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2016 Chevrolet Trailblazer

The Chevrolet Trailblazer receives a mid-cycle refresh for the 2016 model year, delivering a refreshed exterior, higher levels of refinement, performance and technology.

“The all-new Trailblazer not just underlines our focus on trucks and SUVs in Thailand, but is proof of our commitment to bring the best SUVs to our Thai customers”, said Wail Farghaly, Managing Director of GM and Chevrolet Sales Thailand. “It is truly a premium product, and will cement our position in the SUV segment.”

Changes And Updates

The 2016 Trailblazer features the following changes and updates:

  • Refreshed exterior
  • Refreshed interior
  • New technologies and safety features including:
    • Side Blind Zone Alert
    • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
    • Lane Departure Alert
    • Forward Collision Alert
    • Front & Rear Parking Assist
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • Trailer Sway Control
    • Anti-Rolling Protection
    • Driver’s knee airbag
  • Remote start feature
  • Apple CarPlay with Siri Eyes Free
  • Windows that open slightly to facilitate door closing
  • Electrical power steering, making steering easy at slow speeds and during parking, while providing more weight and feel at higher speeds

The 2016 Chevy Trailblazer is powered by an upgraded 2.5L Duramax XLD25 four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with Variable Geometry Turbocharger. It has been tuned to offer better performance, fuel economy and lower emissions.

Una Tan, Director of Marketing and Customer Experience, Chevrolet Sales Thailand, said, “With the all-new Trailblazer, we are redefining the word ‘premium’ in the SUV segment. We redesigned the exterior and interior, focusing on comfort, spaciousness, refinement and technology. You have to drive it to believe it.”

Unveiling

The 2016 Trailblazer was revealed on August 20th, 2016 at the Big Motor Sale 2016 in Thailand. The reveal coincided with the launch of a launch promotion campaign.

Chevrolet set up a test-drive station at BITEC Bangna, where the Big Motor Sale 2016 was held, to allow customers and visitors to Chevy’s booth to test drive the new Trailblazer during August 20-28.

Chevrolet also showcased its complete range of products at the show, including the all-new Colorado, the Captiva crossover and the Cruze sedan.

Launch Promotions

Along with revealing the 2016 Trailblazer at the Big Motor Sale, Chevrolet also launched a promotion for the freshened SUV at the show as well as across Chevrolet showrooms across Thailand.

Customers who order the vehicle in the time frame of August 20-28 and have their vehicle delivered by October 2016. As part of the promotion, customers will also get:

  • Chevrolet accessory set valued 13,300 THB
  • Free first class insurance for one year
  • 10.1-inch roof display (only fits 2.5L VGT 4X4 AT LTZ model)

Customers can also take advantage of a trade-in campaign that delivers a discount of THB 20,000.

Pricing

2016 Chevrolet Trailblazer Starting Prices
Engine Drive Config Transmission Trim Level Starting Price (Thai Baht)
2.5L VGT 4×2 Automatic LT 1,244,000
2.5L VGT 4×2 Automatic LTZ 1,379,000
2.5L VGT 4×4 Automatic LT 1,479,000

Availability

The 2016 Chevy Trailblazer will continue being available in certain markets in Southeast Asia, such as Thailand, as well as in Australia (but rather, as a Holden) . It will not be available in North American markets, which include the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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