2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS AWD Review - Call Me Crazy
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Call me crazy, but this 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS with all-wheel drive just might be better than some of GM's more premium products. M.S.R.P. - $30,580.
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I love the no bs style of running through of the vehicles features. I get a headache when other vehicle reviewers drag the videos out too long.
Just purchased mine today....same exact model/color. I love it. I love it. I love it.
Congratulations on your new Trailblazer! I took delivery of a LT Trim in August! Scarlet Red Metallic. Enjoy!🙂 ~Tim~
Congrats on your new car, Angele Rossignol. Thanks for watching!
@@tbird4evr Congrats to you too!
My daughter bought the RS model today in light blue. It is her first new vehicle and she is totally in love with it. She previously had a 2012 Fiat 500 Pop, and her repair costs were about as much as her new monthly payment. Lol.
Wow. Well, hopefully this Trailblazer will work better for her. Thanks for sharing and for watching, Mister Ed!
Fiat= Fix It Again Tony🤣
I completely agree. It's a very compelling vehicle, and I was surprised by how peppy the 3-cylinder engine felt in day to day driving. I even drove it to Augusta and back on a Christmas present run (don't ask, bad planning on my part), and it was great on the highway. People need to check out this little SUV. They'll be glad they did. Great review as always!
At least you had a decent drive to Augusta and back, JAX. Definitely could have been worse.😂 Thanks for watching!
I finally got mine today...fully optioned turbo RS AWD, black on black. I'm impressed 👍
I just purchased mine yesterday I love it I love it! Much smoother than a Jeep compass in the ride! And I love the smaller seats fits me perfect. I'm tired of fitting in a big seat, we're at cuts into the back of my calves! Mine also has this phenomenal sunroof! I'm looking forward to many years with this SUV. I trust the Chevy brand!
Thanks for sharing, denise owens. Enjoy your new car and thanks for watching!
Congratulations is it a remote stater ?
Im looking at getting one of these. How much did u pay for yours
I've always liked Chevy cars. I also test drove this and it was surprisingly good. The interior is gorgeous and spacious for a small SUV. I love the front end look and those LED headlights...that is one sick look when u see it coming up behind you in the rear view mirror.
Right to the point in under 8 minutes! Great review, going to put one on order.
Chris, your review style is fantastic! I have the Encore GX with FWD and 1.3L and I'm averaging 37mpg highway! The CVT operates superior to my previous vehicle, Fusion Hybrid and damn near the same mpgs.
I appreciate that, David Moore. Enjoy your car and thanks for watching!
Not impressive especially with that small ass soccer mom car, I get 45 MPG in a volkswagen Golf Sportwagen which is a big ass station wagon with AWD and the 1.8 with a Dual clutch that offers 66.5 cubic feet of space with seats folded. CVT is garbage and unreliable junk
I've got the 2023 Chevy trailblazer RS ordered in the grey sterling metallic..... with the sunroof can't wait to get it!!!
Bought a 2022 trailblazer RS. Best SUV I had thus far!
Congrats on your new car, Jen Pado. Thanks for watching!
Why isn't this ADORABLE car everywhere? Sorry, I think the Rav4 is only, and the new Rogue is its twin only brother. This Trailblazer is hot and ready!
Great thorough overview, and awesome editing. You got some really nice shots! I'm leasing a '19 Trax and I'm really happy with it. This seems like a great upgrade in basically every way.
Great Review! But I cannot get over the absolutely ridiculous Price of vehicles!!
it’s a 2021 so prices will ofc be high.
I like that you're unbiased! That was a 110v not 12v plug, lol. The 23 has a really nice interior. This bad boy is on my short-short list. I wish reviewers would mention their hight and weight so we get a better Idea of the proportions, eg rear seat room etc. Nice review buddy! Oh No you forgot to mention it is front wheel drive until you switch to AWD by the switch next to the "lane keep assist" That's flippen cool! I Rang The BELL
Not sure how that 110v clip and script got mixed up and we didn't catch it, road trip mitch. Good catch! Thanks for watching!
