The Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD RS actually goes OFF ROAD!
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- CONTENTS
0:00 Exterior
2:53 Engines and Transmission
3:50 Interior
9:46 Driving On Road
15:08 Driving Off Road
19:43 Verdict
We were supposed to get the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness but unfortunately, it got damaged in transit so Chevy very kindly stepped in and delivered a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD RS. Not quite the hardcore off-road vehicle we were expecting but a car nonetheless.
The Trailblazer used to be an SUV but is now a much smaller subcompact crossover that looks, especially from the front like a scaled-down version of the Blazer. The little RS AWD version has plenty of black cladding giving it a somewhat off-road and rugged look despite only having 8-inches of ground clearance, which should be enough right?
I do like how it looks especially versus its luxury sibling the Buick Encore GX which still retains some of the jelly bean looks of the even smaller Encore. Chevy has done a great job with the design of the Trailblazer.
My tester ($33,000 inc. destination) had a host of options totaling $4,605 which included the Sun and Liftgate package ($1,770), the Technology Package (1,620) which included HD Rear Vision Camera, Single Zone Climate Control, Auto Dim Rear View Mirror, Bose Premium Audio, Wireless Charging, Excellent LED Headlamps and many other goodies.
Engines
The other trims available are LS, LT, Activ, and my tester's RS trim. The Activhas a more off-road rugged look, while the RS is the sporty one. Two engines are available, a 1.2 and a 1.3, both turbo threes. The 1.2 has 137 hp and 162 lb-ft @2,500 rpm and is the only option on the base LS. Step up to the other trims and standard on all the AWD models is the 1.3 liter with 155 hp and 174 ft-lbs @1,600 rpm. The 1.3 is definitely the one to get since it has more power but strangely it returns better EPA numbers than the 1.2 liter.
You're not going to win any drag races in the Trailblazer since 0-60 takes around 9 seconds but it's quicker than the painfully slow Toyota C-HR and more practical and roomier.
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Nice video! Thanks!
Better All Terrain tires would help some...The RS is more of a Sport package. The better off road model is the Aktiv.
True and even the Aktiv doesn't have full all terrain tires, put full all terrain tires on and it would do better off road
The Chevrolet Trailblazer Activ trim would do better, since it has a more rugged design
I have a 2023 Blazer RS. for the hands free tailgate, you kick in and out not side to side underneath the kick sensor
If you take traction control off, it will give you more power to rear tires faster. Essentially 50/50 split.
I have been looking at the Chevy Trailblazer I want one to tow behind my motorhome so I would need a FWD to tow with my tow dolly, do you recommend getting the FWD?
Could I expect the base LS trim to perform off road similarly to the RS presented here?
In turbo cars, roll into the throttle for no lag
Completely baffles me how so many of these supposed expert reviewers always get this wrong.
My mother had a 2012 cruze eco that you would have to roll into the throttle to give the 1.4turbo time to spool up. It had very decent acceleration once it learned a driver's habits over time and the computer would adjust accordingly.
It's unfortunate Chevy cut corners with the suspension as the rear is a torsen beam and isn't fully independent.
Mazda has done the same on their 3 and other vehicles built on that platform. CX-30 and CX-50.
@@davidwollpert5276 That's interesting, thanks for the info!
@@JCTiggs1 I find it unfortunate as well.
Trailblazer, Tracker or Montana? The best? 🤔
so sounds like its best for freeway city driving
I don't think this could compete off road against even a VW Tiguam because the engine is too weak. Gee, GM, would it kill you to give the customer 4 cylinders?
Just subscribed. You’re pretty thorough and knowledgeable. I’m kind of liking this little Trailblazer. I like the AWD system in the Jeep Compass/Renegade better, but there seem to be some pretty serious quality/reliability issues with those vehicles. Tons of TSBs. I would love a Jeep Compass with better quality, just not going to happen though I guess. This seems like it would be a fun car. A bigger, NA engine would be preferable, but not in the cards for now. I prefer smaller vehicles, for their handling. This could be the Miata of SUVs; light and tossable. Love that they have an easily accessible button to turn the traction control off. TC can really work against you in some conditions.
sounds like you just frequented a burrito... heartburn or somerhing..
Does the steering gain weight as increase speed?
Not so much
1.2 or 1.3 Litre (3 cylinder) engine. Why the fuel consumption is similar to 1.6 or 2L engine (4 Cylinder)?
That car was the 1.3 engine. You have to push hard on the gas to make it go so fuel economy is not great.
I have this car I drive it off roading in the mountains. You just gotta learn to drive it with technique.
Chevy TrailBlazer vs Jeep Compass, want to see a shootout.
Jeep compass is a Huge disappointment - the Chevy trailblazer is Surprisingly Good
Off road jeep wins . Style chevy
@@jeffreycope7981 compass is less offroad than trailblazer
@@jeffreycope7981 They haven't made a Jeep since '86....
This will give my ZR2 a run for it's money off-road
The hands free opening for the hatch won't work because you have too much sunlight where you are at that time
Trying to use it like a 4x4 system in 4Lo when it's AWD is rather stupid. You can tell when people have no experience in off-road driving with either system. The all-wheel-drive activ trailblazer is more capable and is actually quite a nice little vehicle.
The gold bowtie is tradition and is iconic! Just because something has been around a while, doesn't mean it is dated. I wouldn't even consider buying a chevy wo the gold bowtie.
Chevrolet does offer color options with some cars. You can get a gold or black bowtie on one or two of their truck models too.
Nothing like a bloke from california giving a poor review 😂
135 horses ...hope you don't get whiplash .......Mazda CX-5 turbo = 256 hp/ 320 torque , the Mazda would suck that Chevy up it's intake and spit it out the tailpipe....BORING !
the trailblazer is 155 HP
@@Monkey_LeeVR Oh well 155 still sh!t
just get a Jeep Compass you don't have that little tiny engine like that and you get true four wheel drive options and get better gas mileage better suspension I would never support Toyota and Honda and more other junk
33 grand?? For a rusty chevy? Hahahaha
Heck of a lot nicer car than any KIA.
Ford Edge is a way better vehicle imo. NA 3.5 v6 version.
well yeah its also 50k lol
The rear end looks rather old school Cavalier. Not very well designed...
Disagree it looks as good as any other croossover.