Just a few days ago, we exclusively reported that General Motors was planning to resurrect the Chevrolet Trailblazer name for one of the two upcoming replacements for the current, first-generation Chevrolet Trax. Well, we were right – as that very model has just been announced at Auto Shanghai 2019. Meet the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, in Redline trimmings, no less.
To say that the exterior design of the new Trailblazer was “inspired” by that of the all-new, 2019 Chevrolet Blazer would be an understatement. In fact, the new Chevrolet Trailblazer is pretty much a mini Blazer through and through.
In its presser, GM says that the new crossover “has a character all its own” while “bringing a bold and expressive look to the segment”. The vehicle has a single, bold body line that communicates strength. That body line, along with a smooth/flat roof design, enables very taught surface styling while delivering a very lean look.
The front end is defined by a relatively long hood that turns down only when it needs to. A set of thin LED daytime running lamps with Chevy’s accent lighting strip are separated by intricate surface styling of the front bumper cover from the primary forward lights. The latest interpretation of Chevy’s signature dual-port grille is present and accounted for.
That black A-pillar has a very purposeful, edgy (as opposed to rounded) design. Those things that look like red tow hooks on the lower facia aren’t tow hooks at all, but rather just a red accent (stripe). The side profile, meanwhile, reveals rather pronounced plastic wheel cladding wrapping a set of 17-inch black wheels with Redline hash marks. That red line is also present on the mirror caps. Since we only have this single photo of the new Chevrolet Trailblazer at the time of this writing, we’ll have to wait to see the rear end.
As we mentioned, the Chevrolet Trailblazer seen here is based on the new GM VSS-F platform. It will be a global model sold all over the world, and is expected to replace the current Chevy Trax in North America, thereby marking the end of the Trax nameplate. It will be joined by the all-new Chevy Tracker, which is based on the Global Emerging Markets architecture (GEM platform). This model, which we will show you in a few short hours, will be available exclusively in developing markets such as South America, China, and Southeast Asia.
Update: an earlier version of this article described the Trailblazer as a 2020 model, which was written based on the press release issued for the Chinese market. The Trailblazer for North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) will actually be a 2021 model year vehicle.
No further details are available at this time, so subscribe to GM Authority (it’s free) as we follow this developing story, as well as for more Chevrolet Trailblazer news, Chevy news, and 24/7 GM news coverage.
Comments
Well there goes any hope of a “trail” ready Blazer down the drain. And the front with those ‘primary’ ugly frog lights reminds me more of a Nissan Juke than a Blazer.
What if the trail-ready product doesn’t carry the Blazer name whatsoever? 🙂
Could be. With GM logic these days they’ll probably make the Suburban an offroad ready SUV too. So the Trailblazer is made for the city and the Suburban for offroad. Sounds about right. ?♂️
Yes, once again GM takes a 4×4 nameplate and puts it on a SUV that will be hard pressed to go down a dirt road. Now the only 4×4 SUV are the Suburban and Tahoe which are too big and clumsy to really take off road. Meanwhile Ford is bringing back a 4×4 Bronco and Jeep is laughing all the way to the bank.
I hate to tell you most people don’t take their vehicles off-road. These things are too expensive to potentially break an axle, puncture the fuel tank, etc… At this point, off-road means snow, malls, beach, and parks.
I think its a good looking rig. Will be nice to see additional photos when they become available.
If I wanted a Kia SUV, I’d buy a Kia SUV. No thanks Chevy.
Ahh! Common, be fair ….. the kia is made in Korea …. this one is made in China!!!
No it’s not
I don’t know where you’re getting China from. The current Trax is made in South Korea and Mexico. We have no idea where the trailblazer will be built.
Click the links above for GEM platform , then the link for VSS-F platform, realize that both vehicles were initially launched at the SHANGHAI auto show and that the Buick Envision IS made in China and look at the all-new Chevy Trailblazer and the all-new Chevy Tracker (and if you can’t see that those are pretty much the same vehicle you need to look harder) and then you can “do the math” …. but Joseph Surenko is right, the Trailblazer is going to be “MADE IN THE USA…. from imported parts” so that the VIN number can start with a 1 and GM can avoid paying all the duties and taxes on importing … just like the Japanese automakers did in the early 80’s.
The trailblazer and tracker have nothing in common. I believe the trailblazer and encore gx that we get will be imported from South Korea.
I believe the trailblazer and encore gx that we get will be imported from South Korea.
