2024 Chevy Trax OR 2023 Chevy Trailblazer - Which to buy? 

I would take the Trax because it looks a baby Blazer and I really want a Blazer, but the Trax is more affordable

The mistake many AWD drivers make in slippery conditions is driving more aggressively than their brakes can stop them. I've been passed by some such drivers who were going too fast for conditions in winter, and saw them in the ditch a mile or two later, while I was safely still traveling in my front wheel or rear wheel vehicles.

Great video! Thank you for educating AWD vs FWD

I like how you comment the different drive modes and which may best for the driver in which area. It's just a pitty we don't have Chevrolet, gmc dealers here in New Zealand that sell the complete range of gm vehicles.

Hey Dave. This is Nick. I work for GM Arlington Tx. Just to thank you. Watching your videos made my decision easy 3 years ago to buy the Silverado 1500 4 cylinders. And last week, I just bought the new 2024 1RS Chevy Trax for my wife. It is an amazing vehicle. Not fairr cause basically you sold me those cars, and they aren't going to count for your monthly numbers. Thanks again.

This was very helpful! Thank you!!

Thank you for the comparison video!

I love the way you explained AWD and FWD. Great information.

Great review. Thanks 🙏

Love the content. Keep it up.

Great video! Thanks for the spreadsheets!! I am planning to get a Trax soon, so this is excellent info. Thank you!

Your descriptions were phenomenal

Dave. I just wanted to give you a shout out at what a great job I’ve seen you doing in your videos. I discovered you via the algorithm for the BOLT EUV road trip to Ohio. I am a GM retiree and interestingly, I was the District Sales Manager for Widger Chevrolet in Livingston NJ in the early ‘90s (now Schumacher 👍). What you presented in this Trax vs Trailblazer video is reminiscent of the walk around contests I used for new model year training. Keep doing what you’re doing. You are the salesperson I wished every dealer had!

I will take the tracks because of the price not too many SUVs out there at that price point another great video Dave thanks!!

I completely agree with the choice at the end. If it were me and being in a virtually snow free environment the Trax does it for me. It has the looks the stance and desirable equipment for one heck of a good price.

Man, all this chevy product looks fantastic these days! Awesome channel Dave.

We purchased the 2022 Chevy Trailblazer, 30,000 miles no issues. Love the acceleration, seating position, Chevy's gps and screen system also ours is RS and great body style. I would still go with the Trailblazer!

One of the Best Review i hav watched, and perfectly explained

Excellent video. Great comparison. The MUCH needed makeover of the Trax by Chevy is amazing. For me personally I'd go with (and just did a deal) on the Trailblazer. This is my FIRST ever Chevrolet and I'm 57. I went with the LT AWD with a couple different pkg options. We get plenty of lake effect storms courtesy of Lake Ontario so AWD is a no brainer for me. Seen enough people stuck on the highway itself on my ride to work in some of the bigger storms that the plows hadn't hit in a while.

Thank you brother great review I bought the 1RS Trax in April in at Hornbeck Chevrolet in Pa. I love it. Your review was spot on it is a game changer.

I just had a friend take the Trax Activ on a long road trip and he was ready to be back in his Equinox when he got back. I found that feedback interesting. Keep the vids coming. Great job!

Great review. I'd also get the Trax, but with 1RS trim. Not a fan of the cyclops gauge cluster on the higher trims and no need for a bigger infotainment screen as I use Apple Car Plays apps exclusively. And the keyed ignition is a great anti-theft feature...no chance of relay theft or key fob cloning.

That was super informative and really helpful, thank you!

I compared both 2024 trax and trailblazer, I chose the trailblazer, and think you missed a few things here, the engine upgrade is not just about hp and displacement, the 1.3 has a timing chain, VRs the 1.2 having a timing belt, ever see how a belt can degrade, clog the oil pickup and burn up a motor? I have, a few times. This matters 6 plus years down the line. The other issue not talked about here, is insurance rates on trax vrs trailblazer, the trailblazer insurance rates are in the top 3 lowest that can be found, the trax insurance rates substantially more, and this matters for a monthly total for transportation costs. That is the main two reasons I chose the trailblazer. The third was 3k off msrp…that brand the trailblazer into trax cost. 4 thing is the local dealer had the exact color, and every option I was wanting. A Trailblazer LS, Larger motor, convenience and confidence packs, and the fountain blue color. At around 25k otd, at 5.9%, on 72 months. Well below msrp price, OTD! Try that with a trax…..both are good low cost transport, with good tech. A nabor has a trax she loves it.

