2022 Chevy TrailBlazer
The Chevy Trailblazer is a subcompact SUV. This is a crossover vehicle that is on the smaller side. This is a great city-friendly vehicle that also offers you plenty of performance capability for road trips and more. You can find out more about this vehicle and what features it offers you below. If you have any questions about this vehicle, you can reach out to us at Betley Chevrolet.
What’s new for the 2022 model?
There are not a lot of huge changes for the 2022 model year for the Trailblazer, but there are a couple of changes. The L trim is no longer available for the 2022 model year; previously, this was the base trim level. There are also some new features like standard satellite radio and you get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Learn more about all the features and capabilities that the Chevy Trailblazer offers you below.
Performance and Engine Options
The Chevy Trailblazer is a subcompact SUV, but it is not small on performance. This vehicle gives you good fuel efficiency, and it has two good engine options for you. Learn more about this below.
- Turbocharged 1.2-liter engine – Your base engine in the 2022 Trailblazer is a turbocharged 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine produces 137-horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque.
- Turbocharged 1.3-liter engine – The other engine option with this vehicle is a turbocharged 1.3-liter engine. With this engine, you get 155-horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque.
This subcompact SUV comes standard with front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is available. The transmission depends upon the drivetrain; with the front-wheel drive, you get a continuously variable automatic transmission, and with the all-wheel drive, you get a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel efficiency in this vehicle is good. You can expect slightly better fuel efficiency with the 1.3-liter engine, and the miles per gallon will come in at around 30.
As far as the handling and ride quality, the Trailblazer offers you a smooth ride and a fun to drive vehicle. The agility and handling are good, so this vehicle can offer an enjoyable driving experience.
Exterior
The exterior of the Chevy Trailblazer is a unique and stylish one. This vehicle offers you some two-tone color options to give you a sporty and interesting look. You can get a different color roof than the body of your vehicle, so this vehicle can be found with color combinations like Zeus Bronze Metallic / Summit White, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Zeus Bronze Metallic, Vivid Orange Metallic / Summit White, and more.
The exterior also offers you great function with features like 18-inch aluminum wheels, halogen headlights and taillights, keyless entry, and IntelliBeam auto high beams. You also have exterior features like an available hands-free power liftgate. This feature is activated by you kicking your foot under the back of your vehicle so that you can easily load your SUV while your hands are full. Learn more about the interior features found in this vehicle below.
Interior
On the inside of the 2022 Trailblazer, you can find seating for five people. This vehicle has standard cloth upholstery, but you can upgrade to synthetic leather upholstery, heated seats, and a heated steering wheel.
As for cargo space, the 2022 Trailblazer offers you 25.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. If you fold down those rear seats, you can get up to 54.4 cubic feet of cargo space. This is a good amount of space for the subcompact SUV category.
There are four different trim levels or model options for the 2022 Trailblazer. All of these trims offer you slightly different features when it comes to the interior and technology. The base trim is the LS, and there is also the LT, Active, and RS. The Activ trim is designed for a little bit of off-roading with features like a special suspension.
Technology
The 2022 Trailblazer has a lot of advanced technology features to keep you entertained and connected while you are on the road. Check out some of the main features below.
- 7-inch touchscreen with Infotainment 3 system – This vehicle gives you a standard 7-inch touchscreen, but there is an 8-inch touchscreen available. This touchscreen is paired with the Chevy Infotainment 3 system that offers you great apps and capabilities in a very easy-to-use package.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – You can connect your smartphone to your vehicle with the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. This capability allows you to have access to smartphone contacts, apps, music, and more from your phone through your vehicle. That means you can stay connected without being on your phone while you are driving.
- Bluetooth – The Bluetooth capabilities in this vehicle allow you to talk on your phone hands-free. This means you can keep in contact with friends and loved ones while your eyes are still on the road and your hands are still on the wheel.
- Wi-Fi hotspot – Whether you want to work or play, you can do it on the go with the Wi-Fi hotspot capability. This allows you to get internet access for your smartphone and other devices while you are on the go.
- Bose audio system – If you love listening to music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more, the premium Bose audio system is going to be a great perk of the 2022 Trailblazer.
- Wireless device charging – Never let your devices die on you with the wireless device charging capability of your Chevy Trailblazer. This feature will help you keep your smartphone charged so you have it when you need it—even if you forget to pack a phone charger along.
- Remote start – Starting your vehicle remotely can really come in handy during colder months of the year. You can start your vehicle with a remote control so that it can get warm for you.
- USB ports – The Chevy Trailblazer also features USB ports to plug in your different devices and keep them charged and connected.
These technology features in the 2022 Chevy Trailblazer can make your ride a more enjoyable one. This subcompact SUV also has some great safety technology features to offer you, which you can learn more about below.
Safety
The Chevy Trailblazer was built intelligently to handle collisions and protect you. This vehicle also has airbags and other features to protect you. It goes even further by providing you with some great active safety technologies that can help to prevent or lessen collisions.
Every 2022 Trailblazer comes standard with six advanced safety features. This suite of six safety features is known as the Chevy Safety Assist, including features like Teen Driver, a rear vision camera, and more. There are also additional available safety features like rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and more. Check out some of these features in greater detail below.
- Blind Spot Monitoring – Unfortunately, vehicles have blind spots, but this safety feature detects when vehicles are in your blind spot. If this feature detects a vehicle in your blind spot, it will alert you so that you can avoid a potential collision.
- Teen Driver – The Chevy Teen Driver system is a way to look out for your young drivers when they are on the road without you. You can set geographic limits and speed limits and use this system like a driving report card to help your teen learn and improve their abilities.
- Adaptive Cruise Control – Adaptive cruise control helps you maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. This feature will automatically slow down your vehicle if you are getting too close to the one in front of you on the highway.
- Automatic Emergency Braking – This safety feature is paired with a forward collision alert. The collision alert will notify you if it detects a potential front-end collision, and if you don’t apply the brakes, the automatic emergency braking will brake for you.
These safety features will look out for you, and that is just one reason this vehicle can be a great choice.
The 2022 Chevy Trailblazer is a great vehicle option for many reasons. This vehicle is a smaller SUV option, so it gives you good passenger and cargo capability, but it is a more city-friendly size. There are also a lot of great technology and safety features that can help you. If you have any questions about the 2022 Trailblazer, you can reach out to us at Betley Chevrolet.
Stop by and see us at Betley Chevrolet if you want to take a test drive of this vehicle for yourself to see if it is your next vehicle upgrade.