Chevrolet Trailblazer (crossover)
The Chevrolet Trailblazer is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand since 2020.[1] It is the smallest crossover from Chevrolet, slotting below the Trax.
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Manufacturer | General Motors |
Production | 2020–present |
Model years | 2021–present (North America) |
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Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
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Platform | GM VSS-F |
Related | Buick Encore GX |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,640 mm (103.9 in) |
Length | 4,411–4,425 mm (173.7–174.2 in) |
Width | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
Height | 1,633–1,664 mm (64.3–65.5 in) |
Curb weight | 1,359–1,470 kg (2,996.1–3,240.8 lb) |
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.[2][3] 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.[4] The Activ and RS models also feature a contrasting color roof.[5]
It was launched in the Philippines in October 2021. Imported from South Korea, it notably reused the nameplate from the previous Colorado-based Trailblazer which was discontinued in the same year.[6][7]
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).[8]
- 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS AWD (US)
- 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS AWD (US)
- 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS AWD (US)
- 2019 Chevrolet Trailblazer (China)
- 2019 Chevrolet Trailblazer (China)
- 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS (US)
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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.
Sales
Calendar year | United States[9] | Canada | South Korea | China[10] |
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2019 | 3,673 | |||
2020 | 34,292 | 2,487[11] | 20,887[12] | 5,460 |
2021 | 90,163 | 7,643[13] | 18,286[14] | 555 |
2022 | 60,888[15] | 4,448[16] | 14,561[17] |
References
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- "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.
- "2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer crossover launched: What's new?". philkotse.com. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- "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.
- "쉐보레 트레일블레이저 제원 안내/쉐보레 Chevrolet". Retrieved January 16, 2020.
- "Chevrolet TrailBlazer Sales Figures". GCBC. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- "Chevrolet Trailblazer China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. October 18, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- Comments, Chris Tulumba·Top Level Reports·2. "2021 Canada Vehicle Sales Figures By Model". GCBC. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- "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.
- Comments, Chris Tulumba·Top Level Reports·2. "2021 Canada Vehicle Sales Figures By Model". GCBC. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- "GM Korea Reports 2021 Sales of 237,044 Units". January 3, 2022.
- "GM Delivers a Year of Firsts". GM Pressroom. January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- "GM Canada Sales Increase 42% in Q4, and 5% for 2022". GM Pressroom. January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- "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.