The new incarnation of the Chevrolet Trailblazer first appeared in the summer of 2019 in the Chinese market. The model differs from the Colorado pickup-based frame SUV that was previously produced under this name. The novelty has a much more modern and lightweight structure. However, the manufacturer is not limited to the Chinese market and plans it to be global. That is why the car hit the podiums of the Los Angeles International Auto Show this year. Unlike its predecessor, it received a much more compact size, turbocharged minicar engines, a different drive scheme and a modern appearance in the corporate style. The optics of the head lighting are two-story. The upper sections are narrow with garlands of LED navigation lights, while the lower sections are larger with massive focusing lenses. The radiator grille is massive and consists of large plastic diamond-shaped honeycombs. There is a mandatory crossover attribute - massive protective linings made of black unpainted plastic on the sills, doors and wheel arches. The back is made according to all the canons of modern fashion. The stern overhang is massive and steep. A spoiler is located above the small glass of the fifth door, and the embossed bumper received two exhaust pipes. The salon has a more classic design. The dashboard is analog, the air conditioner is controlled using buttons and verniers. The only touch screen belongs to the multimedia system and is located in the middle of the center console. The Chevrolet Trailblazer is a compact five-seat urban crossover. In terms of its overall dimensions, it is comparable to the Mitsubishi ASX: 4411 mm in length, 1808 mm in width, 1653 mm in height and 2640 mm between wheelsets. The platform is indexed BXX or VSS-S. It was designed by General Motors and is intended for many compact models. The suspension has a budget layout. Front - independent McPherson struts with anti-roll bar, wishbones and subframe. Behind - an unusual semi-independent torsion beam. Its middle part is bent in order to fit the cardan transmission. Among other things, on versions with four-wheel drive, the suspension will be complemented by a Watt mechanism. The trunk in the standard position, when loaded under the top shelf, can hold up to 375 liters. When the second row of seats is folded down, up to 1,375 liters can be freed up. For the Chevrolet Trailblazer, the manufacturer has prepared two power units. They have only three cylinders arranged in a row, run on gasoline, and are also equipped with turbocharging and direct fuel injection systems. The younger version has a volume of 1.2 liters and the older one - 1.3. If nothing is known about the initial version at the moment, the characteristics of the older oude were announced. It develops 156 horsepower and 236 Nm of torque. In basic versions, a variator is used as a transmission, transmitting torque to the front wheels. Older versions will receive a hydromechanical automatic transmission with nine steps and a plug-in all-wheel drive system with a multi-plate clutch.
