The cheapest 2026 Chevy Trailblazer now costs $25,395 with destination, up $300 on every trim. GM Authority reported the increase on October 25, 2026, and Chevrolet’s own site already shows the new numbers. It’s the fourth price move for this model year, and it lands weeks before the 2027 version starts production, which is exactly why you should treat the new Chevy Trailblazer price as a bargaining chip, not a reason to rush.
Quick answer: The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer starts at $25,395 for the LS FWD and $27,395 for the LS AWD, including a $1,795 destination charge. LT models start at $26,595, and the RS and Activ start at $29,995. Every trim rose $300, and the cheaper Chevy Trax still undercuts it.
How much does the 2026 Chevy Trailblazer cost now?
Chevrolet’s Trailblazer page lists MSRPs before destination of $23,600 for the LS, $24,800 for the LT and $28,200 for both the RS and Activ. Add the $1,795 destination charge and you get the delivered starting prices below. These are the figures GM Authority published, and they match Chevrolet’s site.
| Trim and drive | Engine | Price with destination |
|---|---|---|
| LS FWD | 1.2L turbo three-cylinder | $25,395 |
| LS AWD | 1.3L turbo three-cylinder | $27,395 |
| LT FWD | 1.2L turbo three-cylinder | $26,595 |
| LT AWD | 1.3L turbo three-cylinder | $28,595 |
| RS or Activ FWD | 1.3L turbo three-cylinder | $29,995 |
| RS or Activ AWD | 1.3L turbo three-cylinder | $31,595 |
For context, GM’s own newsroom listed the Trailblazer from $25,095 on July 6, 2026. Its September 16 guide to all-wheel-drive Chevys put the LS AWD at $27,095 in one spot and $27,065 in another on the same page. The $27,095 figure lines up with today’s price minus $300, so that’s the one we trust.
Which Trailblazer engine should you pay for?
This is the trap on the LS and LT. Front-drive versions come standard with a 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder making 137 hp and 162 lb-ft, paired with a CVT. The 1.3-liter turbo makes 155 hp and 174 lb-ft and comes with a nine-speed automatic. On a front-drive LS or LT it’s a $395 option, and it pushes the LS FWD to $25,790.
That works out to about $22 per extra horsepower, and it buys a conventional geared automatic instead of a CVT. If you merge onto interstates with a full car, take the bigger engine. The 1.2-liter is fine for town, but 137 hp in a crossover feels thin once you add four adults and luggage. Every AWD Trailblazer already gets the 1.3-liter, per GM’s September 16 AWD lineup guide.
How does the Chevy Trailblazer price compare with the Trax and Kia Seltos?
Compare base MSRPs before destination so the numbers line up. The 2026 Trailblazer LS lists at $23,600 on Chevrolet’s site, while the 2026 Chevy Trax LS lists at $21,700. That’s a $1,900 gap for two GM crossovers that share the 1.2-liter, 137-hp engine in base form. The 2027 Kia Seltos LX lists at $24,990 on Kia’s US site, $1,390 more than the Trailblazer, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
All-wheel drive is where the Trailblazer wins. The Trax doesn’t offer AWD at all, according to Chevrolet’s own Trax page. The cheapest Seltos Kia lists with standard all-wheel drive is the X-Line S at $28,990, while a Trailblazer LS AWD works out to $25,600 before destination. That’s $3,390 less.
One catch on that comparison. Kia’s page doesn’t show its destination fee, so the delivered gap may differ.
Fuel economy is close across the three. Chevrolet lists the Trailblazer at an EPA-estimated 29 mpg city, 33 highway and 31 combined, and the Trax at 28/32/30. Kia lists the Seltos LX at 28/33/30.
Should you buy a 2026 Trailblazer or wait for the 2027?
Timing matters here. GM Authority reports that a short-run 2027 Trailblazer Limited enters production in November, followed in January by a refreshed 2027 model with new styling, a new infotainment system, 5G connectivity and a Z71 trim that replaces the Activ. Chevrolet hasn’t published 2027 pricing, and there’s no guarantee it’ll be lower.
Our read: a 2026 that’s been sitting on the lot is the one to target, because the dealer has to move it before the refresh arrives. Ask for out-the-door pricing in writing, and check whether the AWD LS you’re quoted has the 1.3-liter engine it should. If you want the Z71 look or the new screen, waiting until early 2027 is the smarter call.
We’ve seen the same squeeze on other affordable models, including the 2027 Subaru Outback’s new cheaper base trim and the 2027 Kia Sorento Hybrid pricing. Shoppers stepping up to three rows can compare the 2027 Nissan Pathfinder at $39,990.
One limitation: these are MSRPs. Dealer markups and discounts change what you pay, and GM can adjust prices again without notice.
Chevy Trailblazer questions buyers are asking
How much does a 2026 Chevy Trailblazer cost?
After the October 2026 increase, the 2026 Trailblazer starts at $25,395 for the LS FWD, including a $1,795 destination charge. The LT FWD costs $26,595, and the RS and Activ start at $29,995. All-wheel drive starts at $27,395 on the LS. Dealer discounts or markups will change what you actually pay.
Is the Chevy Trailblazer all-wheel drive?
Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available on every 2026 trim: LS, LT, RS and Activ. Every AWD Trailblazer uses the 155-hp turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder with a nine-speed automatic. The cheapest AWD model is the LS AWD at $27,395 including destination, which makes it Chevrolet’s lowest-priced AWD vehicle.
When does the 2027 Chevy Trailblazer come out?
GM Authority reports that a short-run 2027 Trailblazer Limited enters production in November 2026, and the refreshed 2027 Trailblazer follows in January 2027. The refresh brings new styling, a new infotainment system, 5G connectivity and a Z71 trim that replaces the Activ. Chevrolet hasn’t announced 2027 pricing yet.
The new Chevy Trailblazer price is $25,395 to start, but the number worth remembering is $25,600: that’s the pre-destination cost of the cheapest AWD Trailblazer, $3,390 under the cheapest Seltos Kia sells with standard AWD, and the Trax can’t drive all four wheels at any price. If you live where it snows, that’s the trim to price first.