Despite similar names, the 2023 Chevy Trailblazer and 2023 Chevy Blazer are totally unique two-row SUVs with distinct advantages for a variety of drivers. What are the differences between the Trailblazer and Blazer? Overall, the Blazer is larger than the Trailblazer and comes with more powerful performance specs, but the Trailblazer offers higher maximum fuel efficiency and can accommodate longer cargo. Ready to learn more? Use this research comparison from the team at Gregg Young Chevrolet of Norwalk to get started!
Take a closer look at what each SUV has to offer with our Trailblazer review and Blazer review. Then, stop by our Chevy dealership in Norwalk, IA, and take one or both for a test drive. Browse our inventory to find your favorite model and contact us online or by calling (515) 650-5952 to set up a test drive.
The first difference you’ll notice between the 2023 Blazer and 2023 Trailblazer is their size and appearance. The Blazer measures in at 191.88 inches long, while the Trailblazer is up to 173.7 inches long, depending on the trim you select. Both SUVs are available with two-tone color combinations, including those with a black roof for the Blazer and a Black Metallic, Crimson Metallic, or Summit White roof for the Trailblazer.
LED headlamps are standard on the Blazer and available on the Trailblazer, but LED fog lamps are an exclusive available feature for the Trailblazer. To go with its larger size, the Blazer rolls on wheels ranging between 18 and 21 inches, while Trailblazer can be had with 17- or 18-inch wheels. For adventures off the pavement, the Trailblazer is available with a functional skid plate and off-road tuned suspension.
2023 Chevy Blazer
Once you step into the cabins of the 2023 Blazer and 2023 Trailblazer, their size differences emerge again — with unique advantages for both SUVs. Both seat five people with similar headroom and legroom, but the Blazer provides over 9 inches more rear hip room. There’s more maximum cargo volume in the Blazer, too, with up to 64.2 cubic feet versus up to 54.4 cubic feet in the Trailblazer. However, if you’re hauling longer items — up to 8.5 feet long — the Trailblazer alone offers the flat-folding front passenger’s seat to make this possible.
Unique interior features in the Blazer include:
For a detailed breakdown of available features in each model, see our Trailblazer trims page or Blazer trims page.
2023 Chevy Trailblazer
2023 Chevy Blazer
What’s the most important type of performance for your daily drive — fuel efficiency, raw power, towing capacity, or a blend of all three? Both Chevy SUVs offer two engine options, with the Trailblazer engines providing the best fuel economy numbers and the Blazer engines offering higher horsepower and torque outputs, along with burly towing capabilities.
Transmissions also vary, with the Trailblazer engines mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a nine-speed automatic, while the Blazer is exclusively available with a nine-speed automatic. Both SUVs are available with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), but the Blazer differentiates itself with an available, advanced twin-clutch AWD system that can send torque to either rear wheel independently.
These days, peace of mind while you’re on the road isn’t a premium feature — it’s a necessity. That’s why you’ll find both the 2023 Chevy Blazer and 2023 Chevy Trailblazer equipped with Chevy Safety Assist as standard equipment. In the event of an accident, the Trailblazer comes with ten airbags and the Blazer seven. Unique to the Blazer, available HD surround vision gives you an overhead view of your vehicle which adds visibility to the rear vision camera found on both models.
Safety tech on both SUVs includes:
2023 Chevy Blazer
Another noticeable difference in the Trailblazer and Blazer is the infotainment system and screen size they include. The 2023 Chevy Blazer is standard with the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system with a 10.2-inch touchscreen, while the 2023 Blazer features the Infotainment 3 system with a 7-inch touchscreen. While both include Bluetooth® for two active devices and wireless smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, the system in the Blazer also offers Amazon Alexa built-in compatibility and enhanced voice recognition. You can upgrade to the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system in the Trailblazer with an 8-inch touchscreen, and you can upgrade the Blazer with the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system with navigation.
2023 Chevy Trailblazer
As you survey the different SUV options on a Chevy dealership lot, you may wonder “what’s the difference between the Blazer and Trailblazer?” Learn more about the key differences and similarities between the 2022 Chevy Trailblazer and 2022 Chevy Blazer by reading the following comparison put together by the team at Gregg Young Chevrolet of Norwalk.
Browse our new Trailblazer inventory and new Blazer inventory in Norwalk, IA, to find your preferred model. From there, contact us to schedule a test drive appointment and scroll through our new vehicle specials.
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Style, smarts, and plenty of space for your rear-seat passengers are similar attributes of both the Chevy Blazer and Trailblazer, but the Blazer is larger and more powerful, while the Trailblazer is more fuel efficient.
Both the 2022 Chevy Blazer and Trailblazer are available with two gasoline engine options. If burly performance is at the top of your “must-have” list, the Blazer will probably appeal to you. Both Blazer engines — a standard turbo four-cylinder and available V6 make more horsepower and torque than either Trailblazer engine. However, both Trailblazer engines are more fuel efficient than those in the Blazer.
The Blazer and Trailblazer are available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), but the Blazer RS is also available with twin-clutch AWD for even more all-weather confidence.
If towing capacity is a top consideration for you, the Blazer is a clear choice, with a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds with the properly equipped V6. The properly equipped Trailblazer can tow up to 1,000 pounds.
While both the Blazer and Trailblazer offer flexible, two-row interiors to suit either cargo or passengers, the Blazer offers slightly more interior cargo space — 64.2 cubic feet compared to the 54.4 cubic feet in the Trailblazer. Load longer items into the Trailblazer using a fold-down front passenger’s seat that helps create an 8.5-foot total cargo length, as well as a dual-level adjustable cargo floor.