Lol, my first impression was the Kona
Honestly, I like the new “Blazer” design on this small boy more than the bigger one. I’m very interested to see the engines they’ll drop in it. Hoping they put in the new 2.0t
They’ll give it the crappy 2.5 so folks need to spend more for the engine it should have come with…
Why exactly is the 2.5 crappy? If anything the 1.5T that makes 37 less hp and 7 less torque is the crappy engine and the Malibu and Equinox/Terrain would be much better off with the 2.5 that the under powered 1.5T
Ugh….style could be okay but why is their now rearmost quarter window? I can’t imagine good visibility in this heap. The nonsense of moving the Trailblazer name from moving all the way down from a mid-size, truck-based SUV all the way down to a subcompact car-based, crossover SUV is a nail in the coffin.
That pic is actually not bad. Problem is it won’t be a strong value, the interior will suck, and will likely be noisy. GM continues to fail by arrogantly producing 80% while the competition does 100% or more. At least this doesn’t look all that bad.
Note to GM: you can’t cheap your way to prosperity.
It’s a picture , we know nothing yet of the car
Just like the 2020 Bronco is going to be an overpriced joke. Ford will RUIN it. They’ll put that weak unreliable IWE hub lock system on it, creating hours of hilarious youtube vids of broken Broncos stranded on the trails. They’ll put a strung out ecoboost in it that can’t run right in summer heat on anything other than 91 octane. And they will top it off with their trademark recycled interior plastics that melt and distort within months of buying it.
Maybe they can keep the Blazer naming theme and pull from Chevrolet’s heritage for another model dedicated to off-road enthusiast? Hope they resurrect the K-5 Blazer complete with removable roof like the original…make it to compete with the Wrangler and upcoming Bronco.
It looks 1005 times better than the Trax. Thank goodness for that.
What a terrible Trailblazer.
They continue to push me away.
I kind of like the looks but what concerns me is it will be just another 4cyl vehicle. Remember the Trailblazer SS? Why no Blazer or Trailblazer SS’s with a 6.2l NA or maybe a V6 TT?? If chrysler can build the Trackhawk, why can’t GM build a similar model?? If suv’s/cuv’s are the wave of the future, then it’s time to grab market share and not with just trim/badging packages. All show with no go.
Could they sell a V6 – sure. But with CAFE standards they would be crazy to do so given the number of large SUVs and trucks they sell.
Maybe I’m missing something but I don’t see how CAFE standards or what large SUV’s and trucks have to do with anything about this vehicle. Again, if chrysler can do it, why not GM?? If ford can put higher HP ecoboost drivetrains in any of it’s vehicles, why can’t GM?? It seems GM pigeon holes it’s vehicles/buyers for some reason. Why limited performance and not at least give people the CHOICE? Don’t want it? Fine, don’t buy it but at least give people a choice instead of the same old cookie cutter 4 cyl. drivetrains that runs across the entire GM lineup.
Yes I know the Blazer has the 3.6l option but why is it only 308hp when it’s 335hp in the ATS and Camaro?? And the Blazer is going to wear an RS badge??? THAT is a joke and not a good one, IMHO. No Typhoon/Cyclone? Those vehicles are now considered Iconic as was the Buick Gran National/GNX with it’s turbo V6. Why is the current LV3 V6 being overlooked/disregarded?? It’s based on the LT1 Gen 5 with tons of potential and could easily provide a performance platform over the 4 cyl and not even require premium fuel as the 2.0T does. Lots of options with what appears to be no vision by GM. Sad…
@C4ce:
Instead of taking up a full page attempting to explain CAFE to you, I’ll instead refer you to GOOGLE it. Read it. Once you do, it will make sense. This smaller SUV with a 4 cyl has everything to do with the big trucks/SUV’s they sell. Chrysler can do it because they pay Tesla millions for credits. Again, look it up and you will see.
Not only that, but not everyone wants (majority of people on the road) a car/truck/suv that will run the 1/4 with the big guns. Most of us want comfort, visibility, safety without stopping at the fuel station every other day.
Fiat-Chrysler gives away hundreds of millions in penalties because they never meet CAFE and Euro fuel economy and emissions requirements. They just paid nearly $100 million in fines for their 2016MY vehicles missing the FE targets. GM sells double the number of V8 trucks and SUV’s. As long as they do that, they are limited on the rest of the lineup. Plus the auto industry is going through a big slowdown right now. I don’t know how Ford games the system the fuel economy estimates for the Ranger are so high they’re fantasyland numbers.
