Chevrolet Trailblazer (crossover)

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Chevrolet Trailblazer
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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS AWD (US)
Overview
Manufacturer General Motors
Model code 9BYC
ProductionJanuary 2020–present [1]
Model years 2021–present (North America)
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform GM VSS-F (9BXX)
Related Buick Encore GX
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 102 kW (137 hp; 139 PS) (1.2 L)
  • 115.5 kW (155 hp; 157 PS) (1.3 L)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Length4,411–4,425 mm (173.7–174.2 in)
Width1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,633–1,664 mm (64.3–65.5 in)
Curb weight 1,359–1,470 kg (2,996.1–3,240.8 lb)

The Chevrolet Trailblazer is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand since 2020. [2]

Contents

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. [3] [4] Developed by GM Korea, the Trailblazer is assembled in Incheon, South Korea, while the Chinese-market model is produced in Yantai, Shandong, China, by SAIC-GM.

The Trailblazer made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2019, and sales began in early 2020 as a 2021 model year 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. [5] The Activ and RS models also feature a contrasting color roof. [6]

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. [7] [8]

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 4,425 mm (174.2 in) and width of 1,810 mm (71.3 in). [9]

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 gasoline 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 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. [10]

Safety

The 2021 model year Trailblazer was awarded "Top Safety Pick+" by IIHS, as the Trailblazer headlights on all trims received both a Good and Acceptable rating to be qualified for higher-tier safety award. [11]

IIHS scores (2021) [12]
Small overlap front (driver)Good
Small overlap front (passenger)Good
Moderate overlap front (original test)Good
Side (original test)Good
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints and seatsGood
HeadlightsGoodAcceptable
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicleSuperior
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian (Day)Advanced
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of useAcceptable

Sales

Calendar yearUnited States [13] CanadaSouth KoreaChina [14]
20193,673
202034,2922,487 [15] 20,887 [16] 5,460
202190,1637,643 [15] 18,286 [17] 555
202260,888 [18] 4,448 [19] 14,561 [20]
2023111,014 [21] 11,3027,521
2024104,398 [22] 10,433 [23] 4,260 [24]

References

  1. ↑ https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/01/production-of-the-new-chevrolet-trailblazer-begins-in-korea/
  2. ↑ "2021 Chevy Trailblazer is revealed as the Blazer's little sibling". autoblog.com. May 29, 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  3. ↑ "New Chevy Tracker And Trailblazer Revealed In Sporty Redline Trim In China". April 16, 2019.
  4. ↑ "2020 Chevrolet Trailblazer debuts at 2019 Shanghai auto show". Motor Authority. November 21, 2019.
  5. ↑ "2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Priced at Under $20k" from GM Authority (November 21, 2019)
  6. ↑ "2020 Chevy Trailblazer Ready for Its Comeback in the U.S." carlitus.net. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  7. ↑ "2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer crossover launched: What's new?". philkotse.com. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  8. ↑ "All-New 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Arrives In PH With P 1.488M Starting Price (w/ Specs)". CarGuide.ph. October 22, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  9. ↑ "쉐보레 트레일블레이저 제원 안내/쉐보레 Chevrolet" . Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  10. ↑ Malek, Carl (February 13, 2024). "2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer Gets Face-Lift, Bigger Screens". cars.com.
  11. ↑ "Two Small SUVs Snag IIHS Safety Awards". www.automotive-fleet.com. September 20, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4-door SUV". IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Chevrolet TrailBlazer Sales Figures". GCBC. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Chevrolet Trailblazer China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. October 18, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  15. 1 2 Comments, Chris Tulumba·Top Level Reports·2 (July 27, 2021). "2021 Canada Vehicle Sales Figures By Model". GCBC. Retrieved June 17, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ↑ "2020년 12월 국산차 판매…'국민차' 그랜저, 쏘나타 아성 못 넘어" [Domestic car sales in December 2020... 'National Car' Grandeur, Sonata can't go beyond]. 모터그래프 (in Korean). January 4, 2021. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  17. ↑ "GM Korea Reports 2021 Sales of 237,044 Units". January 3, 2022.
  18. ↑ "GM Delivers a Year of Firsts". GM Pressroom. January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  19. ↑ "GM Canada Sales Increase 42% in Q4, and 5% for 2022". GM Pressroom. January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  20. ↑ "GM's Korean Operations Report 2022 Sales of 264,875 Units, Up 11.7% Year Over Year". GM Pressroom. January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  21. ↑ "U.S. Q4 and Full-Year Sales: GM Delivers Another Year of Firsts". GM Pressroom. January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  22. ↑ "GM posts 4% sales growth in 2024, as market share keeps expanding". GM Pressroom. January 3, 2025. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  23. ↑ "GM is the Canadian Sales Leader for the second year in a row Driven by Historic EV Sales". GM Canada Pressroom. January 3, 2025. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  24. ↑ "GM Korea announced on the 3rd that it sold 499,559 finished cars in 2024". Maeil Business Newspaper. January 3, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
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