The Trailblazer squares off against some formidable cute-ute competition.
Mazda’s fun-to-drive CX-30 features expressive styling and standard all-wheel drive.
Likewise, the Subaru Crosstrek comes standard with all-wheel drive, but it takes a decidedly more rugged approach.
The Kia Seltos wears trendy duds and offers impressive turbo power, while the Hyundai Kona can be had in a thrifty all-electric version.
Don’t miss the Jeep Renegade, a rugged choice with good in-cabin tech.
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The 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a neatly-styled small crossover SUV, but we wish it was either more powerful or more fuel-efficient—or both. |
The addition of the sporty N-Line and N models make the Kona more fun, but the SEL still offers the best value. |
The 2022 Jeep Renegade sports rugged looks on a small scale, but the off-road ability’s there. |
The 2022 Kia Seltos pairs a superlative warranty and a low price to step to the front of Kia’s small-crossover lineup. |
The 2022 Mazda CX-30 is a style-forward small crossover with an upscale feel. |
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek flexes safety and traction more than it does power. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $21,800 | $21,300 | $24,195 | $22,590 | $22,500 | $23,145 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas I3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 |
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| Sport Utility Vehicles | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 4WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| FWD 4-Door LS | SE Automatic FWD | Sport FWD | LX IVT AWD | 2.5 S AWD | Manual |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Continuously Variable Ratio | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2023 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2022 Hyundai Kona | 2023 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2022 Jeep Renegade | 2023 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2022 Kia Seltos | 2023 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2022 Mazda CX-30 | 2023 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2022 Subaru Crosstrek | |
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