Anyone come from a Trailblazer, Envoy to a 07 - 14 Tahoe, Yukon, and Escalade?

Hi Everyone,

I am a proud 2007 Trailblazer 4x4 owner and I am looking to get some input. My fiancée just purchased a 2015 Acadia SLT and I really like the vehicle. I like the way it rides and drives but its lack of any low range grunt is a deal breaker for me.

I am ready for something newer. Something smooth and powerful, with lots of options and tech. I naturally thought about the Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade families. I would love to get some ideas and experiences by any members who have made the switch from the Trailblazer to the Tahoe, Yukon, and Escalades.

Are you pleased with the change? How would you compare the drive and ride quality between the two? What do you like? What don’t you like? Are there any must have mods? Is there much of a difference between the three?

Specific areas of interest.
How are the factory headlights?
Which model has the best retrofit options?
Are any particular ones easier to retrofit the others?
Any must have mods?

Thank you all for the time and replies! Have a great day!

Respectfully,
George D.

As far as retrofits go they're all similar and share many parts, lots of people put Escalade parts on their Tahoe (stop lights come to mind) etc. There are some differences between the years and models i.e. 6.2l availability, 4x4 or AWD but otherwise go with what you like and can afford.

The factory halogen headlights for me are very good, they have a decent cutoff and spread the light around well.

George you need to go for a test drive. The new Tahoes get better gas mileage than your old Trailblazer and are loaded with tech. Trailblazers are great little trucks and command a pretty penny where I live. It should help offset the price of whatever you replace it with nicely.