Master the Metropolis: 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer's Urban Versatility

The writers on duty at Autotrader.ca had great things to say about the Chevy Trax yesterday, which they feel is the best small vehicle GM has made to date! Since it only comes in front-wheel-drive, they shifted their sights to the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer. Buyers here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse love it for its similar size and optional AWD. Their testing model was the RS trim, which received a refresh for this year and now rides on very cool new 19-inch wheels.

Theirs also came in the striking Crimson Red hue with an added twin-screen display in the dash. There’s a standard 11-inch center touchscreen and 8-inch digital instrument unit, with the upper-end trims now including vibrant colors on the stitching and across the dash. The 2024 Trailblazer gets the top five-star crash-test rating from the NHTSA, ensuring that the fun trips of summer will be under the safest guise possible. We’d have to recommend the Hominy Creek and MKT Nature trails, which are both fantastic ways to see the Show-Me State during the height of the warm season!

Here the testing crew notes that the adaptive cruise control has undergone some significant tweaks that massively improved its performance. All trims include single-zone climate control and six-speaker audio, along with LED headlights. Many other car review professionals have recommended the LT trim, which is where you enjoy the addition of heated seats and steering wheel, and remote engine start. The Activ and RS trims provide the dazzling interior addition of faux-leather upholstery, the rear seat center armrest, and a power driver’s seat.

One of the awesome above-and-beyond options is the 120-volt power outlet, which can enable a few comforts from home or juice for a proper tailgating session. The panoramic sunroof is an amazing way to enjoy the atmosphere, as seasonal skies and changing colors can find their way in. The climate system is controlled with several buttons and dials, and the center screen presents very straightforward icons and a simple volume dial. This crew had to make a couple of four-hour-plus trips during their time with the Trailblazer. 

One of them who had issues with a bad spine was able to remain comfortable for the duration, and the 39.4 inches of rear-seat legroom is more than many rivals offer. The 1.3-liter engine cranks out 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque and proved to move quite well off the line and through traffic in the city. The most everyday and very relatable benefit of the Trailblazer here was that it proved to be comfortable and practical. The handling is smooth and responsive and offers up a very decent and not strenuous ride. 

The Edmunds.com review team praised the Trailblazer for being comfortable, easier to park, and nailing down an excellent EPA rating. It is exceedingly competent at nearly everything it does and consistently remains a half-step ahead of many others in its class. The nine-speed automatic keeps the powertrain in its sweet spot while accelerating, and provides a smooth downshift when you need to pass. The Trailblazer offers a nice balance between digital and analog controls, with the necessities being easy to locate at first glance. With futuristic yet rugged styling and a pleasant demeanor, the Trailblazer also is an excellent choice due to its approachable demeanor and general competency.

Action-Packed, Affordable, And Authentic: The 2025 Chevy Trax Shines For Everyday Adventures

There are vehicles within any brand’s lineup that shine brightly as the “gateway to the namesake”, with an attractive price usually at the core of appeal. The 2025 Trax is an amazing gateway to an inexpensive ride that still totally rocks. At Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, we know the Trax has a short list of competitors when it comes to offering any model this appealing on the pocketbook! It does an excellent job of proving that budget does not have to be boring, with the turbo 3-cylinder generating ample low-end punch to keep things moving while knocking all of your “to-dos” out in a snap.

Its' very light curb weight and smaller size make for some of the most responsive handling today while being simple to park in ever-crowded lots. A winning blend of utility, great features, and affordability render the Trax an excellent choice for any stage of life. The interior size is a pleasant surprise for anyone who has taken into account its size at first impression, along with its smart and clean design. These soft and very comfortable seats can fit the bill even on very long hauls, and the Trax offers an ideally commanding view of the road.

Having a competent suspension is an item high on many drivers’ lists here at the Powerhouse, and the Trax’s very absorbent setup can adapt to very choppy and rough patches of asphalt. There are also many useful driver aids not usually seen at this price point, such as automatic high beams and lane-keeping assistance. Mid-level trims and higher come equipped with an 11-inch touchscreen and Wi-Fi hotspot. The optional Driver Confidence package is an excellent value to consider as it offers the convenience of Adaptive Cruise Control, along with the live-saving Blind Spot Warning.

The engine provides plenty of torque for around-town errands, making keeping up with traffic a simple task. The automatic provides very smooth shifts, and responsive downshifting when encountering any unintended surprises during bumper-to-bumper increments of road. The Trax feels very well-padded when navigating turns, with the Edmunds.com review team reporting back that they were comfortable even after a few hundred miles spent with it on the open road. The easy-to-use layout of the dashboard’s buttons was well-appreciated, and the touchscreen’s menus were set up very logically.

There’s more than enough space for tall passengers in both rows, boasting more passenger area than nearly every single crossover in its segment. Adaptive Cruise Control did an excellent job of keeping up with a busy Monday’s flow on the interstate without leaving a huge gap directly ahead. The Trax’s cargo area measures 25.6 cubic feet and can fit a few week’s worth of groceries or lovely plants to pot now during spring’s return. The 2025 Trax also boasts an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg combined, which is very competitive when thrown up against the competition. 

Many drivers have loved the Trax for being sharp and so visually appealing, without digging its toes in and existing as disruptive. Consumers have a good deal of use for simple and straightforward transportation which still offers plenty of upgrades to step things up a luxurious notch. The LT trim reflects the Edmunds’ team's viable pick, as it brings more styling with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, a digital instrument cluster, a six-speaker audio system, push-button start, and roof rails primed and ready for the slopes! 