Making 4-cylinders vehicles also helps GM if gas prices go up. In 2008 GM had a bunch of V8 cars, trucks and SUVs that they couldn’t sell due to gas prices. Now if the same thing happened they have a lot of 4 cylinder and V6 options for vehicles.
RS has always been an appearance package. Check the history of RS. It has never been a performance package.
Uhhh …. RS use to mean Rally Sport in the 60’s and 70’s which meant you got the smaller V8 (not the larger V8 like an SS Super Sport but not the inline 6 like a base model) and an RS usually meant an automatic transmission with more creature comforts like A/C and the better radio ….. historically speaking. ….. “Red line” however used to mean “meanest turbo’ed or supercharged engine available” not “Oh yes, there’s a red line painted across the side and red fake tow-hooks in the front!!!”
There were plenty of red line vehicles that didn’t have a turbo or supercharger. RS was always an appearance package. You could upgrade to bigger engines if u wanted. I remember because I was there.
Chrysler sells very little. People don’t buy midsize body on frame
Looks like a mini Explorer from a distance. Certainly the most attractive CUV they put together. Love the C panel treatment for sure.
I really wish GM would stop taking one vehicle and duplicating them in different sizes. I truly think the auto industry has gotten extremely lazy with design and a lot of part sharing. Trailblazer, Blazer and Traverse all look alike now. They might as well just kept one name and did Model X, XL & XLT. I know it’s different branding and marketing but GM is getting boring and I seen it when certain Cadillac Sedans starting having the Malibu/LaCrosse Premium Model looks inside.
How on Earth does the Traverse look anything like the Trailblazer or Blazer?
Kalvin just needs to make a point. Granted, Blazer and Trailblazer look similar, but the industry has done that for decades…
I am really disappointed. I drive a 2004 Trailblazer that needs to be replaced, but I will drive it as long as I can (currently 185,000 miles). It is the 3rd Trailblazer my family has owned — the others made it to 200,000 miles. It IS the BEST Auto GM ever made.
Can’t help they screwed up with initial pricing. We would have paid more for such a great product. But to eliminate a mid-size SUV with a truck base for a smaller, less functional vehicle with it’s name is disgraceful.
I used to have a 2008 Trailblazer and liked it too. I waited for a new more capable GM off-road Trailblazer replacement, but it never and will never come from GM. I leased a Jeep Grand Cherokee and it was a great mid-sized off-road capable SUV. Although the GC does not have a truck frame, it rides much better than the older Trailblazers. It also has higher ground clearance and a better 4WD system. And it tows more weight than the older Trailblazers. I would recommend you take a look at the GC to replace your Trailblazer assuming you don’t need the extra cargo space of the Trailblazer Extended Length model.
Looks like Chevy has revived the Pontiac Aztek!
On seeing the new Trailblazer I kinda like it now, its not bad looking. However I wished it kept the Trax name, which has built up a good following with sales that beats the Honda HRV and Toyota CHR at times.
Where will the new Trailblazer be built? The Sonic will be going soon, the Cruze is already dead which in itself is a tragedy. Will China build both the Tracker and Trailblazer?
In a word … 是 (that’s yes in chinese!!)
How does this new Trailblazer compare in size to the Toyota RAV4?
The design looks great and should sell well.
Yuk! I drive an 07 trailblazer and it’s great! Lots of muscle behind it. Still gets 22 mpg – no, that’s not great gas mileage but it’s not supposed to be! Quit screwing with great products!
It has a nice look. Will be interested in seeing more pics and the interior.
On another note, GM once again goes down the path of confusion. The Trax (although I’m not fond of that name) had been selling well. It’s a nice looking basic crossover. So GM decides it’s once again time to change a name. I just hope it works for them and I feel bad for the people out there who have a Trax now and wanted a new one. Let’s hope the dealership personal can do a good job of explaining that this will be the new one to keep the customers from going to Honda or Toyota!
I don’t think people will have difficulty finding the Chevy dealership they bought the Trax at… The Trailblazer will be there waiting for them. I doubt the name will stop them from buying it…lol.
It looks like the muscled’ brother to the Nissan Kicks. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
So incredibly boring! What a shame! guess Chevy are all about butchering their brand awareness now. pity.
I like the flat roof over the new Encore GX. Probably only getting the 1.4L Turbo. If the Blazer gets the 2.0L Turbo in 2020, I doubt they’ll put it in the Trailblazer.
It will be interesting to see if a GMC Granite and Caddy XT3 come off this platform also.
Now explain to me why VSS-F couldn’t be built in Lordstown or Oshwa? 4 divisions should produce over 150K units a year. Why are we subsidizing Korea’s economy when they only purchase a few hundred GM cars a month
What’s next?
