2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT: Kirkland Buyers Guide

What the LT adds, in order of how often you will notice

The first thing most owners use is remote start. On a cold January morning in Kirkland, or on one of the many mornings when the windshield is fogged with rain, starting the car from the kitchen and walking out to a clear glass is the kind of feature that justifies a $1,200 step. Keyless open and start works the same way for daily errands: the doors unlock as you approach with the fob in your pocket, and the engine starts with a button press.

The rest of the list is about appearance and privacy. The LT's wheels are still 17 inches, but their High Gloss Black machined finish looks a good deal sportier than the LS's silver-painted ones. Silver roof rails give the roofline some edge, and the deep-tinted glass in the rear windows and liftgate makes the back seat and cargo area a little more private when you park outside a trailhead or a shopping center.

The Midnight Edition option

Chevrolet offers the LT with a Midnight Edition package. It darkens the mirror caps and grille bar, uses black bowtie emblems and badging, adds black front and rear bumper inserts, and puts 18-inch High Gloss Black wheels on the car. If your idea of a good-looking small SUV is one that looks almost entirely dark against a gray Pacific Northwest sky, this is the way to get that on a trim that stays well below the ACTIV and RS in price. Ask the dealership which Midnight Edition vehicles are on the lot, since availability depends on what has arrived.

Drivetrain choices on the LT

Out of the box, an LT pairs the 1.2-liter turbo (137 horsepower, 162 lb-ft of torque) with a CVT and front-wheel drive, and the EPA rates it at 30, 31 and 30 mpg city, highway and combined. Choose the 1.3-liter turbo and you get 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque, and the front-drive version rates 29, 33 and 31 mpg. Choose all-wheel drive and the 1.3-liter and a nine-speed automatic come with it, with a rating of 26, 29 and 27 mpg. The AWD LT is the version that tends to appeal to Eastside buyers who drive up to the mountain passes in winter or live on a steep, wet driveway.

Is the LT the right trim for you?

The LT works for drivers who want the Trailblazer's standard screen and safety suite and also want daily conveniences like remote start. It does not add power by default, so if you wanted a stronger engine out of the box, the ACTIV and RS bring the 1.3-liter standard for a larger price jump. For many shoppers the most reasonable compromise is an LT with the 1.3-liter engine added, because it delivers extra output without moving up to a trim that costs $3,400 more.

What Lee Johnson Chevrolet customers say

Sam wrote about shopping for a Trailblazer in a late-December 2023 review: "Thomas had great knowledge of the cars in the lot and had a really good recommendation based on my criteria. When we asked to take a test drive of the Trailblazer he was quick and didn't waste our time." Thomas Huddleston is the store's Assistant Sales Manager and Fleet Manager, according to the dealership's own staff page. A recommendation based on your criteria is what a trim comparison like this one is meant to support.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Trailblazer LT?

The LT starts at $24,800 MSRP, and the $1,795 destination charge brings the starting total to $26,595. Taxes, title, registration and options are extra.

Does the Trailblazer LT have remote start?

Yes. Chevrolet lists a remote vehicle starter and keyless open and start among the features the LT adds over the LS.

What is the Midnight Edition on the Trailblazer?

It is an appearance package available on the LT that adds High Gloss Black mirror caps and grille bar, black bowties and badging, black bumper inserts and 18-inch High Gloss Black wheels.

Which is better, the Trailblazer LT or RS?

The LT costs less and adds convenience features, while the RS starts at $28,200 and adds the 1.3-liter turbo, 19-inch black wheels, a heated flat-bottom steering wheel and red interior accents. If styling and a stronger standard engine matter to you, the RS is the closer match.

Is the Trailblazer LT available with all-wheel drive?

Yes. All-wheel drive is available on the LT, and it brings the 1.3-liter turbo engine and a nine-speed automatic with it.

Compare, then drive

Read the LS guide to see what the LT builds on, the ACTIV guide for the next step up, and the overview for the whole lineup. The pricing and leasing guide covers Washington sales tax. When you are ready, start with the new Trailblazer inventory or call sales at 425-296-7553.