2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

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Interior - What the Auto Press Says

Roominess is one of the TrailBlazer's main assets. However, reviewers complain about the styling and quality of the interior.

• "The similar Envoy and 9-7X have more-upscale interiors than TrailBlazer, but all suffer generic fabrics and unappealing hard, molded plastics that fall well short of most competitors' decor." -- Consumer Guide
• "The plastic-heavy dashboard incorporates a four-spoke steering wheel and large instrument gauges. Two-row seating is standard, and the backseat folds for additional storage." -- Cars.com
• "The TrailBlazer offers a good amount of space for passengers and cargo, but it has one of the cheapest-looking interiors in the automotive world." -- Car and Driver
• "The TrailBlazer's cabin is rather bland and constructed with some subpar materials, but the layout is straightforward and it's reasonably comfortable for up to five adults." -- Edmunds

Seating

The TrailBlazer seats five passengers and boasts a spacious second row.

• "Good headroom and legroom, even for taller folks. The seats are too soft for best support but are not uncomfortable." -- Consumer Guide
• "Interior space is ample, and the seats are somewhat firm." -- Cars.com
• "The SS has front bucket seats that are more supportive than those found on regular TrailBlazers. But, as with all TrailBlazers, there's plenty of room in the front and rear seat areas." -- MSN

Interior Features

The affordable TrailBlazer doesn't skimp on features. The base LT model comes standard with air conditioning, power windows and door locks, power rear-glass release, cruise control, OnStar, auxiliary power outlets, a tilt-wheel steering column, an AM/FM stereo with CD player, XM Satellite Radio, and premium cloth front bucket seats. For 2009, new options include a wireless cell phone link.

• "Most switchgear works smoothly, but adjusting the low-mounted climate controls forces a long look from road. The available touch screen navigation/audio system is fairly easy to use, and doesn't complicate stereo adjustments." -- Consumer Guide
• "Gauges can be quickly read and climate controls are commendably large, although set rather low for drivers with short arms. Also, the console-mounted gearshift partially blocks the front cupholders near the dashboard when the transmission is in drive mode." -- MSN
• "Luxury and performance features, such as a navigation system, DVD system and stability control are fully up to date." -- Edmunds

Cargo

The TrailBlazer offers good cargo room for its class. 

• "With all seats in their upright positions, there is 41 cubic feet of cargo room. With the rear seat down, volume increases to 80 cubic feet." -- Cars.com
• "The 60/40 split 2nd-row seat converts easily, helped by automatic-folding headrests. The tailgate's opening glass sits too high up for easy routine loading/unloading. The cabin has a good array of pockets and compartments for small items." -- Consumer Guide
• "The large cargo area has a low, wide opening and the second-row seat easily flips and folds entirely forward, providing an impressively large cargo area." -- MSN
• "Cargo capacity is generous ... with nearly 44 cubic feet of luggage space that increases to 80 cubic feet with the rear seats folded." -- Edmunds
• "The center console includes an open storage bin, an enclosed compartment and two cup holders forward of the gear lever plus two cup holders for the rear passengers. There are pockets in the front doors and behind the front seats, though none in the rear doors. Behind the rear seat is a small hidden compartment under the floor." -- New Car Test Drive