U.S.-Market Chevy TrailBlazer Rendered
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Back in 2011, General Motors unveiled the 2013 Chevy Trailblazer for many markets in which it does business with the exception of North America. Months before that, The Bowtie also unveiled the international-market Chevy Colorado midsize pickup, serving as the foundation on which the Trailblazer is built. We really wanted the Chevy Colorado and the Trailblazer to reach U.S. shores. In the case of the former, our wishes have been granted with the 2015 Colorado. But the same isn’t true of the latter… yet.
So we decided to draw up what an American-market Trailblazer would look like if it were to be made available here. We gave it the same attractively-rugged face as the America-market Colorado, and complemented the package with some bolder fender flares.
If it does come to the New World, then the Trailblazer will probably ditch the GMI700 architecture utilized by the global version, and adopt the more capable platform used by the North American market Colorado (and 2015 Canyon), which can be described as a mix between the full-size K2XX and mid-size GMI700.
So, what do you think about the Trailblazer for the U.S.: yay or nay? Comment it up.
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I like the sporty mid-sized SUV. If you can get 25+ combined mpg, it gets my vote!
I’d love for GM to revive the Trailblazer and Envoy SUVs! Those vehicles were quite capable and had a great design. Truly the little brothers of the Tahoe and Yukon respectively. Yeah, I know of several owners who experienced mechanical issues down the line, but quite a few are still on the road. These are so much more desirable than the somewhat boring Lambda based SUVs. I’m all for GM to revive the RWD midsize SUVs in their GMC and Chevy lineups. Along with sporty ambitions and a modern and up to date interior. And with the Colorado and Canyon on deck, the platform can be leveraged for greater utility.
The 2013 Trailblazer concept was beautiful. I’d like to see that design brought to production.
yes. Bring back the Trailblazer!
I like the front but have never been a fan of the c pillar back of the Aussie Trailblazer. It reminds me of a Armada in a way and that is not good.
I would like to see a more updated version of the last one or a take on the new Tahoe.
I say yes they should bring it here. They really do need to get back into the midsize RWD sport utility market. The current batch of crossovers just don’t cut it because some desire real off road capability with a proper low range transfer case.
Buyers would also like the possible tow ratings this vehicle would bring over the crossovers. If the Colorado can tow up to 7000 lbs, this should be able to get in the ball park of that and offer the same if not better economy than a Traverse. Good Job GMA, This is one of your better renderings.
The crease from the headlite appears to run along the driver’s window to give some flow through to the design. The rear quarter panel crease seems to pick it up , as well .. Why , though , is it necessary to swoop up the rear door panel , if the front door window line runs through the rear door , is it not enough for you ? Not hot enough , wow enough ? The same with the add on , oddly shaped rear window . Can’t we aspire to some refinement , look at the BMW , Volkwagon Tiguan , Lexus etc etc . It isn’t about wow , its about giving the people who drive them the best that SUVs have to offer , higher vehicle height for ease of entry , shorter wheelbase /lesser overhang for better turning/access to parking stalls and VISIBILITY . For some inane reason there are people who must see perceived WOW in every vehicle , Crossovers and SUVs are practical and are already hot , that’s being hot in what people most want to drive today . This nonsense reminds me of the best selling vehicle in Europe , the Volkswagon Golf . It outsells all the competition 3 to 1 , and look at it ! The name is frankly ridiculous , the body , engines and large greenhouse have been on the market since Moses was a baby in the reeds . Talk about a vehicle needing the WOW boys to show them a thing or two ,,,so do you think buyers and owners of this gem would appreciate the effort ?? It is refinement , reputation and yes a strong competitive pricepoint that will bring the customers through your dealerships , the WOW is built in , its there already !!
Negative reactions to my above comment aside , what is attracting the hottest interest in SUV’s with Americans right now ?? If you agree it is the brand new Cadillac , GM and Chevrolet big SUVs , you are right !! Look at the design and what do you see ? Perhaps a swoopy upturn on the rear door beltline , or oddly shaped rear window ? NO , of course , but is this styling reserved for the most expensive vehicles that GM sells ?? You decide , but It might appear to some that the working man and the lower middle class make do with gimmicks and whoop dee dos , and perhaps should be eternally grateful that this model is even considered for production . Frankly , it is the working man and woman that enables GM and all the other auto manufacturers to exist , period ! They deserve the best in design and refinement and not recalls of recalls and poor parts sourcing / quality issues !!
