Chevy Trailblazer sales increased in the United States and Canada while decreasing in South Korea during Q3 2021.
Please note that this sales data and report refers to the Trailblazer subcompact crossover, as a different model – a larger body-on-frame SUV – is also sold under the same nameplate in other global markets.
Chevrolet Trailblazer Sales - Q3 2021 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Trailblazer deliveries totaled 25,531 units in Q3 2021, an increase of about 147 percent compared to 10,322 units sold in Q3 2020.In the first nine months of the year, Trailblazer sales increased about 334 percent to 73,898 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2021 / Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILBLAZER | +147.35% | 25,531 | 10,322 | +334.08% | 73,898 | 17,024 |
Chevrolet Trailblazer Sales - Q3 2021 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Trailblazer deliveries totaled 1,725 units in Q3 2021, an increase of about 120 percent compared to 784 units sold in Q3 2020.In the first nine months of the year, Trailblazer sales increased about 454 percent to 6,523 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2021 / Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILBLAZER | +120.03% | 1,725 | 784 | +454.21% | 6,523 | 1,177 |
Chevrolet Trailblazer Sales - Q3 2021 - South Korea
In South Korea, Chevrolet Trailblazer deliveries totaled 5,662 units in Q3 2021, a decrease of about 3 percent compared to 5,867 units sold in Q3 2020.In the first nine months of the year, Trailblazer sales increased about 6 percent to 16,295 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2021 / Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILBLAZER | -3.49% | 5,662 | 5,867 | +5.73% | 16,295 | 15,412 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
Chevy Trailblazer sales posted the highest percentage increase in the segment, with a jump of 147 percent. That puts it in second place in its entire segment, behind only the Honda HR-V, which saw a 48 percent increase in sales volume and sold a not-insignificant 11,426 units more than the Chevy. To that end, the Trailblazer outsold all other rivals, including notable entries like the Jeep Compass, Nissan Kicks, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, new Volkswagen Taos, Kia Seltos, and Toyota C-HR.
Sales Numbers - Mainstream Subcompact Crossovers - Q3 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q3 21 / Q3 20 | Q3 21 | Q3 20 | Q3 21 SHARE | Q3 20 SHARE | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA HR-V | +48.40% | 36,957 | 24,904 | 14% | 9% | +70.55% | 105,398 | 61,799 |
| CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | +147.35% | 25,531 | 10,322 | 10% | 4% | +334.08% | 73,898 | 17,024 |
| JEEP COMPASS | -19.31% | 23,875 | 29,588 | 9% | 11% | -25.42% | 58,029 | 77,809 |
| KIA SOUL | +1.29% | 21,565 | 21,290 | 8% | 8% | +9.06% | 60,345 | 55,331 |
| NISSAN KICKS | +6.65% | 20,773 | 19,478 | 8% | 7% | +51.82% | 64,735 | 42,640 |
| HYUNDAI KONA | -9.59% | 19,932 | 22,046 | 8% | 8% | +34.30% | 70,928 | 52,813 |
| BUICK ENCORE GX | +3.00% | 16,500 | 16,019 | 6% | 6% | +119.47% | 61,179 | 27,876 |
| MAZDA CX-30 | +25.22% | 13,570 | 10,837 | 5% | 4% | +70.81% | 47,474 | 27,793 |
| VOLKSWAGEN TAOS | * | 13,104 | * | 5% | 0% | * | 18,043 | 0 |
| JEEP RENEGADE | -43.76% | 10,663 | 18,961 | 4% | 7% | -8.43% | 41,957 | 45,820 |
| KIA SELTOS | -34.11% | 10,167 | 15,431 | 4% | 6% | +43.52% | 42,352 | 29,509 |
| FORD ECOSPORT | -51.95% | 8,190 | 17,045 | 3% | 6% | -26.92% | 34,494 | 47,200 |
| TOYOTA C-HR | -32.65% | 7,945 | 11,797 | 3% | 4% | -3.62% | 32,388 | 33,604 |
| HYUNDAI VENUE | +52.47% | 7,308 | 4,793 | 3% | 2% | +86.88% | 22,358 | 11,964 |
| KIA NIRO | +45.66% | 7,254 | 4,980 | 3% | 2% | +44.13% | 19,071 | 13,232 |
| CHEVROLET TRAX | -78.77% | 6,259 | 29,485 | 2% | 11% | -48.49% | 41,306 | 80,193 |
| MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT | -38.61% | 4,739 | 7,719 | 2% | 3% | +17.21% | 28,722 | 24,504 |
| BUICK ENCORE | -64.00% | 4,012 | 11,143 | 2% | 4% | -45.59% | 19,267 | 35,414 |
| MAZDA CX-3 | -53.04% | 1,059 | 2,255 | 0% | 1% | -27.28% | 5,099 | 7,012 |
| FIAT 500X | -30.97% | 312 | 452 | 0% | 0% | -13.27% | 980 | 1,130 |
| TOTAL | -6.76% | 259,715 | 278,545 | +22.43% | 848,023 | 692,667 |
The HR-V led with a 14 percent segment share, up 5 percentage points year-over-year to 36,957 deliveries. The Trailblazer followed with a 10 percent segment share, up 6 percentage points to 25,531 sales. The Jeep Compass was close behind in third with 9 percent share, down 2 percentage points to 23,875 units. The rest of the segment contenders individually held less than 9 percent share.
The Trailblazer’s platform mate, the Buick Encore GX, landed in seventh place, moving 16,500 units for a 6 percent segment share. It had a very modest 3 percent growth in sales performance.
The four GM vehicles in the space – the Chevrolet Trax and Buick Encore, as well as their all-new corporate cousins, the Chevrolet Trailblazer and Buick Encore GX – accounted for a cumulative 52,302 deliveries.
