If you're shopping for a new Chevrolet SUV but are confused by some of the similar names on offer, you're not alone. The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer and Trailblazer might share part of their name, but that's mostly where the similarities end. The Blazer is a midsize SUV built with performance and luxury in mind, while the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer focuses on compact efficiency for urban driving. Once you know the differences between the two, you'll have a better idea about the right SUV for your Lewisville lifestyle before you visit our Huffines Chevrolet Lewisville dealership.
Pricing and Trim Levels
Both SUVs come in four trims with the following MSRPs:
- Trailblazer: LS ($23,100), LT ($24,300), ACTIV ($27,700), and RS ($27,700)
- Blazer: 2LT ($35,600), 3LT ($39,500), RS ($43,000), and Premier ($43,000)
Design and Styling
The Blazer features bold, muscular styling with standard 18-inch wheels (up to 21 inches available), sleek body lines, a larger grille, and sharp accents hinting at performance capability. Inside, Camaro-inspired touches include round air vents and a driver-focused layout.
The Trailblazer's standard 17-inch wheels (optional 19-inch wheels) suit city driving. ACTIV models feature two-tone combinations with Summit White roofs paired with body colors, including Nitro Yellow Metallic. RS trims offer Mosaic Black Metallic or Crimson Metallic roof options.
Size and Dimensions
One of the most obvious differences is the dramatic difference in size. The midsize Blazer is 191.8 inches long, 76.7 inches wide, and 67 inches tall, while the compact Trailblazer measures 174.1 inches in length, 71.2 inches in width, and 65.68 inches in height.
Cargo space favors the Blazer with 30.5 cubic feet behind rear seats and 64.2 cubic feet with seats folded. The Trailblazer offers 25.3 and 54.4 cubic feet, respectively. Likewise, the Blazer has 107.8 cubic feet of passenger space compared to the Trailblazer's 98.2 cubic feet.
The Blazer's interior dimensions are 39.8 inches of front headroom, 38.6 inches of rear headroom, 41 inches of front legroom, and 39.6 inches of rear legroom. The Trailblazer's numbers are 40 inches, 38.4 inches, 40.9 inches, and 39 inches, respectively.
Performance and Engine Specifications
The Blazer offers two engines: a standard 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder producing 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, or a 3.6-liter V-6 with 308 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. Both use nine-speed automatic transmissions with front-wheel drive (FWD) or available all-wheel drive (AWD).
The Trailblazer uses smaller engines. The standard engine is a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo that makes 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and FWD. The optional 1.3-liter three-cylinder turbo produces 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft, is available with a CVT (FWD) or a nine-speed automatic (AWD), and has a 1,000-pound towing capacity.
Fuel Economy and Efficiency
The Trailblazer is more efficient, achieving 30 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined with the 1.2-liter engine. The 1.3-liter with FWD achieves 29 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 31 mpg combined. Even with AWD, the 1.3-liter manages 26 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg combined.
The Blazers' bigger engines use more fuel but remain reasonable for midsize SUVs. The 2.0-liter turbo with FWD delivers about 22 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg combined, dropping to 22 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg combined with AWD. With the V-6 and FWD, you'll get 19 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined. With AWD, those numbers are 18 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg combined.
Interior Features and Technology
The Blazer features a standard 10.2-inch infotainment display, an available Wi-Fi hotspot that supports up to seven devices, and six USB ports. It also has features such as a power-programmable liftgate and drive-mode selector. The Trailblazer offers a standard 11-inch infotainment display with an 8-inch driver information screen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, an available Bose seven-speaker audio system, wireless charging, and remote start.
Safety Ratings and Features
Standard Chevy Safety Assist includes automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane-keep assist with lane departure warning, following distance indicator, and IntelliBeam. Available enhancements include lane change alert with side blind-zone alert, rear cross-traffic alert, rear park assist, and HD Surround Vision. Both SUVs earned Good ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety across major tests.
Reliability and Warranty Coverage
Both SUVs earned identical 86/100 reliability scores from J.D. Power. Your maintenance habits will matter more than which model you choose.
Chevrolet provides identical coverage: Basic Limited Warranty covers three years/36,000 miles, powertrain warranty protects five years/60,000 miles, and roadside assistance matches at five years/60,000 miles with free towing and emergency services. Extended warranties stretch to eight years/100,000 miles with Platinum coverage for high-tech components.
Find Your Perfect Chevrolet SUV in Lewisville
The right SUV depends on your priorities. Choose the Blazer if you need more room, greater towing capacity, luxury features, and don't mind the higher price. Choose the Trailblazer if you want better gas mileage, easier parking, and a lower payment, but you still wish to have modern tech and safety gear. At Huffines Chevrolet Lewisville, we offer various financing options — even if your credit isn't perfect. We work with multiple lenders, offer same-day approvals, and have dealer-exclusive financing deals. Contact us to book a test drive to feel the difference yourself. Your perfect Chevy SUV is waiting.