2025 Chevy Trax vs. Trailblazer: Which Is Right for You?

When it’s time to put a new SUV in your garage, the choices are endless. Chevrolet has many offerings to consider, including the Trax and Trailblazer. You’ll want to consider how you plan to use your vehicle to decide which small SUV best fits your needs. Whether you’re hauling children back and forth to extracurricular activities or enjoying the daily commute, let’s compare the 2025 Chevy Trax versus Trailblazer to determine which is right for you.

2025 Chevrolet Trax

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You can purchase the 2025 Chevy Trax in five trims: LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and Activ. The starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the base trim is $21,495, with the high-end Activ coming in at $25,395.

Exterior Features

The LS trim starts with a manual liftgate, a center high-mounted stop/brake light, a front recovery hook, body-colored door handles, power exterior mirrors, LED headlights, and 17-inch steel wheels. Moving up to the 1RS gets you front and rear lower fascias, heated power exterior mirrors, and 18-inch black-painted machined aluminum wheels. On the LT, you’ll find silver-painted front and rear lower fascias, body-color mirror caps, LED daytime running lights, roof-mounted side rails, and 17-inch gray-painted machined aluminum wheels.

The 2RS features 19-inch alloy wheels, while the Activ has 18-inch alloy wheels. Available features include a power sunroof, keyless entry keypad, front and rear splash guards, and active aero shutters. A Blackout package is available for a blacked-out version. With an overall length of 178.6 inches, the Trax is agile and easily maneuvered in tight parking spaces.

Engine Specs

All five trims of the 2025 Trax feature a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. This combination delivers 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, although this compact SUV also offers an available all-wheel-drive system for better traction and control over various conditions and road surfaces. You can expect to enjoy an EPA-estimated 28 mpg on city streets, 32 mpg for highway driving, and a combined rating of 30 mpg, keeping you on the road and away from the pumps.

Interior Design

Slide behind the wheel of the 2025 Chevrolet Trax to experience a cabin created with passengers and drivers in mind. Standard comfort and convenience features include:

• Active noise cancellation.
• 60/40 split-folding rear seats.
• A tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel.
• Single-zone manual climate control.
• Keyless entry.
• USB ports.
• Satellite radio.
• A WI-Fi hot spot.
• A four-speaker sound system.
• An 8-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Higher trims add heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, push-button start, automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, wireless charging, and a six-speaker audio system.

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2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

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The 2025 Chevy Trailblazer has four trims: LS, LT, RS, and Activ. The LS has a starting MSRP of $26,395, while the Activ starts at $30,595.

Exterior Design

On the base LS, you get a manual liftgate, halogen taillights, silver-painted front and rear lower fascias, power-adjustable and heated exterior mirrors with manual folding, and an LED center high-mounted stop/brake light. The base model also includes body-color door handles, roof-mounted side rails, LED daytime running lights, upper active aero shutters, LED headlights, and 17-inch high gloss black aluminum wheels with a machined face. Available features include a panoramic power sunroof, a hands-free power programmable liftgate, a keyless entry keypad, roof rack cross rails, and 19-inch high gloss black aluminum wheels with a machined face.

You can add a Summit White, Crimson Metallic, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, or Mosaic Black Metallic roof to several trim levels for a unique appearance. The Blackout package is also available for the Trailblazer, guaranteed to turn heads as you pass by others on the road. This small SUV comes in just under 175 inches in length, making it an excellent option for your daily commuter for those who have to brave the crowded streets of the urban jungle.

Power and Performance

The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer uses the same turbocharged 1.2-liter engine to generate 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. This engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission for a smooth drive every time. All-wheel drive is standard across the trims for added control over various terrains and weather. You get an EPA-estimated combined rating of 27 mpg, with 26 mpg for city driving and 29 mpg on the highway.

Interior Features

Climb inside the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer for a comfortable and convenient design. The Trailblazer LS is very similar to the Trax LS, with features such as a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, flat-folding front passenger seatback, a 12-volt power outlet, single-zone manual climate control, and rear cargo compartment lighting, The interior also boasts USB ports, satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a six-speaker sound system, and an 8-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats allow various cargo and passenger configurations to suit your needs.

You can add a wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, keyless entry, wireless charging, and automatic climate control. A cargo liner, cover, and organizer help keep your cargo safe.

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Trax and Trailblazer Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Chevrolet understands the importance of safety and driver-assistance features to today’s drivers, so the Trax and Trailblazer have plenty to offer. Standard on all trims of both models are the following:

• Advanced air bagsystem.
• HD rear vision camera.
• OnStar Services.
• Stabilitrack, electronic stability control system with traction control.
• Forward collision alert.
• Lane keep assist with lane departure warning.
• Following distance indicator.
• Automatic emergency braking.
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system.
• Front pedestrian braking.
• Teen Driver.
• Buckle to Drive.

The Trailblazer also adds a remote panic alarm and rear child security door locks. Available features on both include:

• A highway safety kit.
• Lane change alert with side blind-zone alert.
• Rear cross-traffic alert.
• Rear park assist.

Chevy wants you to arrive safely at your destination in all its vehicles, including the Trax and Trailblazer.

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The 2025 Chevy Trax and Trailblazer are very similar SUV options. With a smaller engine and lower MSRP, the Trax still offers many of the same features that the Trailblazer has, making it an excellent choice for more budget-friendly drivers.

Visit our Johnson Family Chevrolet team today to compare these two vehicles in person. We’d happily answer your questions or schedule a test drive in one or both. See us at 2533 Carrollton Pike in Woodlawn, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, closing at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. You can also call 276-730-9911 or complete our secure online form to get started.