Sales Numbers - GM Mainstream Subcompact Crossovers - Q3 2021 - USA
| MODEL | Q3 21 / Q3 20 | Q3 21 | Q3 20 | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET TRAX | -78.77% | 6,259 | 29,485 | -48.49% | 41,306 | 80,193 |
| CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | +147.35% | 25,531 | 10,322 | +334.08% | 73,898 | 17,024 |
| BUICK ENCORE | -64.00% | 4,012 | 11,143 | -45.59% | 19,267 | 35,414 |
| BUICK ENCORE GX | +3.00% | 16,500 | 16,019 | +119.47% | 61,179 | 27,876 |
| TOTAL | -21.90% | 52,302 | 66,969 | +21.89% | 195,650 | 160,507 |
By comparison, the three Stellantis rivals – the Jeep Compass, Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X – accounted for 34,850 deliveries.
Sales Numbers - Stellantis Mainstream Subcompact Crossovers - Q3 2021 - USA
| MODEL | Q3 21 / Q3 20 | Q3 21 | Q3 20 | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP COMPASS | -19.31% | 23,875 | 29,588 | -25.42% | 58,029 | 77,809 |
| JEEP RENEGADE | -43.76% | 10,663 | 18,961 | -8.43% | 41,957 | 45,820 |
| FIAT 500X | -30.97% | 312 | 452 | -13.27% | 980 | 1,130 |
| TOTAL | -28.88% | 34,850 | 49,001 | -19.07% | 100,966 | 124,759 |
Meanwhile, Hyundai (Kona and Venue) and Kia (Seltos, Niro, Soul) saw 66,226 deliveries. The figures give GM a 22 percent segment share compared to 27 percent for Hyundai-Kia and 14 percent for Stellantis (previously Fiat Chrysler Automobiles / FCA).
Sales Numbers - Hyundai - Kia Mainstream Subcompact Crossovers (With Soul) - Q3 2021 - USA
| MODEL | Q3 21 / Q3 20 | Q3 21 | Q3 20 | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIA SOUL | +1.29% | 21,565 | 21,290 | +9.06% | 60,345 | 55,331 |
| KIA SELTOS | -34.11% | 10,167 | 15,431 | +43.52% | 42,352 | 29,509 |
| KIA NIRO | +45.66% | 7,254 | 4,980 | +44.13% | 19,071 | 13,232 |
| HYUNDAI KONA | -9.59% | 19,932 | 22,046 | +34.30% | 70,928 | 52,813 |
| HYUNDAI VENUE | +52.47% | 7,308 | 4,793 | +86.88% | 22,358 | 11,964 |
| TOTAL | -3.38% | 66,226 | 68,540 | +32.06% | 215,054 | 162,849 |
However, a strong argument can be made that the Kia Soul is not part of the segment in question, but is rather in a segment below based on its size and price point. Removing the Soul from the Hyundai-Kia nets 44,661 deliveries for a 18 percent share.
Sales Numbers - Hyundai - Kia Mainstream Subcompact Crossovers (Without Soul) - Q3 2021 - USA
| MODEL | Q3 21 / Q3 20 | Q3 21 | Q3 20 | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIA SELTOS | -34.11% | 10,167 | 15,431 | +43.52% | 42,352 | 29,509 |
| KIA NIRO | +45.66% | 7,254 | 4,980 | +44.13% | 19,071 | 13,232 |
| HYUNDAI KONA | -9.59% | 19,932 | 22,046 | +34.30% | 70,928 | 52,813 |
| HYUNDAI VENUE | +52.47% | 7,308 | 4,793 | +86.88% | 22,358 | 11,964 |
| TOTAL | -5.48% | 44,661 | 47,250 | +43.89% | 154,709 | 107,518 |
The mainstream subcompact crossover segment contracted 7 percent to 259,715 units during Q3 2021, with Trailblazer’s 147 percent jump significantly outpacing the segment average.
The GM Authority Take
The Chevy Trailblazer’s healthy performance during Q3 2021 serves as proof that the Bow Tie has a winner on its hands. This is in spite of Trailblazer supply being very low in August.
We attribute the Trailblazer’s extremely strong showing to a combination of very healthy interest in demand along with sufficient supply at the dealer/retail level. The supply bit is particularly important in light of ongoing disruptions within GM’s supply chain, which have caused inventory and sales of several key models to plummet. Luckily, the GM Bupyeong plant in South Korea – which makes the Trailblazer – has been shielded from the disruptions.
So long as there are no disruptions to production, we expect Chevy Trailblazer sales to continue improving in the near-term future.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevrolet Trailblazer sales in Q3 2020, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days for Q3 2021 and 77 selling days for Q3 2020
- South Korea sales figures reflect actual vehicle registrations rather than wholesales
- China sales figures represent retail deliveries and not wholesales
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Comments
Sorry. Impressive?
Sorry, how else would you describe this performance?
The dealers sell every Trailblazer they receive. GM could easily double this volume.
“But ze Kia is better…”
No no, it’s “Le Kia is better”..Must I correct everytime?…😉
It is a great vehicle offered for this segment, price & quality, but we can’t get enough to fulfill our own orders. We delivered 3 last week after they came in and have no available inventory coming in at this time! so I am sure as with every other GM Dealership the sales for this model will drop for the 4th Quarter for everyone.
Sales are much better than I expected in this segment and for being a new model has done great. The powerplant is not a showstopper as sales proves it. Also, a year after being introduced, no one has any issues.
The Trailblazer seems popular here in the DMV. I’ve noticed a lot of them running around here. Anecdotal view for sure, but good to see.
Given another, more impressive engine option, I would absolutely give Chevy my money. I’ve seen more of these than the Bronco here in Bronco country
Personally speaking this is the best looking crossover that GM makes.