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2026 SMALL SUV COMPARISON • ST. LOUIS
If you are shopping for a small SUV in St. Louis, the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer and gasoline 2026 Hyundai Kona both belong on a practical shortlist. Both seat five and offer all-wheel-drive configurations, but the choice changes with engine, trim, passenger needs and how you use the cargo area. The Kona Electric is a different powertrain and is outside this gasoline-SUV comparison.
Explore the 2026 TrailblazerAsk About Current Trailblazers
U.S.-market 2026 models. Equipment and current inventory vary by configuration.
The Chevrolet engine changes by configuration. Select a specific LS, LT, ACTIV or RS vehicle and verify the engine before judging response or purchase value.
A base gasoline Kona and an available turbo Kona are not the same test. Bring the precise trim and engine to the comparison; exclude Kona Electric from this gasoline guide.
AWD is available on each gasoline SUV. Trailblazer’s fold-flat front passenger seat may help with a long item, but verify the item fits and can be carried safely.
Weber Chevrolet is located at 12015 Olive Boulevard in Creve Coeur. The purpose of this guide is to help you choose a specific Trailblazer to inspect and to compare it fairly with a particular gasoline Kona. Bring the other listing, your budget and the equipment you actually need. A claim that either SUV “wins” for every driver would not help you decide.
| Decision | 2026 Trailblazer | Gasoline 2026 Kona |
|---|---|---|
| Gas engines | Standard 1.2L turbo three-cylinder; available 1.3L turbo three-cylinder | 2.0L four-cylinder or available 1.6L turbo four-cylinder by trim |
| Drivetrain | Available AWD | Available HTRAC AWD on gasoline trims |
| Cargo feature to try | Standard fold-flat front passenger seat for certain long items | Measure the rear opening and cabin with your actual items |
| Required check | Confirm VIN, engine, drivetrain and options | Confirm gasoline model, trim, engine and options |
This table identifies choices within each model; it does not treat unlike trim levels as an equal specification comparison. Review manufacturer disclosures and the window sticker for the vehicle you select.
Chevrolet specifies the Trailblazer’s standard 1.2L turbo and available 1.3L turbo, with the 1.3L included in ACTIV and RS configurations shown by Chevrolet. Hyundai lists a 2.0L gasoline engine and an available 1.6L turbo gasoline engine for Kona. Comparing a base Trailblazer with a turbo Kona, then writing a verdict about “Trailblazer versus Kona,” hides the most important equipment difference. Start with a pair of vehicles close enough in price and features to be real alternatives.
On a test drive, assess how each responds when merging onto I-270 or I-64, how smooth it feels at the speeds you use and whether the cabin is quiet enough for your normal trip. Do this safely on an approved route and repeat the same observations in the Kona. Published horsepower alone does not describe the entire experience, and the exact transmission and drivetrain can change the feel.
A useful drive begins by matching price range, equipment and engine choice as closely as your actual shopping options allow. Make the comparison in three repeatable stages.
Try the seating position, visibility, parking space and turning movements that occur every day. Note whether the controls are intuitive before exploring optional features.
On an approved route, assess the exact engine and transmission response at legal speeds. Repeating the same route keeps the impression more meaningful.
Have a regular passenger ride in back and load an ordinary bag or stroller. Try Trailblazer’s fold-flat front seat only when its extra length would solve a real problem.
After the drive, ask Weber Chevrolet for the selected Trailblazer’s stock number, window sticker, current availability and itemized proposal. Use the Vehicle Finder if your exact combination is not on hand.
AWD is an available choice on each gasoline SUV. It is not standard on every Trailblazer or Kona, so do not assume a particular color, trim badge or photograph proves the drivetrain. For a shopper who regularly crosses bridges, uses hilly neighborhood streets or commutes during winter weather, compare the actual tires and the cost of an AWD configuration. AWD can help traction when starting or accelerating, but tires, braking distance and speed remain central to safe travel.
The Trailblazer’s standard fold-flat front passenger seat is a distinctive feature to test if you occasionally carry something long. Chevrolet describes a maximum cargo length achieved with the seat folded, but the item still must fit through the actual opening and be secured properly. Bring a measured box, piece of equipment or stroller. Fold the seats, try the real item and check whether a passenger position you need remains usable.
Also compare the cargo area with the rear seats occupied. A maximum-volume figure with seats down can conceal what a small household needs on a normal day: bags and a stroller behind passengers, enough rear legroom, easy door openings and a liftgate that works in a garage. If either SUV is too small in real use, consider a larger Chevrolet Equinox rather than compromising on essential space.
Trailblazer LS, LT, ACTIV and RS are different starting points. Chevrolet lists a standard 11-inch diagonal touchscreen and wireless phone integration on the model, while features such as AWD, a power liftgate or certain driver-assistance options vary. Hyundai’s Kona features also vary by trim and powertrain. Sit in the exact vehicles and check phone pairing, camera view, seat adjustment, visibility, controls and safety equipment. Do not pay for a feature based only on a broad trim description.
Ask for an itemized out-the-door quote for each vehicle. Compare sale price, taxes, fees, optional products, trade equity or payoff, APR and loan term independently. A low monthly payment can be produced by a longer term or a larger down payment, so compare total cost as well. Start with Weber’s trade tool if you have a vehicle, then confirm the final appraisal and exact financing offer.
Review Weber’s 2026 Trailblazer overview, then send the team your target trim, engine, AWD preference, budget and must-have features using the contact form or Vehicle Finder. Ask for stock numbers and current availability before leaving home. Inventory changes, and the team can help locate an exact vehicle that meets your requirements.
AWD is available, but not on every vehicle. Verify the VIN and window sticker for the one you plan to drive.
No. This comparison is for gasoline 2026 Kona models. Charging, range and ownership questions for Kona Electric require a separate comparison.
Test an available 1.2L or 1.3L configuration that matches your budget and requirements; Chevrolet lists the 1.3L on ACTIV and RS. Confirm the exact vehicle before scheduling.
Its fold-flat front passenger seat can help with some long cargo. Measure and secure your item, and remember that folding the seat removes that passenger position.
There is no automatic winner. Check the specific drivetrain and tires, then drive appropriately for the conditions; AWD does not shorten stopping distance by itself.
Contact Weber Chevrolet at 12015 Olive Boulevard in Creve Coeur to confirm a particular Trailblazer is available for a visit.
Use these current Weber Chevrolet resources to narrow the vehicle, complete your budget and plan an efficient visit.
WEBER CHEVROLET • CREVE COEUR
Share the Kona trim, engine and equipment you are considering. Weber Chevrolet can help identify a Trailblazer configuration that answers the same needs and arrange a visit in Creve Coeur.
Explore the 2026 TrailblazerAsk About Current Trailblazers
Weber Chevrolet is at 12015 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. Confirm the selected vehicle before your visit.
Manufacturer references reviewed September 29, 2026: Chevrolet 2026 Trailblazer and Hyundai 2026 Kona. Engine, AWD and features vary by trim and vehicle.
