2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD Snow Road Driving Tests
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- In our earlier review of the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Activ, it didn't do great with our off-road test. But how about the more common use case of snow? Can the Trailblazer conquer a snow road? We try the 2022 Trailblazer RS on a snow-covered forest road to find out!
#chevrolet #chevy #snow
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
02:13 - Driving to the destination
04:36 - Snow Road Driving
08:36 - Snow Forest Road
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We bought one 3 days ago. "Zues Bronze" with 2 tone interior. We live in Maine. We absolutely love everything about ours. We bought the "Activ" version.
best test drive ive ever seen, thanks for trying FWD on snow not just the AWD
These snow test videos are great! Can’t wait to see more snow test on more vehicles :D
I live in Ohio and traded in my 2013 Grand Cherokee Overland Summit for a 2022 Trailblazer RS for gas mileage reasons. It's normal for us to get 6-8 inches of snow in the winter with the occasional ice storm here and here and there. But I tell you what, this little beast did fantastic in these conditions. I commute to work 30 minutes each way and live out in yhe country where plow trucks hit last, and I never once got stuck in the snow. And I was surprised since the tries that come on the RS seem to be highway tires. I was going to switch them out but after this last winter, honestly for what I use it for, it works perfect. Also, I'm very surprised with the I-3 turbo engine, thing has some power for such a baby engine lol.
Im Toledo area, thanks for the review. I'm looking at this or the Hyundai Kona AWD. The kona has some pretty cool features like wireless phone charging and lane keep assist. But what really sells me on the Kona is the infinity sound system. Price range is about the same I think.
Thanks for that comment, am moving to Ohio and was really wondering if it will serve me right
I believe this is a confirmation 😃
@@SailingIndependence Always wondered why people would need the lane keep assist. If you can't keep in the lane, you probably shouldn't be driving at all.
@@amenhotepavoskin1307 it's so you can master bate while driving, bro. Everyone's doing it.
@@amenhotepavoskin1307exactly
Thank You for this video I was very curious and impressed by this vehicle, I'm honestly interested in it now. Thank You and have a Blessed day everyone.
Im stunned. Just an amazing car when used right. WELL DONE gm
Excellent review. The footage from outside as you’re driving are great too.
Tires IMO are the biggest factor for winter driving. I daily drive a 14 v6 mustang with no weight in the trunk and snow tires on the rear alone and all seasons upfront and it NEVER gets stuck even in very thick snow. I've seen trucks stuck and my little mustang is just chugging along..with that being said 4wd would come in handy in certain situations I can imagine.
I'm glad you touched on how loud it is. My girlfriend and I took one for a test drive. It sounded extremely loud there was a rattle and the stereo system was horrible. We end up buying a Subaru Crosstrek.
I work at a jeep dealership & I bought a 2021 crosstrek sport.
Crosstrek is a good choice especially 2021. Its better interior, bigger engine, and a good AWD with surprising fuel economy.
@@441meatloaf We also went with the Sport with the 2.5 litre
I have an Impreza with the 2.0 liter. While I feel the bashing of that engine is overdone, and it is perfectly adequate for normal driving, I do wish the 2.5L was standard in all Crosstrek/Impreza models, or at least an option for the Impreza "Sport", which is kind of a joke since the Crosstrek has the 2.5L available. BTW, another attractive option in place of the Trailblazer at 30k is the Hyundai Kona with the turbo.
@@edsmith9855 for city sure, not when you are going up long stretches of hill on highways
Now that's a proper test drive.
Your snow videos are my favourite.
This was a GREAT VIDEO 👍👍, Iam totally sold on buying this car it was on my short list but now I am starting the buying process 🙂
Just got mine and I moved from Tennessee (no snow) to Chicago (all of the snow) and I wanted to see how I would fare here. Very helpful!
Nice review! More snow test please! :D
like you said, for that price you can still get more options. Very helpful video, im planning to buy a new suv next year,so, this videos are helping me to pick the right one. thanks for the videos.
Helpful review! I’m in Colorado upgrading from a lil Cruze and this car is exactly what I hoped since I’m not going anywhere too wild but do want to make it up some easy mountains and be safer all around in the snow! And to transport a paddleboard in the summer 😎. So excited for mine to arrive!
I'm still waiting for my trailblazer 2022 can't wait
All Season really means 3 seasons! People need to hear this.
Bought one for my 16 year old son. Its a great vehicle for a young driver.
Lucky kid
Really solid video on this suv.
Best car channel. Always excellent content.
I just purchased a Ford Bronco sport.. I can't wait to see how that does when we get some deep snow up here near Buffalo, NY....... With snow tires of course!
Good test. The little Chevy was impressive.
Great video! Waiting to see how the Compass Trailhawk does in the snow.
I just got this and I love it.
