Chevrolet Impala vs Chevrolet Trailblazer
Overview | |
Years produced1958-1985 | Years produced2002-2009 |
MSRP$27,060 | MSRP$23,100 |
Listings230 | Listings550 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryHas the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | |
Reviews SummaryVerdict: The Chevrolet Trailblazer checks all of the necessary boxes for performance, efficiency, price, and capability. It also manages to exceed expectations for passenger space, cargo capacity, style, and ease of use. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 196 hp I4 | Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 196 hp I4 | Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space25.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3730 lbs | Curb Weight3029 lbs |
Height58.9 in | Height64.2 in |
Length201.3 in | Length174.0 in |
Width84.2 in | Width71.2 in |
Wheelbase111.7 in | Wheelbase103.9 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1160 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1958-1985 | 2002-2009 |
MSRP | $27,060 | $23,100 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | Verdict: The Chevrolet Trailblazer checks all of the necessary boxes for performance, efficiency, price, and capability. It also manages to exceed expectations for passenger space, cargo capacity, style, and ease of use. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 196 hp I4 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 196 hp I4 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 25.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3730 lbs | 3029 lbs |
Height | 58.9 in | 64.2 in |
Length | 201.3 in | 174.0 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 71.2 in |
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 103.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1160 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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