General Motors reintroduced the Chevrolet Trailblazer nameplate as an all-new small crossover for the 2021 model year. Offered as a “uniquely youthful, yet functional alternative” in the popular small crossover segment, the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer comes with a variety of infotainment and technology features, and now, GM Authority has learned that one of those features will become standard across the lineup.
The feature in question is wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the two standards in modern passenger vehicle-smartphone integration.
Both features were previously offered as part of the optional Technology Package, but will now be standard on all 2021 Chevy Trailblazer models, starting with units produced in September.
As a result of the feature’s new standardization, all models will also get a $100 price increase. For reference, the current 2021 Chevy Trailblazer starts at $19,995 (including destination) for the base L trim with FWD and the turbocharged 1.2L I3 LIH engine. Now, this same configuration will be priced at $20,095 (including destination) starting with units produced in September.
As stated above, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were previously offered as part of the Technology Package, which also included:
- Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system
- HD Radio
- SiriusXM with 360L
- Bose premium seven-speaker system
- SD card reader
- Wireless Charging
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- 4.2-inch diagonal multi-color Driver Information Center
- LED headlamps
As a reminder, the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer rides on the GM VSS-F platform, with production for the U.S. taking place at the GM Bupyeong plant in South Korea. Available engine options include the turbocharged 1.2L I3 LIH, and the turbocharged 1.3L I3 L3T.
Is standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto the right move for the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer, even with the $100 price increase? Let us know by voting in the poll below, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Trailblazer news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
Comments
Android Auto was standard on the Spark at least 5 years earlier. Why the hell wasn’t it here as well?
Did they finally add cruise control on the base model of this thing? You know, that thing that should be standard for the last twenty years and costs almost nothing to add.
Wired Android Auto and Car Play has been standard. They are talking about wireless capability here.
Gotcha. Overall it’s a pretty decent vehicle for the price. You can add AWD and everything and it doesn’t really get very expensive.
I get that they are trying to keep it cheap with that “L” version, but it’s just a little too cheap in my opinion.
I think Android Auto and Carplay were already standard, with the WIRELESS version being an option. Now the wireless will be standard on all it seem, which is a nice upgrade.
Standard Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto needs to be an across the fleet standard.
I feel that for $100, it’s a bargain. But I will say one thing about it that may seem to contradict what I just said. Personally, I wouldn’t want to pay the extra 100 because I love that my phone stays charged when I’m using my Apple CarPlay. I feel like I get a two for one! haha.
Can anyone tell me (I’m honestly showing ignorance here), if you have the wireless CarPlay, can you still use the cord if you want? Again, for me it’s about keeping the phone charge up.
You can still use the cord, it will just be wired car play then.
Also you can pair this with the wireless charging in the truck.
Just plop the phone in the cubby and you are set.