The 2020 Chevrolet Vega SS muscle car?
The 2020 GMC General CUV?
The 2020 Buick GSX 4WD off roader?
The 2020 Cadillac Coupe De Ville HD pickup?
Probably more like:
2020 Chevrolet Vega SS CUV
2020 GMC General CUV
2020 Buick GSX 4WD off roader CUV
2020 Cadillac Coupe De Ville HD CUV
Should have left the Trailblazer for dead. My wife and I had 2 before. Nothing but problems for both. Never again will we own one.
They are totally new. They have nothing to do with the old ones. It’s just a name.
Looks the same as a Blazer, with practically the same name. GM kicking the can down road I’m afraid.
Kinda looks like the Aztec with those lights. I don’t see this design doing as well as GM hopes.
People leaving negative comments here are such whiners, seriously.
I love the look of this vehicle! Can’t wait. I don’t really care about what the old Trax or Trailblazers were or are. I like THIS upcoming vehicle. Chevy knows what it’s doing despite the few sentimental haters wanting things to only look how they want and thinking they’re experts in running an auto business.
Great comment. I agree whole heartedly. Sorry my screen is damaged so thumbs down was hit instead of thumbs up – technology!
Hopefully they have it built in Lordstown , let’s bring some jobs back Mary Barra . Support American workers for a change.
Ok first things first, The styling is pretty decent. Now that we got that out of the way, let’s begin.
Both GM and Ford need to really pay attention to what is going on here with their customers. As I am a fan and a customer of both brands equally, one who has been around for a little while now, I can say honestly to both companies that while most consumers would love to stay loyal to either of these two brands, the companies aren’t giving us what we want. Yes the future is changing and we all understand that our beloved V8 engines probably wont be around for much longer. And while that is a truly hard pill to swallow it’s even harder for us when names of Iconic vehicles are slapped on vehicles they shouldn’t be. I can understand both GM & Ford eliminating most of their car lineup and wanting to change up their SUV lineup for something different because quite honestly, both lineups suck. Just as a suggestion to both, this might be a better way to do it. I’ll stick with just the two basic lineups of Ford and Chevrolet just to keep it brief.
Chevrolet
Camaro: We all know the Camaro/Mustang rivalry has been going on since 1966 (the 67 camaro came out in 66 as the 67 for those who dont know) and has blazed on ever since. With the mustang growing in a few years and probably loosing the awesome 5.0L V8 (as most muscle cars will be loosing their V8 engines), its just a matter of time before the Camaro does the same. I suggest to GM a similarly sized upgrade to the Camaro with a modern take on the elegant 1970 Camaro. In the early 70’s the Camaro grew in size and became a very well appointed (dare i say almost luxurious) performance car and this Camaro should be no different. a fastback design with a lift back opening (like the new Corvette or even the Kia Stinger) would definitely be appropriate on the new vehicle along with a revised choice of powertrain options. The car should be build on the VSS-R platform of course with engines ranging from the 2.7L Turbo-4, the 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 and a super high output 3.6L twin Turbo V6. While the 2.7L RS I-4 turbo should have roughly 345-350hp, the mid grade 3.6L Z28 twin turbo V6 should be a revised version of the ATS-V 3.6L with 465hp/455tq torque, a high output SS version should reach around 600hp, which would work just fine. Backed by either a 10-speed auto or even a DCT unit with rear wheel drive or optional all wheel drive, and all of the other necessary chassis tuning, braking upgrades, etc, there’s no reason the camaro shouldn’t live on in LT, RS, Z/28 an SS trims. If necessary, a 2.0L Hybrid option should be available as well
Malibu: This may come as a surprise but sedans haven’t died, nor do they need to. While yes large sedans have been replaced by SUVs and crossovers, the midsize sedan still has a very necessary spot in the market. It just has to be done right. I believe the Malibu is that sedan if done right. Based on the VSS-R platform (same as the Camaro) this mid sized sedan should have all of the same engine options as the Camaro and similar trim levels. I would have the 2.7L Turbo power a Malibu LT and a Malibu LS (with and LS Limited option that has more luxury), the mid level 3.6L twin turbo V6 would power the Malibu RS while the 3.6L Twin Turbo would power the Malibu SS.
