ground clearance and AWD and people line up for them and pay far more for them. And get less MPG and worse 0-60 times etc. But it's nice having choices I guess.
Chris Ransdell People like my parents like subcompact SUVs. Both have had joint replacements and the seating height allows them to just slide into the seat. They might not be as fast or efficient as a compact sedan but they’re better than big SUVs and trucks and they’re easier to drive and park.
I WOULD NOT PERSONALLY WASTE MY MONEY ON THIS CRAP AND GO AND BUY THE MIDSIZED BLAZER CAUSE ITS THE CLOSEST THING YOUR GOING TO GET TO OFF ROAD UTILITY WITH THIS FROM GM
If GM is this desperate for fuel economy, they should honestly just cave and buy the eAWD Prius drivetrain from Toyota and design the platform around that. This powertrain strategy is absolute nonsense.
Cannot understand why GM is using a 3 cylinder small displacement engine, and slapping a turbo on it is not going to hide the fact that it's not going to last. I would go with a hyundai venue over the trailblazer at least that has a four cylinder engine and no turbo to worry about.
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The Chevy lineup of SUVs is one of the ugliest one in existence. And they continue with this model. Plus, the usual cheap looking GM plastics, I'll fitting panels, big gaps, etc. Sad.
What the hell is this thing...... honestly GM. Ford brought back the Bronco name and is going to sell hundreds of thousands of them because they did it RIGHT. Chevy brings back the Blazer/Trail Blazer names on a crossover and CUV and wonders why nobody is buying them. Other than the new C8 GM is just lost and needs a change in management. You couldn't pay me to drive this pile
Chevy dozen t care about their customers and fans they are like should we revive the blazer and the trailblazer um make them into cross overs simple Chevy fans:😭😭😭
That graph does look confusing, it might be referring to the older gen Encore GX. But noticing that most of the group fits between the HR-V and the CX-30 shows that they all have just a few inches of difference between them. Unless the graph is all messed up.
@@chiluco2000 nah, I just think it's messed up.. this is, as the marketing peeps at GM would say: "first-ever" (lol) Encore GX, so no older gen available. The other small SUV that they have (Encore) is much smaller and already shown on chart. Something isn't right here. Great vid as always from Alex though
GMs AWD system is sleazy. People buy AWD to have it active all the time. It's combining the main disadvantage of 4wd with the main disadvantage of AWD just so they can brag about a little better mpg.
They somehow made the trailblazer worse and most likely more unreliable the 1.3? No way I wouldn’t take one of these even if they paid me to drive it 😂
I don't understand why there has never been a noticable fuel mileage improvement over the years . I recall when the famous fuel injected 3.8 V6 came out in 1986 that was a huge improvement overall . Seems since then nothing really ground breaking.
Just garbage 🗑 Small engine turbocharged is just for cost cuts. I would have rather seen a 4cyl . Dodge is the only player in the game who gets it. No replacement for displacement 💪
@@vg2480 time will tell, but turbo maintenance is not cheap just ask anyone driving a diesel. Naturally aspirated engines are the way to go for longevity
I don't mind the CVT, if it's a good one with regular maintenance. But a N/A 4 cylinder could have been used instead of a turbocharged 3 for the base model. 1.5 or 1.6. Then turbocharge the same 4 cylinder for the other models.
I had a 2004 Trailblazer until last year. It was 'ok'...but I constantly battled electrical problems and while I never had any major engine or transmission problems, I was "hundred dollar'd' to death. It was always something: several thermostats, leaky power steering pump, leaky trans coolant lines...THREE front wheel bearings. cabin fan resistor, several ignition switches, new starter, new dashboard instrument panel...the list goes on and on. And it was a TOTAL gas hog. Had I known, I wouldn't have kept it as long as I did. I will say this, that inline 6 had tons of torque at less than 2000 rpm.
Alex I watch a lot of car review channels and you go into very good depth. I appreciate your effort. I consider most review channels to not know what they are talking about at all when describing a vehicle but after watching your video hesitating for months about buying a Trailblazer your video made scheduling my appointment very easy. Thank you.
typical General Mess slipshot design and quality. buy the extended warranty if you are foolish enough to buy this, because you are going to be using it often.🙄 once again, they bought a Hyundai, 2018 Kona, and closely copied it.
Simple, GM doesnt want to enter a segment that is uncertain. If this new Bronco sells well, they may consider coming out with a competitor. They know that these tiny crossovers are hot right now. But they should have made this the new Trax and not the trailblazer.
