- the 2021 chevy trailblazer has a starting price of $19,995, and fully equipped models range up to $27,895.
- it's available in five trim levels including l, ls, lt, activ, and rs, and all-wheel drive is optional on all but the base l.
- the 2021 trailblazer will go on sale in early 2020.
the new trailblazer is officially chevy's cheapest suv, starting at $19,995. chevy had previously announced that this crossover would start under $20,000, and now we have more info including pricing details on the rest of this new model's trim levels, which include l, ls, lt, activ, and rs.
the base l model is the one that carries that attractive sub-$20,000 price. it comes standard with a turbo 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine with 137 horsepower, a continuously variable transmission, and front-wheel drive. a 7.0-inch touchscreen comes standard and includes apple carplay and android auto.
the trailblazer ls starts at $22,495 and opens up the option of all-wheel drive, which costs $2000 extra. checking this box also adds a more powerful turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder that makes 155 horsepower, and the ls also gets 17-inch wheels as opposed to the l's 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers.
at $24,595, the lt adds more equipment and comes standard with the 1.2-liter engine and front-wheel drive. the more powerful 1.3-liter motor is a standalone option at this level with front-wheel drive, and the lt awd model costs $2000 extra and comes standard with the bigger engine.
the trailblazer activ, starting at $26,395, is positioned as an off-road trim level and comes with a larger grille opening, different 17-inch wheels, and hankook sport terrain tires, along with different tuning for the dampers. both front- and all-wheel-drive versions of the activ come standard with the 1.3l engine, and all-wheel drive costs $1500 extra here.
chevy says the trailblazer rs, starting at $26,395, is the sportiest of the bunch, but its unique features essentially amount to appearance tweaks. like the activ, the 1.3l engine is standard across the board, and all-wheel drive is $1500 extra.