2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer · Trim vs trim

2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer ACTIV vs RS: what's the difference?

They cost the same. 2026 retail scope; separate 2027 Limited published. It starts at $28,200, and the ACTIV at $28,200. It comes without an or . It also changes the , wheels and tires.

Our Trailblazer data has all four 2026 US retail , / and /9-speed , factory comfort, confidence, , , Midnight and compact-spare options. It doesn't have 2027 models, colors, standalone utility options, dealer , fleet equipment and service plans yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

ACTIV, as it comes
ACTIV$28,200
RS, as it comes
RS$28,200

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatACTIVRS
Tire diameterACTIV27.6″RS27.7″
Wheel sizeACTIV17″RS19″
Parts
WhatACTIVRS
SuspensionACTIVACTIV off-road suspension tuningRSRide and Handling suspension
WheelsACTIV17-inch activ aluminum wheelsRS19-inch rs aluminum wheels
TiresACTIV225/60R17 sport-terrain tiresRS245/45R19 all-season tires
Skid platesACTIVACTIV functional skid plateRSNone

The same on both: horsepower (155 hp), combined mpg (31 mpg), city mpg (29 mpg), highway mpg (33 mpg) and cargo behind the rear seats (25.3 cu ft).

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The RS, as it comes

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RS

$28,200

 

2026 RSCLEARANCE —103.95″ WHEELBASE19″ WHEELS
MPG
mpg
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Power
hp
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Cargo
ft³
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Clearance
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What your options change

This is a stock RS. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.

  • No AWD
  • Has Heated seats
  • No Panoramic roof
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
CVT
Torque
174 lb-ft
City / hwy
29 / 33 mpg · gasoline
E85 economy
1.3L is gasoline only
Cargo, folded
54.4 cu ft · behind first row
Rear legroom
39″ · two rows / five seats
Touchscreen
11″ · wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Tires
245/45R19 all-season tires
Seats
Evotex / 8-way power driver seat
Heated seats / wheel
Heated front seats and steering wheel
Adaptive cruise
Not equipped
Liftgate
Manual
ACTIV equipment
No ACTIV suspension tuning
Towing
1,000 lb trailer / 100 lb tongue; 4,563 lb GCWR · proper equipment required

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Lower starting price than the Trailblazer

2026 Trailblazer: $23,600

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Trailblazer: LS · SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the Trailblazer

2026 Trailblazer: 155 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Trailblazer

2026 Trailblazer: 31 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.