When comparing the exteriors we need to see both cars in the same frame: front, back and side. Similarly with the interiors. There were times when I wasn't sure which car I was looking at.
I've driven the Trax. It's pretty nice for the price. The engine isn't very refined or powerful, but neither were the engines in the economy cars we happily grew up with. The digital instrument cluster can be configured for different looks. The 8" display is smaller than the space it's in, but as they point out it's digital. The 11" infotainment is more spacious. As is the rear seat, for such a small car the rear seat has a decent amount of legroom. Two things were mentioned in the video about the Trailblazer compared to the Trax: power seat and liftgate. If you go for the ATIV it does include 8-way power seat with 2 way power lumbar. Also if you like the Buick the power seat, lumbar, and liftgate are available on all models, standard on the top of the line Avenir. Also in the Buick an interior color other than black. Grey may not be a real color, but you can do other than sit in the dark in a the Buick. The Trailblazer does have AWD and other features, but it is also awkwardly styled. It's needs to be longer to give the angles to flow better. The Trax's longer length not only allows a better look, but that additional read leg room. So it's the function of AWD vs the function of space.
The lease on my 2022 Trailblazer will be up next month and I’m thinking about a Trex because of the price. We have liked our Trailblazer though. But the wild card is a Fiat 500.
I can't help but think the Chevy exterior design team starts from the front end, then designs the sides, and presents the car. Then, while waiting on a response from higher-ups, someone goes, "oh fk, forgot the rear end." Every vehicle they make, including the C8.
While I understand and respect the decision not to add AWD to the Trax, I still wish it had it. It’s honestly the only caveat to ignoring the Trailblazer and just buying the Trax straightaway. I like the Trailblazer too, but the new Trax is a great car in terms of value, simplicity (other than the timing belt, but let’s be honest people can’t afford a simpler timing-belt/chain service anyway right now), and just…honesty? Earnestness? It’s just a good, cheap small car in a way that American manufacturers haven’t done in ever (especially GM). So give me Trax with a wee electric motor in the rear so I can convince my spouse it’s AWD and sign me up!
I think “better” is a poor question. To me the question is: which has options you really want? Like for me, I need the fold flat passenger seat for hauling sticks of lumber; the trailer hauling for my small utility trailer; the power driver seat because, due to my back issues, I frequently change my seat positions while driving.
I have a 2023 Jeep Compass and pretty much no one reviews the vehicle. I have had no issues. The engine and transmission is better than most people would think. Would I say perfect; no, but this vehicle is not horrible. By the way; I’d go for neither one; as well.
Trax is the best value in the CUV market. Trailblazer is the best all around Mini-SUV on the market. (non premium). While the boys state it is in the same segment, they really are not. Customers can not go wrong with either.
Just lease one and give it back after 3 yrs. I drove one, it's not bad fairly smooth. Try to find an AWD Trailblazer because that will get you the automatic transmission.
@@TomDeVito Honestly, I very much regret giving back my 23 FWD Trailblazer after the 2 year lease was up. I really miss it. Should have bought it out for 16,000 dollars plus tax, but instead I rushed into buying a 25 Toyota Corolla LE hybrid, which after they ripped me off came to 33,000. It should have been a no-brainer. Live and learn.
@@AutoGuide The Envista and the Trax are identical. There is no meaningful Buick quiet tuning, I prefer the Envista styling but the Trax more practical liftgate and square boot will outsell the Buick many times over. I like the Envista. it looks much more expensive than it is.
@@amackclassic6737 This is why I bought the Trailblazer Active for my wife. If our roads were nicer, I'd have gotten her the Buick Encore, which has power seats for the front passenger and trimmed rear doors dual zone climate control and a few other exclusives.
no brainer, if you live in the city and don't need AWD, save thousands and get the trax every time. If you do then trailblazer.
This is an awesome niche video.
Great writing and videography!
When comparing the exteriors we need to see both cars in the same frame: front, back and side. Similarly with the interiors. There were times when I wasn't sure which car I was looking at.
Test drove the trax last summer honestly, It’s damn good CUV! But still think trailblazer is better IMO
I've driven the Trax. It's pretty nice for the price. The engine isn't very refined or powerful, but neither were the engines in the economy cars we happily grew up with. The digital instrument cluster can be configured for different looks. The 8" display is smaller than the space it's in, but as they point out it's digital. The 11" infotainment is more spacious. As is the rear seat, for such a small car the rear seat has a decent amount of legroom. Two things were mentioned in the video about the Trailblazer compared to the Trax: power seat and liftgate. If you go for the ATIV it does include 8-way power seat with 2 way power lumbar.
