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2026 Hyundai Kona vs 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
KonavsTrailblazer
4 wins·2 wins·1 partialProgrammatic

Kona starts $6,789 lower. Trailblazer wins efficiency by 0.4 L/100 km. Trailblazer gives you 129 L more cargo room. Kona reaches 4 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.

Interactive trim explorer

Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.

Hyundai KonaChevrolet Trailblazer

Full spec sheet

Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.

Entry price$6,789 lower
Kona

$26,749

Essential FWD

Trailblazer

$33,538

Trailblazer

Average trim price$3,752 lower
Kona

$29,939

5 tracked trims

Trailblazer

$33,691

2 tracked trims

Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Kona, versus Top Safety Pick · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Chevrolet Trailblazer.

Equipment differences

Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.

Expanded rows2beyond the core table
Model reach2 vs 1Kona vs Trailblazer
Pair overlap1 shared1 one-sided

Driver Assist

High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.

1
Adaptive cruise controlLeft only
Kona

$29,249

Preferred FWD

Hyundai features: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection; 18" alloy wheels; Heated steering wheel; Adaptive Cruise Control w/ traffic stop & go; Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with multilink rear suspension; 2.0L MPI DOHC 4-cylinder engine

Trailblazer

Doesn’t reach it

Comfort & Cabin

Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.

1
Moonroof / sunroofRight sooner
Kona

$33,699

Preferred AWD with Trend Package

Wide-type sunroof, power tilt-and-slide

Trailblazer

$33,538

Trailblazer

Panoramic power sunroof

2026 Hyundai Kona

Reasons to pick Hyundai Kona

  1. 1you want the lower price of entry: Essential FWD starts at $26,749.
  2. 2you care about what happens in the middle of the ladder: Preferred FWD already carries 3 core tracked features.
  3. 3you want the richer top trim: Preferred AWD with Trend Package reaches 4 core tracked features.
Open Hyundai Kona trim ladder

Trim Shortcuts

Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.

The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Hyundai Kona$26,749

Essential FWD

8.1 L/100 km efficiency3 features
Chevrolet Trailblazer$33,538

Trailblazer

7.7 L/100 km efficiency2 features