Is the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer a good car?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- Off-road: 8.0 in clearance. Top 55% of 175.
- Price: 17% above cars like it.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $92 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 8.0 in, top 55% |
| Worth the money | No | 17% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Trailblazer a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.6 in | 172 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.4 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 25.3 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | Yes |
Is the Trailblazer a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,100 | Median $47,450 | 187 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | No |
| Length | 173.6 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.3 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 10.7 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Trailblazer a good commuter car?
Yes. $92 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $92
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 21% of 155
Is the Trailblazer a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.5 in clearance, 65.2 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.3 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Trailblazer a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.0 in clearance. Top 55% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- ACTIV AWD, 8.0 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Trailblazer worth the money?
No. Priced 17% above cars like it.
- Price, LS FWD
- $23,100
- Predicted price
- $19,668
- Gap
- +$3,432 (+17%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Trailblazer a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,128 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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