2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Continuously variable transmissions allow the engine of a car to continuously operate in its most effective rpm range.

All 10 of the models in our cheap SUV list are subcompacts, and they’re ordered by base price, from least to most expensive.

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For the second straight year, the Chevrolet Trailblazer holds the line on affordability, with the 2026 model starting at the same $24,395 base price (including destination).