Oh, and for the record, Chris is about 5'8 or 5'9. 👍🏾
I am undecided between Trailblazer and the Seltos. This review helped a lot. Thanks.
Glad it helped harleyrocket13. Thanks for watching!
What are you gonna get? I think the Chevy looks way better and I like the fold down front seat to fit a kayak
no way I am between those exact two cars right now too!
I don’t know between trailblazer and the seltos help everyone.
@@Hiyaitshannah hi which suv did you get. Thanks
My current car's engine just blew up and it was not even that old, not a Chevy by the way. Your review helped to answer some questions I had about the Trailblazer. Thank you.
Glad you found our review helpful, Jody Reed. Thanks for watching!
Jody reed which suv did you buy. Thanks
The AWD system in this TrailBlazer is really good and better than the competition, including Subaru's base system (without wilderness pkg). I would totally purchase one of these were they not overpriced by about $5k. For the money, I think the Ford Maverick is far better in every way.
Covered all the basics. Nice video, well put. 👍
Thanks for watching, Samuel Njuguna!
Great video!! Thank you for the professional tour!
Thanks for watching, A M!
I like the looks of the trail blazer, but not soled on a 3 cylinder, a 4 cylinder is pushing it I likely least a 6 cylinder, but would consider a 4 cylinder trailblazer, any help there
Today's Trailblazer comes with a 3-cylinder, Larry k. Currently, there are no optional engines that we are aware of so if you want a bigger engine, you'll have to get a bigger vehicle. Thanks for watching!
That’ll send the costs way up, which you might as well start looking at a full on Blazer at that point.
Great, thorough review. I test drove this model today. Too soon to tell if i like it. The engine sounds different compared to 22 Jeep Cherokee. Eh.
I have a ‘22 Trailblazer in order! Just waiting for it to get to my dealer for pickup!
Congrats on your new car, Stratosphere Gaming. Thanks for watching!
No CVT transmission that’s beautiful I thinking about buy this car
Nope. No CVT in this one, mariusz kunajew. Thanks for watching!
Looks like all around ok BUT the engine option (3 cylinder??) or lack there of...lost me. 🤔👀
The 3-cylinder is definitely an engine size that we aren't used to seeing, Bobby Doan, but it truly is functional in this sub-compqct package. Guess time will tell. Thanks for watching!
Very well presented, lots of quick info, super 👍🏽
Thanks for watching, Larry B!
its made by Deawoo (now GM) in Korea... I've never seen one here in Canada...I'd go for the GMC Terrain 4cyl...
Not heated steering wheel, up here in the hinterlands of northern Ontario, that's a game changer for my old frozen hands, most other brands offer a heated steering wheel!
As It seens the 2022 model year will have it
The interior and exterior design are good. GM should have offered this model with the 1.5T 4cyl from the Equinox. It has 170 hp and over 200 tq.
That would make it competitive with the Seltos and Kona. JMHO.
Those are legit thoughts, canonlybeme4life. Very few people are comfortable with the idea of a 3-cylinder. It does its job in this configuration, but we'll have to see if it is reliable enough to warrant its use. Thanks for keeping us thinking. And thanks for watching, too!
@@AutoAcademics I have heard that GM’s 1.5 4 cyl has a lot of issues. So hopefully the 1.3 3 cyl is more reliable.
I would suggest an extended power train warranty. These motors come with a timing and oil pump belt good until 150k miles but will it be covered after your power train warranty is up? Kind of a grey area. Better show on time oil changes etc. My ford with the 1.0 had the same exact setup and it's crucial to change the oil on time and with the exact oil it calls for. The belts are submerged in oil and they have been breaking prematurely on the 1.0 ecoboost engines ruining them. I like what Chevy has done with this, just get that warranty :).
1:46 that's actually not what following distance indicator is. FDI tells you how many seconds you are behind car in front of you. It's one of the screens when you scroll through info pages.
GREAT Video! Thank you for making my decision-making easy.
I like this car. It's a damn shame I'm already in a lease (that I only started 6 months ago). I would buy this car TODAY otherwise.
Very nice but why isn't sat nav included? As standard? On these vehicle s?
