The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer runs a 1.2L standard engine (137 hp, 162 lb-ft) or an available 1.3L (155 hp, 174 lb-ft), rides a 104.0-inch wheelbase inside a 174.1-inch overall length, and carries 54.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo with 25.3 behind the rear seats. Every figure below is sourced to Chevrolet, independent testing data or the EPA. See the Trailblazer Overview for the buying case and the Trim Levels page for pricing.

Engine Specifications

1.2L turbo I-3 (standard, LS/LT)

137 horsepower at 5,000 rpm, 162 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm, 12-valve DOHC, direct injection, flex-fuel (E85) capable. Paired exclusively with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive.

1.3L turbo I-3 (available on LS/LT, standard on RS/Activ)

155 horsepower, 174 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a 9-speed automatic when ordered with all-wheel drive, or a CVT in front-wheel-drive form. Instrumented testing puts the AWD 1.3L at roughly 9.4 seconds to 60 mph.

Both engines are turbocharged inline-3s built for efficiency first, and the gap between them is a real one: the 1.3L's extra 18 horsepower and 12 lb-ft show up most at highway merge speed and on the grade climbing out of the valley toward Blue Mountain, where the base 1.2L has to work harder to hold speed. Neither engine offers a hybrid or fully electric variant for the 2026 model year; the Trailblazer is gas-only.

Spec	1.2L (standard)	1.3L (available)
Horsepower	137 hp	155 hp
Torque	162 lb-ft	174 lb-ft
Transmission	CVT	CVT (FWD) or 9-speed automatic (AWD)
Drivetrain offered	FWD only	FWD or AWD
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal

Exterior Dimensions

Measurement	2026 Trailblazer
Length	174.1 in
Width, without mirrors	71.2 in
Height	65.2 in
Wheelbase	104.0 in
Curb weight (1.2L FWD, base)	approximately 3,029 pounds

Ground clearance is not published by Chevrolet or the major spec aggregators for this model year, so it does not appear here rather than being estimated. The Activ's off-road-tuned suspension and raised ride height are OEM-confirmed equipment; ask our sales team for the door-jamb figure on a specific VIN if clearance is the deciding factor.

At 174.1 inches long, the Trailblazer is meaningfully shorter than its own Trax sibling (178.6 inches) and shorter than most compact crossovers a size class up, which matters for anyone parking on a tight downtown street in Bethlehem or squeezing into a narrow driveway spot in Easton. The 71.2-inch width, measured without mirrors, is standard for the class and clears a typical single-car garage bay with room for the doors to swing open on both sides.

Interior Dimensions

Measurement	Front	Rear
Head room	40.0 in	38.4 in
Leg room	40.9 in	39.0 in
Shoulder room	55.4 in	53.8 in
Hip room	52.3 in	50.4 in

Total EPA-rated interior volume is 123.5 cubic feet, and seating is 5 across every trim. Front-row space is genuinely generous for the vehicle's footprint: 40.9 inches of legroom and 55.4 inches of shoulder room put two adults side by side without elbows touching. The second row, at 39.0 inches of legroom, is sized for the compact-crossover segment rather than for adults on a long highway run, fine for kids on the school run to Nazareth or a shorter adult on a weekend trip, tighter for two tall adults riding all the way to the Poconos.

Capacity and Capability

Capacity	Figure
Cargo behind the rear seats	25.3 cu ft
Maximum cargo, seats folded	54.4 cu ft
Maximum cargo length, front seat folded	8.5 ft
Max towing (properly equipped, either drivetrain)	1,000 pounds
Seating	5

The trailering package ($1,025) is required for the full 1,000-pound rating. GVWR is not published by Chevrolet or the major spec aggregators for the 2026 model year, so it is omitted here rather than estimated; a specific VIN's rating is on the door-jamb label.

Wheels, Tires and Brakes

Trim	Standard wheels
LS	17-in silver-painted aluminum (225/60R17)
LT	17-in high-gloss-black machined aluminum
RS	19-in high-gloss-black machined aluminum
Activ	17-in standard; 18-in high-gloss-black machined aluminum available (+$495)

LS rides on 225/60R17 all-season tires. Every trim shares the same 104.0-inch wheelbase, so the step to RS's 19-inch wheels or the optional 18-inch set on Activ changes the stance and grip, not the vehicle's underlying footprint.