The Bronco is a unibody with a 3 cyl and FWD standard. There's nothing special about it aside from bodywork, it's still a cheap unreliable American POS.
@@trent7080 The Bronco was announced at the 2017 auto show. The TrailBlazer was announced at the 2019 auto show. I'm not good with calendars but I think that Ford was first?
It’s unfortunate that GM after the K5 Blazer history and their longevity of trucks & SUVs weakened the Blazer & Trailblazer products which is a huge missed opportunity in this SUV-market when the Bronco name has been revived and in the manner which it first left the scene.
The issue here isn’t the turbo 3 in a smallish suv, the issue is calling it a Trailblazer. If you’re going to fall back on these old names they should at least live up to their heritage. But make no mistake, Chevy is going to sell a gazillion of these stupid things. Not to consumers, but to car rental companies. The same fleet strategy they had with the Malibu, Impala, etc.
they probably will SELL ON PRICE depending on how one options this ride. I am wondering HOW LONG will this sewing machine sounding engine will last? not everyone will buy the $ 19,000 trailblazer( maybe a quaker) probably most will buy the LS.
If they have many fancy techs to make a 3-cy turbo engine so GOOD, why not putting these techs to make a 1.5T 4-cy which clearly wins over 3-cy by nature? This is really beyond me.
I have a 2018 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4. Pretty nice SUV, very good in the snow and rough terrain settings (naturally - it’s a Jeep). Much better than the old Compass/Patriot and the ZF 9-Speed and other electronics, besides the touchscreen being slow sometimes, have given me no issues. My lease ends next spring 2021. My only major complaint is that the 2.4L Tigershark engine is too loud and slow. FCA should offer the Cherokee’s 2.0T on the Compass too. Otherwise, I say check one out. Can’t wait for the plug-in Jeeps to come out. I also have an 08 Saturn Aura 3.5 V6 and a 2004 Olds Bravada with the 4.2 I6 in it (old Trailblazer’s twin) - wouldn’t trade them for the world. This new Trailblazer seems... Meh.
@Adam Speck Looks are subjective. I liked the styling of my Compass vs. similar SUVs, plus it had some features that other similar-priced SUVs didn’t. The new Trailblazer looks decent enough. But personally, I’ve been in most of these compact crossovers now, and none of them are what I’d call “impressive” overall. Very cookie cutter “just get the job done and get home” basic kinda vehicles. But for their intended buyers, I’m sure that’s perfectly fine.
Front design is one of the best I have seen. The best colors for showing off the beauty of a car's design are lighter colors, like silver. Dark colors like this hide subtle curves, angles, etc.
Great review of the Chevy and all the other vehicles. I definitely will be shopping the Trailblzer, Seltos, CX 30 and maybe the Rogue sport. The Nissan Kicks looks cheaply made. In the Chevy I would want the automatic with the larger engine and the two tone paint. Thx so much.
Incredibly lame offering. Make the engine as small as possible put a turbo charger on it to shorten its life and if you make it to 60,000 miles it’s about as disposable as a toaster when the turbo goes bad it’s worth more than the car to replace. And the fact that an overstressed undersized turbo charged three cylinder engine in the real world doesn’t get you significantly better fuel mileage can you have a recipe for and regretful purchase.
What a disappointment. This is the problem with a woman at the helm of GM all her focus groups are convincing them to build soccer mom SUV'S. I am dying for them to make a decent Jimmy based on the Bison frame that can tow over 5000 lbs go offroad a bit when required and not get stuck in construction sites. GM is going to lose a lot of business to Jeep Bronco 4runner Telluride etc. They should have called this a Aztec or Vibe ( oh yeah those were lousy and got a bad rep. So now u destroy Trailblazer name plate)
New Blazer should’ve been called Trailblazer. Then make the Blazer nameplate into a proper Bronco and Wrangler competitor. I agree that this SUV here should’ve been called Trax.
I've purchased a new 1991 Blazer and a 2002 Trailblazer. Both of those vehicles served me well. There is no way that I'd ever purchase the new Blazer models. They are nothing but weak soccer mom vehicles. My next vehicle will be a 4-Runner.
