Four trims, one very unusual ladder shape: the stronger engine is a $395 option below RS, then standard at RS and Activ, and RS and Activ are priced identically. That means the real decision on most 2026 Trailblazer builds isn't "which trim" so much as "which engine, and do I want AWD," a question that matters just as much for a shopper in Allentown as one out past Easton.

Outten Chevrolet of Allentown stocks all four trims, each seating 5. See the Trailblazer Overview for engines, technology and capability in full, and the Trailblazer buyers guide to start from the top.

2026 Trailblazer Trim Lineup at a Glance

Trim	Starting MSRP (FWD)	One-line positioning
LS	$23,300	The lowest entry into a new Trailblazer, full safety suite and the big screen already standard.
LT	$24,500	The volume trim and the most-popular configuration; convenience equipment lands here.
RS	$27,900	The sharpest-looking trim: 19-inch wheels, heated flat-bottom wheel, red cabin accents, stronger engine standard.
Activ	$27,900	The trim built for the road that turns to gravel: off-road suspension tuning and a functional skid plate, stronger engine standard.

All prices above exclude the $1,795 destination charge that Chevrolet applies to every 2026 Trailblazer.

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

LS: $23,300

Available engines: standard 1.2L turbo (137 hp, CVT, front-wheel drive); the 1.3L turbo (155 hp) is a $395 option and is the only path to all-wheel drive ($2,000 more) on this trim. Front-wheel drive standard; all-wheel drive available only with the 1.3L. Standard equipment unique to LS: 17-inch silver-painted alloy wheels. Every LS also carries the equipment every 2026 Trailblazer gets standard: an 11-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Chevy Safety Assist's six driver-assistance features, push-button start and a fold-flat front passenger seat. Key packages: the Driver Confidence Package ($395: blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear park assist). LS is for the buyer who wants a new SUV at the lowest entry point without giving up the safety suite or the big screen.

LT: $24,500

Available engines: same as LS, the standard 1.2L turbo or the $395 1.3L turbo option, with all-wheel drive available only alongside the 1.3L ($2,000 more). Front-wheel drive standard. Key standard equipment unique to LT, on top of everything LS carries: keyless open and start, remote start, silver-painted roof rails, deep-tinted rear windows and liftgate glass, and high-gloss-black machined-aluminum 17-inch wheels. Key packages: the Driver Confidence Package ($395) and, on LT specifically, a Cold Weather Package ($595, heated front seats and steering wheel). LT is for the commuter who wants the value equipment without stepping up to the pricier trims. It's the most-popular Trailblazer configuration for a reason.

RS: $27,900

Available engines: the 1.3L turbo (155 hp, 174 lb-ft) standard, with the 9-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is available for $1,600 more; front-wheel drive is standard. Key standard equipment unique to RS, on top of everything LT carries: 19-inch high-gloss-black machined-aluminum wheels, a heated flat-bottom steering wheel, RS badging, red interior accents and blacked-out exterior trim. RS is for the buyer who wants the sharpest-looking Trailblazer and the stronger engine standard, without paying extra for either.

Activ: $27,900

Available engines: the 1.3L turbo (155 hp, 174 lb-ft) standard, with the 9-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is available for $1,600 more; front-wheel drive is standard. Key standard equipment unique to Activ, on top of everything LT carries: off-road-tuned suspension, a functional skid plate, a raised ride height and dual-outlet exhaust with polished tips. Activ is for the buyer whose commute or weekend includes a gravel road or an unpaved lot, the trim built to shrug off the rough lane between Whitehall and the Poconos corridor rather than just look the part.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

Trim	Starting MSRP	Available engines	Drivetrain	Wheels	Max towing	Standout tech
LS	$23,300	1.2L std; 1.3L available ($395)	FWD std; AWD available w/ 1.3L only	17-in silver-painted alloy	1,000 lbs, properly equipped	11-in touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
LT	$24,500	1.2L std; 1.3L available ($395)	FWD std; AWD available w/ 1.3L only	17-in gloss-black machined alloy	1,000 lbs, properly equipped	Keyless open/start, remote start
RS	$27,900	1.3L standard	FWD std; AWD available (+$1,600)	19-in gloss-black machined alloy	1,000 lbs, properly equipped	Heated flat-bottom wheel, RS badging
Activ	$27,900	1.3L standard	FWD std; AWD available (+$1,600)	17-in std (18-in optional, +$495)	1,000 lbs, properly equipped	Off-road suspension tuning, skid plate

Common Trailblazer Trim Comparisons

LS vs. LT

The $1,200 step from LS to LT buys convenience, not capability: keyless open and start, remote start, silver-painted roof rails, deep-tinted rear glass and a wheel upgrade to gloss-black machined 17s. Both trims share the same two-engine, two-drivetrain menu, so the powertrain decision is identical either way. For a buyer who won't miss keyless entry, LS is the complete car. For most Lehigh Valley commuters, the $1,200 buys enough daily-use convenience that LT is the most-popular trim in the lineup, and it's the trim Outten Chevrolet stocks the deepest.

