Comparison
2026 Chevy Trax vs Trailblazer PA
Two Chevy small SUVs, one step apart. The Trax is the value entry point; the Trailblazer sits just above it with available all-wheel drive, an optional stronger engine, and a bit more room. Both are sold at Outten Chevrolet, so here is a straight comparison to help you land on the right one.
Trax from $21,700
Trailblazer from ~$23,300
AWD: Trailblazer only
Cargo nearly identical
Quick Take
The Short Version
Chevy Trax
The value pick. It starts about $1,600 less, uses a conventional six-speed automatic, and delivers nearly the same cargo room. Front-wheel drive only.
Chevy Trailblazer
The step-up pick. It adds available all-wheel drive, an optional 155-hp engine, more rear legroom, and a standard 11-inch screen — for a little more money.
The single biggest difference is drivetrain: the Trax is front-wheel drive only, while the Trailblazer offers available all-wheel drive. If you regularly deal with a snowy Pennsylvania winter or want the extra traction, that alone can be the deciding factor — the Trax simply cannot be optioned with AWD.
Side by Side
2026 Trax vs Trailblazer Specs
| Spec | Chevy Trax | Chevy Trailblazer |
| Starting MSRP* | $21,700 | about $23,300 |
| Base engine | 1.2L turbo, 137 hp | 1.2L turbo, 137 hp |
| Optional engine | None | 1.3L turbo, 155 hp |
| Drivetrain | FWD only | FWD or available AWD |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | CVT, or 9-speed auto with AWD |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30 | up to 30 (FWD); about 27 with AWD |
| Max cargo (seats folded) | 54.1 cu ft | 54.4 cu ft |
| Rear legroom | 38.7 in | 39.7 in |
| Base touchscreen | 8 in | 11 in |
| Trims | 5 | 4 |
*Base MSRP; both exclude the same $1,795 destination freight charge, plus tax, title, license, dealer fees, and options. Dealer sets final price.
The Trade-Offs
Where Each One Wins
Where the Trax wins
- Lower starting price — about $1,600 less
- A conventional six-speed automatic instead of a CVT
- Nearly identical cargo room, in a slightly longer, lower body
- One more trim to choose from
Where the Trailblazer wins
- Available all-wheel drive — not offered on the Trax
- An optional 155-hp 1.3L turbo for more power
- More rear legroom and a taller, roomier cabin
- A standard 11-inch touchscreen on every trim
What They Share
Common Ground
These two are closely related Chevy small SUVs. They share the same base 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine (137 horsepower, 162 lb-ft), a similar roughly 30 mpg combined rating in front-wheel-drive form, nearly the same maximum cargo volume (about 54 cubic feet), five-passenger seating, standard Chevy Safety Assist, and the same GM warranty. Day to day, a front-wheel-drive Trailblazer and a Trax feel a lot alike — the Trailblazer's extra abilities show up when you add the bigger engine or all-wheel drive.
Bottom Line
Which Chevy Is Right for You?
Choose the Trax if you want the lowest price and do not need all-wheel drive — it is the better value and gives up very little in space. Step up to the Trailblazer if you want AWD for winter traction, the option of a stronger engine, or a touch more rear-seat room. Either way, Outten Chevrolet stocks both, so you can drive them back to back. Compare Trax trims and pricing, review the full Trax specs and dimensions, or browse Trax inventory.
Questions
Trax vs Trailblazer FAQs
What is the difference between the Chevy Trax and Trailblazer?
The Trailblazer sits one step above the Trax. It offers available all-wheel drive and an optional 155-hp engine, plus a bit more rear legroom, while the Trax is front-wheel drive only and starts about $1,600 less. They share the same base engine and similar cargo room.
Which is cheaper, the Trax or the Trailblazer?
The Trax is cheaper. It starts at $21,700 versus about $23,300 for the Trailblazer, a difference of roughly $1,600 before the same $1,795 destination charge on both.
Does the Chevy Trax have all-wheel drive?
No. The Trax is front-wheel drive only. If you want all-wheel drive from a Chevy small SUV, the Trailblazer offers it as an option, which is a common reason shoppers step up from the Trax.
Is the Trailblazer bigger than the Trax?
In the ways that matter to passengers, yes. The Trailblazer is taller with a bit more rear legroom, though the two have nearly the same maximum cargo volume of about 54 cubic feet and the Trax is actually a little longer overall.
Should I buy the Trax or the Trailblazer?
Buy the Trax for the lowest price if you do not need all-wheel drive, since it gives up very little in space. Choose the Trailblazer if you want AWD, a stronger available engine, or a little more rear-seat room. Outten Chevrolet carries both so you can compare them in person.
Compare both in person at Outten Chevrolet in Allentown, serving Nazareth, Slatington, Bally, Quakertown, Emmaus, and the wider Lehigh Valley.
Outten Chevrolet · 1701 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104 · Sales 610-370-6677
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