This 2024 Chevy Trailblazer is packed with value! Keep in mind that the 2024 Trailblazer is around the same price as the 2024 Toyota Corolla sedan/hatchback and yet the Trailblazer has significantly more cargo space, more passenger space, more ground clearance, and bigger & nicer infotainment screens and driver's information display! Plus because it's turbocharged, it feels faster & more fun to drive than the Corolla! Finally, the Chevy dealership will definitely give a bigger discount on the Trailblazer than you can possibly get on the Corolla so the Trailblazer will actually be cheaper! Great review Hardesty Bros!
Rented one last time I went to Pittsburgh with some pretty negative preconceived notions. That said I really enjoyed driving that thing around the city and up and down Mt. Washington. Was really fun to drive, convenient handy and zippy for getting around downtown. It actually felt surprisingly sporty. I own an Acadia and it had many of the same features I love about my vehicle. I would not buy a trailblazer for where I live out in rural Florida, but for city life where there's tight streets, corners, and some elevation and snow, this little awd is pretty perfect. If i moved to the city I would absolutely consider trading in for one of these. Plenty of room for my two sons and all our baggage.
I watch a lot of car reviews on YT... and I've come to believe that I think yours are the best. Thorough, well presented, excellent video quality, sensible advice... & no stupid yelling or joking around. Plus, I love me some donuts. Anyway... I just subscribed. Thanks, guys. Nice, objective job w/ this Trailblazer review. BTW: One other reason someone might prefer this to the Trax: it sits higher (this is a must-have for my wife; she thinks the Trax is basically regular-car height).
I just picked up this Trailblazer RS in red. Got all the packages: sunroof, dual-pane, panaramic; Convenience package; adaptive cruise and soumd package; driver confidence package. Really like this vehicle. I also have the fully loaded 2024 Trax 2RS and love that one as well. The difference, other than appearance, I think, are the Trailblazer is a little smoother ride, larger on the inside, the center console and door arm rests are slighltly softer (but not much), power drivers seat in the RS model, but a negative is that the Trailblazer is louder with road noise than the Trax. Really love both of these, of course I got the AWD version of the Trailblazer.
We almost went with a 2024 AWD RS but after having a 2021 FWD RS for the past 3 years its rough ride from the low profile tires and RS "sport" suspension became annoying to us (looks wise, the RS is amazibg). We went with a fully loaded AWD LT which drives a lotttt smoother and softer than our RS. Having AWD this time will come in handy for Ohio winter weather
To me, the big advantage of the Trailblazer over the Trax is the availability of the 1.3L engine. The 1.3L utilizes chains to drive the cams and the oil pump/balance shaft versus the "wet" belts that are in the 1.2L engine. The use of chains should yield a more durable, longer lasting engine with less maintenance cost. It's a big deal to change the belts in the 1.2L engine because they are INTERNAL to the engine, requiring much more disassembly than more common "dry" belts. Chains typically last the entire life of the engine whereas belts need to be changed at regular (long) intervals.
I have a little soft-spot for this generation of the Trailblazer, and this refresh doesn't change that. From the side, the front end looks like the Kia Seltos, and head-on, it gives a little Hyundai Santa Cruz, and those aren't criticisms, 👍
We just bought our first 2025 Chevy Trailblazer on 6/24/24. Thanks to your great review we bought the Active in Cacti green and white. We are loving it.
30k+ for a 2024 trailblazer guys. 30 thousand PLUS for an “affordable” Chevy. And yes im talking about a mid trim LT model, final price comes to 32,000 and LOTS of change. I went to go see multiple Trailblazers today near and around Chicago and found 1 out of 5 UNDER 28k with all the dealership add-ons people. Be prepared new buyers as well🥰
I love it. And want one. But at nearly $35k for an optioned-up one, it becomes harder to make a case for this vs something else with a bit more power. Perhaps a lightly-used luxury SUV, for the same money?
Trax isnt a bad car at all but it looks its price. These just look a bit nicer and personally I prefer the more upright styling. Also AWD and the 9spd are well worth the price difference
How was backing out of parking spaces with a rear corner window no present? I wonder why Chevy doesn't incl led interior cabin lighting? It just gives the cabin a nicer look at night and same goes for the Trax.