SUV lineup: Now this is where Chevrolet could throw some other old school names around like it wants to but done just a little bit better
Tracker: The name that should have been given to the upcoming Trailblazer. Can’t say much else here about styling because styling is good and honestly, it takes the place of what the old tracker was. a cool little runabout vehicle with four cylinders and fit the life of an everyday commuter who wanted to go on day hikes with the dog and girlfriend/boyfriend, simple apartment living, moving nick-knacks, grocery shopping, going to the park, going to the beach kind of lifestyle. A small engine and a decent, simple, reliable 4×4 drivetrain and all is right with the world.
Blazer: This is where it gets tricky. Now I’m old enough to remember the ruggedly awesome K5 Blazer along with the full size Bronco and the Ram Charger. Although i wasn’t there i know about the original Bronco and the original Blazer as well. But i also know the cool S10 Blazer and all of the variations that it came in as well. While this blazer will never have a ZR2 or ZR5 package or any of that, this SUV could have a cool Blazer Xtreme package with a twin turbo 3.6L V6 and a performance AWD setup, personally I would love to see that above a 3.0L Twin Turbo RS Blazer with a 2.7L Turbo as the base engine for the Blazer
Trailblazer: What the Traverse should be. This should be on a variation of the VSS-S platform that can handle a 2″ lifted setup with a 2.7L Twin turbo engine, AWD and be roughly the same size as the current Traverse. While this won’t lend itself to a reincarnation of the Trailblazer SS, I will be a better choice for someone who uses their truck for light off roading activities.
Blazer K5: Now this may dig into something i was going to talk about later but there should be a colorado based SUV and it should be the Blazer K5. As it stands the Colorado/Canyon is a decent “right sized” truck, however the Colorado (in my humble opinion) is next-level ugly! I’ve heard that a slightly larger Colorado is on the way and a Blazer K5 would go great on this platform. Engine options should include a 2.7L Turbo, a 3.0L turbo and a V6 Turbo diesel. 4×4 is obviously a must and this vehicle needs to be able to fill the same niche in the Chevy lineup the Bronco fills in the Ford lineup.
Tahoe/Suburban: The dying breed of gas guzzling oversize road hogs, Vehicles with only the Expedition and the Navigator to contend with. Over sized, bad handling and honestly semi-pointless, I’m not certain why these vehicles have not trekked there final Excursion (see what i did there!!) and gone the way of the firebird ( i mean dodo bird). With everyone screaming about cafe regulations and fuel economy and hybrids and electric vehicles, One would have thought that these Mammoth sized dinosaurs would have faced extinction years ago. Surprisingly, they haven’t, which honestly I’m truthfully not upset about, However, If Chevrolet intends to keep these family haulers around, I predict several changes will need to be made to ensure they have a future. Styling and design changes will need to happen to make these vehicles more aerodynamic and maybe a bit lower to the ground on most model to give them a better center of gravity but still making them ride higher than a car. Honestly, to me, I see no reason anything should ride higher than the average crossover/midsize SUV, especially now with independent front and rear suspension so you don’t have to accommodate solid axles. Engine wise, GM needs to come out with a more potent version of the 3.6L that would match the 450hp/510tq from the 3.5L ecoboost. That with a 10-speed auto would work great in a new Tahoe/ Suburban and with that Chevy would have a full SUV lineup from big to small.
Chevy Trucks: It’s no secret that Chevrolet is at the bottom of the pack when it comes to American trucks. That’s sad considering Chevrolet’s truck heritage. It mainly has to do with their interior designs and half-attempt efforts all the way around. Again, this is just my opinion but here’s a different approach
Colorado: As I said above, the Colorado is All-day ugly. I mean seriously this is one ugly truck (to me) The ZR2 has some cool bits (The hood) but other than that, nothing looks nice about this thing. It should look like a scaled down Silverado and be treated like one inside and out. Now this is where the 2.7L Turbo should go as a base engine as well as an inline-4 cylinder Turbo diesel, a Duramax V6 diesel, a 3.0L Twin turbo V6 and a 3.6L Twin Turbo SS Package because we need street performance trucks and that’s a fact. The 3.0L Twin Turbo V6 should power the ZR2, and a Cheyenne model as should a Duramax V6. The two 4-cylinder engines should power the rest of the lineup and that would make for a killer Colorado lineup.
Silverado 1500: Needs work all around. As big as the Silverado is, GM had no right putting that 2.7L under the hood of that truck, shame on them, I said it and I stand on it. But, they had the right idea that the world is switching to smaller engines and that they need to get on board with that. I introduce the idea of a new inline-6 twin turbo 4.2L engine along with an inline-6 turbo 4.5L diesel engine. Back those by a 10-speed automatic or a diesel specific Alison 10-speed automatic and you’ll have yourself a lineup that will work all day and work all night and have the efficiency and power GM is looking for. Modernize the interior, put a console shifter in the truck and get rid of that column shifter and Chevy will be in business.