On the ACTIV trim don't forget a few extra features that are included on this but usually extra on the competition -- far better tires which are respectable for soft-roading without wrecking on-road fuel economy and handling, and a skid plate, and an extra half inch of ground clearance for eight inches total on the ACTIV AWD. A pity they shortened the Buick and didn't offer Buick standard noise insulation on upper trims of the Chevy.....puts smallish-car buyers between a rock and a hard place.
I'd buy a Seltos and know I had a better vehicle in every way. OK, the back seat might not be quite as spacious, but it's big enough for adults. They don't need to cross their legs.
Great review! I have a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS FWD with the 1.3 turbo loving it so far very sharp looking it’s peppy LOTS OF SPACE!! Personal favorite is folding the front seat completely flat lol and no complaints about the CVT
Why does chevy make so many different crossovers? Trax, trailblazer, blazer, equinox, traverse, tahoe and suburban. Who is the target for each one? The trax and trailblazer compete with themselves, the equinox and blazer compete with themselves. What happened to having a small, medium and large crossover and a 2 row and 3 row body on frame suv.
Love your reviews Alex but you are way to lenient on seat comfort. You have the g80’a 9’also and that doesn’t make any sense. That needs to be dialed in.
This nostalgic branding that you see kills two birds with one stone. On one side you get boomers and Gen X who don't know any better saying to themselves "I used to have a Trailblazer it was nice." On the other side you have Millennials and Gen Z saying "Oh my parents had a Trailblazer it was nice." While not understanding that the Blazer/Trailblazer/Bronco etc is totally unrelated to the car they remember. GM and Ford are once again just the car brands for people who don't know any better.
Well, I dont think you're giving enough credit to many older people who definitely investigate all things about a new car. Im a boomer, and can tell you right now, I would definitely not buy this car, based on the power train alone. Just as I'm sure their are 20 year olds who buy new junk, because they know nothing about cars. Engines, transmissions, turbos. etc....
This Trailblazer reminds me of on older Honda is some ways. Affordably priced, lots of room on the inside, fuel efficient and with many useful features such as the fold flat front seat and all the safety tech that is available. Now, will it be as reliable? Probably not. But with the attractive styling I'm predicting this will be a win for General Motors.
Sorry I like my Jeep Cherokee way better. My neighbor has one of these trailblazer and says my Jeep rides smoother than his trailblazer. He said mine has better pickup as well.
It seems some auto manufacturers have given up lately on fuel mileage. 28 combined is sad, when I get 25 in my midsized 4x4 truck. And I even manually calculate that. 🤦🏼♂️ Come on manufacturers, try harder.
Russell I think it’s down to the government mandated EPA ratings - these hamster wheel engines aren’t powerful enough to move these vehicles efficiently, but they get the numbers the government wants when they test them.
Interesting, maybe because there is no more efficiency to squeeze out of that engine for that type of model segment given their shape and weight. I'm betting they will be using that 3 cylinder for a future hybrid version. The challenge will be in marketing it for the nostalgic Chevrolet audience.
I don't understand this milage either. I get 28 combined in my 07 Forester that has a 2.5 Liter non turbo, and it still manages to be slightly quicker to 60...
This isn't a trailblazer it's a freaking Kia econobox copy...come on GM what happened to you? The Blazer I had used to be a V8 400hp sporty truck that was actually fun to drive. It was affordable, fun, practical, and one of the few gm cars that were reliable enough for the everyday person.
It’s called the planet is burning up. Pretty sad that a whole continent burned in the beginning of 2020 “Australia” yet no one cares to reduce emissions.
It not at all living up to the spirt of blazers how dare they call this the blazer or the trailblazer redesign both of them and put these crossovers in the junk yard
Old Trailblazer: Bigger version of the Blazer
New Trailblazer: Smaller version of the Blazer
It shows GM doesn't have any clue
Actually the trailblazer has always been smaller than the full size blazer.
Andrew M : I would disagree, place my 05 Trailblazer next to an 05 Blazer and the blazer looks like it’s kid brother. The Trailblazer was the mid sized SUV for Chevy, Taho and suburban being the larger brothers and Blazer the kid. The Tax was the baby of the bunch and stayed it of the tall grass because it couldn’t handle it. The new Trailblazer is smaller than the new blazer and I my opinion a bad reincarnation.
Ive owned a base model 1.2L Trailblazer for 3 months now and it is far more capable than the EPA claims. EPA claims 31hwy 29 combined. Im sitting at a very happy 37mpg.
How is acceleration out of the 1.2T ?