We've been noticing that with the inclusion of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, some manufacturers are making factory nav systems optional, even with higher end brands. Since I tend to default to Android Auto for my needs, if it saves some money on the consumer end I'm ok with it on vehicles like this Trailblazer, but on the higher end vehicles it's unacceptable. I understand your disappointment, though. Thanks for watching!
I have mixed feelings about the styling. Like you said at certain angles it looks off. Also, a 9 speed auto with a 1.3L? Someone at GM obviously snuck that through accounting...for the better.
We were surprised and appreciated the different transmission when compared to the Encore GX with the same engine. Guess GM figures Buick owners will prefer something smoother, while the Trailblazer owner will want something a tad more engaging. In a nutshell, both cars should have the 9-speed. Thanks for watching, Gregory Watts!
The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer all wheel drive will never beat nor outperform my 2004 Chevy Trailblazer EXT LS 7 passenger 4x4 5.3L V8 engine that has flex fuel capabilities due to a mistake made at the Oklahoma plant by Chevrolet and I am never taking it back to Chevrolet it is mine..
Running kumo all-terrain tires power stop cross drill slotted rotors with ceramic brakes on a Bilstein suspension system. Stock engine upgraded transmission with a trans cooler system and it just yells performance. All the current SUVs today in 2021 and probably in 2022 and nothing but plastic pieces of junk but a lot of garbage internals and a lot of problems that are develop look at the cars right now all the new modern SUVs name the brand it's got a problem. And with active fuel management it becomes a 4 cylinder on the highway 21 in the city 36 on the highway using cruise control not bad for a car that's over 17 years old
If this RS could crack 200hp, it would be an interesting choice in the sub compact SUV class.
That definitely would be interesting, J High, but as we've learned, too much torque through the drive wheels (on FWD versions, that is) can be a handful with these little cars. LOL Thanks for watching!
The 1.3 turbo is pretty quick. In sport mode on the highway it handles great ,very responsive for a small fwd cuv. Cvt transmission shifts effortlessly and smooth .
If I go on a trip somewhere, I will rent one of these just for sake of it
I was thinking of doing the same.
It's really that good???
It's unfortunate Chevy cut corners with the suspension as the rear is a torsen beam and isn't fully independent.
Good in depth review best one I've seen. I think I'll be replacing my lease on a chevy cruze for this. RS is the only way to go with the tech package I got it in oasis blue. I really like the look of it and I think there are some things better then the blazer.
Thanks for watching, Sydneysss!
Which suv did you buy. Thanks
I love this vehicle and video!!!
Thanks, Tam!
Got and rs fwd back in April. It's been great ,just pissed that a rock already cracked my windshield.
Rock chips/cracks suck, Jeffrey Cope. But once you get it fixed, it'll be all pretty again. Enjoy your car and thanks for watching!
It needs the 1.5 for me to be a buyer.
Great review! It’s going to be interesting to see the sales figures for the Trailblazer versus the Bronco Sport by the end of the year. They both have something to offer.
It will, redcarsarasota. Thanks for watching!
I know it is still early, but I have seen WAY more Trailblazers out on the road in my area than Bronco Sports. Saturday, my wife and I were in town, and kept noticing the many Trailblazers we were seeing, and then only saw one Bronco Sport. But, I think that both vehicles will be successful. You know, cars used to be great because of competition, a little friendly competition between GM and Ford would make this segment exciting, and that is what it needs. I just wonder, is the Bronco Sport more off-road worthy than the Trailblazer? Granted, I don't want to rock crawl or mud bogging, but want to be able to take a back road trail.
I get the comparison. But the trailblazer isn’t set to compete against the Bronco. It’s more geared to compete against the Jeep Renegade.
I really like the looks of the trailblazer. But, I'm not sure about the small engine.
Yes, the engine is small, Charles Sennstrom, but so is the car so that may not be as much of an issue for you as you might think. If possible, take it for a test drive and see how it feels. Good luck and thanks for watching!
THE TRAILBLAZER is a GOODLOOKING LITTLE SUV WITH (JUST ENOUGH ROOM.) I JUST WONDER ABOUT the HIGHWAY PASSING POWER WITH 4 or 5 on board.
