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Summary
Chevy TrailBlazer is among the best of the mid-size SUVs. Smooth, stable, and powerful, it works well around town, on the open highway, and in the back country. Almost none of that applies to the long-wheelbase TrailBlazer EXT, however.TrailBlazer sports a nice design and a well-executed interior, though the seats could use some improvement.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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LS 2WD ($27,145); LT 2WD ($29,645); LS EXT 2WD ($29,695); LT EXT 2WD ($31,595); North Face 2WD ($33,220); North Face EXT 2WD ($35,370); LS 4WD ($29,395); LT 4WD ($31,895); LS EXT 4WD ($31,945) LT EXT 4WD ($33,845); North Face 4WD ($35,470) North Face EXT 4WD ($37,620) |
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Engines:
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4.2-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6 |
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Transmissions:
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four-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-stage front airbags, three-point seatbelts including center rear, ABS, rear-door child safety locks |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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side-impact airbags, traction control |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Moraine, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4WD LT ($31,895) |
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Standard Equipment:
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dual-zone air conditioning, eight-way power driver's seat, AM/FM/CD audio, deluxe overhead console with Homelink and Travelnote, programmable automatic door locks, automatic headlamps, deluxe lighting (perimeter, theater dimming, reading lamps, puddle lamps, illuminated entry), rear split folding seats, power windows, tilt steering wheel, trailering hitch and harness, intermittent front and rear wipers |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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side-impact airbags ($350); Preferred Equipment Group 2 ($2050) includes leather seating surfaces, dual eight-way power reclining bucket seats with lumbar support and driver-side 2-position memory, OnStar, electrochromic rearview mirror with 8-point compass and outside temperature gauge, body-color exterior moldings; Bose audio ($495), Rainsense wipers ($70); 245/65R17 tires ($140); skid plates ($130) |
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Destination Charge:
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650 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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35780 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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275 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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275 @ 3600 |
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Transmission:
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four-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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15/21 |
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Wheelbase:
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113 |
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Length/width/height:
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191.8/74.6/74.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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63.1/62.1 |
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Turning circle:
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36.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.2/56.0/42.9 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.6/58.2/37.0 |
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Cargo volume:
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80.1 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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6100 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, double A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle, two upper and two lower trailing links, Panhard link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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8 |
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Curb weight:
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4612 |
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Tires:
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P245/65R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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ventilated disc/ventilated disc w ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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22 |
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