I think the Trax is a much better deal. Given this is made in Korea, and it has a slow engine, I won’t be considering it, but that interior is definitely the best in its class. Great video guys.
Especially with that color and white roof, I think this is the sexiest little crossover out there, I'm just not in love with the price. The Trax just doesn't make it look like a value option anymore.
Optional AWD, but that drives the price even higher. I setup a 1.2T FWD Trailblazer similar to a Trax Activ and it came out to $28,875 whereas the Trax came out to $24,995. I think they need to reduce the Trailblazer price by $2K across the board. @@braetonwilson4296
I was disappointed that you didn’t talk much at all about the different safety features that were available. Like front collision avoidance, lane departure, any kind of steering assist systems….etc.
I don’t know why nearly every vehicle today considers charcoal grey to be a black interior. When I was young a black interior was actually black, not charcoal grey.
We just picked up a loaded AWD 2024 LT trim. The ACTIV trim in my opinion is a waste (you're just paying allllll that extra $ for a white roof, rough terrain tires and a goofy skid plate.). We had a 2021 RS but it drove like a tank with it's low profile tires and "sport" suspension. (Pointless for a daily driver on pot hole Ohio roads). The LT rides a lot softer/smoother with it's bigger sidewall tires. We also picked up some really high quality NAPA leather front seat covers.
I've had one for more than a year and the worst things are: driver's seating area discomfort (esp. the door armrest height and width), the lack of overall body and interior width (your left shoulder is too close to the pillar between the doors), the lower headroom (compared to Equinox or other models), the overall interior quality including the narrow A/C tubing/vents and poor speakers), unimpressive mpg for the downsized engine compared to Equinox, and lack of engine power in the upper gears (for passing). Positives: relatively smooth drive, very effective low gear torque for ON-ROAD snow/ice/wet, an OK price point for the AWD and other features. Summary, not a great car, but OK and it feels and looks like it should be about $2000-2600 cheaper than it is.
EXCUSE ME! 35K!?! FYI a 2020 Santa Fe limited AWD was about 39K which is two classes larger and way more luxurious. Worse on gas mileage but other than that better in every way for very little more money
I love this car but it's so funny that people gave the Jeep Patriot of bad review. But all of the cars nowadays took the style from the Jeep Patriot.😂😂😂😂😂
All this is great and good, but the ONLY question that matters (to me at least) is this: just how disposable is the tiny 3 cylinder turbo and transmission? I have no doubt the majority of these things will be fine during the powertrain warranty period...but GM (like all car companies these days with the possible exception of Toyota and Mazda) wants people to get into a new car every 4-5 years. Financially good for the large corporation selling these things, financially ruinous for ordinary people with a modest salary. So yeah, let's revisit the Trailblazer/Trax/Buick Envision and anything else using the same powertrain in 5-6 years. In fact the only 3 cylinder engine I'd touch is the Toyota engineered one that's currently only in the GR Corolla...and hopefully some different models down the line. Those things are built stout straight from the factory..and tuners are only seeing problems when they increase the boost to get above 325hp...and that problem is valve float. Top end stuff is much easier to remedy than bottom end, but it also shows that little 3cylinder if left in stock form will likely do over 100k miles without issue. Of course like all non-naturally aspirated engines the turbo will be a weak link...but hopefully Toyota puts a non-turbo version with something around 180-190hp in one of their smaller vehicles...like the non GR Corolla hatchback.
Nothing like having a 1300cc motorcycle engine under the hood to power 3,100 lb car. This set up make that 3 cylinder engine work it's self to death especially if you got loaded with additional weight like people and gear.
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Where is this Trailblazer made ?
I just got mine a week ago today, and I absolutely love it and I can’t keep saying how much I love it. Good job Chevy you got my heart.
This 2024 Chevy Trailblazer is packed with value! Keep in mind that the 2024 Trailblazer is around the same price as the 2024 Toyota Corolla sedan/hatchback and yet the Trailblazer has significantly more cargo space, more passenger space, more ground clearance, and bigger & nicer infotainment screens and driver's information display! Plus because it's turbocharged, it feels faster & more fun to drive than the Corolla! Finally, the Chevy dealership will definitely give a bigger discount on the Trailblazer than you can possibly get on the Corolla so the Trailblazer will actually be cheaper! Great review Hardesty Bros!
Thanks!