Look for a power-adjustable driver’s seat in either model, but only the Blazer includes a power-adjustable front passenger’s seat, dual-zone climate control, and available ventilated front seats in select models. Find top-of-the-line perforated leather seat trim in the Blazer or leatherette in the Trailblazer.
2022 Chevy Trailblazer
The Chevy Infotainment 3 system with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ is standard in both the Blazer and Trailblazer. You’ll find a standard 8-inch touchscreen in the Blazer, along with an available camera mirror. Connected navigation is standard in the Blazer RS and available in the Trailblazer. A Wi-Fi® hotspot is standard and wireless charging is available in both models. The top-tier sound system in either SUV is an available Bose® speaker system.
Unique available safety features in the Blazer include enhanced automatic emergency braking and HD surround vision. Safety is supported in both models by standard Chevy Safety Assist technology, including:
2022 Chevy Trailblazer
2022 Chevy Blazer
Learn more about the key features in the 2022 Chevy Trailblazer by reading our model review or by exploring the Trailblazer in person when you schedule a test drive with your favorite Trailblazer for sale at our dealership in Norwalk, IA.
If the Blazer appeals to you, take the next steps in your research by visiting our model review page for more information on the key features and browsing our inventory with the Blazer for sale in Norwalk, IA.
The return of the Chevy Blazer to the Chevrolet model lineup in 2019 was enthusiastically well received, and in 2021 another legendary name returns: the Chevy Trailblazer. The mid-size Chevy Blazer and the compact Chevy Trailblazer both offer a great driving experience and plenty of features and amenities to make your ride easier, safer, and a bit more relaxing. The team at Gregg Young Chevrolet Norwalk in Norwalk, IA, wants to help you find the model that’s right for you. We compared the 2021 Chevy Blazer with the all-new 2021 Chevy Trailblazer to see what’s similar and different between these two SUVs.
Once you decide which model is right for you, search for your favorite 2021 Chevy Trailblazer for sale or 2021 Chevy Blazer for sale in our new inventory. Take a look at our 2021 Chevy Trailblazer specials and 2021 Chevy Blazer lease deal to save on your preferred Chevy SUV.
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See the following table for a quick summary of the differences and similarities of the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer vs. 2021 Chevy Blazer.
Both the 2021 Chevy Blazer and 2021 Chevy Trailblazer offer front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive systems. The Blazer is larger than the Trailblazer and offers three engine options that deliver more torque and greater horsepower. All Blazer engines are paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, while the Trailblazer features either a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a nine-speed automatic transmission.
When properly equipped, the 2021 Trailblazer can tow up to 1,000 pounds. By comparison, the 2021 Blazer has a maximum towing capacity of up to 4,500 pounds.
2021 Chevy Trailblazer
2021 Chevy Trailblazer
2021 Chevy Blazer
2021 Chevy Blazer
2021 Chevy Blazer
2021 Chevy Trailblazer
Exterior design on the all-new 2021 Trailblazer is bold, sporty, and modern. The available two-tone roof gives this small SUV a unique look that stands out on the road. The 2021 Blazer features a sharp-looking, angular design made for turning heads.
On the inside, both SUVs offer heated front bucket seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and versatile folding rear seats. The seating material on the higher 2021 Blazer trims can be outfitted with perforated leather and sueded microfiber accents, while the 2021 Trailblazer features cloth seating. Personalize your driving comfort on the Trailblazer with ten-way power adjustable seating or find eight-way power adjustability on the Blazer. The Blazer also offers a six-way power front passenger’s seat. Optimize your cargo space with a flat-folding front passenger seatback in the Trailblazer or a cargo management system in the Blazer.
Additional features offered on the 2021 Blazer include a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and heated rear outboard seats.
2021 Chevy Blazer
2021 Chevy Trailblazer
You’ll find plenty of active and passive safety features and advanced tech in both the 2021 Trailblazer and 2021 Blazer. The Trailblazer is equipped with ten airbags as compared to the seven airbags in the Blazer. When it comes to advanced safety features, the Trailblazer includes standard Chevy Safety Assist technology with: automatic emergency braking, following distance indicator, forward collision alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, and front pedestrian braking.
Features offered on both models include:
2021 Chevy Trailblazer
The 2021 Trailblazer and Blazer provide similar head and leg room, but the larger Blazer provides significantly more room across the cabin.
See the accompanying table for more detailed information on Trailblazer vs. Blazer dimensions.
Whether you drive the 2021 Blazer or Trailblazer, you can expect a generous amount of cargo space. While the Blazer provides more maximum cargo volume, the Trailblazer front passenger’s seat can fold down to create up to 8.5 feet of maximum cargo length.
2021 Chevy Blazer
Check out the all-new 2021 Chevy Trailblazer and the new 2021 Chevy Blazer at Gregg Young Chevrolet of Norwalk. Search our inventory to find your favorite model and trim and give us a call at (855) 731-4441 or contact us online if you’d like to take a test drive. We’ll have your preferred ride ready for you when you arrive.
2021 Chevy Trailblazer
2023 Chevy Blazer
Experience the differences between the 2023 Chevy Blazer and Trailblazer for yourself when you set up a test drive at Gregg Young Chevrolet of Norwalk! Browse our new inventory with the Blazer and Trailblazer for sale in Norwalk, IA, then contact our team online or by calling us at (515) 650-5952 to set up a visit.