@@trent7080 The best way I can describe it is acceptable. Ive driven both engines and the 1.2 definitely takes a small hit in the engine pep but is pretty close and gets you up to speed on those on ramps just fine.
I’m gonna be honest. That thing is hideous.
Very ugly asf, like the designers hired a 7 year old to design a fuckin car in art class, serious it's atrocious
I don't get why they made this so small when they already have small SUVs. This is pointless imo
@Richard Favreau Nah, it's the industry that leads the American consumer by the nose, to buy a less practical higher profit margin product over a less expensive more practical station wagon.
It's not small at all. Did you see how much space there is in the 2nd row and in the trunk? It's basically a perfect size for a family of 4. No need to have a giant 8 seater.
Name value
It's the best-selling market segment these days and all the manufacturers are trying to offer as many as possible. This is a perfectly reasonable size for many buyers, so why not?
It's not small at all on the inside. Alex is like six two or six four and he had three or four inches sitting behind himself and plenty of headroom. That's a lot better than some of the other competition where you can barely stuff yourself in the back. Apparently this thing is pretty competent off-road also there's a few other videos on TH-cam of people beating the shit out of these off-road it's got almost 8 inches of ground clearance which is enough to get you out of most stuff. And the highway fuel economy numbers are actually pretty good too. And that 3 cylinder engine should be super easy to work on because there's a ton of room around it. And honestly 3 cylinder engines generally sound a lot better under heavy load than a 4 cylinder. They've got a really cool sound actually. Triumph uses three cylinders in their motorcycles, there's a few other places where they're used and they have a very interesting sound.
The engine sounds like a sewing machine (5:31).
It does! 100 %
At ideal. But when revved 3 cylinder engines are horribly rough. The torque inbalance (shared with inline-five engines) makes for a rattling powertrain as the engine tries to rock from end-to-end, even when balanced as much as physically possible. A piece of junk most likely long-term.
@Adam Speck Call me when you've made it to 100k with that motor. Can it go to 200k? Good luck.
The comparison segment at the end is really well done
I'd love to know more about how the CVT vs 9-speed drives though. It can be hard to tell on a five minute test drive compared to reviewers that get vehicles for a week.
GM literally cut the old trail blazer in half. Including the engine. Great review, as always, but I don't see the sense in this vehicle.
Every auto manufacturer has a subcompact crossover. You're not very logical.
They will likely be discontinuing the Trax soon, because its based on the Sonic which is going away.
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@Richard Favreau when I talk to SUV owners the two things they love to say is that "its safer because, its higher up" it's like they don't know nothing.
Its definitely not what we wanted, but considering how cheap this is u can modify it to fit ur off-road needs
30k for a 3 cylinder with black plastic siding... yuck
3 cylinder engines? Are you kidding me?
And a CVT?
What is going on at GM? Who's in charge of development of this garbage?
That new intro is worse than the last new intro. Hell go back to the one you had a while ago lol
Why buy this 3 cyl when you can get a better and more reliable Asian 4 banger?
Pedro Fernandez because people have stupid written on their foreheads
All about fuel economy ratings for vehicle manufacturers.
@@James-il3tq These 3 cyl don't get any better mpg's than 4 cyl cause you gotta floor them to get out of their own way
@Pedro Fernandez Fuel economy *ratings* not actual fuel economy. Turbos always get better MPG on paper but not in real world use.
I've banged four Asians.
Hallelujah! Alex reviewed a mid-level trim on a budget sub-compact crossover rather than a top-of-the line trim. That's really important, especially when reviewing a GM product, because there is such a gulf between the volume sellers and the premium trim levels on GM products.
1.3L I3 engine.... That sure should last a long time...
Especially being a Chevy with in house 9 speed transmission.
hiroshima thompson good one. Very accurate 😂
@hiroshima thompson More likely being driven by the Amazon dude delivering their Whole Foods order.
@@James-il3tq Yeah, the transmission is much more likely to be the weak point. By a spare one - you'll eventually need it.
Small engines have been used all over the world for a long time. It’s really only the USA that uses huge engines.
Why anyone would buy this heap instead of a Seltos is beyond me.
Why anyone would buy any sub-compact SUV is a mystery to me since they deliver very little in terms of added capability and certainly less in terms of driving engagement than almost any compact car which can be had for same or less money. Nobody who had almost any alternative bought a Chevy Spark or a Nissan Versa but give it a tiny amount of additional ground clearance and AWD and people line up for them and pay far more for them. And get less MPG and worse 0-60 times etc. But it's nice having choices I guess.