Let’s compare reliability
A Toyota will last five times as long lol
@@JTKelsmodern Toyotas are crap
@@JTKels Toyotas have gone down hill in that regard sadly.
Rented one last time I went to Pittsburgh with some pretty negative preconceived notions. That said I really enjoyed driving that thing around the city and up and down Mt. Washington. Was really fun to drive, convenient handy and zippy for getting around downtown. It actually felt surprisingly sporty. I own an Acadia and it had many of the same features I love about my vehicle. I would not buy a trailblazer for where I live out in rural Florida, but for city life where there's tight streets, corners, and some elevation and snow, this little awd is pretty perfect. If i moved to the city I would absolutely consider trading in for one of these. Plenty of room for my two sons and all our baggage.
I watch a lot of car reviews on YT... and I've come to believe that I think yours are the best. Thorough, well presented, excellent video quality, sensible advice... & no stupid yelling or joking around. Plus, I love me some donuts. Anyway... I just subscribed. Thanks, guys. Nice, objective job w/ this Trailblazer review. BTW: One other reason someone might prefer this to the Trax: it sits higher (this is a must-have for my wife; she thinks the Trax is basically regular-car height).
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I wonder if they still change into alien robots? 😆🤖
I just picked up this Trailblazer RS in red. Got all the packages: sunroof, dual-pane, panaramic; Convenience package; adaptive cruise and soumd package; driver confidence package. Really like this vehicle. I also have the fully loaded 2024 Trax 2RS and love that one as well. The difference, other than appearance, I think, are the Trailblazer is a little smoother ride, larger on the inside, the center console and door arm rests are slighltly softer (but not much), power drivers seat in the RS model, but a negative is that the Trailblazer is louder with road noise than the Trax. Really love both of these, of course I got the AWD version of the Trailblazer.
We almost went with a 2024 AWD RS but after having a 2021 FWD RS for the past 3 years its rough ride from the low profile tires and RS "sport" suspension became annoying to us (looks wise, the RS is amazibg). We went with a fully loaded AWD LT which drives a lotttt smoother and softer than our RS. Having AWD this time will come in handy for Ohio winter weather
How’s the Bose sound system?
To me, the big advantage of the Trailblazer over the Trax is the availability of the 1.3L engine. The 1.3L utilizes chains to drive the cams and the oil pump/balance shaft versus the "wet" belts that are in the 1.2L engine. The use of chains should yield a more durable, longer lasting engine with less maintenance cost. It's a big deal to change the belts in the 1.2L engine because they are INTERNAL to the engine, requiring much more disassembly than more common "dry" belts. Chains typically last the entire life of the engine whereas belts need to be changed at regular (long) intervals.
They should have put 1.5L at least 😢
I have a little soft-spot for this generation of the Trailblazer, and this refresh doesn't change that. From the side, the front end looks like the Kia Seltos, and head-on, it gives a little Hyundai Santa Cruz, and those aren't criticisms, 👍
We just bought our first 2025 Chevy Trailblazer on 6/24/24. Thanks to your great review we bought the Active in Cacti green and white. We are loving it.
Congrats on your new Trailblazer!
30k+ for a 2024 trailblazer guys. 30 thousand PLUS for an “affordable” Chevy. And yes im talking about a mid trim LT model, final price comes to 32,000 and LOTS of change. I went to go see multiple Trailblazers today near and around Chicago and found 1 out of 5 UNDER 28k with all the dealership add-ons people. Be prepared new buyers as well🥰
Chevy Trax > TrailBlazer if price is a concern - especially for a decent trim on either.
@@marcisikoff the trax does not come with awd, I would like an all wheel drive car
Major rip off
I was able to get a trailblazer today for 30300. Good luck people. Dont get the moonroof
Why ?@@kirkking6601
Great video of the Trailblazer!!! Great job guys!!! Keep up the great work!!!
A lot of people in the comments section still living in 2018. That being said, lovely vehicle 🤩
A lot of fools overpaying for cars
Oh I 'member back in 2018, you could get two Trailblazers for a nickle.
I love it. And want one. But at nearly $35k for an optioned-up one, it becomes harder to make a case for this vs something else with a bit more power. Perhaps a lightly-used luxury SUV, for the same money?
