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Chevrolet Trailblazer

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Photo: NetCarShow

Chevrolet has built the Trailblazer since 2000. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 6 of them, from the 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer to the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Body styles here: SUV. Sold new in North America and Asia.

Built
2000–today
Brand from
USA
Part of
GM
Body styles
SUV
Sold new in
North America and Asia
In the catalog
6 cars, 1 of them concepts

How it changed

Power went from 305 hp in the 2002 TrailBlazer to 157 hp in the 2024 Trailblazer. It got lighter along the way: 2,187 kg for the 2002 car, 1,404 kg for the 2024. The most powerful here is the 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS at 400 hp (298 kW), more than 80% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS, in 5.5 s.

Every Trailblazer in the catalog

2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

305 hp · 0–62 mph 9.0 s · 2,187 kg

The TrailBlazer replaced the Blazer as the company's mid-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).

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

400 hp · 0–62 mph 5.5 s · 2,004 kg

An SS model was introduced for 2006 with the Chevrolet Corvette's LS2 V8. This TrailBlazer is equipped with a 6.0 L LS2 V8 with 395 hp and 400 ft-lb of torque.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2011 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

2011 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Concept

400 hp · 0–62 mph 5.5 s · 2,039 kg

Chevrolet's toughest, most refined midsize sport utility vehicle, the Chevy TrailBlazer, made its global debut at the opening of the 2011 Dubai International Motor Show in the Middle East.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer

2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer

179 hp · 0–62 mph 10.8 s · 2,097 kg

Chevrolet Trailblazer, the brand's tough new "haul-anything, go-anywhere" SUV, made its world debut at a special event ahead of the 2012 Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

155 hp

The all-new Chevrolet Trailblazer has a character of its own, bringing a bold and expressive look to the segment, and a new level of personalization.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
2002 TrailBlazer305 hp (227 kW)330 lb-ft (447 Nm)9.0 s119 mph (192 km/h)2,187 kg (4,822 lb)5.3 L V8Rear Wheel Drive4-Speed automatic16 mpg
2006 TrailBlazer SS400 hp (298 kW)398 lb-ft (540 Nm)5.5 s149 mph (240 km/h)2,004 kg (4,418 lb)6.0 L V8Rear Wheel Drive4-Speed automatic16 mpg
2011 TrailBlazer400 hp (298 kW)400 lb-ft (542 Nm)5.5 s130 mph (209 km/h)2,039 kg (4,495 lb)6.0 L V8Rear Wheel Drive4-speed automatic—
2013 Trailblazer179 hp (133 kW)255 lb-ft (346 Nm)10.8 s112 mph (180 km/h)2,097 kg (4,623 lb)2.8 L inline-4All Wheel Drive6-speed automatic—
2021 Trailblazer155 hp (116 kW)174 lb-ft (236 Nm)———inline-4Front Wheel DriveCVT31 mpg
2024 Trailblazer157 hp (117 kW)174 lb-ft (236 Nm)——1,404 kg (3,095 lb)inline-3Front Wheel DriveCVT31 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

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