Chevrolet has reused the ‘Trailblazer’ nameplate for a new compact crossover that’ll go on sale in the U.S. market in Spring 2020 as a 2021 model. Chevy said that the MSRP (excluding tax) will start under $20,000. In China, the new Trailblazer starts at ¥139,900.
The Trailblazer’s exterior styling follows the theme set by the Chevy Blazer. The photos here mostly showcase the Activ and RS variants with the former sporting a rugged look while the latter a performance-inspired mesh grille with black Chevy bowtie and unique front splitter elements. Both variants boost the visual appeal with standard dual-tone roofs.
The Trailblazer Activ is equipped with 17-inch Hankook Sport Terrain tires and suspension tuning. The dampers are tuned to enhance vehicle performance and ride comfort when traveling on gravel roads, Chevy said. The RS gets 18-inch wheels.
Activ
The interiors look equally stylish with the usage of materials and contrast stitching. Naturally, the RS variant sports an all-black theme with red accents and red contrast stitching.
RS
Features include an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay (wireless) & Android Auto connectivity, Baidu CarLife (China), 4G LTE connectivity, auto AC, and 6-speaker audio system.
Activ
Standard safety and driver assistance features include Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, IntelliBeam Headlamps (Auto High Beam Assist), Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Rear Vision Camera, Teen Driver, Rear Seat Reminder, and OnStar.
Buyers can opt for Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Park Assist, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and HD Rear Vision Camera.
The Trailblazer features 40/60 split-folding second row seats which according to Chevy, enables to accommodate objects up to 8.5 feet long. Overall storage capacity is rated up to 54.4 cubic feet (1,538 litres) with the second row folded. Buyers can go for the optional hands-free liftgate with logo projection.
Powered by either a 1.2L or 1.3L turbocharged petrol engines, the Trailblazer offers up to 165 hp and 240 Nm of torque. Both engines are paired with a CVT as standard while a 9-speed automatic transmission is also available on Trailblazers equipped with 1.3L engine and AWD.
Drivers can deactivate AWD when not required in order to achieve improved fuel economy. There are Normal, Snow, and Sport modes to play with.
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