Would you want the new Trailblazer to look a little more off-road ready like this, rather than being lowered to the ground?
Given the trend toward crossover vehicles, GM’s decision to withhold standout features like off-road capability or performance from an otherwise ordinary, though stylish, crossover, is puzzling. In a market saturated with compact crossovers, new entries must be compelling and unique to stand out from the competition. Jeep has accomplished this with its lineup of off-road capable vehicles. Likewise, Subaru has carved out a niche with the outdoorsy crowd thanks to the popularity of the Crosstrek and Forester, while Mazda has earned a reputation for building engaging, dynamic vehicles. Ford will also release two new off-road capable SUVs soon, one of which will compete with the Trailblazer and is said to fall under the Bronco lineup. With a name like “Trailblazer,” one would have expected to find some kind of off-road capability, especially from the brand that’s using names like “Trail Boss” to describe its off-road capable full-size pickups. Since GM didn’t deliver on this, we decided to whip up a rendering of an off-road capable Trailblazer based on the new model.
Take a look and let us know what you think of this Trailblazer Z71 rendering, and what you think of the new model in general. Although the new Trailblazer will be an appealing option to someone looking for a small crossover, we can’t help but imagine the possibilities of what could happen if GM would become less insistent on cost-cutting and start delivering more of the standout vehicles that the company was known for in the past. The Trailblazer’s twin, the Buick Encore GX is making its US debut at the Los Angeles auto show, so look for more details on the US-spec Trailblazer to be available soon.
The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer is upon us, in all of its three-cylinder, subcompact crossover glory. A far cry from prior Trailblazers, the new model moves down a few sizes to fill the gap between …
Here are some cool photos of what the Trailblazer is expected to look like. I really like the black rims in the silver photo. When you compare this to the other small SUV's on the market I think the Trailblazers design is one of the best out there. If anyone finds other photos don't hold out on us!
Just so that we're as organized as possible here, I'll create this thread so we can put photos of the Blazer's interior as they come out.
So far this is the only photo I've been able to find but please feel free to add to thread as they come out.
GM Authority came across this cool rendering of the Trailblazer as a pickup truck. They threw out the idea that it could be a competitor for the upcoming Ford pickup that's expected to be smaller than the Ranger. I don't know if Chevy would do something like this but it's fun to think about.
Spy photos of the upcoming Chevy Bolt were released by GM Authority and one thing that caught my eye is that it shares similar headlights with the Trailblazer and Blazer. Maybe this is the sign of things to come for the rest of the Chevy lineup.