2024 CHEVROLET TRAX VS. TRAILBLAZER Comparison with Price, Specs & Photos

The Chevrolet Trax and Trailblazer seemingly occupy the same slot in the Chevy lineup, both are subcompact SUVs that start under $25,000. They both have four doors, and they even use the same base engine. Making things even more unclear, the Trailblazer name comes from a previously discontinued, and much larger vehicle, while the first-generation Trax was smaller than the current second-generation model. Clearly, a more in-depth look is going to be required in order to explain this part of the lineup.

Trax VS Trailblazer Dimensions

The first thing to be said here is that these two vehicles are incredibly similar in size. The Trax is a little bit longer and has a little more interior space, but most differences will be barely noticeable at all, with the possible exception of front legroom, which still isn't such a big difference that it would be likely to steer anyone towards the Trax on its own. And as you can see from the photos, the interior layout is also similar. Clearly, the primary differences between these two vehicles aren't related to size, so we're going to take a look at equipment.

Trax VS Trailblazer Equipment

Much of the standard equipment on these two is again quite similar, with both vehicles sharing the same standard engine drivetrain layout, and sporting standard 17-inch wheels and options up to 19 inches. There are some small differences, like the infotainment touchscreen, which is 11 inches in the Trailblazer, while the Trax has a smaller standard 8-inch screen, but an 11-inch version is available, and with the slightly lower starting price on the Trax, this isn't surprising. But one look at the optional equipment, we start to see the differences between the two vehicles. The Trailblazer has available AWD, and when you opt for AWD, you also get a larger, more potent engine. A little further down the options list, we can see an offroad-tuned suspension and a functional skidplate, which is visible on the front of the Trailblazer in the above photos. There are sport terrain tires available too, and it's clear that this is where the two models diverge. For those who don't have any intention of taking their vehicle offroad, the Trax offers a lower starting price and trim levels aimed at comfort, convenience, and style. The Trailblazer is built with a different goal in mind - namely to be a capable offroader in a subcompact package. The optional equipment and trim levels are made to cater to the offroad crowd. This makes it clear why Chevrolet builds these two vehicles - as they cater to 2 different driving styles.

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