2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer For Sale

The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer opens at $23,300 before destination on a front-wheel-drive LS, runs a standard 137-horsepower 1.2L turbo three-cylinder through a CVT, and steps up to a 155-horsepower 1.3L turbo with a 9-speed automatic the moment you add all-wheel drive. On Highway 70's stoplight-heavy four-lane stretch through Hot Springs, that small turbo and CVT combination is exactly the pairing this class of engine was built for. A bigger engine would mostly sit idle in this kind of commute. Four trims, five seats, and a standard 11-inch touchscreen that most rivals still charge extra for.

Allen Tillery Auto Chevrolet has sold and serviced Chevrolets from the same address on Central Avenue since 1967, and the 2026 Trailblazer lineup is on the ground now. What follows covers both engines, all four trims and their pricing, the technology and safety equipment every Trailblazer carries, how much room it actually holds, and a straight answer on which configuration fits how you drive.

2026 Trailblazer Engines and Powertrain Options

Every Trailblazer starts with the same 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder, and the step to the 1.3L is the one mechanical decision that shapes everything else about the car, including whether all-wheel drive is even on the table.

1.2L Turbo (Standard on LS and LT)

The base 1.2L turbo three-cylinder makes 137 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm, paired exclusively with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It is E85 flex-fuel capable, and it is EPA-rated at 30 mpg city, 31 highway, 30 combined on gasoline, the most efficient way into a new Trailblazer.

1.3L Turbo (Standard on RS and ACTIV, Optional on LS and LT)

Stepping up to the 1.3L turbo three-cylinder adds 18 horsepower and 12 lb-ft over the base engine (155 hp and 174 lb-ft) and it is the only engine all-wheel drive is sold with, always paired to a 9-speed automatic in place of the CVT. On LS or LT it is a $395 option; on RS and ACTIV it comes standard. Front-wheel-drive 1.3L models are EPA-rated at 29 city, 33 highway, 31 combined; adding all-wheel drive brings that down to 26 city, 29 highway, 27 combined, and a 1.3L AWD Trailblazer runs roughly 9.4 seconds to 60 mph.

EPA figures via fueleconomy.gov.

All-wheel drive adds roughly $1,600 to $2,000 depending on trim, and it always brings the stronger engine and the 9-speed automatic with it. There is no all-wheel-drive Trailblazer with the base 1.2L. Ice reaches the bridges and shaded curves around here well before it reaches open pavement, and that is the practical argument for AWD in a vehicle this size: it is a traction decision on the first hard freeze, not a horsepower one.

2026 Trailblazer Trim Lineup and Pricing

Four trims, and the ladder has an unusual shape: the stronger engine is optional below RS and standard at RS and above.

Prices exclude a $1,795 destination charge.

LS is the value entry, with the full Chevy Safety Assist suite and the 11-inch screen already standard, and nothing about it is stripped where it counts. LT is the most popular configuration, adding keyless open and start, remote start, silver-painted roof rails and tinted rear glass over LS. RS trades ACTIV's off-road cues for 19-inch high-gloss-black wheels, a heated flat-bottom steering wheel and red interior accents, with the stronger 1.3L engine standard. ACTIV carries that same 1.3L engine standard, plus off-road-tuned suspension and a functional skid plate for the gravel county roads that feed the lakes around here.

See the full trim-by-trim breakdown, including every option package, on the 2026 Trailblazer Trims and Pricing page.

Technology and Connectivity

An 11-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard on every trim, well ahead of what most rivals in this class charge extra for, alongside an 8-inch digital driver information screen, six speakers, satellite radio and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard as well, so there is no cable to keep track of. A Bose premium audio system and wireless device charging are both available, and every Trailblazer carries a 10-year window of standard Connected Access.

Interior and Comfort

Front-seat passengers get 40.0 inches of head room, 40.9 inches of leg room and 55.4 inches of shoulder room; rear-seat passengers get 38.4, 39.0 and 53.8 inches respectively, enough for two adults behind two adults on a normal trip, with three across the back a short-hop proposition, which is typical for this class. Cloth upholstery is standard across the lineup. A fold-flat front passenger seat is standard from LS on up, opening 8.5 feet of maximum cargo length for anything from lumber to trim stock. An available hands-free power liftgate and an available panoramic power sunroof round out the comfort options.

Cargo and Passenger Space

The Trailblazer holds 25.3 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 54.4 cubic feet with them folded, inside 123.5 cubic feet of total passenger volume and seating for five. A vehicle this size clears a downtown parking stall and a carport built for a sedan without either one feeling like a compromise, which is not true of most of what shares its price range.

The Trailblazer is also rated to tow up to 1,000 pounds, properly equipped with the available trailering package, on front- or all-wheel drive, enough for a light single-axle utility trailer, not a boat. A weekend's worth of gear for two people fits behind the rear seats without needing a third row nobody in most households actually uses on a Tuesday. For the full dimensional breakdown, interior measurements and safety ratings, see the 2026 Trailblazer Specs and Sizing page.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Split by what each system is actually watching, the standard equipment on every 2026 Trailblazer covers two separate jobs. Ahead of the car, Forward Collision Alert and Automatic Emergency Braking with Front Pedestrian Braking are there to stop a crash before it happens or shrink one that's unavoidable. Alongside and behind the driver, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, a Following Distance Indicator and IntelliBeam automatic high beams cover the parts of the road a driver's eyes cover less often. That's useful on the stretch of Highway 70 into town where stoplights bunch up traffic and a following distance can close fast. Nothing on that list is optional; it comes on the LS.

Step up to the available Driver Confidence Package for $395 and the car adds coverage for what a driver flat-out cannot see: blind-zone alert, rear cross-traffic alert and rear park assist.

NHTSA rates the Trailblazer 5 stars for frontal crash protection and 4 stars for rollover resistance (its overall and side ratings are listed as Not Rated). IIHS rates it Good on the small overlap front and side tests, Acceptable on LATCH ease of use, and headlight ratings split by trim: Acceptable on LS and LT, Poor on RS and ACTIV. Front crash prevention against a vehicle rates Poor and against a pedestrian rates Marginal; the Trailblazer does not currently carry an IIHS award.

Which 2026 Trailblazer Is Right for You?

A well-equipped pick for most local buyers is an LT with the 1.3L engine at $24,895 excluding destination, or an all-wheel-drive LT at $26,500 for anyone who wants the traction without stepping all the way up to RS or ACTIV. See Trailblazer inventory on the ground or get pre-approved before you visit. If you are also weighing the Trax, see the Trailblazer vs Trax comparison for the full side-by-side.

Why Buy the 2026 Trailblazer at Allen Tillery Auto Chevrolet

Allen Tillery Auto Chevrolet has operated as a family-owned dealership since 1967, from 4573 Central Ave in Hot Springs, AR. Every 2026 Trailblazer carries the same coverage regardless of trim or engine: 3 years or 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years or 60,000 miles on the powertrain, and 6 years or 100,000 miles against rust-through, plus one covered maintenance visit in the first 12 months of ownership. Financing, a trade appraisal and a test drive can all be arranged before you come in: reach the team at 501-881-4274, start financing at our credit application, or check current offers on this month's price drops.

We sell to and service drivers from around Hot Springs National Park, with regular traffic from Malvern, Arkadelphia and Benton, plus shoppers making the drive in from Little Rock. Full specs and dimensions are on the 2026 Trailblazer Specs and Sizing page, and ownership costs and warranty details are covered in depth on the 2026 Trailblazer Maintenance and Service page.

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