Keep in mind my friend, this is only a rendering from GMA and not any type of official announcement or design from Chevrolet. Your comments treat it as if this is what Chevy is sending here. If GM was to bring this hypothetical Trailblazer here, it would probably be dramatically different from the model overseas much the same as the Colorado is. It could even quite possibly have some of the attributes you suggested. Again, this is just something GMA put together to get the masses on here to see what kind of interest there is in this type of vehicle and hear what they have to say understanding this is nothing official.
Getting down voted is just part of the fun when you have an opinion that differs and if you’re going to offer one don’t get hurt feelings when yours is not popular. So to simplify the question GMA was asking with this rendering; Would you like it if Chevrolet sold a mid size SUV like the Trailblazer in the USA?
Yes bring it back and the sooner the better. Will be bad news for Chrysler (Jeep profits keeping their doors open) as-well-as Toyota who’s Tacoma/4Runner are out of date cash cows that have virtually zero competition.
By the way I see the future of this vehicle will be tied to the half ton Tahoe at some point. The Tahoe as we know it will more and more difficult to build as we know it.
GM engineers in the media even at one point questioned the Tahoe’s future post 2018 and just how much longer it would last.
Like the Half ton trucks the future is going to be much different going into and past 2025. There is going to be some radical changes coming not just at Chevy but the entire industry.
Also note the CUV market will continue to eat into and erode the larger models market as well as the sedan market.
If oil prices go up to this larger segment could feel some real paint fast too. People buy them when gas is cheap and drop them fast when it is not cheap. If we see any long term spike they can be in a world of hurt.
I am not sure we will see the Trailblazer here as it is but I would not be surprised to see a model like it at some point that may replace a Lambda, Tahoe or both.
It is about time. I see the Colorado being the start of GM going to roll out a mid-size SUV. Many of us don’t need to seat 9 people or have such a big vehicle but need an SUV. I am buying the colorado because it is closer in size to my 2004 Silverado than the 2015 Silverado. I don’t need that size and payload anymore but need a truck now. Next vehicle more likely can be an SUV.
The rendering looks great, especially without the lower air dam. If a new Trailblazer is released, I will be among the first in line to trade in my 2010 Equinox for it. I hope they keep the 3rd row seat which is on the global version of the vehicle. If they don’t use all of the global sheet metal, this may be an opportunity to refresh the rear styling to be more in-line with the new Tahoe.
I hope they use the under pinning’s from the new Colorado to make a replacement for the Astro van. Think of all the plumbers, lock smiths, painters that are still using the old Astro van.
Bring it back
Bring it back with off road capabilities
It should match or beat Jeeps in the offroad category and be better looking.
Maybe here’s a good way to work the dual nameplates — Chevrolet can have the high volume, GMC gets the high performance variants.
I actually think it will do well in the US market for those of us who don’t need the full size Tahoe with three rows of seats.
Make sure you bring back the SS version, too!
I would love for Chevy/GMC to Finally offer a 4Runner competitor with better fuel economy. Make it just as hardcore off-road as a 4Runner and it will sell!
I agree. Get rid of those crossovers — a legitimate tail gate would do better for the new Blazer/Jimmy combo. Though I think the SBC and a diesel should be the engine options. The fuel economy would be better, and there is a push for these vehicles — agree on the van idea too. Next generation Express based on the Blazer/Jimmy Colorado/Canyon too.
Not only would it go after the 4Runner, it would also go after crossovers because of their durability with a rock-solid hydroformed ladder frame, not a flimsy monocoque.
Well I would like it to be named ‘Blazer’ rather than ‘Trailblazer’. My reason being, the original Colorado and the TB had almost nothing in common, whereas the Blazer and the S10 line were practically identical as this concept is. Oh and on a second note, I currently drive a Blazer ZR-2, and I would love to see the name/concept make a return with the Colorado and the TB concept above. I will need a replacement somewhere in the future for my Z and I want another haha.
I also drive a ZR2. 14 years on oct 31 st. I would buy 2 of the new ones!!!!! I love mine so much.
It needs to happen soon! That Colorado is beautiful but i want an SUV.
GM needs to bring back mid size REAR wheel drive 4×4 Trailblazer / Envoy