Chris Ransdell People like my parents like subcompact SUVs. Both have had joint replacements and the seating height allows them to just slide into the seat. They might not be as fast or efficient as a compact sedan but they’re better than big SUVs and trucks and they’re easier to drive and park.
They are BOTH heaps
@@CapELarry I believe you just defined the "hip and impressionable" consumer group for this model!
Your not wrong.
Ewww, reminds me of the Pontiac Vibe. Not a good flashback.
A divorced headlamp arrangement... love it!!
My fav: Highlander doesn't get upset over broken pavement...
What a way with words
How can we tell if these turbo 3 cylinders will be reliable out to 250k like the 4 cylinder in the HRV? We can't.
Put a 9speed transmission on my riding mower would be faster and smoother.
I WOULD NOT PERSONALLY WASTE MY MONEY ON THIS CRAP AND GO AND BUY THE MIDSIZED BLAZER CAUSE ITS THE CLOSEST THING YOUR GOING TO GET TO OFF ROAD UTILITY WITH THIS FROM GM
Lol that herringbone pattern from the seat is from the Cavalier. I remember seeing that as a kid. 🤣🤣 Some things don’t change.
The Buick Encore is made in Korea. Is this made in Korea too? 1.3L 3 cylinder.
Yes, this one is made in Korea.
Toy car engines! No thanks!
If GM is this desperate for fuel economy, they should honestly just cave and buy the eAWD Prius drivetrain from Toyota and design the platform around that. This powertrain strategy is absolute nonsense.
Chevy is working on 1 or some electric vehicles so seeing them go hybrid or even full electric soon is a possibility
Cannot understand why GM is using a 3 cylinder small displacement engine, and slapping a turbo on it is not going to hide the fact that it's not going to last. I would go with a hyundai venue over the trailblazer at least that has a four cylinder engine and no turbo to worry about.
A general motors design CVT; what could possibly go wrong. Besides that small turbo charged engine of course.
You can get the 9 speed, but you're right about the turbo 3
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Chevy is confused lol
The Chevy lineup of SUVs is one of the ugliest one in existence.
And they continue with this model.
Plus, the usual cheap looking GM plastics, I'll fitting panels, big gaps, etc.
Sad.
So right
Get rid of this intro
It's creepy
horrendous and uninspired
What the hell is this thing...... honestly GM.
Ford brought back the Bronco name and is going to sell hundreds of thousands of them because they did it RIGHT. Chevy brings back the Blazer/Trail Blazer names on a crossover and CUV and wonders why nobody is buying them. Other than the new C8 GM is just lost and needs a change in management. You couldn't pay me to drive this pile
Chevy dozen t care about their customers and fans they are like should we revive the blazer and the trailblazer um make them into cross overs simple
Chevy fans:😭😭😭
Disappointment to put it simple.
2:49 size chart.. how's encore GX larger than trailblazer?
That graph does look confusing, it might be referring to the older gen Encore GX. But noticing that most of the group fits between the HR-V and the CX-30 shows that they all have just a few inches of difference between them. Unless the graph is all messed up.
@@chiluco2000 nah, I just think it's messed up.. this is, as the marketing peeps at GM would say: "first-ever" (lol) Encore GX, so no older gen available. The other small SUV that they have (Encore) is much smaller and already shown on chart. Something isn't right here. Great vid as always from Alex though
What could possibly go wrong when the optional engine is a 1.3l 3 cylinder?
GMs AWD system is sleazy. People buy AWD to have it active all the time. It's combining the main disadvantage of 4wd with the main disadvantage of AWD just so they can brag about a little better mpg.
They somehow made the trailblazer worse and most likely more unreliable the 1.3? No way I wouldn’t take one of these even if they paid me to drive it 😂
I would take it if someone paid me to drive it.
What a joke
Yup when I saw the two blazer and the trailblazer I was like chevy is this a joke then I was confused
The opening music is much better Alex
I don't understand why there has never been a noticable fuel mileage improvement over the years . I recall when the famous fuel injected 3.8 V6 came out in 1986 that was a huge improvement overall . Seems since then nothing really ground breaking.
Just garbage 🗑
Small engine turbocharged is just for cost cuts. I would have rather seen a 4cyl . Dodge is the only player in the game who gets it. No replacement for displacement 💪
Dodge’s are the biggest POS on the road.
