Last month, General Motors brought the revived Chevrolet Trailblazer nameplate to the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, showing off its latest subcompact crossover in two trims – the sporty RS, and the outdoorsy Activ. Slotting in between the Chevrolet Trax and Chevrolet Equinox, the new Trailblazer promises loads of practicality and cabin space, but without overdoing it on the exterior dimensions. To make the most of the available cargo room, the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer features an available flat-folding passenger seat, as highlighted here in our latest feature spotlight.
The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer’s flat-folding front passenger seat is hugely useful for those that use their crossover to transport extra-long items, such as planks of lumber, or perhaps a single-piece exhaust system. With the rear bench seats folded flat, the flat front passenger seat provides the perfect complement, creating a wide-open, relatively level floor to load up whatever needs loading.
As we can see here, there’s still a gap between the rear bench and front seat that allows even more cargo to be loaded, while the flat passenger seat leverages the entire length of the new Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Interestingly, this isn’t a very common feature in the crossover segment. That said, the flat-folding passenger seat can also found in the current GMC Terrain, as we covered previously. What’s more, the feature was also previously offered in the Chevrolet Equinox.
On the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, the flat-folding passenger seat will help to accommodate objects up to eight and a half feet long. What’s more, the 40/60 split for the rear bench allows for further customizability when it comes to accommodating people and things inside the new crossover. Total storage capacity comes in at 54.4 cubic feet with the second row down. There’s also 3.5 liters of open storage in the center console, 4.4 liters of storage under the armrest, and dual cupholders.
To note, the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer rides on the same GM VSS-F vehicle platform (or “vehicle set”) as the Buick Encore GX. The new Trailblazer also comes with the same engine lineup, which includes the base-level turbocharged 1.2L LIH three-cylinder, rated at 137 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque, plus the optional turbocharged 1.3L L3T three-cylinder, rated at 155 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque.
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The seat was in my GTP and HHR and was really a big help.
The last gen Terrain and Nox did not have it and we missed it on the Terrain. The back seat did not even fold flat but that was another issue.
Looks like it will hold alot of groceries.
The Traiblazer is well styled and will likely be very popular.
Unfortunately, the 3 cylinder and CVT combo are two massive red flags for this thing. Chevy doesn’t have a great record of continually improving their atmospheric 4 cylinder motors. A turbo 3 cylinder and CVT seem more complex and more prone to failure. Has GM ever sold a CVT before the latest Malibu – and that car ditches the CVT in favor of an 8 speed in most configurations?
Nissan went all in on CVTs 10 years ago, and they still can’t figure out how to make them last.
An entry level Chevy should be safe and reliable if nothing else. This will be a lot of people’s first exposure to the brand. I hope they are ready to make quick design adjustments to improve the reliability of this car over time. It is in a market segment that will be very popular. The brand should be something people can trust and recommend.
“atmospheric motor” lol that’s a good one!
I agree with you that “an entry level Chevy should be safe and reliable if nothing else.”
But shouldn’t all new vehicles meet that criteria? It is a sharp looking ride!
It should be noted that the trailblazer passenger seat does not recline though….I suppose that feature costed too much?????
All wheel drive models come with a 9 speed auto , which is definitely better than that CVT, they did have a CVT before which was horrible when it was first introduced.
They have the CVT in the Chevy Spark. I had one once as a loaner a few years ago and thought there was a problem until I figured out there was a CVT. Very noisy transmission, and I told the service writer that they should warn customers that they are driving a CVT car.
The Trax & Cruze has the foldable front passenger seat
Didn’t Chevy have the same option in the 2004 to 2007 Malibu/Malibu Maxx