Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Chevrolet TrailBlazer – mid-size SUV produced in 2002-2009 by belonging to General Motors’ Chevrolet brand. In 2002, the car won the title of North American Truck of the Year.
In 1999-2001, the name of the TrailBlazer wore a luxury version of the Chevrolet Blazer. In 2002, he was named as the new SUV, which is based on the floorpan GMT 360 and its variants – GMT 370 (versions 7-passenger) and GMT305 (twin GMC Envoy XUV). Production of the "old" Blazer lasted until 2005, and at the end of its duration dealers offered only 3-door version, 5-door was available only in fleet sales.
TrailBlazer took first place in the North American Truck of the Year in 2002. 4.2-liter engine LL8 R6 was also an award-winning in 2002-2004 for his technical solutions (such as systems and VVT DOHC).
Construction Trailblazer is based on the floorpan GMT 360th wheel drive is available on all trim levels and engine as an option. This car is able to move in very tough terrain conditions. Its main drawbacks in driving off paved roads are quite considerable length, amounting to (depending on version) from 4872 mm to 5278 mm, and the lack of special protection of the chassis (which may even cause serious damage to the vehicle).
For model year 2006, a modernization of the Trailblazer. The basic LS version but only got a new interior, richer LT – also a new exterior design. The sporty SS also distinguished typical for faster and more powerful cars enhanced buffers or larger wheels.
The basic power unit used was a 291-hp, 4.2-liter engine LL8 R6 with a maximum torque of 376 Nm. The optional engine was a 5.3-liter V8 LH6 302hp and a torque of 447 Nm. Both of these constructions are entirely made of aluminum. That line, six-cylinder engine makes the TrailBlazer the most powerful six-cylinder SUV in its class. This vehicle can also tow a trailer weighing up to 3085kg, which currently dominates the popular crossovers.
In 2005, sold 244 150 copies, making TrailBlazer took first place in terms of sales in the class of medium-sized SUV in the U.S. market, dethroning the current leader of Ford Explorer. Outside North America, the car was sold in South America and Asia and some European markets.
In 2002-2006, the range of available Chevrolet Trailblazer was extended version – TrailBlazer EXT. Its characteristic is the presence of a third row of seats, allowing you to transport seven people. This model comes in about 406 mm longer, 66/21 mm (before face-liftingiem/po face-lifting) wider and 50 mm higher body (increased height makes getting on the fifth and sixth place). The car was equipped with a standard roof rails.
A longer version of the TrailBlazer was produced in the factory of General Motors in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Due to the reduction in the cost of the factory was closed – the last car that rolled off the assembly belts February 20, 2006, he was white TrailBlazer EXT.
For model year 2006 range Trailblazer SS joined the sports version. Thus, the TrailBlazer is the first serial SUV, which has received a placard Super Sport. It is equipped with 6.0-liter LS2 V8 engine power of 395hp and maximum torque of 542 Nm (similar to that used in the Chevrolet Corvette, Pontiac GTO and Cadillac CTS-V). High power enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 96km/h in 5.8 secondsSS version received its own design, which consists of larger, modified bumpers, grill, body-color, 20-inch wheels, no roof rails and black upholstery material or leather in the interior.
Chevrolet offered two versions of the SS model and equipment. 1SS, basic version, is equipped similarly to the base LS, but also includes a more powerful engine LS2 V8, sports suspension and large wheels. 3SS contains all of these elements and additional equipment more luxurious LT.
The next generation TrailBlazer was to be built on the upgraded version of the current GMT360 floor plate, called the GMT361. It was planned to introduce this version in the spring of 2007, but in January 2006, General Motors announced that this platform will be only slightly refreshed and named GMT360NG. In June 2006, however, and the project was rejected. Finally, the production of this model was completed in 2009, in connection with the completion of production activities the plant in Moraine, Ohio.
In 2008, the market was introduced Chevrolet Traverse crossover, which replaced not extended version of the Trailblazer (EXT).
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