2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer ACTIV

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 ACTIV trim adds rugged styling cues like unique front and rear fascias, roof rails, and a sport-tuned suspension that the LS and LT trims don't get. Its 1.3L I3 makes 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque, enough to hustle around town, and the front-wheel drive returns 31 mpg combined.