Love to see how the Trax AWD system works in slowmo and possibly a trail test on one. Not many videos on people pushing their limits.
The selectable AWD seems like a useful feature (especially with traction control 'off'), compared to the typical CUV On-Demand systems that begin with FWD slippage before engaging power to the rear.
Takes me back to the Juke with their selectable 2wd/AWD and AWD vectoring. Such an under rated crazy fun vehicle. Ruined by the earlier gen nissan CVT though :(
exactly, it's the best possible system.
Never has one video dissed on “8 inches” so much ever
Always enjoy your reviews in my neck of the woods…..planning a Ford Maverick Snow review this week with all the snow? Hope so. Thanks again
Yup! The Maverick video is in edit now.
@@drivingsports Bingo! Great news! More snow Thursday
Really like that car...great looks and it most likely does everything well plus gas/mileage with the 3 cyl is probably awesome! A winner for me..I can't believe I'm actually saying that about an American car!
Well done!
I want one of these so bad. I used to have a Trax and loved it, but the backseat was too small for car seats and my husband and I want to start a family soon. But this looks perfect in looks, size, and price.
Cool video…. Great driving Test….
Nice reveiw surprised pot holes didn’t blow the low profile tires
I have a 2021 trailblazer and love it. We are in upstate NY have had no issues in the snow and “accidentally” took it off road and it did surprisingly well. I also was not thrilled the whole idea of the new trailblazers but since test driving and getting one I’m a huge fan.
If you brake torque from a stop all wheels will spin. My 2013 Buick Encore would do this. Then stability off with a.5-second hold of traction control button and have fun in the snow until 25 mph when it would return to on.
I got nothing against this little car, it actually did well. Doesn't look offensive...very expensive though. But i think the real miss here was to call it "TRAILBLAZER RS"......
Btw great video. Respect to you for taking this crossovers that far ;)
I will say my friend at work has one it never cuts power it just keeps ripping the tires i think it could be fun.
wish we had that snow on the east coast, i want to ski
"It's clearly not designed for off-road adventures." So, in other words... It's not a trailblazer
Epic fail
I've used my 2006 to it's full potential off road towing pushing using just the bumper I love my truck this shit is pathetic
I don’t know why they bothered using the trailblazer name for this vehicle. Disappointing to say the least.
Sure it is - just on a paved road 😂
@@michaelm.3641 Laziness. Just slapping an old name on it to get buyers from the past. Problem is, this "Trailblazer" is nothing at all... like the original.
Ryan, I'm not sure if I would purchase the trailblazer. You did a fabulous job doing the review
0 interest in this model but had to watch you push it around a bit. RS and Blazer used to mean something. Nice job as always, looking forward to the next!
For that price this car is a winner
Not sure why you didn't use the Active version? That gives you the under body protection and tires that are more suited for your test.
We’re limited to the vehicles that are provided for testing. Currently they only had this model.
I believe it also has different suspension tuning and different shocks. Possibly Koni's🤔
Thanks for the video. Will there be a snow test for the Subaru Outback Wilderness?
Ryan, I hope the next car you test with a turbo 3 cylinder engine is a GR Yaris.
I would love to see this same test drive with a lower trim bronco sport.
2 bad he doesn't have multiple vehicles at the same time 2 see who can get the furthest!
@@occckid123 That would crazy awesome if he could do that but I am still happy with the analysis he is providing.
It gives all the info I need to choose based on the reactions to the frozen ground and deep snow!
"But we have trails to blaze darn it" - me driving a 2021 Chevy Trailblazer in a city 😂
Great video and review. I give this vehicle very high marks considering the tires were not very aggressive. For the most part this vehicle easily navigated through a half foot of snow with very average tires… It’s pretty damn impressive. I think the biggest problem with all wheel drive and traction control is simply that people that buy these vehicles don’t know how to properly use the system. A slippery road with rain or snow that has been plowed is where traction control works very well. Hit a road that’s not been plowed, the traction control should come off immediately.
Vast majority of crossovers tested by this channel are on "all season" tires.
Your right. Traction control has saved me going down a snowy road at 40 or so in my Tundra, I hit a slick spot and she kicked right out sideways but I hear a beep beep and it straightened right out. But trying to get up my steep snow covered driveway with TC on it'll just stop you in your tracks.
Very true sir .. i ones turned off my traction control off on my Subaru , due to unplowed roads fresh 2 feet of snow then I ran into a plowed road with a bit of rain n snow smooth with still traction control off cause I forgot to switch it back and I spun out doing about 50mph .. no biggie it was just me on a quiet road .. but yeah you nailed it with the traction part 👍🏼
Thanks for another great video. Quick question, did you do a review on the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
Not yet. We're getting one in late January to review.
