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2026 Chevy Trailblazer AWD: Winter Guide If this is your first winter with a car that isn't front-wheel-drive-only by default, here's the short version: the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer's all-wheel-drive option is a $1,600-$2,000 step that pairs with the stronger 1.3L engine, and for anyone driving the ridge roads out toward Nazareth or Slatington on a regular basis, it's the single option worth prioritizing over every other line item on the build sheet. Key Numbers All-wheel drive costs $2,000 on LS and LT, $1,600 on RS and Activ, and always includes the 1.3L engine. AWD trades 4 MPG combined against the front-drive 1.3L (27 vs. 31 combined). Every Trailblazer trim carries the same standard six-feature Chevy Safety Assist suite, LS through Activ. The Trailblazer's 1,000-lb tow rating, properly equipped, covers a small utility trailer or a couple of kayaks, real capability the Trax doesn't offer. A new-to-you Trailblazer's first real test in this market usually isn't the test drive, it's the first morning the ridge road out past Nazareth has a skim of ice PennDOT hasn't gotten to yet. That's not a knock on the base front-wheel-drive Trailblazer, which is a genuinely capable small SUV for most of the Lehigh Valley's driving. It's a reason to think hard about the AWD box before you sign, if your commute or your weekend regularly takes you off the salted state routes. What AWD Actually Costs, and What It Brings With It All-wheel drive isn't sold on its own. Choosing it always brings the 1.3L turbo engine along, 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft against the base 1.2L's 137 and 162, and swaps the CVT for a 9-speed automatic. On LS or LT, the whole combination runs $2,000 over the front-drive base price; on RS or Activ, where the 1.3L is already standard, AWD alone is $1,600. See the full Trim Levels breakdown for exactly what each trim carries at each price point. The trade-off is mileage: an EPA-estimated 27 MPG combined with AWD against 31 combined on the front-drive 1.3L, a 4-MPG gap. For a driver whose whole week stays on cleared Route 22 pavement between Allentown and Bethlehem, that gap might not be worth closing. For a driver climbing PA 33 or the back roads toward Slatington through a full Lehigh Valley winter, it's a small number next to what traction is worth on a morning the salt truck hasn't come through yet. Safety Equipment That Matters Just as Much as the Drivetrain Traction gets a car moving; stopping and seeing are the other half of a winter commute, and Chevy Safety Assist comes standard on every 2026 Trailblazer trim regardless of engine or drivetrain choice: 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. The available Driver Confidence Package adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert on top of that, worth a look for anyone navigating tight, snow-narrowed streets in Nazareth or Slatington where a parked car can eat half a lane. Full ratings and equipment detail live on the Specs and Dimensions page. The Towing Bonus Nobody Asks About in December It won't come up on the test drive, but the Trailblazer's 1,000-pound towing rating, available with the trailering package on front- or all-wheel-drive models, is real capability its Trax sibling simply doesn't have. It's not a snowmobile-trailer number, but it's enough for a small utility trailer hauling firewood or storm cleanup debris after the kind of ice storm that follows a hard freeze-thaw swing. See the full capability rundown on the Overview for what that rating covers and what it doesn't. Getting Ready for the Season Ahead Salt season runs roughly late November through March here, and PennDOT treats Route 22, I-78 and PA 33 heavily through it. Whatever Trailblazer you choose, that means underbody exposure and brake-hardware wear regardless of drivetrain. Our service team can walk you through what a first winter of ownership actually looks like, oil-change timing off the vehicle's own Engine Oil Life System, tire condition heading into freeze-thaw season, and a pre-winter inspection, on the Maintenance and Service page. If you're weighing this decision right now, an AWD LT at $26,500 excluding destination is the value entry point into the combination: the stronger engine, the traction, and the convenience equipment LT already carries over LS. See every AWD Trailblazer currently on our lot before the season's best configurations sell through. Start Here for Everything Else This post covers the AWD decision specifically; the Trailblazer buyers guide is the single starting point for engines, trims, specs, service and every question in one place, including how the Trailblazer stacks up against its Trax sibling on our Trax vs. Trailblazer comparison. Winter Trailblazer Questions Is AWD worth the extra cost on a Trailblazer? For a driver who regularly sees unplowed or icy roads, most owners in this market would say yes. It's a $1,600-$2,000 step that also brings 18 more horsepower along with the traction. Can I add AWD to a Trailblazer I already own? No. Drivetrain is a factory build decision, not a dealer-installed option. AWD has to be selected, alongside the 1.3L engine, at the time of purchase or order. Does winter driving affect the Trailblazer's maintenance schedule? The Engine Oil Life System accounts for driving conditions automatically. Road salt is the bigger winter factor: an underbody wash after salt events and a periodic brake-hardware check are worth adding to the standard schedule. Which Trailblazer trim is the best winter value? LT with AWD, at $26,500 excluding destination, is the least expensive way into the traction-plus-power combination, with LT's convenience equipment on top. Do AWD Trailblazers sell out during winter? Availability shifts with the season and demand; check our current inventory or call ahead and we'll confirm what's on the lot before you drive out. Written by Outten Chevrolet of Allentown, serving Trailblazer buyers across the Lehigh Valley.