Trax isnt a bad car at all but it looks its price. These just look a bit nicer and personally I prefer the more upright styling. Also AWD and the 9spd are well worth the price difference
I wish the digital screen would have spread out. The entire screen itself just show the whole display instead a quarter of the display
How was backing out of parking spaces with a rear corner window no present? I wonder why Chevy doesn't incl led interior cabin lighting? It just gives the cabin a nicer look at night and same goes for the Trax.
Insane new 2024 Chevy Trailblazer to buy.
I like Car Confections reviews so much I am watching this on Cybertruck Day.
Haha thanks
I think the Trax is a much better deal. Given this is made in Korea, and it has a slow engine, I won’t be considering it, but that interior is definitely the best in its class. Great video guys.
Thanks!
@@CarConfections👍
Trax is 2wd only
@@TylerCNatureTyTrue. But still a good deal.
Trax is also made in Korea, the Trailblazer is available with the larger 1.3 engine, which has timing chain instead of belt.
16:55 this view is great to see
Especially with that color and white roof, I think this is the sexiest little crossover out there, I'm just not in love with the price. The Trax just doesn't make it look like a value option anymore.
Trailblazer has a nicer more premium interior than the Trax with more soft touch surfaces. Trailblazer also has AWD.
Optional AWD, but that drives the price even higher. I setup a 1.2T FWD Trailblazer similar to a Trax Activ and it came out to $28,875 whereas the Trax came out to $24,995. I think they need to reduce the Trailblazer price by $2K across the board. @@braetonwilson4296
White roof is ugly
no u @@a_ya5555
I was leaning on corolla cross but hey chevy is really making a good comeback.. but I'm not a fan of sunroof.
I was disappointed that you didn’t talk much at all about the different safety features that were available. Like front collision avoidance, lane departure, any kind of steering assist systems….etc.
I agree. That's a shame to not have such features in 2024
I don’t know why nearly every vehicle today considers charcoal grey to be a black interior. When I was young a black interior was actually black, not charcoal grey.
It is Easier to clean for Resale at Dealership Prep& detail & act Auctions . That is The Main reason Auto companies use that color
Amazing video guys.
$34,500 is crazy, it's nice but not for that price even with AWD
We just picked up a loaded AWD 2024 LT trim. The ACTIV trim in my opinion is a waste (you're just paying allllll that extra $ for a white roof, rough terrain tires and a goofy skid plate.). We had a 2021 RS but it drove like a tank with it's low profile tires and "sport" suspension. (Pointless for a daily driver on pot hole Ohio roads). The LT rides a lot softer/smoother with it's bigger sidewall tires. We also picked up some really high quality NAPA leather front seat covers.
Next song that the Chevy Trailblazer today come on but I have a Korean band Italy's for the compass SUVs etcetera
WTF????
Big improvement over the previous model...
20:40 use cruise control
I've had one for more than a year and the worst things are: driver's seating area discomfort (esp. the door armrest height and width), the lack of overall body and interior width (your left shoulder is too close to the pillar between the doors), the lower headroom (compared to Equinox or other models), the overall interior quality including the narrow A/C tubing/vents and poor speakers), unimpressive mpg for the downsized engine compared to Equinox, and lack of engine power in the upper gears (for passing). Positives: relatively smooth drive, very effective low gear torque for ON-ROAD snow/ice/wet, an OK price point for the AWD and other features.
Summary, not a great car, but OK and it feels and looks like it should be about $2000-2600 cheaper than it is.
En mi país se venden la Chevrolet Trax y la Chevrolet equinox. Cómo se posiciona esta Trailblazer entre esos dos?
Let me know when GM has upgraded their reliability to that of Toyota.. presently that is not the case
What is the towing capacity?
EXCUSE ME! 35K!?! FYI a 2020 Santa Fe limited AWD was about 39K which is two classes larger and way more luxurious. Worse on gas mileage but other than that better in every way for very little more money
would u be able to get a blazer ev for a review
Yes, we will film one next week actually!
Fantastic video as always!😸
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this car but it's so funny that people gave the Jeep Patriot of bad review. But all of the cars nowadays took the style from the Jeep Patriot.😂😂😂😂😂
I don’t see longevity on that motor 3cylinder turbo 😢
one less cylinder to break!