@@drivingsports cool deal. Thanks for responding. I really appreciate the reviews you do.
@@drivingsports can't wait
"it's so deep! eight inches runs out reallll quick"
lmao
My wife just got a 2020 GMC Acadia awd I would like to see a review like this for that car if possible
Cool. Please test the new Pathfinder))
Wish you'd take a Kia Seltos EX/SX on this. I really wanna see how that compares to the Chevy Trailblazer AWD.
It's 29th now and all of WA is covered in snow and more snow I coming on Thursday seeing sedans scare me
I actually like the looks of this thing. But the power is so so sad.
me too about looks
V8's in the 70's and 80's had similar power.
Nick is awesome
Seems like for this size/price point the Bronco Sport is king.
These seem like solid vehicles for what they are.
Let’s see the Tucson in snow!!
Makes me want to move! We haven't had a decent snow in the midatlantic for a while. Great review, I'll stick with my road noisy CRV that gets 30mpg.
Trust me you don’t want snow it sucks
What year is your CRV?
snow is romantic for people who doesnt deal with it all time during winter
@@Lucky8s 2019. Been lucky so far, no issues. This is our 3rd Crv.
@@edd3807 what a boring person,,,why buy the same vehicle all the time, enjoy life try something different.
Any plans to try out the Blazers off road ability?
getting punched Side of tire is repairable. In fact i did it yesterday 😀. it is a little more complicated than usual punch and took about half an hour to get fixed but it is doable.
Repairable for someone doing their own repairs -- but no tire shop will touch it.
it needs the 1.5 engine for me to buy it. A year later I am willing to accept the 1.3 and change the aspect ratio on the tire from a 60 to a 65 which if I did my math correctly would be almost a 1/2 more ground clearance due to tire height.
you could fit a suitcase on top of the engine cover and still be able to close the hood with how small that engine is.
How does this compare to the Traverse. It seems like a similar system, but nobody seems to do any sort of testing of the awd system on the Traverse, only reviews of the car itself. Even your video, doesn't really go into any detail. Since you've driven both, I'm curious what your thoughts are. Thanks!
I have not owned a vehicle with a small turbo engine before. Can anyone out there let me how well this would this go up the Appalachian mountains? I do like the looks of it, but I don't want to have to do the Fred Flintstone run to get it up the mountains.
I think that you could've revved it high and played the wheel to the left and right a bit to get out of being stuck at the end no? Have you driven a Rouge in the snow? My new job got these and the Rouge and I need to know which car is better in the snow.
I've never liked American vehicles but, they are (From what you've shown in the past, Ryan) starting to show me their good side. lol
American based, but built In Incheon South Korea.
I feel as if a nice set of A/T tires would make a world of difference on this Trailblazer in the wintertime. And would look a lot cooler as well.
I want one =)
For your outside shots what cameras do you use? Are they GoPro’s?
This one I shot with a pair of Canon R5 cameras. Sometimes we also use a Blackmagic 6K Pro or Ursa G2. (Depending on the weather.)
@@drivingsports Thank you! I was going to say you got some beautiful shots but I figured they were high quality.
I was watching the Weather Channel one day last year when people in Texas and other southern states were getting clobbered with a snow storm and single digit temps. They had a traffic camera showing an intersection with traffic lights and nobody was anywhere to be seen, then this mid 2000's Chevy Impala rolls up to the light that just turned red (with absolutely no other cars anywhere to been seen mind you) and they stop. The Weather Channel anchors were still blabbin away but I had my eye on what that car was gonna do when the light turned green, and when it finally turned green and that Impalas front wheels just spun like hell. I was giggling away then the passenger got out wearing his PJ's and a hoodie and tried pushing and I just started gut laughing then they cut the camera feed. These kinds of cars would be perfect for people down south were they might see one or two snowstorms a year and they would need AWD, and the rest of the year all they need is front wheel drive and fuel efficiency.
Should have made it to compete with bronco/wrangler.
Offered 3 engines... 2.0 L Turbo Base, 3.6 v6, and a Hybrid V6.
How about uphill performance?
Now do this on the Maverick 😀
Is the 2022 Outlander on your list or did I overlook a video?
5:49 good point
Hi, can you please try the new vw taos 2022 in snow
"Potholes" SouthEast Michigan: Hold my Beer.
Chevy, seeing you hit the potholes: 🔥👄🔥
What about the TB RS that is FWD with the snow mode? I’m thinking I may have screwed myself over not getting AWD version because I needed a car and all they had in the RS was FWD
I was just reading the owner's manual for the 2023 Trailblazer and noticed the option Snow/Ice Mode (FWD Vehicles Only) on page 203 if your model year has the option that may help.
I have read if you use snow tires on an FWD car that works nearly the same as an AWD with all-year tires not sure how that is proven.
