Chevrolet TrailBlazer facts for kids
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The Chevrolet TrailBlazer was a type of SUV made by Chevrolet, a car company that belongs to General Motors. The name "TrailBlazer" first appeared in 1999 as a special version of the S10 Blazer.
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The First TrailBlazer (2002-2009)
In 2002, the TrailBlazer became its own separate car model. It took the place of the Blazer as Chevrolet's medium-sized sport utility vehicle.
What it was like
The 2002 TrailBlazer came with a strong 4.2 liter engine that had 270 horsepower. It was built on a truck chassis, which means it had a strong frame like a truck. It also offered four-wheel drive, which helps the car go on different types of roads. The TrailBlazer had disc brakes on all four wheels and an anti-lock braking system, which helps prevent the wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
Different versions
The TrailBlazer came in two main versions: LT and SS. The SS model was extra powerful. It had a 6.0 liter LS2 V8 engine with 390 horsepower. The SS also had large 20-inch aluminum wheels. You could also get an extended version of the TrailBlazer, which had a third row of seats, allowing more people to ride.
Why it stopped being made
In June 2008, General Motors announced that the TrailBlazer would no longer be made. The last TrailBlazer was built on December 15, 2008. This happened because GM decided to close the factory where it was made.
The New TrailBlazer (2012-Present)
The TrailBlazer name came back in 2012, but this time for sales outside of the United States.
Where it's made and sold
The new TrailBlazer is built in Thailand. It is sold in many countries around the world, but not in the United States. Chevrolet decided not to sell it in the US because they felt it would compete with their other CUVs, like the Equinox and Traverse. The Chevrolet Traverse actually took the place of the TrailBlazer in the US car lineup.
How it's built
The newer TrailBlazer is built on the same base as the second generation Chevrolet Colorado truck.
Images for kids
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1999–2001 Chevrolet Blazer TrailBlazer
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2002–2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, with modification to meet Japanese standards.
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2006–2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
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2006-2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Rear View
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2003–2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
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2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
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Rear (pre-facelift)
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Chevrolet Trailblazer LTZ (facelift)
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See also
In Spanish: Chevrolet TrailBlazer para niños
