Chevrolet is definitely one of the most popular automakers on the SUV market. Some of its representatives are: the Equinox, the Traverse and of course, the Trailblazer. The Trailblazer was shown for the first time at Bangkok Auto Show three years ago. Since then, this model had great success, and it has been upgraded year by year. Now, it is time for the new 2016 Chevrolet Trailblazer and it is pretty much exciting.
2016 Chevrolet Trailblazer Exterior design
Exterior wise, the new Trailblazer won’t come with some big changes. However, it will still look more sophisticated than most of the SUVs in the market and its exterior design will perfectly fit in the current modern Chevrolet line up. At the front, the new Chevy will have a new, bigger chrome highlighted grille, with the brand sign in the center.
It will also come with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and leveling system control for headlights. The higher trim levels will get a rear spoiler, roof rails, rear bumper sill moulding and lower door chrome moulding.
Around back, there won’t be any surprises. This new SUV will also get redesigned alloy wheels and it will come with different color options.
Chevrolet Trailblazer 2016 Interior design
As for the interior, it will remain stylish and classy as the current model. There will be seven seats distributed in three rows, but it will be quite spacious for every passenger. The centre console will be equipped with a 7-inch color touch screen and with a USB port to charge mobile devices. The base model will be equipped with a parking-sensor system and improved infotainment and navigation system.
Safety wise, since this SUV is designed for the whole family, it will come with plenty of safety features. The Chevrolet Trailblazer 2016 will have standard ABS and airbags, while the higher models will come with a traction control, hill start assist, hill descent control, corner break control and ESP. Also, to improve its fuel economy, the company plans to add a start-and-stop system.
Engine of the new Chevy Trailblazer
Engine wise, the new 2016 Chevrolet Trailblazer will most likely be offered in two different variants, which means petrol and diesel engines. This Chevy SUV should come powered with a 6.0-liter eight-cylinder, with the capacity to deliver 345 hp. Also, the Trailblazer will come with both all-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive system, so they are up to the driver’s choice.
At this point, there are no information about transmission, but it can be assumed that this SUV will come with the same one as in 2015 model, which means it will come available with a 6-speed automatic transmission with Active Select. The main question is, where this car is going to be produced. GM hasn’t said nothing about it. Will it be in the U.S., Thailand or in some other country, it is unknown.
2016 Chevrolet Trailblazer Price and release date
The new 2016 Chevrolet Trailblazer should hit the market next year, probably in the first half.
At this moment, the price is still unknown, but according to some predictions, it should be somewhere around the price of the 2015 model.
2016 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Summary
Safety wise, since this SUV is designed for the whole family, it will come with plenty of safety features. The Chevrolet Trailblazer 2016 will have standard ABS and airbags, while the higher models will come with a traction control, hill start assist, hill descent control, corner break control and ESP. Also, to improve its fuel economy, the company plans to add a start-and-stop system.
Engine: 6.0-liter eight-cylinder
Horsepower: 345 hp
Price: $30,000
That initial generation was improved GMT360 truck system and when GM decided to stop the production of all GMT360 based items, United States production of Trailblazer was terminated. 2nd generation looked like a concept in 2011 at the Dubai Motor Show, as well as the manufacturing version complied with in 2012, it was unveiled at the Bangkok Motor Show. The second generation was based upon the Chevrolet Colorado pick-up structure. The 2016 Chevrolet Trailblazer must follow in that line as well as be generated on the following stage Colorado chassis.
As the passion for the truck based SUV vehicles boosted, so have innuendos regarding Chevy Trailblazer returning on US ground. Next in the line of famous characteristics is the outstanding roominess and comfort, efficient in sitting up to 7 guests. Interior parts are constructed from high quality materials and also can be found in 2 tone colors, chrome tones are alloted throughout the log cabin and higher trim levels provide natural leather seats.