For comparison, this is what it will be up against, the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk
I believe you're thinking of the Jeep Gladiator.My wife REALLY liked the Renegade or whatever that new jeep "with a truck bed" is.
Do you already have an Activ? Some of the reviews out there are misleading. For example an AWD Activ does not have more ground clearance than an AWD RS, both have 8" of ground clearance. The 1.3 engine in the Activ is actually the same 1.3 engine found in all trim levels.I like the Activ just for the looksIts got the bigger engine, higher clearance, and some supension dampening.
Definitely not a rock crawler, but just fine for dirt, gravel roads, probably okay in the snow with some snow tires.
Here's a good review about the Activ on Jalopnik
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer: The Jalopnik Review
Relax, I believe this thread is about the Activ. By biggger engine I mean the 1.3 vs the 1.2. I am pretty sure I read that AWD models have higher ground clearances than FWD.Do you already have an Activ? Some of the reviews out there are misleading. For example an AWD Activ does not have more ground clearance than an AWD RS, both have 8" of ground clearance. The 1.3 engine in the Activ is actually the same 1.3 engine found in all trim levels.
The Activ does have different struts and shocks which have better dampening for rough roads. It also has better approach and departure angles due to the higher bumpers and a steel skid plate vs plastic on the other models.
Are you asking about the currently available Activ trim or a hypothetical future trim with genuine off-road capabilities? As of right now, it is essentially an appearance package as others have already noted-- we don't have to wait to see how it "turns out," there are Activ owners on the forum that can weigh in. So, if you prefer the looks of the Activ to the other trims, I'd say it makes sense. If you're serious about off-roading and need a purpose built vehicle to do so, the Activ is not going to cut it.If the Trailblazer Activ actually turns out being the off-road tuned model all the publications are saying it will be, would you buy it?
I read the jalopnik review that I linked above. I know the Activ is not a serious offroader. I don't know what you mean by the "turns out" comment, I never said anything like that.Are you asking about the currently available Activ trim or a hypothetical future trim with genuine off-road capabilities? As of right now, it is essentially an appearance package as others have already noted-- we don't have to wait to see how it "turns out," there are Activ owners on the forum that can weigh in. So, if you prefer the looks of the Activ to the other trims, I'd say it makes sense. If you're serious about off-roading and need a purpose built vehicle to do so, the Activ is not going to cut it.
As to a hypothetical future Activ (or whatever they choose to call it) that really offers some off-road capabilities? I think that would be pretty cool and would love to see what some off-road enthusiasts could do with one.
You're replying to a 2019 post speculating about the Trailblazer that hadn't had info about it dropped yet.Are you asking about the currently available Activ trim or a hypothetical future trim with genuine off-road capabilities? As of right now, it is essentially an appearance package as others have already noted-- we don't have to wait to see how it "turns out," there are Activ owners on the forum that can weigh in. So, if you prefer the looks of the Activ to the other trims, I'd say it makes sense. If you're serious about off-roading and need a purpose built vehicle to do so, the Activ is not going to cut it.
As to a hypothetical future Activ (or whatever they choose to call it) that really offers some off-road capabilities? I think that would be pretty cool and would love to see what some off-road enthusiasts could do with one.