[JMHall]

When the Trailblazer arrives there will be no shortage of competition in the small SUV market. Some competitors that immediately come to mind are the Ford Escape, Buick Encore, Jeep Compass & Cherokee, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.

From those vehicle I think the Escape is going to be the biggest competitor for the Trailblazer because of how entrenched it is in the American market.If the Trailblazer tests better than the Escape I think it will be a big win for Chevy and GM.

 

[blazin]

Jeep Renegade will be the biggest rival and Toyota TJ if it actually happens.

 

[JMHall]

The Renegade will definitely be a benchmark for the Trailblazer, especially for comparing all-wheel drives. As for the TJ, do you think Toyota will actually produce it? I have my doubts about that.

 

[blazin]

Demand for used FJ Cruisers is through the roof. Safe to say Toyota can make the business case for a TJ.

 

[JMHall]

It looks like you're right @blazin, seems like the TJ is going to happen.

The Toyota TJ Cruiser Could Be Headed For Production: Report

According to reports from Japan, Toyota’s TJ Cruiser, which was shown at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2017, could be headed for production. The TJ concept, if you don’t remember, was somewhat of a cross between a rugged SUV and a van, with fold-flat seats for four and a toughened load space for...

jalopnik.com

 

[blazin]

A few other big shows are happening after L.A. leading up to the end of Q1 2019.

If not L.A. maybe NAIAS.

 

[JMHall]

A few other big shows are happening after L.A. leading up to the end of Q1 2019.

If not L.A. maybe NAIAS.

Here's hoping the TJ makes an appearance.