@@vg2480 time will tell, but turbo maintenance is not cheap just ask anyone driving a diesel. Naturally aspirated engines are the way to go for longevity
Is it too much to ask for Chevrolet to not ruin nameplates that used to mean something?
Yep the ruined so many way too many
Are you comparing Chevy with a BMW? who trained you how to see cars? Chris Chadwick?
Omg 3 cylinder? CVT? 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
I would be worried about reliability.
I don't mind the CVT, if it's a good one with regular maintenance. But a N/A 4 cylinder could have been used instead of a turbocharged 3 for the base model. 1.5 or 1.6. Then turbocharge the same 4 cylinder for the other models.
I had a 2004 Trailblazer until last year. It was 'ok'...but I constantly battled electrical problems and while I never had any major engine or transmission problems, I was "hundred dollar'd' to death. It was always something: several thermostats, leaky power steering pump, leaky trans coolant lines...THREE front wheel bearings. cabin fan resistor, several ignition switches, new starter, new dashboard instrument panel...the list goes on and on. And it was a TOTAL gas hog. Had I known, I wouldn't have kept it as long as I did. I will say this, that inline 6 had tons of torque at less than 2000 rpm.
@Joe Doe
They are junk, and always were.
Now, instead of torque this Trailblazer has noise. noise. and too much noise at every RPM
Alex I watch a lot of car review channels and you go into very good depth. I appreciate your effort. I consider most review channels to not know what they are talking about at all when describing a vehicle but after watching your video hesitating for months about buying a Trailblazer your video made scheduling my appointment very easy. Thank you.
typical General Mess slipshot design and quality. buy the extended warranty if you are foolish enough to buy this, because you are going to be using it often.🙄
once again, they bought a Hyundai, 2018 Kona, and closely copied it.
Gm was the first to introduce a split headlight design, so if anyone copied it was Hyundai.
I’d take the Hyundai Kong over this anytime
What all cars have the forward-folding front passenger seat for carrying long cargo? That's an extremely useful feature for me.
I want to give american cars a chance but this is ugly as sin.
I love my 2009 inline 6 trailblazer I'm really disappointed. in this model
Ford comes out with a new Beautiful very well received Bronco, and GM releases this garbage? 🤦♂️... great review as always though
Simple, GM doesnt want to enter a segment that is uncertain. If this new Bronco sells well, they may consider coming out with a competitor. They know that these tiny crossovers are hot right now. But they should have made this the new Trax and not the trailblazer.
Yeap, it is junk. Boring!
The Bronco is a unibody with a 3 cyl and FWD standard. There's nothing special about it aside from bodywork, it's still a cheap unreliable American POS.
Trailblazer was introduced before the bronco, your statement contradicts reality.
@@trent7080 The Bronco was announced at the 2017 auto show. The TrailBlazer was announced at the 2019 auto show. I'm not good with calendars but I think that Ford was first?
Trailblazer a Chevy Japan copy because that's what sells today vs a Jeep Compass with less offroad than the Wrangler.
It’s unfortunate that GM after the K5 Blazer history and their longevity of trucks & SUVs weakened the Blazer & Trailblazer products which is a huge missed opportunity in this SUV-market when the Bronco name has been revived and in the manner which it first left the scene.
Right on - exactly
Yup exactly
*I'D AVOID THE CVT AND GAIN THE NINE SPEED GEARED UNIT THAT WON'T SELF DESTRUCT IN LESS THAN 5 YEARS!*
There is a blazer 2020 here v6 body on frame and rear solid axle, I wonder what is it based on here, they released trail blazer here as well.
Where is here. I will go there and get one
The issue here isn’t the turbo 3 in a smallish suv, the issue is calling it a Trailblazer. If you’re going to fall back on these old names they should at least live up to their heritage. But make no mistake, Chevy is going to sell a gazillion of these stupid things. Not to consumers, but to car rental companies. The same fleet strategy they had with the Malibu, Impala, etc.
I wouldn't buy it if they Changed the name of the two I would have bought it
Hate to be that guy, but the videos during the drive segment didn't match up well. A great informative video nonetheless.
Who is “designing” these SUVs from GM? They need to be fired
they probably will SELL ON PRICE depending on how one options this ride. I am wondering HOW LONG will this sewing machine sounding engine will last? not everyone will buy the $ 19,000 trailblazer( maybe a quaker) probably most will buy the LS.
