Back in November of 2019, the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer made its U.S. debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, reviving the Trailblazer nameplate with an all-new small crossover. Offered in select markets, including North America and South Korea, there a few differences worth pointing out between the North American version of the vehicle and version that’s sold in South Korea – including these three key features.
Ventilated seat controls for the South Korean Chevy Trailblazer
Compared to the North American-spec Chevy Trailblazer, the South Korean-spec Chevy Trailblazer offers three key comfort features that the North American vehicle does not, including ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and head-up display.
Promotional images show each of these three features on the South Korean-spec Chevy Trailblazer.
Heated steering wheel in the South Korean Chevy Trailblazer
Ventilated seats are a particularly useful feature, as they can provide a great deal of comfort in hot and muggy weather, while a heated steering wheel is a nice feature for those customers living in colder climates. Finally, head-up display adds a nice dash of technological pizzazz to the vehicle.
In a related note, General Motors also recently launched the 2021 Chevy Traiblazer RS Midnight Edition in South Korea, capitalizing on the model’s success in the market.
Head-up display in the South Korean Chevy Trailblazer.
As a reminder, the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is assembled by GM Korea at the GM Bupyeong plant in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea, then exported to North America for sale. The crossover is also assembled by GM China at the Dong Yue plant in Yantai, Shangdong, China, for sale in the Chinese market.
Under the skin, the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer rides on the GM VSS-F platform. The crossover is offered with two engine options, including the turbocharged 1.2L I3 LIH gas unit, which produces 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, and the turbocharged 1.3L I3 L3T gas unit, which produces 155 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque.
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Comments
Aren’t those same features offered in the Buick Encore GX?
This makes little sense for all Chevrolet Trailblazer CUV to not have the same options like ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and head-up display; all of these features are a plus and buyers would be willing to pay a fee or sign up for a higher trim level to get these three features (another strike against General Motors CEO Mary Barra not thinking about the home team).
I get it now. Other markets only have the trailblazer so they add those features. In the US there is the Encore GX and I assume those features are made available on the Buick to make a case for purchasing that over the Trailblazer.
Just to keep it exclusive for the Encore GX. It seems GM hates Chevy after all.
The heated steering wheel is the only thing that is making me buy an Equinox Premier instead of a Trailblazer
I guess ventilated seats are good options to those who live in warm area, and heated streering wheel for those who live in chill area.
Anyway, give some premium sedan or Buick to Korean market. We only have Malibu 2019 as an option.
Would rather have a vent for heat and air for the back seat passengers. The other options are fine but it makes no difference to me and if an option would probably not buy unless very reasonable.
They should be available for a price even if it is a Chevy.
It’s ridiculous that it’s not offered since you can get heated steering wheels on Kia Rios but more importantly you can get it on the Ecosport, Kona, Quasqai (Rogue sport) and Seltos in Canada. Buick is not the competition, every other manufacturer is.
All 3 should be on the TB in North America
I plan to by an Activ, AWD in the spring and would want the heated wheel and cooled seats for sure !
Also the Korean version has dual-zone climate control and rear heated seats that the US does not get.
I think that at 27k the up-trim Trailblazers should come absolutely loaded. I love GM’s, especially Chevys, but the Trailblazer and Encore GX are a little underwhelming right now. I think at the price point the suspension, handling and interior finish are competitive. However, I do not think GM offers crossbars for the racks currently and installing a tow hitch requires cutting the rear bumper. IMO these are important recreational components to a vehicle in this segment. Competitors like the CX-30 and Kia Seltos both offer more horsepower, torque, and are more configurable at the same price point as the Trailblazer and GX. I think that this is a winning platform for GM, as it sits it rides just as well as the Cx-30 and Seltos, just a little slower and without some essential options.
Again, I am a huge GM fan, but if I had to go out and buy a car in this segment tomorrow for <$30k it would be the Seltos, Kona, or CX-30. The only three vehicles made by GM that I would personally consider for around 30k would be the Malibu premier, Buick Regal, or CT4. But I think those are all mostly a little north of 30k. The best bargain car from GM right now might be a CPO Bolt.
Yes all three and climate control
I won’t buy a new car without a heated steering wheel that’s just stupid