Silverado HD: Can’t really say too much about the HD lineup. However, GM needs to get their butt in gear and have some of whatever Dodge is smoking and bring out an inline-6 Duramax Diesel that will out torque and out power the Cummins Diesel. Bring out a Silverado HD Scottsdale to do battle with the Ram Power Wagon and a Ford High-Boy F250 and call it a day. Other than that, that’s about it. No V8 engines, more power, more torque, fuel efficient, exciting and covers a wide range of customers in a simplified lineup. Outside of that, I’d move Corvette to Cadillac and focus the electric and hybrid cars more in the Buick lineup (which would give Buick a purpose) and I don’t really know what I’d do with the GMC lineup. Honestly me I’d probably take Everything GMC has and put it on the different Chevy truck & SUV trims and wash out GMC. Especially with Cadillac doing what it’s doing GMC doesn’t really have much of a purpose.
I would take Ford’s lineup and do something very similar with it as well.
Mustang: Come 2025 or whenever, the Mustang is slated to move to the CD6 Chassis and will bear the codename S650. While everyone is up in arms about the potential growth, it’s not a bad thing as the car will more than likely end up being roughly about the size of a BMW M850i. Ford has done a lot over the past few years with their ecoboost platform and I feel that the S650 mustang will more than likely utilize all Ecoboost and hybrid drivetrains along with an electric variant that I’m not too happy about but if GM can come out with the E-COPO Camaro, then the Mach-E might not be too terrible. Who knows? Anyway, with the new Ecoboost now producing 330hp/350tq, I can almost assume the next gen mustang will have this as the base engine with possibly 350hp/350tq (which i don’t know why they didn’t just do this anyway but i guess it leaves room to do it in the next gen so whatever) Above that, a 3.5L GT would work just fine as long as the power is the same as the raptor’s 450hp/510tq and a 3.5L Ecoboost V6 Cobra using a 600hp version of the 3.5L Ecoboost in the Ford GT. backed by either the 10-speed auto or a DCT unit with Rear wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive with magnetic ride, Brembo brakes, chassis upgrades, etc there should be no qualms about performance along with a 3.0L Hybrid producing the same 450hp/600tq that the Lincoln Aviator makes. While some may complain about the 30hp drop from the 5.0L GT, this car will have more torque and a better power band and a completely different driving dynamic that will keep the car in nearly the same performance bracket as the current GT with a much more fuel efficient engine and a more sports-car like feel that has the option to be driven in any weather (not just dry)
Falcon: With Ford axing all of it’s sedans, it’s best to just call this vehicle a quad coupe or a gran-coupe, however you want to call it. Either way this should be the 4-door version of the mustang (obviously styled differently) with the trim options being a 2.3L GT, a 450hp XR6-T and a 600hp Cobra along with a Hybrid luxury “Limited” version
Escape: New focus/Escape thingy
Baby Bronco: Whatever they’re going to call this thing (keep with the horse theme and call it the Ford Colt idk) but whatever. Actually this would work well to compete with the above Chevy Tracker idea but more so to compete with smaller Jeep vehicles. Something that has the ability to go off-road a little bit but still be a balanced vehicle for everything else.
Maverick: The name that should be given to the mustang inspired crossover and the replacement of the Ford Edge. This vehicle should fill the Niche that the BMW X6 and X6M fills with twin Turbo V6 ecoboost engines (3.0L and 3.5L Ecoboost) along with a 3.0L Ecoboost Hybrid and a fully electric powertrain
Explorer: Congrats and welcome to the CD6 Platform. Now Give this thing a 450hp 3.5L Ecoboost to go out and destroy the SRT Durango and we will all be happy. Would have been nice if the Explorer had more of the F150 styling up front. That would actually make the Explorer look perfect.
Bronco: We are ALL praying the Ford gets this thing right. Hopefully this next-gen Ranger chassis will be a good fit for the vehicle and that it will have enough styling cues, a 325hp 2.7L V6 w/ 400lb-ft of torque and a V6 Diesel option and that will be just fine.
Expedition: Even with this things being an over sized behemoth, Ford did a fantastic job with the front end styling on this thing. Just make it sit a little lower, be a little less boxy and give it the 450hp/510tq raptor engine, more dynamic handling, Brembo brakes, magnetic ride and a few other things and the Expedition will be spot on.
