PREMiERdrum Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Quote The Bowtie hasn't gone into specifics yet, so we aren't sure how large or small the Trailblazer is compared to the subcompact Trax we already have, and what its arrival means for the Trax. The Trax rides on GM's Gamma II platform, while the Trailblazer utilizes the automaker's new, modular VSS-S architecture. As far back as two years ago, GM said it wanted to add another crossover to the Chevrolet lineup. GM Authority believes the Trailblazer will replace the Trax outright later this year, while Motor Trend reports the Trailblazer could slot in to the lineup between the Trax and the Equinox, perhaps as a more rugged or upscale entry in the same class. LINK - Autoblog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Why wouldn't they have just called Blazer "Trailblazer" ? At least it would've been closer to what the last Trailblazer was. Calling a model below Equinox Trailblazer doesn't make sense. But I guess it is GM... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Could've been built at Lordstown if GM wasn't so quick to off-load that plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 The name is going to piss off what ever purest are out there that the name should be used on a BOF SUV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 It's dumb on so many levels. "Trailblazer" spent 3 years as a trim level of the Blazer, then the nameplate was used on the Blazer's GM360-based replacement midsize SUV, which itself was replaced by the Traverse. Now the Blazer nameplate has been resurrected and slapped on a FWD, overpriced midsized crossover, and the Trailblazer name will come back and slot *under* this. So the lineup is likely to be: Trax / Trailblazer / Equinox / Blazer / Traverse Lord Jesus. All the facepalms. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 That's a strange article... GM released the size of Trailblazer already. It is a short-C utility - roughly same size as Jeep Compass, Nissan Rogue Sport, and Subaru XV Crosstrek. Here are the dimensions L x W x H // WB Trax (current model): 4,248 mm x 1,766 x 1,674 // 2,555 Tracker (replacing Trax in China): 4,270mm x 1,791 x 1,602 // 2,570 Trailblazer: 4,411mm x 1,808 x 1,633 // 2,640 Equinox: 4,652mm x 1,843 x 1,661 // 2,757 Encore (current model): 4,280mm x 1,775 x 1,646 // 2,555 Encore (new model): 4,295mm x 1,798 x 1,616 // 2,570 Encore GX: 4,463mm x 1,813 x 1,642 // 2,640 Envision: 4,667mm x 1,804 x 1,659 // 2,750 So the Chevy line up looks this: Subcompact/B-segment: Trax (name changed to Tracker in China but not sure about US) Compact/C-short: Trailblazer Compact/C-long: Euqinox Midsize/D segment: Blazer Large/E segment: Traverse And the Buick line up looks like this: Subcompact/B-segment: Encore Compact/C-short: Encore GX Compact/C-long: Envision Midsize/D segment: N/A but basically GMC Acadia Denali Large/E segment: Enclave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 This isn't US bound, it's on GMs GEM platform (won't pass US crash standards). If it is color me shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 (edited) Here is the Chevy Colorado based Trailblazer currently sold in Asia, Australia, South America, and South Africa. Size is 4900 mm long, 2132 mm wide, 2845 mm wheelbase. Edited May 11, 2019 by rperez817 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 On 5/10/2019 at 10:19 PM, Fgts said: This isn't US bound, it's on GMs GEM platform (won't pass US crash standards). If it is color me shocked. GEM platform SUV is Baojun 530 / Chevy Captiva. Tracker, Trailblazer, Encore, and Encore GX are using the new version of Gamma platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I think they need Colorado BOF based Trailblazer to boost the offerings in the upper mid sized SUVs, I don't see the current Blazer doing much..... Knowing GM, the Gamma based Trailblazer may be on the table, a better fit IMO than Trax... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 https://www.motor1.com/news/352095/chevrolet-trailblazer-debuts-compact-suv/ this style really only looks good in the RS trim. Since this is smaller than an equinox, that would put it around the same size as the escape right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Found this on Jalopnik. How fitting. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 OMG - once you see it you can't unsee it. Other than the grill I kinda like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, akirby said: OMG - once you see it you can't unsee it. Other than the grill I kinda like it. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seviper06 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 IMO, I prefer the Encore GX. Not a fan of the massive grille on the Trailblazer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I think it looks decent. Like Blazer, it has one of the better implementations of the split headlight look. Usually that look is absolutely horrible (Hyundai is inexplicably going with that hideous look on every crossover model, and their implementation is terrible), but Chevy has done a decent job "hiding" it. Is there really enough room between Trax and Equinox though? I also question the usage of the Trailblazer name, but they've made some weird naming decisions lately (namely Blazer, which I think would've made more sense to have the Trailblazer name if anything) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-Mo Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 10 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Found this on Jalopnik. How fitting. I don't like- it but that does not matter. The 40k customers a month buying RAV4 and CR-V think this is what a modern car SHOULD look like - and Chevy is very smart to copy that look with the Blazer and TrailBlazer if they want to sell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 7 hours ago, seviper06 said: IMO, I prefer the Encore GX. Photos of Buick version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Guess I'd eat my words, apparently the redesigned Tracker is still US bound but didn't expect Trailblazer to be offered here. Fwiw the older encore will be offered along with the Encore GX and Tracker/Trailblazer will be Chevy's versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 No word on when the Korea plant will switch over to the new Tracker and Encore so we will continue to get the old Trax and Encore (in addition to the bigger Trailblazer and GX) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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