Striking style is the first thing you’ll notice about the new 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD RS. This SUV has sculpted design and bold proportions give it a fresh, modern feel. And the standard two-tone roof sets the RS apart from other cars on the road.
The RS offers spacious interior features that has a versatile center console that keeps items within easy reach. Passengers stay comfortable with best-in-class rear-seat leg room and plenty of spots to store items. To further speak of storage, the flat-folding front passenger seat that allows accommodation for items up to 8.5 feet long. You can do this while still comfortably accommodating one rear passenger, thanks to a 40/60 split-folding second-row seat. In the rear area there’s a two-tier cargo floor is reversible, with one side carpeted and the other side a durable surface for easy cleaning. It’s also adjustable by 2.7 inches up or down to help carry taller items. Additionally, the cargo area features a gate on each side that can securely hold smaller items. Removing the gates allows you to accommodate slightly wider items across the back.
Whether you’re just buzzing around the Lower Broadway or cruising around in the Memphis’ Beale Street area, Trailblazer RS has the efficiency to get you there. And no matter what the terrain or weather conditions, this SUV has the traction by offering the modes: Normal, All-Wheel Drive (Snow on FWD) and Sport drive.
Trailblazer RS provides a Camaro-inspired front grille plus a contrasting roof color. A Black Chevrolet bowtie emblem complements 18-inch high-gloss Black machined-aluminum wheels. An ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine is standard, as are the polished round dual-outlet exhaust tips. Adding a sporty touch are cloth and leatherette seats with Red accents, a leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel and a leather-wrapped shift knob.
Infotainment is easy to navigate with a standard 7-inch or there’s an available 8-inch diagonal touch-screen. A 3.5-inch diagonal Driver Information Center is standard, while a 4.2-inch diagonal screen is available if preferred. Standard steering wheel controls handle audio favorites and call management. Two cup holders are located in the center console, with an integrated phone slot inserted between them. This SUV comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist that features a long list of additional safety and driver assistance features that can help keep you safe on the road or the city streets.
THE NUMBERS: MSRP/about $30,580 — MPG: City/26 Hwy/30