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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer To Make North American Debut In LA

The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer will get its big North American reveal at the 2019 Los Angeles International Auto Show later this month, GM Authority has learned from sources familiar with GM’s plans.

The latest Chevrolet Trailblazer was previously announced in China back in April at Auto Shanghai 2019. The model was shown in Redline trim, complete with black 17-inch wheels sporting Redline hash marks in the corners and red stripes on the sideview mirrors. The Chinese reveal also gave us an eyeful of the new Trailblazer’s styling, which looks to be heavily inspired by the latest Chevrolet Blazer.

The new Trailblazer in China

The crossover was later announced for the U.S. in a press release in May.

The new Chevrolet Trailblazer will ride on the GM VSS-F platform (or vehicle set). In terms of sizing and model cadence within the Chevrolet lineup, the new Trailblazer will slot into the “subcompact-plus” segment, filling the space between the subcompact Trax and compact Equinox.

When it goes live, the latest Chevy crossover will offer a variety of standard GM active safety features, such as Front Pedestrian Braking and Automatic Emergency Braking, as well as an RS trim level with a standard two-tone roof.

When it hits these shores, the new Trailblazer will expand Chevy’s U.S. crossover and SUV lineup to seven models total. Assembly will take place in Korea.

The first-generation Trax will continue to be sold in North America alongside the Trailblazer, but the Trailblazer may eventually replace the Trax outright. However, as of this writing, the two models will be sold side-by-side for the foreseeable future.

As for the Chinese market, the new Trailblazer will slot above the all-new Tracker, which replaced the Trax and rides on the (Global Emerging Markets) GEM platform. The models are followed by the Equinox and all-new three-row Chevrolet Blazer that was revealed last week.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. I am by no means a “union fanboy”, and I was with GM during the strike, however I can see why the union was pissed.

    GM closes a factory in Ohio, meanwhile its 2 newest models are built in Mexico and Korea. WFT?????

    Also, I may have missed it, but does anyone know whats going on with the CT6? is DH plant staying open? Personally I would love to see the CT6 moved to Landsing along with the CT5/4. Same with the CUV’s. Put the XT4/5/6 all at spring hill and hold those 2 plants to higher quality standards. Just my $.02.

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  2. I like the idea of this Trailblazer but I am wondering if we will get a new Trax in the States any time soon as well?

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  3. I spoke with a Buick rep at the Miami show yesterday. Encore GX will be shown at LA show.

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  4. Looks like an oversized mini cooper !!!

    What are they thinking,

    I realize no new ideas just rehashed old one, even if they are not yours , that’s GM lately i

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    1. that looks nothing like a mini-cooper. i think it is a good looking vehicle. i’m planning to go to the LA auto show. i hope it looks as good in person as in the photos.

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      1. Never said its not a great looking veh. However I see similar lines as 4 door mini.

        With a ZL1 grill, it works for some, just not for me. Is that ok Steve ?
        ???

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  5. I’m only expressing my own opinion here but, the ugly is strong with this one.

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  6. Keep it in China with the lack of Blazer all 3 rows . ???

    Tahoe only thing that’s close a Blazer, I changed the subject,
    or is the subject changed ?
    It’s about the consumer?

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    1. This Scott ZL1 character is so completely out of touch with reality and what consumers want, that its almost laughable but mostly sad.

      Look like a mini… no new ideas… etc etc. ok bud, thank you for sharing your “opinions” though it does seem like you’re just blowing hot air and hating every step of the way.

      Here’s the reality of the situation: the new trailblazer will fly off lots faster than sliced bread and take the segment by storm. It will make GM tons of money and earn new customers. But yeah,,keep on sharing your baseless opinions… whatever purpose they serve, no one really knows.

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      1. No connor I own 6 GM veh. All sitting in my daily fleet.

        I have worked in the auto industry since I was 18 now I’m retired. I have forgotten more than you know,

        I’m talking about a company, then your trying to make it personal , grow up young man.

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  7. ??‍♂️

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  8. Saw one on the road the other day. Looks great compared to what the competitors are offering

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