Fuel Economy

Configuration	City	Highway	Combined
1.2L, FWD	30 MPG	31 MPG	30 MPG
1.3L, FWD	29 MPG	33 MPG	31 MPG
1.3L, AWD	26 MPG	29 MPG	27 MPG

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov. A 13.2-gallon tank gives the base 1.2L FWD a real-world highway range in the neighborhood of 400 miles. All-wheel drive costs 4 MPG combined against the front-drive 1.3L, a fair trade for winter traction on the ridge roads around Nazareth and Slatington but worth weighing if most of your driving stays on cleared Route 22 pavement. E85 flex-fuel capability is standard on the 1.2L, though combined mileage drops to an EPA-estimated 22 MPG on E85.

Key Features by Trim

Feature	LS	LT	RS	Activ
11-in touchscreen	S	S	S	S
Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto	S	S	S	S
Remote start, keyless open	not std	S	S	S
Heated flat-bottom steering wheel	O (Cold Weather Pkg on LT)	O (Cold Weather Pkg)	S	not std
Blind-spot monitoring	O (Driver Confidence Pkg)	O (Driver Confidence Pkg)	O (Driver Confidence Pkg)	O (Driver Confidence Pkg)
1.3L engine standard	not std	not std	S	S
Off-road-tuned suspension, skid plate	not std	not std	not std	S

S = standard, O = available, "not std" = not standard equipment on that trim. See the full Trim Levels breakdown for the complete per-trim equipment list.

Available Packages and Options

Option	Price	Availability
Driver Confidence Package	$395	Available lineup-wide
Cold Weather Package	$595	Available on LT
Convenience Package	$1,495	Available, includes a panoramic power sunroof
18-inch wheels	$495	Available, upgrades the standard 17s
Trailering package	$1,025	Available, required for the full 1,000-lb tow rating
Engine block heater	$100	Available, useful for cold-soak starts on the coldest Lehigh Valley mornings

The Driver Confidence Package, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and rear park assist, is the option most Trailblazer buyers add. Wireless phone charging and available Bose premium audio are sold as part of higher equipment content rather than as standalone options; ask our sales team which trims carry them in current inventory.

Safety and Compliance

No 2026 Trailblazer buyer has to option up for the basics: the six-feature Chevy Safety Assist suite, forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking with front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, a following-distance indicator and IntelliBeam automatic high beams, ships on LS and every trim above it. Federal crash testing gave the 2026 Trailblazer a 5-star frontal rating and a 4-star rollover rating. IIHS testing rated it Good on the small-overlap front and side crash tests, Acceptable on the LATCH ease-of-use evaluation, and Poor on the front crash prevention vehicle-to-vehicle test. Headlight ratings split by trim: Acceptable on LS and LT, Poor on RS and Activ. The available Driver Confidence Package adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert on top of the standard suite.

Warranty Coverage

Coverage	Term
Bumper-to-bumper	3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain	5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust-through	6 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance and courtesy transportation	5 years / 60,000 miles

One maintenance visit is covered in the first 12 months (oil and filter, multi-point inspection, four-tire rotation), and Connected Access, GM's suite of standard connectivity services, runs for 10 years from the vehicle's in-service date. Warranty terms are identical across all four trims and both engines; there's no upgraded coverage tier tied to RS or Activ. See the Maintenance and Service page for the full ownership picture and service intervals.

What These 2026 Trailblazer Numbers Mean in Practice

The number	What it means
71.2 in wide, without mirrors	Clears a standard 9-foot garage bay with room on both sides for the doors to open.
174.1 in long	Fits a standard compact parking space and a 20-foot residential driveway with room to spare.
39.0 in rear legroom	Comfortable for kids and shorter adults; taller adults will feel the segment-typical squeeze on a long highway leg.
8.5 ft max cargo length	Long enough for lumber, a ladder or flat-pack furniture with the front passenger seat folded.
1,000 lb tow rating	Covers a small utility trailer or a couple of kayaks; not a boat-and-trailer number.
13.2-gallon tank, 30 MPG combined (1.2L FWD)	A real-world highway range in the neighborhood of 400 miles between fill-ups.
54.4 cu ft max cargo	Room for a bulk run to a Whitehall big-box store or bikes and gear for a Trexler Nature Preserve weekend, seats folded.

Two figures worth reading together: the 174.1-inch length and the 104.0-inch wheelbase. A short overall length on a comparatively long wheelbase is why the Trailblazer's ride and interior room feel bigger than its footprint suggests when you're threading through the tight downtown blocks of Bethlehem or backing into a compact spot at the Allentown Fairgrounds.

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