In Stock Now A 2027 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT RWD is on the ground at Outten Chevrolet of Allentown, ready for a Bethlehem or Emmaus test drive this week. View This Grand Sport Get Pre-Approved Schedule Test Drive Outten Chevrolet of Allentown has a 2027 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT, rear-wheel drive, on the lot right now, the top trim on Grand Sport's three-rung ladder. It carries the same 535-hp LS6 6.7L naturally aspirated V8 as the Stingray, wrapped in the Z06's wider, more planted body, and at 3LT it comes with 14 interior color options, a custom leather-wrapped instrument panel and Napa leather GT2 seats standard. For a Bethlehem, Emmaus or Nazareth buyer who wants the wide-body Corvette look without the Z06's price step, this is the configuration to see in person before it's gone. See the Grand Sport model page for the full breakdown, or read on for what makes this specific car worth a drive. Key Numbers 2027 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT: 535 hp from the LS6 6.7L naturally aspirated V8. Grand Sport pricing starts at $86,000 (1LT), $97,750 at 3LT, excluding the $2,495 destination charge. Rear-wheel drive, the Z06's wide-body chassis, standard on every trim. In stock now at Outten Chevrolet of Allentown, ready for a Lehigh Valley test drive. What's In Stock: A Grand Sport 3LT, Rear-Wheel Drive This unit sits at the top of the Grand Sport trim ladder, one step above 2LT and two above the 1LT starting point. Every Grand Sport, at any trim, carries the identical 535-hp engine, so a 3LT buyer isn't paying for more power; they're paying for the finished cabin. At 3LT, that means Napa leather GT2 seats, a custom leather-wrapped instrument panel and doors, sueded microfiber upper trim, and a choice of 14 interior colors, the full spread Grand Sport offers. Rear-wheel drive is standard on every Grand Sport, so this car drives the way every other one on the lot does, and the 3LT trim gives it the finished cabin to match. What This Configuration Does Well The Z06-derived wide body gives this car a stance the narrower Stingray doesn't have, without changing anything about how it drives day to day. Standard eBoost-assisted Brembo brakes and Magnetic Selective Ride Control mean it doesn't need a track package to feel planted on a back road. See the full specs and dimensions for how the wide body compares to the Stingray's narrower one, or the trim levels compared page for exactly what 3LT adds over 1LT and 2LT. Honest Trade-Off: It's Not the Fastest Corvette on the Lot A Grand Sport 3LT is not the car for a buyer chasing the biggest number in the lineup. The Z06 makes 670 hp on a different engine entirely, and the ZR1 and ZR1X move into twin-turbo territory well past what this car offers. Anyone cross-shopping purely on horsepower should look at the full lineup compared before deciding. What this car trades power for is a lower price of entry into the wide-body look, which is exactly the point for the buyer it's built for. Who This Grand Sport 3LT Is For A buyer who already knows they want the Stingray's engine but the Z06's stance gets exactly that configuration here, already on the lot rather than a factory order away. A buyer who wants the nicest cabin Grand Sport offers, without stepping up to Z06 money, gets it at 3LT specifically. A Lehigh Valley buyer weighing this against a Stingray should read the Stingray page first; the engine is identical, so the decision comes down to body width and interior trim alone. And a buyer torn between waiting for a factory order versus driving something home this month gets a real answer here too: this specific car is already on the ground, not a configuration to wait weeks for. See It, Drive It This 2027 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT is on the ground at Outten Chevrolet of Allentown now, for buyers in Bethlehem, Emmaus, Nazareth and across the Lehigh Valley. View current Grand Sport inventory, get pre-approved online, or schedule a test drive this week. Questions about how it stacks up against the rest of the lineup? The Corvette buyers guide, maintenance and service page and Corvette FAQs cover the rest. Next Step See this Grand Sport in person Tell us how you will use it and we will point you at the right configuration on the lot. Browse Grand Sport Inventory Get Pre-Approved Schedule Test Drive

