Which Subcompact Chevy SUV Is Right for Your Life: The 2024 Trax or the 2024 Trailblazer?

If you’re shopping Chevy’s small SUV options, then you’ve likely noticed the manufacturer makes two subcompact SUVs: the Trax and the Trailblazer. At first glance, it might be difficult to determine their differences. As your trusted Chevy dealer near Baton Rouge, we work with many shoppers from the capital of Louisiana looking for a fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient SUV that matches the energy of their energetic city.

If you want to get to know these two options from Chevy and want to work with a dealership that will take their time getting to know you, visit us at Service Chevrolet. A member of our team will ask the right questions to understand which of these two subcompact SUVs, the Trailblazer or the Trax, is right for your Baton Rouge life. Below, we’ll get started with some questions you can ask yourself during your shopping journey.

Are You Looking For All-Wheel Drive?

One of the first things we ask shoppers interested in these two vehicles is whether or not they’ll require AWD. Given that the Red Stick sees some moderate and sometimes heavy rainfall, we recognize that getting traction on all four tires might matter to some drivers. Those who stick mainly to the city streets might not require AWD, but if you spend more time out in the bayou, on dirt and muddy roads where traction is a concern, you might want AWD. In that case, it’s the Trailblazer you’ll be looking at. It’s the only one of these two models that has AWD.

We like to point out that the Chevy Trailblazer has selectable AWD, too, not permanent AWD. That means that you can choose to activate AWD mode on the go when extra traction is needed. However, when you want to return to front-wheel drive and the better fuel economy you can see in that mode, you can do so. So, the Trailblazer is a nice, versatile choice for those who might spend equal time on city and country roads.

Are You On A Budget?

While both of these models are well-priced, if you’re on a tight budget, we’ll point out that one is more affordable than the other. The Chevy Trax has a starting MSRP of just over $20,000, while the Trailblazer’s MSRP starts at just over $23,000.^[a] For some drivers, that price difference is the deciding point—especially if you’ll be financing since you pay interest on every extra dollar.

The Trax can also be a more affordable option for those interested in a vehicle with performance elements. While the Trailblazer has just one performance model, the RS, Chevy took the RS and broke it down into two trims for the Trax. For the Trax, you can choose between the 1RS and the 2RS.

The 2RS is the higher-end option, which mirrors more of what you see in the Trailblazer’s RS, like the 19-inch machined two-toned wheels. However, those who want to spend a little less while still accessing performance-style details can check out the 1RS. It gets you 18-inch machined two-toned wheels, unique badging, and sporty red interior accents, but it saves you some money compared to the 2RS.

Do You Transport Long Items?

Does your life along the Mississippi River require you to transport long items? Whether you take music gigs around Baton Rouge and need to transport long instruments, love to antique and pick up area rugs, or something else, you might need space for extra-long items. If that’s the case, consider the Trailblazer. The Trailblazer has a standard fold-flat passenger seat. With that front passenger seat down, you’ll unlock 8.5 feet of cargo length. There aren’t many vehicles that offer this feature, which makes it a stand-out benefit of the Trailblazer.

Do You Often Travel With Companions?

Do you often load up your vehicle with friends or family members? If you’re a student who likes road-tripping with friends on the weekends, a professional who chauffeurs clients around town, or a parent of growing teens, you might consider the Trax over the Trailblazer. We say this because the Trax has 99.8 cu.ft. of passenger volume, while the Trailblazer has 98.2 cu.ft. of passenger volume. The extra passenger volume inside of the Trax will make a difference in passenger comfort on longer drives.

Do You Travel Bumpy Roads?

What sorts of environments do you spend the most time in? Do you stick to the city, or do you like to travel outside of it and explore unpaved roads? If you like to explore roads that might have more obstacles or challenging terrain, like minor dips in the road, small rocks, and fallen branches, the Trailblazer is a better choice for you because it has eight inches of ground clearance.

The Trax has a ground clearance of 7.3 inches, so you’re going to get an entire 0.7 extra inches in the Trailblazer, letting you adventure more without fear of harming the undercarriage of the vehicle. The Trailblazer is also quite a bit taller, with a height of 65.68 inches compared to the 61.7 inches of the Trax. So if you prefer that increased ride height for visibility purposes, consider the Trailblazer.

Are You Serious About Your Listening Experience?

How important is your listening experience when it comes to your music, podcasts, and audiobooks? If you’re someone who would say, “Music is my life” or “I never drive without throwing on a podcast,” then you might consider the Trailblazer. The Trailblazer is the only one of these two vehicles with the available Bose premium 7-speaker audio system. The Trax’s top speaker system is a 6-speaker option. So, if you require the best speaker systems, the Trailblazer is for you.

Come Test Drive Your Ideal Subcompact SUV at Service Chevrolet

We hope this guide helped you understand these two models better and determine their important differences. However, if you still have questions about them, we’re here to answer them in person! And if you’ve figured out which one is right for your Baton Rouge life, we’re ready to take you for a test drive. Both the 2024 Trax and Trailblazer are excellent subcompact SUVs that deliver a ton of value to drivers, and we have the many trims of each one on our lot.

Should you need assistance with financing, we’re here to help with that, too. Our finance team will work with you to put together a payment package that fits your budget. We’ll adjust the numbers like repayment term and down payment until we land on a monthly payment that’s right for you. You can also pre-qualify for financing on our website to discover your purchasing power before you visit us. And when it’s time for service, our excellent service team is ready to take exceptional care of your Chevy. Our technicians know the right maintenance schedule and services for your vehicle and are always happy to share insight with you on how to prolong the life of your model. Come work with a team that wants to get to know you and pair you with the ideal vehicle for your Baton Rouge lifestyle!

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^[a] MSRP may change without notice. See dealer for complete details.

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