You definitely won't blast past anyone on the highway with a full passenger load, Clarence White, but the 3-cylinder in this Trailblazer is decent enough and we don't think you'd have too many concerns. Best way to find out, though, is to take one for a test drive and see. Hope this helps a bit and thanks for watching!
My gf has one. The 9 speed keeps the engine in its power band very well.
I have a V6 Canyon which is no slouch and her car seems almost as strong on the highway.
Drive one I think you will be surprised.
Another Great Video again 👍🏽
But this kind of downsizing, that doesn't bode well.
See, this small engine will have to work s lot harder. And now it's in a big heavy car.
I predict it is not going to get 200k miles without big bills, like a 3liter or bigger engine.
Wish you a happy and succesful 2021!
Thank you, FrankypankyV8. As a new car, the 3-cylinder does its job decently, however time will surely tell if our 3-cylinder concerns are warranted. As always, thanks for watching and Happy New Year to you, as well!
They could have use the trailblazer to complete with the bronco sport
I think soon or later it’s gonna get a 4cyl or 6 it’s nice but need a bigger engine
I agree I don't believe this engine will last more than 5 years, which is right when the warranty expires 😐.
I have looked at every Dealership in OKC Metro and they have maybe one or non on their lots what's the deal with that so frustrating.
Wow. That's crazy that you can't find them on the lot right now, Denise Diggs. We wish you well on your search. Thanks for watching!
That means the vehicle is selling well, a little too well lol.
There is also a microchip shortage for cars across the globe which means less new cars are being shipped to dealerships. I had to drive 2 hours away just to get my Trailblazer RS.
I like the camaro looking driving lights but the head light design looks kinda bad anyone have a thought on this
Nice looking vehicle
Chevrolet is doing some nice stuff. Stay tuned! We've got more to share, AbsoluteMdot. :)
I didn’t know they were still using 3 cylinders at GM
I had never even HEARD of a 3-cylinder car before this car! I thought they only went as low as 4! So far, I haven't heard anyone have anything bad to say about it, either!
@@OrdinaryG33K-SF meh. Not great mpg and it's slow.
Currently looking into a 2021 rs awd. What color is this model? Looks very sharp!
Hi, Tina Myler. This color is called Satin Steel Gray. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Great design - well done Chevrolet. I don’t buy Japanese because they hunt wales (join me in my little protest!) so this is a great option.
Not Japanese, built in s. Korea
Bro. Whales have nothing to do with their cars.
All that 30k and still no sunroof lol
Can you turn off start/stop?
How is the Bose sound system?
Typically, if we mention a car stereo, it's because it was notably good or notably bad, AroundIndiana. If nothing was stated, then it was fine and if we remember correctly, this one was fine. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
How is this different than the 2022?
Sunroof?
Yes
The interior is so ugly like if it It’s an 2021 it should at least like a newer design you know the interior is giving 2013 vibes but the car over all is amazing 😌
I like it
It's still not a Real American Trailblazer, they need to make one like the Bronco.
Old school Bronco or new, Michelle Borden? We assume you're referring to the classic version, but you never can tell. LOL Thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics i was talking about the new version not the classic, now lol that dumb ass!
Even the bronco sport isn't a real bronco,that's built on a fwd platform shared with the escape. Ford even now has roof problems with the full sized bronco
Are the front seats comfortable?
Unfortunately, we don't remember, Stinko 407. But fortunately, that may not be an issue of concern because they didn't stand out in a bad way. Sorry we couldn't help more, but thanks for watching!
Chevy stuck the RS badge on a 3 cylinder vehicle?! That renders the RS badge meaningless.
The RS badge has always been more aesthetic than anything else, Mark T. The 3-cylinder is just the 2021 version. LOL Thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics OK. They just better not put an SS badge on one. 😁
@@markt8041 EXACTLY!!! LOL
@@markt8041 Definitely not an ss badge that would be embarrassing 😂.
Why Chevrolet? Because many will be working from home in the future, I think Chevrolet should have stopped at the Equinox and Blazer. On the other hand, if you have a long commute then this would be useful and that is it.
