2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS: Kirkland Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Trailblazer LS
The LS is the entry point to the Trailblazer lineup, starting at $23,600 MSRP plus a $1,795 destination charge. For that money Chevrolet fits 17-inch silver-painted aluminum wheels, an 11-inch touchscreen, an 8-inch driver information screen, an HD rear vision camera and a front passenger seat that folds flat. Wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto and the Chevy Safety suite come on every trim, the LS included. The standard engine is the 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder with 137 horsepower and front-wheel drive, and the 1.3-liter turbo and all-wheel drive are available upgrades. Lee Johnson Chevrolet in Kirkland keeps Trailblazers in stock and can walk you through the options.
What the base price actually includes
The word "base" tends to mean a stripped-down car, and the LS is a gentle argument against that. The screen in the middle of the dash measures 11 inches on this trim, the same size you would find on the top RS, and the digital driver display behind the wheel measures 8 inches. A rear vision camera is standard, and the front passenger seat folds flat so that long items can slide in from the liftgate. The wheels are 17-inch silver-painted aluminum, and you will notice the LS skips the roof rails and the black wheel finish that arrive one step up on the LT.
It is worth saying plainly what the LS leaves out, because that is what a smart shopper compares. Keyless open and start and a remote vehicle starter belong to the LT, along with the darker rear glass. If you rarely use remote start and care more about the monthly number than the extras, the LS gives you the same safety technology and the same screen for less.
The engine, and the choice you get to make
An LS leaves the lot with the 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder, which makes 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque and drives the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission. EPA estimates for that setup are 30 mpg city, 31 highway and 30 combined. This is the one Trailblazer engine whose EPA record lists E85 alongside gasoline, although E85 pumps are not common around the Eastside, so most drivers here will simply use regular gas.
If you want more muscle or traction, two upgrades are open to LS buyers. The 1.3-liter turbo raises output to 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is also available, and it always arrives together with the 1.3-liter and a nine-speed automatic. An AWD Trailblazer is rated at 26 city, 29 highway and 27 combined mpg, so the extra grip costs a few miles per gallon. Whether that trade makes sense depends on how often your weekends involve a drive over Snoqualmie Pass.
Who the LS fits
The LS suits a commuter who wants a new vehicle with modern tech and a modest price, a student or first-time buyer, or a second car for a household that mostly drives locally between Kirkland, Totem Lake and Bellevue. It is also the sensible pick for anyone who plans to add accessories after purchase and would rather not pay for features they will not use. Seating is for five adults, and the maximum cargo length with the passenger seat folded is 8.5 feet by Chevrolet's measure.
What Lee Johnson Chevrolet customers say
Malorie M. bought a Trailblazer without having planned on one, and her Google review says so: "I had never looked into the Chevy Trailblazer, but it was recommended to me and I ended up buying it cause it met all my needs. I've only had it for a few days now, but am completely in love with it." The reply from the store congratulated her on the new Trailblazer. Reviews like this one fit the LS buyer, who tends to arrive with a budget and a list of needs and leaves with a car that covers them.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Trailblazer LS?
The LS starts at $23,600 MSRP, and Chevrolet's $1,795 destination charge brings the starting total to $25,395. Taxes, title, registration and options are extra.
Does the Trailblazer LS have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard on every 2026 Trailblazer, including the LS, and the screen they appear on is 11 inches.
Can you get all-wheel drive on the Trailblazer LS?
Yes. All-wheel drive is available on the LS, and it comes bundled with the 1.3-liter turbo engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission.
What is the difference between the Trailblazer LS and LT?
The LT adds 17-inch black machined-aluminum wheels, keyless open and start, a remote vehicle starter, silver-painted roof rails and deeper-tinted rear glass. Both trims share the same touchscreen, safety suite and base engine.
What does the LS Trailblazer get for fuel economy?
With the 1.2-liter engine and front-wheel drive, the EPA rates the LS at 30 mpg city, 31 highway and 30 combined. Adding all-wheel drive moves the rating to 26, 29 and 27.
Compare, then drive
Read the LT guide for the next step up, the overview for the whole 2026 lineup, and the pricing and leasing guide for what a Kirkland purchase adds. Then see what is on the lot through the new Trailblazer inventory page, or call sales at 425-296-7553 at 11845 NE 85th in Kirkland.
MSRP excludes the $1,795 destination freight charge, taxes, title, registration, documentary fees and options; the dealership sets its own selling price. EPA fuel-economy figures are estimates and vary with driving conditions. Equipment and availability change, so confirm the details of a specific vehicle with Lee Johnson Chevrolet. Review quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Lee Johnson Chevrolet.