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2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS

Compact SUV · 1.3L Turbo I3 · AWD

74/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a compact suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine1.3L Turbo I3
Horsepower155 hp
Torque174 lb-ft
0–60 mph7.5 sec
Top speed115 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats5
Combined MPG31 mpg (29 city / 33 hwy)
Range470 miles
MSRP$28,700
Body styleCompact SUV

The verdict

What's good

  • Sporty looks for a small budget
  • Surprisingly roomy for its size
  • Easy to park and zip around
  • Updated tech and styling tweaks

What's not

  • Three-cylinder sounds buzzy uphill
  • Slow to merge onto highways
  • Lots of hard plastic inside
  • Optional all-wheel drive costs extra

The engine

L3T

1.3L Turbo I3

A surprisingly gutsy little three-cylinder with the characteristic thrummy off-beat exhaust note, serving up its torque almost immediately for an eager around-town feel.

The L3T is part of GM's modern small-displacement Ecotec turbo family, an all-aluminum DOHC three-cylinder used in the Trailblazer and related crossovers.

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