Chevy has to do better with their interior...Cheesy buttons and dash screen makes it look cheap.
That is the most anemic sounding valve rattling engine have heard...
Actually, that was a 3-cylinder, sugarmaker67. LOL Not sure if that changes your opinion, but thanks for watching!
Nah... valvetrain still rattled like a tin can
@ 3:40 ..no no no...sounds terrible and thats 31 grand ? ill pass
Nowadays, you're supposed to keep the hood closed, brown buter. 😂 Then you can't hear it. Thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics but when did a 3 cylinder engine become something to brag about? Lol that engine wont last long
@@brownbuter Definitely nothing to brag about. But these sub-cimpacta never have powertrains worth bragging about. We'll have to wait and see how reliable this 3-cylinder is, but beyond that it does what it's supposed to do in a car like this.
A 3 cylinder turbo all wheel drive is a bad ideal for an heavy vehicle, The turbo over time will wear out the engine faster on an every day transport vehicle, if you are planning to keep the Trailblazer more than 6 years you will be expecting very large repair maintenance cost.
How much for this car weigh?
Thanks for the advice maybe would be better to lease 5 yrs max to avoid that.
@@ronlheureux7623 this model in specific is 3,290lbs so it's kinda of heavy... but not really.
Chris you all your hair short.
LOL Yeah, it usually is short, but I had grown it out because of Covid. Then, I had enough of the long locks and was willing to brave a haircut again. Thanks for watching, Betty Hall!
I thought that was you you have a very beautiful curly hair and I wasn't sure if it was you because you had cut it short but you still look nice with it short as well continue to do what you do I like watching your videos on automobiles you know vehicles from time to time you feel very good descriptions it's almost as if I'm in the car driving it myself the way you give the description and just keep it up you're doing very well God bless you and your family and stay strong stay healthy stay sane and be careful God bless amen
@@bettyhall5732 Thank you and same to you!
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Thanks for watching, Ernest Hogan!
It will spend more time in the service department then on the road.
everything Great except the wheels
Three cylinders no thank you👎
You are aware a 3 cylinder will behave very similar to a 4 cylinder? You’re just being small minded.
@@10293 I think he dislikes it because older 3 cylinder engines were not known to be very reliable, but only time will tell with this one.
Can really get this for $20k
Not the res model more like 33
I got a 2022 RS model for 32K. Best ride I had so far. Mine is Black/red tinted windows, huge sunroof with 18" wheels. Sporty
Not really
NO 3 CYLINDER VEHICLE IS WORTH MORE THAN 2000 DOLLARS. It is a TOY car. Chevy could never make a good 4 cylinder, Why would you believe they could make a 3 cylinder. What a piece of Garbage.
Because there is already data with these tiny engines going past 100k miles with little issues. Go back and review matchbox cars or whatever you are not good at
@@miked6523 A Whopping 100K miles... Yeah, That Proves it... Again.... What a Piece of Garbage. And I dont "Review Cars" I worked on cars for over 40 years. I know Garbage when I see it.
If GM was going to bring the Chevrolet TrailBlazer back, WHY this joke?
... SO uuugggly.
This definitely isn't the same Trailblazer as before, Big Tower. But if you want a small crossover, this one is not too bad. Thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics
Man, that ain't no small crossover.
That is an ugly tall station wagon.
@@Muscular-Tower As a wagon guy, I take that personally. 😅
@@AutoAcademics
LOL
I drive a 2006 beautiful TrailBlazer.
And Chevy offended me with this crossover funny looking, ugly TACKY 2021 TrailBlazer comeback. C'mon now 🤔.
@@Muscular-Tower 🤣
Shh!! We won't tell you got V-103 programmed LOL.
Sure did! LOL Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching, David Wilson!
I think it's pretty hilarious they reused a name associated with a vehicle from the recent past that was pretty much a rolling pile of junk. What next, renaming the Cruze the Vega? In all seriousness though, it looks good. Clean design.
Well that 'rolling pile of junk' has lasted more than a decade, so it's a good 'rolling pile of junk'.
Looks like kia soul.
No it doesn't...
eh kinda of not ... not really
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