2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT

The 2023 Trailblazer is Chevrolet's subcompact crossover, slotting below the Equinox and aimed at first-time buyers and city dwellers. It squares off against the Honda HR-V, Kia Seltos, and Hyundai Kona in the crowded subcompact SUV segment. The Trailblazer feels nimble around town, with light steering and a suspension that soaks up broken pavement without fuss. Inside, the cabin is roomy for its size, with generous headroom and a cargo area that swallows a weekend's gear. Every Trailblazer comes with a touchscreen running wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the Chevy Safety Assist suite of driver aids. The LT sits above the LS in the Trailblazer lineup, adding dual-zone climate control, a power driver seat, and roof rails. Its 1.3L I3 makes 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque, routed through a nine-speed automatic to all four wheels, and it returns 28 mpg combined. The LT's AWD model gets a multi-link rear suspension, which helps it feel more planted on twisty roads than the FWD version.