Also if you like the Buick the power seat, lumbar, and liftgate are available on all models, standard on the top of the line Avenir. Also in the Buick an interior color other than black. Grey may not be a real color, but you can do other than sit in the dark in a the Buick.
The Trailblazer does have AWD and other features, but it is also awkwardly styled. It's needs to be longer to give the angles to flow better. The Trax's longer length not only allows a better look, but that additional read leg room. So it's the function of AWD vs the function of space.
The lease on my 2022 Trailblazer will be up next month and I’m thinking about a Trex because of the price. We have liked our Trailblazer though. But the wild card is a Fiat 500.
I can't help but think the Chevy exterior design team starts from the front end, then designs the sides, and presents the car. Then, while waiting on a response from higher-ups, someone goes, "oh fk, forgot the rear end." Every vehicle they make, including the C8.
Yeah, one end of the Chevies are usually nice, and the other not so much.
While I understand and respect the decision not to add AWD to the Trax, I still wish it had it. It’s honestly the only caveat to ignoring the Trailblazer and just buying the Trax straightaway.
I like the Trailblazer too, but the new Trax is a great car in terms of value, simplicity (other than the timing belt, but let’s be honest people can’t afford a simpler timing-belt/chain service anyway right now), and just…honesty? Earnestness? It’s just a good, cheap small car in a way that American manufacturers haven’t done in ever (especially GM).
So give me Trax with a wee electric motor in the rear so I can convince my spouse it’s AWD and sign me up!
Trailblazer for me
I think “better” is a poor question. To me the question is: which has options you really want? Like for me, I need the fold flat passenger seat for hauling sticks of lumber; the trailer hauling for my small utility trailer; the power driver seat because, due to my back issues, I frequently change my seat positions while driving.
Great point
-MS
the head room in a trailblazer is much better, plus you sit high, as a taller person like myself.
I have a 2023 Jeep Compass and pretty much no one reviews the vehicle. I have had no issues. The engine and transmission is better than most people would think. Would I say perfect; no, but this vehicle is not horrible. By the way; I’d go for neither one; as well.
Choose the one with the timing chain.
GM government motors. $12 billion dollars of our tax payers money never paid back.
Trax is the best value in the CUV market. Trailblazer is the best all around Mini-SUV on the market. (non premium). While the boys state it is in the same segment, they really are not. Customers can not go wrong with either.
Chevy……..you have too many SUVs
So does other carmakers.
Trailblazer all the way!
No keep em both.Cancell the Blazer.You have the Equinox now.
All wheel drive is a winner.
Winter tires is all u need and AWD repairs are costly. Trax is the winner folks........
If you live in snowy regions.otherwise not needled
Neither I’ll take the TOYOTA VENZA LIMITED!.
😂
I saw a new Trax RX for $25K which is not bad, but $2K more you can get a Dodge Hornet GT for $27K and it has a 2.0L 265 HP engine.
Why pay that for a engine? Your money. Don't need to blaze to your destination.
Demo version of SUV😂
The 2WD Trailblazer has a CVT transmission. I’m afraid of that.
I have 2024 trailblazer with the CVT and honestly have no complaints
Just lease one and give it back after 3 yrs. I drove one, it's not bad fairly smooth. Try to find an AWD Trailblazer because that will get you the automatic transmission.
@@TomDeVito Honestly, I very much regret giving back my 23 FWD Trailblazer after the 2 year lease was up. I really miss it. Should have bought it out for 16,000 dollars plus tax, but instead I rushed into buying a 25 Toyota Corolla LE hybrid, which after they ripped me off came to 33,000. It should have been a no-brainer. Live and learn.
@@robertmix610 No shame in learning a lesson. Think I might buy my lease out
I would take both and make a trax with a better features and AWD, cancel trailblazer and trax will be a unbeatable vehicle all day long
Both look worse then the renegade
Renegades are not good looking
Neither I prefer Buick Envista
That's very nice too
@@AutoGuide The Envista and the Trax are identical. There is no meaningful Buick quiet tuning, I prefer the Envista styling but the Trax more practical liftgate and square boot will outsell the Buick many times over. I like the Envista. it looks much more expensive than it is.
So you prefer your turd to be served to you on a different looking plate. Got it.
I would have bought Envista if it were AWD
@@amackclassic6737 This is why I bought the Trailblazer Active for my wife. If our roads were nicer, I'd have gotten her the Buick Encore, which has power seats for the front passenger and trimmed rear doors dual zone climate control and a few other exclusives.