Ranger: The Ranger needs to be more F150-like in appearance both inside and out along with a 3.5L 450hp Thunderbolt Street truck package to compete with the aforementioned Colorado SS along with a limited package, a Tremor 3.0L Ecoboost urban street package, a 3.0L Raptor variant and of course, the FX4 and the other normal variants.
F150: Drop the 2.7 and replace it with the 3.0L, drop the 5.0L keep the 3.5L, upgrade the diesel V6, add your electric variants and 3.0L Hybrid 450hp/600tq hybrid and call it a day. Upgrade the supsension with the IRS setup on the Limited and platinum models, load them full of luxury, and keep being the best pickup ever.
Ford Super Duty : A raptor-like High Boy would be a great idea with 450hp/510tq since it would still pull the F250 with genuine ease. A Cummins beating Powerstroke inline-6 to power the rest of the super duty lineup would complete this whole thing and that would be it.
Obviously Ford is going to throw their electric vehicles around and other hybrids and I say, why not. however, For all it’s worth, I’d focus them on the Lincoln brand as these vehicles are going to be more premium (especially if you want to compete with the likes of Tesla, Jaguar, etc.) But there you have it. Two completely simplified lineups of vehicles that don’t offend the following that each brand has, allows each brand to move away from V8 engines but not performance, and have a lineup of cars that people might actually want to buy. Is it perfect, no, it never will be. But I do believe that it is a balanced compromise that offers both sides to meet in the middle and for everyone to come out nearly on top.
correction: I meant to say the explorer should have more of the Expedition front end
Nobody will buy it unless it’s made in North America
I want to see an OFF ROAD Blazer like back in the day!! Made in the USA
Sadly, we all lament the foriegn manufacture of the big three nameplates. GM is leading the pack in moving production to China. It is well known that GM currently manufactures more autos in China today than in all their other plants worldwide combined. But no matter what Trump threatens, that won’t change. Having been a GM for most of my fifty years of driving, it saddens me to see this happening. Cirrently I have two classic cars, both GM, and two daily drivers, both Hondas and both are built in either USA or Canada so at least some workers live here.
All companies are building cars in Mexico and China. Ford doesn’t build a lot in China because they aren’t popular there.
I bought the Trax and found it very competent.
Its the wifes car.
Looks like they have gone the Asian route and lowered this new one too much.
I will go check it out but I doubt if I will buy one
What a ugly front end,looks like a ugly import . Put a dam bumper back on it..don’t follow the imports
At 40k they will keep it
proudly “by GM standards” made in mexico!!!
So when can I buy one in the U.S.
Later this year
Kind of a dorky little thing with those tiny wittle wheels and awkward D pillar treatment. But not too bad.
I’m not sure who the new GM designers are but they sure do love putting all those extra curvy creases and concaves in the doors, side panels, and even some bumpers on all the new GM vehicles these days. Personally, I am not a fan of the new design and prefer a nice, clean and simple look/design without all the creases.
What kind of Trailblazer is that! It’s that crappie AWD stuff and is a tiny crossover. That is nothing like the old Trailblazer. I think that I’m just going to buy a 4runner which is a true 4WD capable SUV.
I have been so happy that you are bringing back the Trailblazer but disappointed that you took off the bumper!
Nooooooooooo!!!!!! The trailblazer is supposed to be based on the colorado. Chevy needs the trailblazer to compete with the toyota 4runner and the 2020 Ford bronco. Not to compete with the Nissan juke. I have a 2002 Chevrolet trailblazer and it’s the best. The trailblazer needs true 4X4 off road capability just like the old one.
Ditto your comments! (But I have a 2004)
Nooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! The trailblazer is supposed to be based on the colorado. Chevrolet needs a competitor against the Toyota 4runner and 2020 Ford bronco. Not against the Nissan kicks. I have a 2002 trailblazer and it’s the best. Chevrolet needs a true 4X4 off road capable SUV.
Looks like it’s trying too hard to look like Lexus. Spindle looking grill and black strip at the end, like the RX and NX.
Nooooo!!!!!!!!!!! They ruined the whole point of the trailblazer! Chevrolet needs a competitor to go up against the Toyota 4runner and the new 2020 Ford bronco. Not with the Nissan kicks. Where’s the colorado based trailblazer with true off road capability with 4WD.
Everything is going to pick up trucks and suvs. my lease is almost up and I have a chevy Malibu 2lt 2turbo. Now to get the same equipment I have to go to the premier same car about 7k more. So I was looking at a Buick Regal that is made in Germany I believe and so I am not going to buy a truck or suv. I want a car and they are not making the Impala. so I will not buy a vehicle that is not made in the USA. This will be my 4th new car since October of 2010 and my lease is due back September 7 th 2019. Your losing me General Motors.
