Here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis, we get a ton of requests for a practical daily driver that doesn’t break the bank. The 2024 Chevy Trailblazer was just featured in Car and Driver, as the crew of auto experts took a look at its updates. Everything mechanical remains the same, but the surface adds a dose of appeal with new colors, a larger screen inside, and other updated styling.
You can choose from Copper Harbor and Cacti Green as new exterior hues to spice things up a bit, and the RS trim now adds the option of 19-inch wheels to complement its sporty design elements. The front and rear-end designs are refreshed as well, after adding brand-new bumpers, grilles, headlights, and taillights. The Activ trim boasts a much more rugged appeal, with its own unique grill design and trim bits that stand out as more prone to move things formidably a ways off the pavement.
Inside, there’s an 8.0-inch digital gauge cluster, and a larger 11.0-inch touchscreen to greet you in the center of the dash. Listening to customer demand, the screen is now standard, and a sizable upgrade from the old 7.0-inch model. The base engine on the 2024 Trailblazer is a 1.2-liter inline-three with 137 horsepower, which comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The trim lineup includes the LS, LT, Activ, and RS, which each include exterior lighting, grille design, and unique front fascias.
One sweet addition that we love for a practical and well-priced crossover like this? The super cool dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips! Activ and RS trims offer a two-tone roof option, and the Trailblazer offers more than 54.4 cubic feet of very useful cargo room. There’s also a two-tier storage system, adding flexibility to anyone’s already loaded drive schedule. Production of the 2024 Trailblazer will begin in July, with the first units to arrive at dealers like us here at Jim Butler in the Fall. Standard safety equipment remains a strong point of the Trailblazer, with Chevrolet’s class-leading Safety Assist offering industry-leading features to assure you and your passengers are protected during every drive.
Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, and IntelliBeam auto high-beam control are all included. We have been consistently impressed with just how many great features are packed into this attractive model, and some previously optional equipment will also be included on all models. You’ll be able to enjoy the modern convenience and confidence on the road every day that so many have been raving about with a high-def backup camera, cruise control, and push-button start.