Chevy Trailblazer vs. Chevy Trax: Choosing Your Compact SUV

Looking for a compact SUV?

The Chevy Trax and Trailblazer are attractive options, both offering low starting price points, ample amenities, smart technology, and solid fuel efficiency. 

But which one is right for you? 

We’re here to help you answer that question. Both SUVs offer excellent features for Greenwood drivers, and we’ll compare each one below, taking a look at their similarities and differences. 

Inside & Out: Design & Comfort Comparison

Exterior

Both the Trax and Trailblazer make strong style statements, just in different ways.

If you prefer a sleeker profile, you may be drawn more towards the Trax, which is longer in length than the Trailblazer. In contrast, the Trailblazer sits taller than the Trax, sporting a more aggressive look. 

The Trax lineup features five trim levels, six paint color options, and a variety of wheel designs. Paint colors include:

• Summit White
• Mosaic Black Metallic
• Cypress Gray 
• Sterling Gray Metallic
• Apex Red
• Marina Blue Metallic
• White Sands 
• Cacti Green

Wheel design options include:

• 17-inch steel wheels
• 17-inch Silver painted aluminum wheels
• 17-inch High Gloss Black alloy wheels
• 18-inch Black painted aluminum wheels
• 18-inch Black painted machined aluminum wheels
• 19-inch Black painted machined aluminum wheels
• 17-inch Gray painted machined aluminum wheels

Select models are equipped with roof-mounted side rails and offer an available power sunroof, while standard LED headlamps and a standard rear spoiler finish off the look.

For the Trailblazer, which comes in four trim levels, you’ll have most of the same color options to choose from, with the addition of Iridescent Pearl Tricoat. But this time, you’ll get the option of pairing your choice of select roof color options with a contrasting body paint color for a sharp two-tone look. 

Wheel options for the Trailblazer include:

• 17-inch High Gloss Black aluminum wheels with machined face
• 17-inch Silver-painted aluminum wheels
• 17-inch High Gloss Black aluminum wheels with machined face
• 18-inch High Gloss Black alloy wheels
• 19-inch High Gloss Black aluminum wheels with machined face

Like the Trax, the Trailblazer is equipped with standard LED headlamps. A panoramic power sunroof is available to enhance your adventures, while an available hands-free power programmable liftgate with LED logo projection adds extra convenience. 

Interior

Both models ensure you and your passengers enjoy the ride, offering a variety of standard and available features that provide comfort and convenience. 

The Trax offers available upgrades like heated driver and front passenger seats, a heated steering wheel, and wireless charging. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ come standard, and the standard 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen is upgraded to an 11-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen in higher trim levels. A 60/40 split-folding rear seat makes it easy to adapt the cabin to fit more cargo when necessary.

The Trailblazer also offers available upgrades like heated driver and front passenger seats, a heated steering wheel, and wireless charging. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ come standard, too, and this time, the 11-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen comes standard. A 40/60 split-folding rear bench seat comes with a standard flat-folding front passenger seatback. Plus, if you want to upgrade sound quality, you can with the available Bose premium seven-speaker audio system.

Safety Features

You won’t have to worry about safety, no matter which Chevy SUV you choose. Both the Trax and Trailblazer come with standard Chevy Safety Assist, which includes:

• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Forward Collision Alert
• IntelliBeam
• Following Distance Indicator

An HD Rear Vision Camera comes standard, and Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert is available for extra protection and peace of mind. 

Measuring Up: Size Comparison

Both Chevy small SUVs seat five and offer cabins that are easy to adapt to suit the occasion, whether you need to accommodate the maximum number of passengers or need to make room for more cargo. 

But which one is the better fit for you and your crew?

We’ll take a look at the Trax dimensions vs. Trailblazer dimensions below. 

	2026 Chevy Trax	2026 Chevy Trailblazer
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	54.1 cubic feet	54.4 cubic feet
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	25.6 cubic feet	25.3 cubic feet
Length	178.6 inches	174.07 inches
Height	61.4 inches	64.7 inches (base trim) or  65.68 inches (all other trims)
Width (without mirrors)	71.7 inches	71.2 inches
Legroom (front/rear)	41.9/38.7 inches	40.9/39 inches

Dimensions are close, but the biggest difference can be seen in the length and height. 

Power & Capability: Performance Comparison

So how do Trax performance and Trailblazer performance stack up? 

The Trax is equipped with an ECOTEC® 1.2-liter Turbo engine that produces 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque and is complemented by a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard.

If you want a boost of power, the Trailblazer is equipped with an ECOTEC 1.3-liter Turbo engine that delivers 155 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque and is complemented by a nine-speed automatic transmission. For this SUV, you can opt for either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive for enhanced performance in challenging road conditions.

But what about fuel efficiency? 

Here’s where the Trax really shines, offering an EPA-estimated 28/32/30 (city/highway/combined). The Trailblazer’s fuel efficiency is decent, too, with 26/29/27 (city/highway/combined). Get ready to save more at the pump!

Test-Drive the 2026 Chevy Trailblazer and 2026 Chevy Trax at Legacy Chevy 

The Chevy lineup offers a range of stylish, versatile, and capable SUVs, from compact SUVs to full-size SUVs. The Chevy Trailblazer for sale and the Chevy Trax for sale both stand out for their small yet versatile size, generous leg room, thoughtful amenities, modern styling, and noteworthy fuel efficiency. You can drive home either one today!

Don’t miss your chance to test-drive both the Chevy Trailblazer and the Chevy Trax, compare their driving comfort, and explore their different features to find the model and trim level that fit you best. Whenever you’re ready, stop by Legacy Chevy in Greenwood, SC!

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