Chevrolet Trailblazer’s Name Change Comes With a Price HikeAutoblogJacob OlivaThu, September 24, 2026 at 10:45 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Say Hello to the Trailblazer LimitedLast month, word got out that the 2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer would barely stick around – just three months on the production line. That kind of blink-and-you-miss-it run usually means something bigger is brewing.Now, we know a bit more about the 2027 model. Two big changes: a new name and, of course, a higher price. Chevrolet is reportedly slapping the 'Limited' badge on the Trailblazer for 2027. No word on why, but it looks like the whole lineup gets the new name.ChevroletGM Confirms the New Name as Pricing Moves UpA spokesperson for General Motors confirmed to CarsDirect that the 2027 model will indeed carry the Trailblazer Limited name. As expected, the company did not provide details about future product plans. Meanwhile, the publication also got hold of the latest dealer ordering guides, and yes, prices are up across the board.Trim2026 Price2027 Trailblazer Limited PriceChangeLS FWD$23,300$23,600+$300LT FWD$24,500$24,800+$300RS FWD$27,900$28,200+$300ACTIV AWD$29,500$31,400+$1,900Keep in mind, those prices don't include the destination charge, which is $ 1,795 for the outgoing model year. Want all-wheel drive on the LS or LT? That's another $2,000. The RS trim makes you pay a bit less for AWD – just $1,600 extra.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe ACTIV trim takes the biggest increase. For 2027, it's AWD-only and now bundles in the Driver Confidence and Convenience Package as standard. That explains the hefty price hike over last year. Hopefully, camera problems aren't part of the recipe this time.ChevroletCould the Trailblazer Limited Be a Placeholder?Naturally, the new name has people wondering what Chevrolet is really up to. GM isn't saying anything yet, but the rumor mill suggests the Trailblazer Limited is just a stopgap before a full redesign. Word is, the next-gen Trailblazer could show up for 2029, but nothing's official.That lines up with the super-short 2027 production run. Instead of a full model year, Chevrolet seems to be keeping the current SUV on life support while the next one gets ready behind the scenes.For now, the Trailblazer Limited is basically the same small crossover you already know – just with a new name and a bigger price tag. Until Chevrolet spills the beans on what's next, the 2027 model is just a bridge to the future.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.