2024 Chevy Trax’s Redesign Renders a Sleek, Sporty, and Budget-Minded Masterpiece

 

We have recently seen a few articles circulating while on duty here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse reporting on the lack of budget-friendly crossovers on the market, and that there are so few left you can count them on one hand! The 2024 Chevy Trax has been completely redesigned from the wheels up, and full-on enjoys the honor of being the most affordable bow-tie model out there. The front end offers up a sportier and sleek look, and the wheelbase is slightly longer like its close relative in the form of the Trailblazer.

The various trim levels are lined up and poised for action depending on your preference, with the base LS, 1RS, LT, 2RS, and Active models athletically flexed and at your service! You can properly celebrate summer’s arrival with a power sunroof on the 1RS model and up, and each model comes with the 1.2-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder that cranks out 137 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft of torque. Even with the lofty goal of assuring an inexpensive vehicle offers up the tech and safety goods consumers are hungry for, the interior provides a roomy and contemporary style.

The Activ and 2Rs trims are equipped with the new 8-inch instrument screen, and 11-inch infotainment touchscreen. The climate controls are not incorporated directly into the touchscreen and are easily accessible buttons and knobs directly below it. The LT and 1RS models come with analog gauges and an 8-inch touchscreen along with a 3.5-inch driver info display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is standard across all models, along with go-anywhere Wi-Fi capability. The Trax’s current model boosted its exterior dimensions up a notch to add more legroom for rear passengers, with the rear seats offering better headroom than many other crossovers in the segment.

The Nissan Kicks and Hyundai Venue are two of the competitors the Trax must closely keep its eyes on during the fierce battle for attention among those in its category, with its road manners and price point allowing for a solid breed of market dominance. Each model comes with an expertly equipped tool to make each ride more peaceful: the noise cancelling feature pairs with an already-smooth engine to offer a hushed ride. Features such as a “sport” driving mode have been bypassed in the name of frugality, but suspension and cabin comfort are up to par just as they are on much pricier models.

The Driving.Ca auto review team was immediately pleased with the six-speed automatic, which is much more engaging than the industry’s typical offering of typical CVT. They also rated the transmission performance as “excellent”, with ratios excellently paired to the powertrain’s power delivery. The engine proved to be adequately torque-rich directly off the line, while easily conquering even steep grades for punchy acceleration. Also scoring high points for its great comfort factor, fuel efficiency, and practicality, the Trax’s two lowest trims still offer up heated front seats, USB and USB-C ports, and available rear park assist.

The 2RS, Activ, and LT trims offer wireless charging, a digital dash, adaptive cruise, and heated steering wheel. Successfully combining the practicality of a compact car and the utility of an SUV, the prominent grille and slim LED daytime running lights drew a healthy dose of influence from the sporty and quite popular reincarnation of the Blazer, and the new model rolls with a four-inch lower roofline and inch higher ground clearance. The Trax’s standard safety features include lane-keeping assistance, lane departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights.

2024 Chevy Trax Swings and Lands Above the Fences with Sensational Style, Segment-Leading Technology

The months just before the holidays here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse are full of fun activities such as picking your chillingly favorite costume for Halloween, scoping out the deals on turkeys and pumpkin pie early in the game, and searching late at night online for Christmas gifts! All this need for extra planning and a capable vehicle to get you there has customers asking us which model coming soon would be best for them and their families. 

The brand-new 2024 Chevy Trax is ideal for customers that are seeking the practical nature and efficient drive of a compact car, along with the innovative usefulness of an SUV. The incoming model is larger than the current Trax, offering up more valuable space for passengers and cargo, as well as well enriched features coming as standard. This is an entry-level vehicle that will easily prove its worth by supplying everything the driver needs, and “nothing you don’t.” extra new features on most trims include automatic climate control, push-button start, and wireless phone charging.

There are five distinctly different trim levels: the LS, 1RS, 2RS, and ACTIV all offer enhanced features and stellar new technology. Chevy Safety Assist offers up six advanced safety and driver awareness technologies, and LT, 2RS and ACTIV trims now come standard with an 8-inch diagonal system and 11-inch diagonal screen. Each trim features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, as well as LED headlamps and your choice of 17-inch, 18-inch, or 19-inch wheels. 

Coming in as one of the lowest-priced SUVs out there on the market today, the 2024 Trax derives power from a 1.2-liter turbocharged inline-three engine serving up 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. The standard and thoroughly recognizable Chevy bow tie is situated at the center of the grille, and brand-new headlamps feature very cool LED lighting elements. The RS Trim is one sweet spot in the lineup that is where the sportier side of things is celebrated, with additional sweet exterior trim accents, as well as an awesomely chiseled grill with an embedded RS badge. 

The 1RS Trim includes 18-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels, and the new ACTIV comes with unique 18-inch wheels and a rear skid plate for the valuables on the underside’s ultimate protection. The interior was designed to convey a very lightweight feel, boating sweeping lines and a greater sense of outer space than the outgoing model. The display screens provide the perfect center focus for this high-tech design, with the infotainment screen tilted just slightly toward the driver. 

The LT, 2RS, and ACTIV trims have remote start for those cold Missouri mornings coming soon, and available sunroof for the opposite of winter driving conditions. The best and most magical time of year in the form of holidays that require a bit of extra drive time will be safely executed with the presence of Automatic emergency braking, Front pedestrian braking, Lane keep assist with Lane departure warning, Forward collision alert, Intellibeam auto high beam control, and following distance indicator.