The Chevrolet Trailblazer is a
subcompact crossover SUV
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produced by
General Motors
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under the
Chevrolet
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brand since 2020.
Overview
The Trailblazer was launched on April 16, 2019, at the
18th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition alongside the
Tracker, that replaced the outgoing Trax. The Trailblazer is aimed for developed markets, while the Tracker is aimed for emerging markets. Developed by
GM Korea
GM Korea Company () is the South Korean subsidiary of American multinational corporation General Motors and the third largest automobile manufacturer in South Korea. GM Korea's roots go back to the former Daewoo Motors vehicle brand, which was sp ...
, the Trailblazer is assembled in
Incheon
Incheon is a city located in northwestern South Korea, bordering Seoul and Gyeonggi Province to the east. Inhabited since the Neolithic, Incheon was home to just 4,700 people when it became an international port in 1883. As of February 2020, ...
, South Korea, while the Chinese-market model is produced in
Yantai, Shandong, China, by
SAIC-GM
SAIC General Motors Corporation Limited (commonly known as SAIC-GM; ) is a joint venture between General Motors Company and SAIC Motor. The company was founded in 1997 as Shanghai General Motors Company Ltd or Shanghai GM (). Headquartered in Sh ...
.
The Trailblazer made its North American debut at the
Los Angeles Auto Show
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in November 2019, and sales began in early 2020 as a 2021
model year
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...
vehicle. There are five trim levels available: L, LS, LT, Activ, and RS. The latter two came standard with dual exhaust and top of the line features. The Activ and RS models also feature a contrasting color roof.
It was launched in the Philippines in October 2021. Imported from South Korea, it notably reused the nameplate from the previous
GMT360 platform-based Trailblazer which was discontinued in the same year.
On January 16, 2020, the Trailblazer was launched in South Korea. The Korean-market model is larger in dimension than Trailblazers sold in other markets, with a length of and width of .
United States
In the United States, the 2021 Trailblazer is available in several trim levels: L, LS, LT, ACTIV, and RS. The L, LS, and LT are the "core" models of the Trailblazer lineup, and feature more traditional exterior styling. The ACTIV trim features a more rugged exterior appearance, while the RS trim features a sportier exterior appearance. In addition, the ACTIV and RS trims both offer a two-tone roof option. L, LS, and LT front-wheel-drive models came standard with the 1.2-liter
three-cylinder turbocharged
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gasoline
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engine, while LS and LT all-wheel-drive models include the larger 1.3-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine. The latter is also optional on the LT front-wheel-drive. All RS and Activ models, regardless of drivetrain, include the 1.3-liter engine as standard equipment. All FWD Trailblazers are equipped with
continuously variable transmission
A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is an automated Transmission (mechanical device), transmission that can change through a continuous range of gear ratios, typically resulting in better fuel economy in gasoline applications. This contr ...
as standard. AWD versions come with a 9-speed automatic.
2024 refresh
The Trailblazer received a facelift in February 2024 for the 2024 model year. Changes include a new front fascia of a curvier design, new front bumper, new running lights, new LED taillights, new exterior colors, new wheel designs, and the interior receives a larger 11-inch touchscreen infotainment system (available with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster.
File:2024 Chevrolet TrailBlazer front view.jpg, Front view
File:2024 Chevrolet TrailBlazer rear view.jpg, Rear view
File:Chevrolet Trailblazer RS (2024) (53619877295).jpg, 2024 Trailblazer RS
Safety
The 2021 model year Trailblazer was awarded "Top Safety Pick+" by
IIHS
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, as the Trailblazer headlights on all trims received both a Good and Acceptable rating to be qualified for higher-tier safety award.
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