If you are a Bethlehem family ready to move up to a three-row and you want to see one this week rather than read about it for a month, the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is the short list of one worth driving first. It seats up to eight, tows 5,000 pounds properly equipped, starts at $40,800 before destination, and sits a ten-minute drive west at Outten Chevrolet of Allentown on West Tilghman Street. Here is which Traverse to look for on the lot, what it costs, and how to have the keys before the weekend. The Short Answer For most Bethlehem families, the all-wheel-drive LT at $42,800 before destination is the buy: up to eight seats, the 17.7-inch screen and winter traction. The 2027 Traverse starts at $40,800 and tops out at the $56,100 High Country, all with the same 328-hp turbocharged engine. Every trim tows 5,000 pounds properly equipped and holds up to 98 cubic feet of cargo. Get pre-approved and value your trade online first, then drive the trim you want the same day. Which 2027 Traverse to Look for on the Lot Inventory moves week to week, so the question is not "is there a Traverse" but "which one fits your family." For a Bethlehem household carpooling to school and hauling gear on the weekend, the all-wheel-drive LT is the one to ask for first. At $42,800 before destination it carries the same 17.7-inch touchscreen, the same 5,000-pound tow rating and the same turbocharged engine as the trims above it, and it is the only Traverse that offers an eighth seat. Add the $2,000 for all-wheel drive and you have the winter traction the ridge roads north of the city ask for from December through March. The full trim-by-trim breakdown lays out where each step of the ladder goes. If your weekends run to trailheads rather than soccer fields, the Z71 at $49,100 is the only Traverse with a skid plate, Terrain Mode and 7.8 inches of ground clearance. And if you spend real time on I-78, the RS and High Country make Super Cruise hands-free driving standard. Whichever way you lean, the 2027 Traverse overview puts the whole decision on one page. What It Costs, and How the Money Works The four trims run from $40,800 for the LT to $56,100 for the High Country before the $1,995 destination charge, and all-wheel drive adds $2,000 on every trim that offers it. The single turbocharged engine keeps running costs sensible for a vehicle this size: regular unleaded and an EPA-estimated 22 MPG combined in front-drive form, well ahead of the V8 full-size alternatives. The specs and dimensions page has the full cargo, towing and interior numbers if you want to check that a Traverse fits your garage before you come in. The fastest way to shorten a Saturday at the dealership is to do the paperwork first. You can get pre-approved in a few minutes online, which sets your budget and your rate, and value your trade before you arrive so the numbers are ready when you are. Bring both and a test drive can turn into a purchase the same afternoon. Owning It in the Lehigh Valley A three-row you buy in Bethlehem is one you will service here for years, and that is worth weighing at purchase. The Traverse carries 3 years or 36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage, 5 years or 60,000 miles on the powertrain and 6 years or 100,000 miles against rust-through, the last of which earns its place in a market that salts as heavily as this one. The first required maintenance visit within the first year is covered, and the routine after that is an oil-and-rotation service on roughly a 7,500-mile schedule; the maintenance and service page lays out the milestones. Buying and servicing under one roof at Outten Chevrolet of Allentown is the kind of thing that matters most in year five, not year one. See One This Week Bethlehem, Easton, Emmaus and Nazareth families all shop Outten Chevrolet of Allentown for the Traverse, and the store is an easy run west on Route 22 from any of them. See the 2027 Traverse inventory, schedule a test drive, or call the sales team at (484) 244-2822. Still deciding between trims? The 2027 Traverse buyers guide and the Traverse FAQs answer the rest. Quick Questions From Bethlehem Shoppers What is the best 2027 Traverse trim for a family near Bethlehem? For most families, the all-wheel-drive LT at $42,800 before destination: it offers up to eight seats, the full 17.7-inch screen and 5,000-pound towing, plus the winter traction the local ridge roads want. How far is Outten Chevrolet from Bethlehem? Outten Chevrolet of Allentown is a short drive west on Route 22 at 1701 W Tilghman St in Allentown, convenient to Bethlehem, Easton, Emmaus and Nazareth. Sales reach us at (484) 244-2822. Where will I service a Traverse bought near Bethlehem? At Outten Chevrolet of Allentown, a short drive west on Route 22. The first required maintenance visit in the first year is covered, and factory-trained technicians handle the oil-and-rotation schedule after that. Does the 2027 Traverse have hands-free highway driving? Yes. Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance is standard on the RS and High Country with a 3-year OnStar plan and available elsewhere, working hands-free on compatible highways like I-78.