Yup they have to be fired and the ceo of gm as well
That engine is embarrassing
Fastest selling vehicle...stays on the lot 19 days on average.
If they have many fancy techs to make a 3-cy turbo engine so GOOD, why not putting these techs to make a 1.5T 4-cy which clearly wins over 3-cy by nature? This is really beyond me.
Cx 30 is leagues above this. This car screams classic chevy cheap crap
Love the new into music! Long overdue Alex!
I have a 2018 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4. Pretty nice SUV, very good in the snow and rough terrain settings (naturally - it’s a Jeep). Much better than the old Compass/Patriot and the ZF 9-Speed and other electronics, besides the touchscreen being slow sometimes, have given me no issues. My lease ends next spring 2021. My only major complaint is that the 2.4L Tigershark engine is too loud and slow. FCA should offer the Cherokee’s 2.0T on the Compass too. Otherwise, I say check one out. Can’t wait for the plug-in Jeeps to come out. I also have an 08 Saturn Aura 3.5 V6 and a 2004 Olds Bravada with the 4.2 I6 in it (old Trailblazer’s twin) - wouldn’t trade them for the world. This new Trailblazer seems... Meh.
Yup I agree
@Adam Speck Looks are subjective. I liked the styling of my Compass vs. similar SUVs, plus it had some features that other similar-priced SUVs didn’t. The new Trailblazer looks decent enough. But personally, I’ve been in most of these compact crossovers now, and none of them are what I’d call “impressive” overall. Very cookie cutter “just get the job done and get home” basic kinda vehicles. But for their intended buyers, I’m sure that’s perfectly fine.
The old Trailblazer is better with the sound from inline 6
Front design is one of the best I have seen. The best colors for showing off the beauty of a car's design are lighter colors, like silver. Dark colors like this hide subtle curves, angles, etc.
Nah it isn't it looks ugly
Great review of the Chevy and all the other vehicles. I definitely will be shopping the Trailblzer, Seltos, CX 30 and maybe the Rogue sport. The Nissan Kicks looks cheaply made. In the Chevy I would want the automatic with the larger engine and the two tone paint. Thx so much.
It comes with 2 automatic options a cvt transmission or a 9 speed with over. I got the 9 speed the cvt made it seem like a wind up toy.
HOW DO YOU MAKE OFFROAD TRAILBLAZER INTO A SUBCOMPACT CUV? THEY SHOULD AT LEAST MADE IT INTO SOMETHING LIKE A EQUINOX
No masculine looks it had the old one was masculine and handsome looking the new one is ugly
Incredibly lame offering. Make the engine as small as possible put a turbo charger on it to shorten its life and if you make it to 60,000 miles it’s about as disposable as a toaster when the turbo goes bad it’s worth more than the car to replace. And the fact that an overstressed undersized turbo charged three cylinder engine in the real world doesn’t get you significantly better fuel mileage can you have a recipe for and regretful purchase.
The gx is smaller than the trailblazer but in your chart it’s bigger.
What a disappointment. This is the problem with a woman at the helm of GM all her focus groups are convincing them to build soccer mom SUV'S. I am dying for them to make a decent Jimmy based on the Bison frame that can tow over 5000 lbs go offroad a bit when required and not get stuck in construction sites. GM is going to lose a lot of business to Jeep Bronco 4runner Telluride etc. They should have called this a Aztec or Vibe ( oh yeah those were lousy and got a bad rep. So now u destroy Trailblazer name plate)
Kia Seltos seems to be a slightly better car from a driving perspective, but this one is attractive.
Its not a bad car, besides the tiny engine. But they should have made this the new trax and the blazer the new equinox.
New Blazer should’ve been called Trailblazer. Then make the Blazer nameplate into a proper Bronco and Wrangler competitor. I agree that this SUV here should’ve been called Trax.
Yupp
Not made in the USA? No thanks!
Love the new intro ;)
Trailblazers were always crap! It looks like the tradition continues. At least the encore looks nice. This looks like "lowered expectations.
Except the 2002 1st one
Also, my 2007 HHR had the same fold flat front passenger seat.
I'll keep my 05 she is a beast compared to this shit box
She’s also killing the planet.