@@BoopSnoot
And if one breaks you will be going as fast as a moped
Get the 1.3 no wet belt tecnology
GM screwed up again nobody wants a 3 cylinder engine. Same with the Buick
With gas prices right now I think that's fine but of course it's all about preference.
Wayyyy more stylish than Hyundai honda or Toyota. Why are ppl honesty acting as American car brands are just more interesting.
All this is great and good, but the ONLY question that matters (to me at least) is this: just how disposable is the tiny 3 cylinder turbo and transmission? I have no doubt the majority of these things will be fine during the powertrain warranty period...but GM (like all car companies these days with the possible exception of Toyota and Mazda) wants people to get into a new car every 4-5 years. Financially good for the large corporation selling these things, financially ruinous for ordinary people with a modest salary. So yeah, let's revisit the Trailblazer/Trax/Buick Envision and anything else using the same powertrain in 5-6 years. In fact the only 3 cylinder engine I'd touch is the Toyota engineered one that's currently only in the GR Corolla...and hopefully some different models down the line. Those things are built stout straight from the factory..and tuners are only seeing problems when they increase the boost to get above 325hp...and that problem is valve float. Top end stuff is much easier to remedy than bottom end, but it also shows that little 3cylinder if left in stock form will likely do over 100k miles without issue. Of course like all non-naturally aspirated engines the turbo will be a weak link...but hopefully Toyota puts a non-turbo version with something around 180-190hp in one of their smaller vehicles...like the non GR Corolla hatchback.
No to three-cylinder engines and an EMPHATIC NO to a CVT!
AWD comes with 9 speed, you could here the one they are driving shifts so no CVT in this one.
It’s very nice!
$25 grand yes $35 grand no
The Exorcist pea green
That’s not pea green - I think it’s closer to a light sage - very calming.
Nice video man hello from Croatia ❤❤❤
Thank you, from the U.S 😁
A lot of people throw around the word "upgrade" but none explain HOW it's an upgrade.
Eh.. the engine and transmission options are awful. When you compare this to a corolla cross this thing doesn't really make sense
Whyd the merge the brake and turn signal? Thats lame
Engine...
3 cylinders
😂 🤕😜
Whoray! Daewoo is not dead yet!
Such tiny lil’ motors; Chevy really IS showing its shrinkage!
GM and Ford gives cars the most features! Asian brands constantly leave out features unless you buy the top trim. American Cars are just better.
Nothing like having a 1300cc motorcycle engine under the hood to power 3,100 lb car. This set up make that 3 cylinder engine work it's self to death especially if you got loaded with additional weight like people and gear.
It is 1.5T 4 cylinder engine in original country China
Trax is better and cheaper too
Trax is only 2wd
It looks like a ford edge
They lost me with that back seat
looks like a rebadged kia
They will be in Pick-n-Pulls after the warranty expires
150 hp , a 3 cylinder..lol this thing blazes no trails...what did they do to the REAL-TRAILBLAZER NAME...smh..
A Rav4 is a significantly better buy for the same money. I can't believe GM is trying to push this 1.2L / 1.3L mostrosity.
This is the active trim which is costly. They are around 25k for a nice equipped LT. Rav 4's I've seen are more than that.
First
Ain’t no way they named a car after a game character and a voice actor 💀💀💀💀💀
34K LOL
These aren't cheap
None of them are.
@@Actias1974 Not true. The LT's and lower trims are around 25k after discounts, if you shop around.
Segment ? Weird use of the word . Society seems to be getting ride of Language too .
I think it's sad when a modern Trailblazer barely lives up to it's name lmao.
So, the same price as a loaded Crosstrek Wilderness, but with far less power and overall capability.
I'd rather take a Hyundai KOMO Limited
I love the new one of the Hyundai Kona
3 cylinder engine will not last 50,000 miles before needing major work. And as a 3 banger, it gets terrible mpg. No thank you.
Average 34 mpgs with mine and o problems at 34,000 miles. Oil change every 4500 with full synthetic and premium filter
Great car except for that sad engine. I could walk faster to 60mph. 😆
Still a pathetically anemic engine
I stopped watching when you said 3 cylinder.
Hideous design
RS version- looks sportier but with 155hp on tap grandma's in their walkers will be passing you on their way to the store, what a pile of crap.
I like it but gotta go with Mazda CX30
Good choice