Thank-you for the education on the awd vs fwd. I never had it explained to me in such detail. 🙏🏾👍🏽 New Subscriber

Thanks Dave . You just explained in details . I will go for the Chevy Trax. Super handsome car.

I have the 2024 Trax activ rim and omg I love it.

I prefer the Trax styling wise, and if I’m gonna do a small vehicle, it’ll be something small that’s wider and longer.

I like the refreshed Trax, ten times better than the older style

This was a great review. The best!! I love the Trail blazer but I think I will wait for the 2024

Thank you! I've been up in the air about whether too buy a Trax. You just helped me make my mind up! It's the Trax.

Great video !

I just bought the same Trax you had in video & I absolutely love it ❤

Very informative video! 👍

Really impress on all new design Trax, Thank for your video comparison 😍

I did choose the Trax. Still waiting on mine to be built. Can't wait!

I live in Florida and I have an all wheel drive and it is great in the rain and if anyone knows Florida it rains a lot especially in the summer ⛱️. Stay well and have a beautiful day

I went to Chevy dealer yesterday and looking at the trailblazer because of the review from Edmund then stumbled into the Trax ...and now I think more than likely I will go with the Trax...AWD is not needed so FWD is just fine...the ony thing I like from Trailblazer is you can customize the roof color....but well can't have everything adn Trax is nice enoughadn most importantly the price is very reasonable...thanks for the review !

I like the fold front passenger seat in the trailblazer...I had a Pontiac Vibe with that feature and it came in handy...wish the Trax had it

We just got an LT Trax partially based on your videos. Thank you

Greeaaat review my friend! I had prepared to get the trax but I will need the blazer because I have a toddler and I think the 5 inches of room would be beneficial.

Great vid my mind is made !

I just purchased a 2023 Colorado yesterday. So far I love it!! It’s a great truck!

I have a 2021 trailblazer.. averaging 37 mpg and zero issues over 34k miles . .best car for the Money and i suspect the new trax will be the same .. like you said Chevy has a winner on both they can easily sell a million units of this two if they produce them

Best comparison review I’ve seen! I’m personally going with the Trailblazer 2024 when it comes out because i want the beautiful panoramic sunroof lol. Plus I prefer the bigger design and the AWD option because of snow in my area.

For me it's comfort. I have a couple of physical issues. Getting in and out comfortably as well as seat and armrest comfortably are important. That's especially true for commutes. They both look good to me. Trailblazer is boxy and is like the distant cousin of Jeep (looks only) and the other is like baby brother to midsize styling SUV. I suspect they both perform roughly the same way. At the end of the day I think I'd just test drive both. I'm also considering the Envista. I like that coupe sedan look. Hard to call it an SUV. LOL

Winter tires are better than AWD for snow and ice. Good point that AWD only makes a difference under acceleration. Winter tires improve traction when turning and braking as well as acceleration.

I like the Trax. It is one good looking vehicle! My favorite car however is the Blazer!

proud 2024 trax rs owner and the stabilitrack saved my life in the floods in ny in 2023 i swear by the car!

I agree, the Trax LOOKS BETTER.!!!

I'm in North Jersey and I'm watching a video now headed to Schumacher in Clifton to buy! Thank you for this video.

Great compar sion this’ll help my dad out a lot!

If I were to pick between these vehicles I'd pick the Bolt EUV. ;-) But really, of these two vehicles, I'd go for the Trax. I agree, AWD isn't really necessary even in the states with the heaviest snowfall. You're much better off with a good set of winter tires that you swap between seasons. Those help with braking and steering too, not just acceleration like AWD. Plus, you get better economy long-term.

Another thing to think about with all wheel drive is tire replacement. Say you have 25k miles and you get a nail in the sidewall. You are buying 4 new tires because the all wheel drive. The all wheel drive needs all of the tires to match or you will be having driveline issues.

Hi Dave thank you for sharing information i would buy Trax you explained very well even when we go to show room they don't.

Great comparison video and very informative. I really like the Trax. I have a 2020 Toyota CHR and I’m thinking about getting the Trax.

I have had 6 out of 7 vehicles that have been front wheel drive here in Missouri and I am used to our Winters we have and no big deal for all wheel drive for me. I too like the way thr Trax looks but don't get me wrong both look great.

thanks for explaining the awd. i was bummed when you said the trax doesnt have it. iwant a blazer but dont have blazer money. lmao we rarely get snow but when we do, its not fun being in the mountains and having to commute 40 miles to town.

