Chevrolet TrailBlazer
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a mid-size SUV from the Chevrolet division of General Motors. Was introduced in 1999 as a cut-off of the upscale Blazer, and became a model in itself for 2002. The rest of the Blazer line continued, but because of the new TrailBlazer, the TrailBlazer trim was discontinued. The TrailBlazer won the North American Truck of the Year. "The TrailBlazer replaced the Blazer as the company size SUV, though production of the 2-door Blazer overlapped with the new 4-door TrailBlazer for some years (the 4 door Blazer was only produced for fleet orders).
The SUV is based on a truck platform, with all models with four-wheel drive as an option with automatic engagement and the more traditional "4 High" and "4 Under" gearings. The vehicle has enough ground to allow certain off-road use. Its main disadvantage is its greatest width (compared to a Suzuki Samurai or a Jeep Wrangler) and lack of suspension, so that part is high when high-camber-variance plot or big rocks. Furthermore, no schools, either blocking or a spread, although the latter is available as an option.
Engines
2002 - LL8 4.2 L (256 in ³) I6
2003 - LM4 5.3 L (323 in ³) V8
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A unique element of the TrailBlazer is the online availability of a 3-row 7-passenger EXT version. This vehicle is 16 in (406 mm) longer and has a higher ceiling to allow easier access to the third row of seats. This roof is disguised by standard roof racks.
Production of the EXT model was handled by the Oklahoma City Assembly plant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The last TrailBlazer EXT rolled off the assembly line on February 20, 2006, because GM had closed the plant, making 2006 the last year of the TrailBlazer EXT.
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SS model was introduced in 2006 with the Chevrolet Corvette's LS2 V8. This new Trailblazer is equipped with a 6.0 L LS2 V8 with 395 hp and 400 pounds feet of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 sec (est), and can do the quarter mile in about 13.5 sec. at 100.0 mph (est).
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a mid-size SUV from the Chevrolet division of General Motors. Was introduced in 1999 as a cut-off of the upscale Blazer, and became a model in itself for 2002. The rest of the Blazer line continued, but because of the new TrailBlazer, the TrailBlazer trim was discontinued. The TrailBlazer won the North American Truck of the Year. "The TrailBlazer replaced the Blazer as the company size SUV, though production of the 2-door Blazer overlapped with the new 4-door TrailBlazer for some years (the 4 door Blazer was only produced for fleet orders).
The SUV is based on a truck platform, with all models with four-wheel drive as an option with automatic engagement and the more traditional "4 High" and "4 Under" gearings. The vehicle has enough ground to allow certain off-road use. Its main disadvantage is its greatest width (compared to a Suzuki Samurai or a Jeep Wrangler) and lack of suspension, so that part is high when high-camber-variance plot or big rocks. Furthermore, no schools, either blocking or a spread, although the latter is available as an option.
Engines
2002 - LL8 4.2 L (256 in ³) I6
2003 - LM4 5.3 L (323 in ³) V8
EXT
A unique element of the TrailBlazer is the online availability of a 3-row 7-passenger EXT version. This vehicle is 16 in (406 mm) longer and has a higher ceiling to allow easier access to the third row of seats. This roof is disguised by standard roof racks.
Production of the EXT model was handled by the Oklahoma City Assembly plant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The last TrailBlazer EXT rolled off the assembly line on February 20, 2006, because GM had closed the plant, making 2006 the last year of the TrailBlazer EXT.
Guipuzcoa
SS model was introduced in 2006 with the Chevrolet Corvette's LS2 V8. This new Trailblazer is equipped with a 6.0 L LS2 V8 with 395 hp and 400 pounds feet of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 sec (est), and can do the quarter mile in about 13.5 sec. at 100.0 mph (est).