True never buying the new one
I've purchased a new 1991 Blazer and a 2002 Trailblazer. Both of those vehicles served me well. There is no way that I'd ever purchase the new Blazer models. They are nothing but weak soccer mom vehicles. My next vehicle will be a 4-Runner.
What a glowdown
On the ACTIV trim don't forget a few extra features that are included on this but usually extra on the competition -- far better tires which are respectable for soft-roading without wrecking on-road fuel economy and handling, and a skid plate, and an extra half inch of ground clearance for eight inches total on the ACTIV AWD. A pity they shortened the Buick and didn't offer Buick standard noise insulation on upper trims of the Chevy.....puts smallish-car buyers between a rock and a hard place.
I'd buy a Seltos and know I had a better vehicle in every way. OK, the back seat might not be quite as spacious, but it's big enough for adults. They don't need to cross their legs.
Great review! I have a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS FWD with the 1.3 turbo loving it so far very sharp looking it’s peppy LOTS OF SPACE!! Personal favorite is folding the front seat completely flat lol and no complaints about the CVT
Everyone laughed at VW’s 1.4TSI engine a few years ago. Now we have 3 cylinders CUV from GM on our market 😆
Why does chevy make so many different crossovers? Trax, trailblazer, blazer, equinox, traverse, tahoe and suburban. Who is the target for each one? The trax and trailblazer compete with themselves, the equinox and blazer compete with themselves. What happened to having a small, medium and large crossover and a 2 row and 3 row body on frame suv.
Hate the new intro song
Love your reviews Alex but you are way to lenient on seat comfort. You have the g80’a 9’also and that doesn’t make any sense. That needs to be dialed in.
Trailblazer awd for me, I just like the styling.
Why?
This nostalgic branding that you see kills two birds with one stone. On one side you get boomers and Gen X who don't know any better saying to themselves "I used to have a Trailblazer it was nice." On the other side you have Millennials and Gen Z saying "Oh my parents had a Trailblazer it was nice."
While not understanding that the Blazer/Trailblazer/Bronco etc is totally unrelated to the car they remember. GM and Ford are once again just the car brands for people who don't know any better.
Well, I dont think you're giving enough credit to many older people who definitely investigate all things about a new car. Im a boomer, and can tell you right now, I would definitely not buy this car, based on the power train alone. Just as I'm sure their are 20 year olds who buy new junk, because they know nothing about cars. Engines, transmissions, turbos. etc....
This Trailblazer reminds me of on older Honda is some ways. Affordably priced, lots of room on the inside, fuel efficient and with many useful features such as the fold flat front seat and all the safety tech that is available. Now, will it be as reliable? Probably not. But with the attractive styling I'm predicting this will be a win for General Motors.
The rear styling looks like a 3rd generation Kia Rio hatchback.
Sorry I like my Jeep Cherokee way better. My neighbor has one of these trailblazer and says my Jeep rides smoother than his trailblazer. He said mine has better pickup as well.
🤔 Kia Seltos kicks the crap out of this yet isn’t in the comparison section lol.
It seems some auto manufacturers have given up lately on fuel mileage. 28 combined is sad, when I get 25 in my midsized 4x4 truck. And I even manually calculate that. 🤦🏼♂️ Come on manufacturers, try harder.
Russell I think it’s down to the government mandated EPA ratings - these hamster wheel engines aren’t powerful enough to move these vehicles efficiently, but they get the numbers the government wants when they test them.
Interesting, maybe because there is no more efficiency to squeeze out of that engine for that type of model segment given their shape and weight. I'm betting they will be using that 3 cylinder for a future hybrid version. The challenge will be in marketing it for the nostalgic Chevrolet audience.
I don't understand this milage either. I get 28 combined in my 07 Forester that has a 2.5 Liter non turbo, and it still manages to be slightly quicker to 60...
Wait for the 2021 refreshed Crosstrek? I think It’s already on sale at many dealer lots.
This isn't a trailblazer it's a freaking Kia econobox copy...come on GM what happened to you? The Blazer I had used to be a V8 400hp sporty truck that was actually fun to drive. It was affordable, fun, practical, and one of the few gm cars that were reliable enough for the everyday person.
Right on - Exactly
It’s called the planet is burning up. Pretty sad that a whole continent burned in the beginning of 2020 “Australia” yet no one cares to reduce emissions.
It not at all living up to the spirt of blazers how dare they call this the blazer or the trailblazer redesign both of them and put these crossovers in the junk yard
This is perfect for all your ironing board transportation needs.