We just bought a 2023 Trailblazer LS fwd 1.2, & the 3 things we like about it is the styling, & that it does sit a little higher; So it has better visibility , & ground clearance over the Trax . Thanks for the video.

Awesome educational

I currently drive a 2020 Equinox Premier AWD. Seriously loving the Trax 2RS...seems like it's close to the same size as the Equinox...and. LOT less $$$!! The only negative I see with the 2RS Trax is the small sunroof...love my panoramic sunroof! Thanks for the comparison 👍

Great video! This made me feel a lot more comfortable about the trax not being AWD, thinking about trading in my 2021 trax for a 2024!

Thank you for explaining AWD vs FWD.

I prefer the TB for design, slightly taller where the Trax is short and wide. TB is a little quicker with the 1.3L. But the Trax is much cheaper and slightly larger. I will go with the Trax when I upgrade from my Spark.

Front wheel drive can sometimes catch you by surprise in snow if you hit the gas rounding a turn expecting the front wheels to pull you through that turn. Sometimes they lose traction and you end up sliding straight and not making that turn.

I would choose the Trax you know heartbeat. But with a 1.3 GDI turbo, if I intended to keep it long term, I would be very loyal to old-fashioned oil changes of three to four thousand miles. Just my opinion. And if you live in the snowbelt, don't forget they still do sell winter tires which add a lot more traction. A front-wheel drive with winter tires will outperform an all-wheel-drive with Summer slicks any day in snow/ice. Standing by for all the hateful replies...

Purchased a ‘24 Trax RS last month. Great little car! GM nailed it right this time!

This video was very helpful! I have a deposit on a 2024 Trax 1RS just waiting on mine. I am really bummed out that it doesn't have the automatic liftgate though.

Excellent video. Given all of the features of both, I would choose my 6.2L Tahoe.

A little issue with how you describe AWD in snow off throttle: if AWD is engaged but you are off throttle there IS additional engine braking effect spread to grip on all FOUR wheels/tires, where in FWD that off throttle engine breaking only goes to the two front wheels. I agree that ACTIVE breaking in snow is the same regardless of AWD or FWD.

If the trax had a power lift gate and fold down front seat I would trade my trailblazer. Especially if they had the oasis blue. It’s worth it that I got mine earlier since I don’t like the fountain blue.

Interesting comparison. I like the looks of the Trailblazer better, but the Trax price is hard to ignore

Here's a suggestion. Do what I did......buy one of each ! ! Works for me.

Price = Trax. These two are just too similar. Why pay more for the Trailblazer if you don't need AWD? If you do, different story. Also... As messed up as it is, if you ever need to live out of your vehicle, the fact that you can fold down the front passenger seat is going to be a huge factor for some in buying the Trailblazer over the Trax. Get yourself a somewhat thick, roll-up, foam mattress, along with a sleeping bag. Find a secluded spot to park. There you go. On a more pleasant note: Maybe you need to make a solo road trip. Money a bit tight. Lower that front passenger seat and sleep one night on the road. No need for a motel. AWD and that folding front passenger seat is going to persuade at least some folks to get a Trailblazer over a Trax. But seriously, why buy a FWD drive Trailblazer with the 1.2 liter engine when you can get a similar-looking Trax, also FWD with the same engine for over $1K less money. I'm sorry, just makes no sense to get a Base trim Trailblazer over a Base trim Trax. Save that over $1K for gas at the pump.

My wife and I just purchased a 2024 Trax Active, We have 500 miles on the odometer and we both love it. Our daughter has the trailblazer LS and we both agreed that the Trax was the better vehicle for us. The price we paid was just under $27,000 here in Arizona. 😊

I solve the problem! Bought the Trax for the wife and I bought the Trailblazer for myself!

I just bought a Trax Saturday and I love it!

I already bought the 2024 Chevy Trax and I love it!!! More for my money.