RS vs. Activ

RS and Activ are priced identically at $27,900 and both come with the stronger 1.3L engine standard, so this comparison is pure styling and use-case, not budget. RS adds 19-inch wheels, a heated flat-bottom steering wheel, RS badging and red interior accents, a trim built to look sharp on pavement. Activ trades those styling cues for off-road-tuned suspension and a functional skid plate, built for the driver whose route includes a gravel lane or a rough lot rather than a showroom floor. Neither is the "better" trim; they're aimed at two different buyers who happen to pay the same price.

LT vs. Activ

The $3,400 step from LT to Activ buys the 1.3L engine as standard equipment (an 18-horsepower gain over the base 1.2L), off-road-tuned suspension, a functional skid plate and dual-outlet exhaust with polished tips. It's the biggest single jump in the lineup, and it's the one worth taking seriously if you were already planning to add the $395 engine option to an LT: at that point the gap closes to $3,005 for the suspension and skid-plate hardware on top.

The Trailblazer Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

Every trim here has a buyer, and none of the four is a trim to steer someone away from. LT is the volume pick: it's where the standard 11-inch screen every Trailblazer already carries meets the convenience equipment (keyless entry, remote start, roof rails) that turns a good SUV into a genuinely easy one to live with. LS is for the buyer who wants the lowest entry into a new SUV with nothing missing where it counts. RS and Activ both make the stronger engine standard at the same $27,900, so the choice between them comes down entirely to whether you want the sport look or the rough-road hardware.

Step	Cost to step up	What it adds	Who it's for
LS to LT	+$1,200	Keyless open/start, remote start, roof rails, tinted rear glass, gloss-black 17-in wheels	The daily commuter who wants the convenience equipment
LT to Activ	+$3,400	1.3L engine standard, off-road suspension tuning, functional skid plate, dual-outlet exhaust	Gravel roads, a rough lane, gear on the roof
Activ to RS (lateral)	+$0	Trades the off-road suspension and skid plate for 19-in wheels, heated flat-bottom wheel, RS badging, red accents	The buyer who wants the sharpest-looking Trailblazer, not more capability
The engine step (LS or LT)	+$395	18 more horsepower (137 to 155), 12 more lb-ft, and the only path to AWD on that trim	Anyone who might want AWD later; AWD cannot be added without it

Which Trailblazer Trim Is Right for You?

If this is your first new car and you mostly drive around town

LS with the standard 1.2L is the pick. It's the lowest way into a new Trailblazer, and the full Chevy Safety Assist suite and the 11-inch screen are already standard, nothing here is stripped where it counts.

If you commute and want the value equipment

LT with the 1.3L engine option is the sweet spot: the convenience features that make daily driving easier, plus 18 more horsepower for $395.

If winter confidence is the reason you're buying

LT with all-wheel drive, which brings the 1.3L and the 9-speed automatic along with it, at $26,500. It's the least expensive way into AWD in the lineup.

If you want the car to look like the price it is

RS, front- or all-wheel drive, at $27,900. Standard 1.3L, 19-inch black wheels and a genuinely sporty cabin, no options required.

If your road includes gravel, a rough lane or gear on the roof

Activ, all-wheel drive, is the trim built for it: off-road suspension tuning and a functional skid plate most compact crossovers in this class don't offer at any price.

Shop Trailblazer Trims at Outten Chevrolet

All four Trailblazer trims are in stock and serviced at 1701 W Tilghman St in Allentown; sales reach us at (484) 244-2822. Browse current Trailblazer inventory by trim, or get pre-approved before your test drive. If the exact trim and color you want isn't on the lot today, we can order it. Families come to us from Bethlehem, Easton, Emmaus, Nazareth, Whitehall, Slatington and across the Lehigh Valley for the full lineup and honest trim guidance.

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