Creating the “Ultimate everyday SUV” happens to be an incredibly challenging business! All of us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis have watched for quite some time as demand for screen space, standard features, and durability has risen to new heights. The 2024 Trailblazer greets any newcomer with a very roomy interior for such a subcompact SUV, along with the choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Reigning as superior and always eco-friendly when pitted against the competition, the Trailblazer “does demographic battle” with the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Kona, and Honda HR-V. The 2024 model year sees a mid-cycle update that includes new wheel designs and a revised front end. A high-definition rear camera and cruise control are now standard across the lineup, and the KBB.com team was won over by the Activ model’s off-road capability. The entry-level Trailblazer LS comes with manually adjustable front seats and the suitably luxurious 8-way driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar.
One of the ways that the Trailblazer beats out the new breed of “dreadfully ordinary commuter” is with its screen space: there is an 11-inch infotainment touchscreen for each trim. As soon as infotainment became prominent in cars, drivers began to crave the size that they enjoy while on a laptop or other screen at home. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are included across the lineup, as well as Wi-Fi hotspot capability. The RS, Activ, and LT trims feature the all-season savvy automatic climate control, and an immersive Bose 7-speaker audio system is optional on the Activ and RS.
Higher trim levels boast chrome accents and higher-end colored trim, with a dash design that excellently draws attention to the larger screen and cluster. The Quality of seating material has gone up so very much in recent years, and we love to see the satisfaction that customers experience after seeing the faux leather on the RS and Activ trims! The RS trim breaks away from standard necessity and offers a sporty vibe with red stitched accents and stylish flat-bottom steering wheel.
Abundant space in any crossover SUV is a commodity that makes for efficient airport runs, after-school sports, or welcoming spring with a few extra plants to brighten up the home. After folding the 60/40 split rear seats forward, the 25 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats increases to a segment-leading 54.4 cubic feet. Other additions for 2024 include standard cruise control on the base trim and push-button start on every model.
Stepping up from the base LS to the LT trim adds tinted windows, keyless entry, and heated side mirrors. The latest and greatest safety features have saved so many lives on the road, and many of our customers here at Jim Butler have let us know just how much confidence they have in situations such as the bustle of rush hour. Blind-spot warning quickly alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane approaches your blind spot, and Rear Cross-Traffic Warning alerts you if a vehicle behind you is poised to cross your path.
One incredibly satisfied buyer claimed on the Edmunds.com review forum that the Trailblazer was “efficient, excellent-looking, peppy, and performed like a junior Camaro!” Other buyers who were newly retired took the Trailblazer on its first trip and nailed down 30 mpg average while enjoying the comfortable ride and multiple convenient USB chargers up front.