The Trax would be my choice as well. It’s one of the few vehicles that excites me. I am retired, living in Southeastern Wisconsin. We probably get a little more snow than you do but front wheel drive is fully adequate for me as well. The condition of your tires is more of a factor than how many wheels are driving you. The 2RS is my favorite looking model, but I really like the analog dash and manual climate control of the LS & 1RS. I prefer a regular key as well. I realize that it’s not 1978 anymore when I bought my first new vehicle. You could really custom order a vehicle to your exact specifications.

greetings from buffalo, ny, where we know blizzards and heavy snow. , never had AWD, so we will put 4 snow tires on our 24 Trax 2 RS and they grip really well and not, we also bought a 23 apt to slide

The front passenger folding seat is a game changer - had that feature in my 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. Back to the future !

I'm thinking I'd get the trailblazer. With my knees as they are, lower cars aren't as easy to get out of. I'm also thinking the A Pillar might be further away from the seat. I have problems getting my right foot out. So many cars like this.

Fwd with good winter tires does the job really really good, i got a Chevy Cobalt and i live in a hilly neighborhood in Quebec where we get alot of snow. I think that an awd isn't necessary plus i really don't like how the trailblazer looks so yea Trax definitely

I think I'd give the Trax a go cause I like the interior styling better and exterior but that 3 cylinder engine still has me a little skidding. I love the Trailblazer too though but hoping to get a Trax soon when I get my money from my accident

I rented a Trailblazer when I visited Alaska via Turo. I was surprised how small the back storage was. I couldn't even fit my checked back in the back without putting the seats down. I must say the 4G built in wifi was amazing when I was in the middle of nowhere and able to listen to Sirius XM and use my GPS. I also like I could turn off the auto shut off at stops and lights, that was really, really annoying. Was comfortable had good pep and drove really nice overall.

We have a 19 AWD Trax 2 LT. The New Trax is light-years ahead of the older model.. Though we love our trax.

I think the Trax easily has the more updated interior/infotainment. I am in the process of choosing one of these vehicles and little by little I'm leaning more towards the rhe Trax 2 RS.

I bought the tracks for My Wife and she loves it 2024 and I work for a Chevy dealer lol

The kicker for me was the front passenger seat in the Trailblazer folding down for additional length of cargo space. That's it. I agree about AWD, but I'll take that as an advantage for the Trailblazer, as well. I do like the styling of the Trax, too; I'm looking forward to the Trailblazer refresh and the new colors.

I think that 1.2 turbo would be a perfect swap for a Fiero. I think about weird things like that a lot lol

Being where i live the AWD Trailblazer is my choice but if i lived somewhere with limited or no snow i would go with the Trax

Love my new Trailblazer!

From one Dave B to another, I own a '24 Trax and love it! Good review and comparison. I traded in my 2016 Mazda CX 5 for this and there is a little adjustment, but with any new car you just have to learn where the new features are and forget about the ones your old car had. It's a wonderful vehicle and a great value!

Thanks for a very informative video. Looks like Chevrolet has got a couple of winners here. The Trailblazer is a little older and its sales numbers are going down. This means you might be able to find a good deal for it. The Trax is totally sexy looking. The only thing with it, apart from FWD only, are the tail lights. Why did they have to over style the taillights like that?

I really wish the Bolt had the folding front seat. I'd pay extra if it were a dealer-installed option

I have a 2016 trax and have had nothing but trouble with it since i leased it new in 2016, i then bought it out of the lease in 2019 and now in 2023 it has 81,000 miles, many new or fixed mechanical parts, drives horribly (with regular oil changes & maintenance) and violently shakes when idling. It drives even worse with heat or ac on plus an added smell from the vents. Hope the new one is made better

Probably the Trailblazer for me as having a slightly shorter car in the city is a good thing; having a front passenger seat that folds forward is incredibly useful; and I like the 1.3 liter engine and nine-speed transmission that come with the AWD option (though the AWD itself is something I'd probably not use much except on an unplowed road). The 6T40 transmission on the Trax though is not to be sniffed at -- it's really a very nice unit, based on my experience with the turbo Sonic. I'd have to look closely though at driving comfort as the Trax's less upright, more car-like driving seat position might appeal to me.

I always go AWD. I understand that FWD is just fine.

I actually like both thier designs however already having a vehicle that currently has 200 HP is hard to choose one of these vehicles knowing Im going to lose a considerable amount of HP.

I test drove both, and l like them both. The main thing that kept me purchasing one or the other is the “additional dealer markup/market adjustment” above MSRP prices and other dealer markups like nitrogen in the tires, extended warranties, filing fees, and other mandatory add on junk forced on a buyer. All I want to pay is MSRP plus tax, title, license, and a negotiated downward document fee. Too bad dealer greed prevented me from buying.