The Chevy Trailblazer is a solid pick in the compact SUV world. If you're after something stylish, fun to drive, and easy to handle, it's a very popular option at a very affordable price. But which trim is best for you? Let's take a look at one model, the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer RS, and how it offers a little more for nearly the same value as lower trims.
Key Takeaways
- Chevy has priced the RS at just under 30k.
- The automaker made only minor changes to the overall lineup.
- The RS is the second-to-top trim in the lineup.
Changes and Price of the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer RS
The Trailblazer remains mostly the same as it did for 2024, with only a couple of changes. Chevy added Marina Blue Metallic to the SUV’s color palette, and its base engine now uses E85 fuel, thanks to the calibration and fitting of harder cylinder head valve seat material. Chevy has priced the RS at $29,095 as of June 22, 2025.
What Is the RS’s Engine Power Like?
On lower trims, the Trailblazer features a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder delivering 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, paired with CVT. If you want a little extra oomph, there’s also a turbocharged 1.3-liter option that bumps things up to 155 horses and 174 pound-feet of torque. It mates with a nine-speed automatic transmission. This option is actually standard in the RS, so you get more power right off the bat.
The Trailblazer has a max towing capacity of 1,000 pounds across the board when properly equipped.
If you go with the front-wheel-drive Trailblazer and a lower trim in the lineup, you're looking at 30 mpg combined—30 in the city and 31 on the highway. But if you run it on E85, fuel mileage drops to just 22 mpg combined.
Surprisingly, the RS's 1.3-liter engine with front-wheel drive actually boosts your mileage a bit. You’ll get 31 mpg combined, with 29 mpg in the city and 33 on the highway. You can't beat that!
The RS is sporty on the outside. Some of its highlights include:
- 19‑inch High‑Gloss black machined‑face aluminum wheels
- Black Bowtie emblems all around with RS badging
- Black exterior trim and dark chrome accents
The RS's interior remains clever and clean but with a dash of practicality. It features.
- Evotex seat trim and red interior accents
- A heated, wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel with RS badge
- 8‑way power driver’s seat with 2‑way power lumbar support
Top Tech in the Trailblazer RS
The Trailblazer’s cabin definitely feels up-to-date, thanks to its 8-inch digital gauge cluster and a big 11-inch infotainment touchscreen that comes ready with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
Lower trims with a six-speaker stereo, but if you're after better sound, the RS model offers an available seven-speaker Bose system through the Adaptive Cruise and Sound Package. You’ll also find both a USB-A and USB-C port standard, so you're covered no matter what device you’ve got.
Why Choose the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer RS?
The Trailblazer is best for buyers on a budget. For a few bucks more, the higher-level RS trim gives you everything you’ll need in a reliable everyday driver and for a great price, too! Stop by Banner Chevrolet and drive it today!