2026 Model Year
Trailblazer RS Trim · Sport AppearanceThe sport-styled top of Chevrolet's subcompact SUV lineup: a standard turbo engine, available AWD, 19-inch black wheels, and a red-accented cockpit — built for Georgetown drivers who want street presence without stepping up to a bigger SUV.
What Sets RS Apart From the Rest of the Lineup
RS sits at the top of the Trailblazer range alongside ACTIV, but points the design language toward the street rather than the trail. Black exterior trim, 19-inch wheels, and a red-accented cabin come standard — no upgrade package required.
Front-wheel drive pairs the turbo engine with a CVT for the best fuel economy in the lineup; available all-wheel drive swaps in a conventional 9-speed automatic for all-weather traction, at roughly 4 mpg combined less.
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Signature RS Details
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Vehicle Walkthrough
See It In Action
A full walkaround video of the 2026 Trailblazer RS is in production.
Interior, technology, cargo & AWD explained. In the meantime, call or stop by for a live walkthrough with our team.
Trim Walk
Comparing the Trailblazer Lineup
ACTIV and RS share the range's highest base price but aim at different buyers — RS for street presence, ACTIV for rough-road comfort. All four trims offer available AWD.
Base MSRP shown, FWD, before the $1,795 destination charge, taxes, title, license, dealer fees, and options. ACTIV and RS share identical FWD/AWD base pricing but differ in styling and suspension tuning. Confirm current pricing and in-stock configurations with Don Hewlett Chevrolet.
| Trim | Drivetrain | Distinctive Character |
|---|---|---|
| LS | FWD / Available AWD | Entry trim focused on value. |
| LT | FWD / Available AWD | Adds convenience and comfort content over LS. |
| ACTIV | FWD / Available AWD | Rugged, off-road-oriented styling: 17-in. wheels, off-road-tuned suspension, functional skid plate. |
| RS | FWD / Available AWD | Sport-oriented street styling: 19-in. black wheels, black mesh grille, dual exhaust, Jet Black & Red cabin. |
Standard Equipment
What RS Comes With
Everything below is standard on every 2026 Trailblazer RS unless noted as available.
1.3L Turbo, Standard
ECOTEC 1.3L turbocharged three-cylinder: 155 hp and 174 lb-ft. FWD uses a CVT; AWD uses a 9-speed automatic.
19-in. Black Wheels
High Gloss Black machined-aluminum wheels wrapped in 245/45R19 all-season tires.
Heated Seats & Wheel
Heated front seats and a heated, wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel — both standard.
11-in. Touchscreen
Standard, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus an 8-inch driver information display.
Chevy Safety Assist
Six-feature standard suite: Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, IntelliBeam, Lane Keep Assist with LDW, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert.
Jet Black & Red Cabin
Evotex upholstery with red interior accents and a 10-way power driver's seat with lumbar.
Interior & Technology
Two Large Standard Displays
The 11-inch touchscreen and 8-inch driver display come standard on every RS, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, push-button start, and remote start.
Available upgrades add wireless phone charging, Bose 7-speaker premium audio, Adaptive Cruise Control, rear charging-only USB ports, and a 120V outlet.
- 11-in. HD touchscreen & 8-in. driver display, standard
- Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, standard
- Heated front seats & steering wheel, standard
- Available: wireless charging, Bose audio, Adaptive Cruise Control
Cargo & Towing
A Fold-Flat Passenger Seat Does the Work
25.3 cu. ft. of cargo space behind the second row grows to 54.4 cu. ft. with the rear seats folded — and the standard fold-flat front passenger seat allows long items to extend up to 8.5 feet from the liftgate toward the dash.
Trailblazer is built for light-duty trailering, not heavy towing: up to 1,000 lb. when properly equipped, with roughly 100 lb. of maximum tongue weight.
- 25.3 cu. ft. behind 2nd row / 54.4 cu. ft. seats folded
- Up to 8.5 ft. max cargo length, front seat folded flat
- 39.0 in. rear legroom
- Max towing: 1,000 lb. when properly equipped
Safety
Standard Chevy Safety Assist
Every 2026 Trailblazer RS includes the six-feature Chevy Safety Assist suite standard, plus 10 airbags, an HD rear vision camera, Teen Driver, and Tire Pressure Monitoring.
IIHS testing shows "Good" small overlap front and updated side test results, but "Poor" vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention and "Marginal" pedestrian crash prevention. NHTSA ratings should be confirmed live before relying on them.
- Chevy Safety Assist, standard (6 features)
- IIHS: "Good" small overlap front & side test
- IIHS: "Poor" vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention
- Available: Adaptive Cruise, Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
By the Numbers
Trailblazer RS Specifications
Figures reflect published 2026 Chevrolet, EPA, IIHS, and NHTSA data as of August 2026. See the window sticker for VIN-specific figures.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3L ECOTEC Turbo I3, 155 hp @ 5,600 rpm / 174 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm |
| Transmission | FWD: CVT · AWD: 9-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher; ~13.2 gal. tank |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length / Width | 174.1 in. / 71.2 in. (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase | ~104.0 in. |
| Curb Weight | ~3,029 lb. (FWD) / ~3,252 lb. (AWD) |
| Cargo & Seating | |
| Seating | 5 passengers, 98.2 cu. ft. passenger volume |
| Cargo | 25.3 cu. ft. behind 2nd row / 54.4 cu. ft. seats folded |
| Wheels & Tires | 19-in. High Gloss Black machined aluminum / 245/45R19 |
| Efficiency | |
| EPA Fuel Economy | FWD: 29 / 33 / 31 mpg · AWD: 26 / 29 / 27 mpg |
| Warranty | |
| Bumper-to-Bumper | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
IIHS Testing
Crash-Test Results
2026 vehicles built after February 2026 show improved side structure and thorax side-airbag performance. Crashworthiness outpaces the vehicle's mixed crash-avoidance scores.
| IIHS Evaluation | Result |
|---|---|
| Small overlap front | |
| Updated side test | |
| LATCH ease of use | |
| Pedestrian crash prevention | |
| Vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention 2.0 |
NHTSA ratings are not fully synchronized across current third-party feeds — do not rely on a 5-Star Overall claim without confirming live at NHTSA.gov or with our team.
How It Stacks Up
Trailblazer RS vs. the Segment
Chevrolet positions Trailblazer against small crossovers like the Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, Volkswagen Taos, and Jeep Compass — with the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, and Subaru Crosstrek as common cross-shops.
| 2026Trailblazer RS Position | |
|---|---|
| Standard screen size | Strong — 11-in. touchscreen + 8-in. driver display standard |
| AWD availability | Strong — available on every trim |
| FWD efficiency | Strong — up to 31 mpg combined |
| Acceleration | Weak-to-midpack — 155 hp; independent 0–60 testing in the mid-9-second range |
| Cargo flexibility | Strong — fold-flat front seat, up to 8.5 ft. max cargo length |
| Towing | Limited — 1,000 lb. maximum |
| Warranty | Average — shorter than some Korean-brand rivals |
Positions summarized from current competitive research rather than a direct rival-by-rival spec pull; ask our team for a side-by-side on any specific vehicle you're cross-shopping.
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