The 2026 Trailblazer is here, and it comes with a handful of great trims to pick from. Smack in the middle of the pack is the LT. How does it stack up to the stylish, detail oriented RS? That’s what we’re here to find out. We’ll look at what Chevrolet did to make each trim unique, and why one may call out to you over the other.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Trailblazer features are the best for those who have a bit more cash, and want the most comfort.
- The LT has a great starting price, while still feeling like it has luxury features since the model in general is loaded with features.
- No matter which trim you decide on, you can get upwards of 400 miles on one tank of gas.
Just because it sits lower in the Trailblazer lineup doesn't mean the features are light. The LT comes at a lower starting price of $28,195, and thanks to this, it makes it the more affordable option of the two. The first area that will catch most people’s attention from the outside is the wheels, and this one comes with 17-inch high gloss black aluminum wheels with a machined face. While these aren’t the largest, they do look sleek, despite the price tag.
The interior is a bit more basic, with things like a polyurethane steering wheel and manually adjusted driver’s seat. But you may be willing to sacrifice a few creature comforts if that means keeping the price low.
The RS comes with a few more features than the LT. If you’re someone who likes creature comforts, then the RS that starts at $31,195 may be a bit easier to justify. Some interior features that you can find are heated seats for both the driver, and the front passenger. The driver also gets to enjoy a wrapped steering wheel, making this softer, and more comfortable to touch. On longer drives, your hands may start to get tense, but with the heated functions, this will help keep them loose.
Moving to the exterior, this one comes with unique black bowtie badging. This is only reserved for the top of the line trims. The RS also comes with larger wheels. These ones are 19-inch versions on the ones that come on the LT.
Are there similarities between the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT and the RS?
Much like the wheels, these two trims do have a bit in common. While the wheels are slightly different sizes, they are the same finish, but with things like the touchscreen, they are the same. This is the 11-inch touchscreen, and thanks to its software, you connect your phone wirelessly. This makes it so that all you need to do is get into your vehicle, and it will take care of the rest to pull up your favorite playlist, as well as navigation.
A few other smaller features that they share in common are things like keyless open, and HD rear vision camera. This helps you back into your spot with ease, giving you confidence that lets you know you’re in full control.
The largest thing that they have in common is the engine. This is the 1.3L I3 that is able to get 31 MPG combined, as per the EPA. When fully gassed up, you can get up to 409 miles of total range, making it hard to deny that this makes it attractive.
So, which is the best 2026 Chevy Trailblazer?
While there isn’t a clear “best” trim, we think that the LT is the better pick for those who want a new vehicle, and don’t care for all of the extra creature comforts. But if you do want all the bells, and whistles, then the choice is obvious. No matter what you want though, we want to help.
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