My sister didn’t want an SUV but living in harsh winters, it was a MUST. Getting tired of lower and lower sitting cars. She bought a Buick Encore and LOVES it. First compact SUV for her, she drove Malibu since 2010 before this and cars since late 1970’s. She loves it more each day she’s in it. Very elegant instead, fully loaded with every feature. Was $35, 800 list and got it for $26K with deals now. As far as vehicles not made here, look and find a manufacturer that isn’t making them abroad, it’s tough. I’m leaving cars behind too in a month when I buy an SUV. Would like the trailblazer but they switched the release to next year, ugh. Mazda has beautiful Mazda 3 compact car which is not that compact. Also Mazda 6, both are elegant cars with loaded options. the Mazda 3 is priced in 20’s. Nissan cars are junk. I’ve rented them.
Really wish they would come back with the Trailblazer SS. We had a 2007 that we loved, the only reason we got rid of it is because we basically drove the wheels off. Miss that car.
Props to Chevy for their handsome redesign of the resurrected TrailBlazer. Off-road proper or on-road improper, this should sell because people are buying SUVs. The latest craze, I don’t blame them, with all the distracted cell-phone users on the roads–this is an affordable entry into the segment. Any given shopper would probably rather have something a little larger and “safer” these days for a similar dollar than the smaller alternative. But this is until we’re all in tin cans again because we’re polluting Mother Nature too much lol.
I had my Trailblazer for 9 years and cried when I traded it in. I had to because I ran it until its end. I have not been as happy with any car as I was with my trailblazer. Wish you brought back the original larger size not a smaller version. I do like the look of the new one and the two tone look as well. Just seems less spacious all around.
Ugh, c’mon GM, first you said 2020 Trailblazer now it’s 2021? You ruined it. I have to buy something in the next 2 months. Get rid of that piece of junk Trax now. I’ve been waiting to buy whatever came next and this is it but wait another year? Not going to happen. So if the Trax and Encore are the same, what happens to the Buick Encore? Sister just bought one. Must admit it has a lot to offer, however that dreaded auto stop-start is so annoying. It sounds like it’s blowing bubbles when it starts up again. 🙁 I thought in 2020 the Equinox was going to have a shut off switch for it, or that’s what drivers asked for, but doesn’t look like it. I bought a ‘Nox and returned it with tranny issue on first day. Vehicles shouldn’t fail on first day.
I had an 04 trailblazer I loved. We wanted a trailer and found the trailblazer struggled up hills. I traded for an 07 Silverado 2500. Way too much truck for our needs. but as a used truck, it was a great deal. We loved the size of the trailblazer, it just needs a V8 to make it perfect.. let’s see Chevy make one like this.
Didn’t you see that the Trailblazer is going to be smaller than Equinox so it’ll NEVER have a V8, won’t even have a v6. Those days are gone for GM to put in powerful V8’s. They were fun to drive though. Even v6’s were fun to drive compared to 4 cylinders. It’s all about fuel efficiency.
Drive a 2008 Trailblazer now; had a 2004 Trailblazer before this one. Love my Trailblazer! Was looking forward to getting another one. Disappointed though this new one looks much smaller and not really SUV off-road material. Bummer
When I heard that the blazer was returning I got excited but then they released a soccer mom vehicle. Then I heard that they were going to make the trailblazer again and got excited because they have had a Colorado based real SUV overseas and this will be an American version. Then they showef this little college kid transporter thing. GM is losing me more and more every year. Toyota will be getting my money on a 4runner.
Will the new Chevy TB also be available in Europe?
What does it mean when you say “Trailblazer is supposed to be based on the Colorado”? Does that mean the same frame but the Trailblazer cab? if so, wouldn’t it be built in Wentzville MO – where the Colorado is produced. I know the MO governor just signed a bill with incentives for GM to expand the Wentzville plant. Thoughts?
Highly disappointed! I’m a hugh fan of the Trailblazer because of its mid-size truck style. But this…….I don’t know what this is… it’s almost like everything GM is producing are small compact cars and the Traverse is still not a Truck to me . Please make us happy by having a truck that fits right below the Tahoe which is a Real true to size Trailblazer.
This is the perfect size to pull behind a motorhome. Can you find out if any versions will be flat towable? I haven’t found anything in this segment that can be flat towed in automatic.