# Chevrolet Trailblazer specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 27-31 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2021-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a small SUV rated at 27-31 mpg combined. Engines: 1.2L 3-cyl turbo; 1.3L 3-cyl turbo. ## Every 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Trailblazer FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | CVT | 29/33 | 31 mpg | $2,150 | 287 g/mi | | Trailblazer FWD FFV | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | CVT | 30/31 | 30 mpg | $2,250 | 297 g/mi | | Trailblazer AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 26/29 | 27 mpg | $2,500 | 329 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Chevrolet Trailblazer specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo; 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-31 | | 2025 | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo; 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-31 | | 2024 | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 27-31 | | 2023 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo; 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 28-31 | | 2022 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo; 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 28-31 | | 2021 | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo; 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 28-31 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Trailblazer changed over the years? - **2025:** added 1.2L 3-cyl turbo. - **2024:** dropped 1.2L 3-cyl turbo. ## What does it cost to run a Trailblazer? The EPA puts the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer's fuel cost at **$2,150-$2,500 a year**, against about $2,235 for other current small SUVs: roughly 4% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $11,625 in fuel. ## Trailblazer vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer get? The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer is EPA-rated at 27-31 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer have? The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer comes with: 1.2L 3-cyl turbo; 1.3L 3-cyl turbo. It uses cvt, automatic transmissions and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Chevrolet Trailblazer? No. In the EPA data from 2021-2026 the Chevrolet Trailblazer has no hybrid version. ### Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the highest combined rating, up to 31 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer for a year? About $2,150-$2,500 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer? The most efficient 2026 version, the Trailblazer FWD, is rated 29 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (31 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 287-329 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer is offered with AWD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Chevrolet Trailblazer cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,150-$2,500 compares with about $2,235 for other current small SUV models. 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