I agree that the x5 is more stylish but i dont care to look cool sitting on the side of the road. I did not buy a run of the mill trailblazer either. The tbss drives just as sporty as the x even in the corners. The main thing is that is what my wife wanted. She really likes the car so thats what I bought her. I would not have bought a regular tb. Just go to a chevy dealer and test drive one and then if you like flame away. I think they look really good on the exterior, where I agree the interior could use some style. The ss has different seats and a few other things. I really like the ls2 platform too btw.