The all-new 2021 Trailblazer made its North American debut at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, dropping in as a “subcompact plus” crossover that slots in between the subcompact Chevrolet Trax and compact Chevrolet Equinox with regard to the Bow Tie brand’s stable. However, despite being larger than the Trax, the new Trailblazer is in fact lighter with regard to curb weight.
The 2021 Trailblazer’s curb weight has thus far been a secret, but GM Authority has now exclusively uncovered this vital spec on the brand’s new crossover. As it turns out, the lightest model in the new Trailblazer lineup tips the scales at just 2,996 pounds (1,359 kg).
To note, the “lightest model” we’re referencing here is the base-model L trim level, which comes equipped with FWD and the turbocharged 1.2L inline LIH three-cylinder with regard to the powertrain and drivetrain. Output from the 1.2L is rated at 137 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque, all of which is sent to the front wheels by way of a CVT.
By comparison, the lightest 2021 Chevrolet Trax tips the scales at 3,124 pounds (1,417 kg), making it 128 pounds (58 kg) heavier than the dimensionally larger 2021 Trailblazer. To note, the lightest 2021 Trax on offer is the base-model LS trim level with the turbocharged 1.4L LUV inline four-cylinder and FWD. Output from this setup is rated at 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque, with a six-speed automatic onboard for the cog swaps.
All told, the 2021 Trailblazer impresses here. Not only is it larger than the 2021 Trax, but it also has more torque and roughly equivalent horsepower – and it’s significantly lighter, too.
Stay tuned, as we’ll have more interesting info and facts on the 2021 Trailblazer headed down the pipeline soon. In the meantime, make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Trailblazer news, Chevrolet Trax news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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While the next gen Colorado will ride on a virtually unchanged frame, I’m hoping they can drop 150-200lbs depending on trim and body configuration to get a crew cab short bed 4×4 closer to 4000lbs. And of course the addition of the 2.7T paired to 10 spd would be a perfect engine for the midsizer.
I still DO NOT understand why the New (Tracker) which would be Trax here and the Encore are not being sold here in the States. Makes literally Zero sense.
Both vehicles now ride on the GEM platform, which was developed for emerging markets. There is a question as to whether the platform is can pass US crash tests. This could be a significant hurdle.
While this new vehicle is 2999 and the Trax is 3124 this clearly shows the absolute brilliance of the now dead Omega Platform. The amazing CT6 which has been tossed onto the trash heap had a Curb weight 3,666–4,399 lb (1,663–1,995 kg). So in base form the CT6 only weighs 542 more than a Trax, 667 over the new vehicle… Killing Omega was just wrong….
Being super lightweight means Chevy using the smallest motor possible which results in POOR fuel mileage than if it was heavier and had a more capable engine which didn’t need to work as hard.
I know what you’re trying to say but you didn’t. There is a balance, and your comment involuntarily supports lighter car:smaller engine theory
It’s when a small engine goes in a large vehicle that’s typically a problem. An example of not a perfect pairing is the 2.7T in a crew cab half ton Silverado. Put even just 4 people in an otherwise empty truck and that engine is working, and on boost constantly to provide the power to do the work, and on boost=no bueno fuel econo
Alternatively putting a 7L in a Spark isn’t going to return outstanding fuel mileage because light weight:big engine.
Need to have a balance.