If I had an FWD where I am located I would pay for the snow tires I am even thinking of getting snow tires for my AWD. Not sure what your budget allows.
Outback wilderness vs Forester wilderness will be your next big hit Ryan
Would love to see more winter videos but snow tires only
Definitely. A lot of European viewers are watching ,me included who love American vehicles. And in winter we must drive only on winter tyres. I found redicilous that in USA ,winter tyres are not mandatory for states with harsh winters. All seasons are joke in snow especially without AWD .
Not only are snow tires not mandatory here... very view people run them.
Yes wish it was a safety requirement here, seems most people don’t understand the benefits and differences compared to all seasons.
I cant be so exact, because I've lived outside of America for so long, but *is it only me or the Trailblazer(getting an old image of the name) has become a japanese keicar?*
The sound inside the cabin also has to do with the tires... other tires could be more silent
You mentioned the Suzuki Kizashi's AWD system. What did you think of it?
It's smarter than previous Suzuki system (i-AWD) but not as smart as later one (All Grip Select). All in all it does a good job.
Damn I got my 4runner TRD (Trail in '16) off road brand new, for 35k.
Yeah cars are freaking ridiculously over priced!
It would be what $50k+ if you tried buying a 2021 or 2022 4Runner TRD.
@@wildbill23c which is really sick and sad
No hate for the current trailblazer at all, but I think Chevy should have created a direct competitor for the new Ford Bronco with the trailblazer platform. They have enough sporty AWD models that compete with Subaru and vehicles like the Rav4. Old days bronco VS blazer! I think they missed an opportunity here.
Jesus Christ I'm early for this one. Love the snow tests
Posted just a few minutes ago 👏
@@drivingsports Love your off-road reviews! Do you have any plans to test the Volkswagen ID.4 AWD variant off road or in the snow this season?
@@mrtriathlondude We plan to film it in January.
@@drivingsports Excited to see it! Stay safe out there.
Take the Mav out again! 😉
“Have to be really careful here…” then proceeds to beat the crap out of it.
Trailblazer would really interest me if it had used the Chevy 2.5L 200hp four banger they have in some vehicles as their standard engine. That super tiny three banger doesn't cut it.
Not only that but the complexity and the expense for the engine isn’t justifiable.. super said I hate turbos . NA are such better engines
@@aayonce4 doesn’t seem too complex to me, given the modern age we live in. It’s just a inline three pot turbo right?
@@ALMX5DP yeah I mean I’m no engineer but when adding a turbo I know things can go wrong. And they suck oil like an alcoholic with a pint of vodka !
@@aayonce4 things can go wrong with anything, and your reference to oil consumption seems like a generalization.
@@ALMX5DP nah it’s not I drive a naturally aspirated vehicle and i have a turbo the turbo needs oil way more than my Na vehicle they’re 10 years apart with the latter being a 2008
look good , external
The Trailblazer body on frame still exist in other market (south america and asia), new one coming next year. They're nothing alike.
Well it certainly looks nice but that price (and the fact that Chevy dealerships NEVER work with you on the price) just kills this little guy. I’ve been shopping EcoSports for a second car in the winter and my Ford dealership quoted me $26,185 out the door for a 2.0 AWD Titanium with a window sticker price of $29,785. They have S AWD 2.0 models for $19,411 ($23,236 sticker) and nicely optioned SE AWD 2.0s for $23,205 ($26,705 sticker). That’s a very comparable car for almost $10k less!
Can you please test a equinox.
GM is crazy with their pricing
Well duhh. Inflation is horrible and the incentives are gone. I have a 2021, and it was top package for msrp 30k. Then, it had discounts down to 26k by the dealership. And that's why I picked it. It had more features for less
Chevy have butchered the trailblazer... remember when it was a full time 4x4
I remember the K5's and the S10 Blazers, back when they were body on frame SUV's, not soccer mom mall crawlers.
@Mike DeMarco It's still is... in south america and asia. And new one coming 2022.
@@wildbill23c Depended upon the engine choice. The S10 2.8 liter was crap. More a mall crawler than anything. Got lousy MPG, was lousy 4WD system. Oh, wait, all I should have had to say is, it was a Chevy. ;)
Depends on what you want to use it for. Crossovers like the Crosstrek and even Trailblazer are better suited for everyday use and driving in slippery conditions on most roads than a true 4x4, while of course the 4x4 will be better in hardcore off road use. While I think the Trailblazer is not a bad vehicle, it does seem wrong to use the trailblazer name.
@@edsmith9855 That is my point. I actually own a crosstrek and have taken it some serious places. The trailblazer isn't a bad vehicle, it's actually quite nice but to me it's not a 'trailblazer' it should have been called something else
the car itself is awesome, it just doesnt deserve the nameplate