Saturday, August 15, 2015

Car Profiles - Chevrolet Trailblazer

CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

Chevrolet's bet to the increasingly competitive mid-size SUV market and it does succeed. Assets include a comfortable ride and powerful diesels. If there's a Chevrolet that you want to try, this is it.

The Good: Smooth engines
The Bad: Bulky for some

Price Range: P1,378,888-P1,733,888
Our Rating: ****


OWNERSHIP DETAILS2.8 LTZ2.8 LTX2.8 LT2.5 LT
PriceP1,733,888P1,588,888P1,488,888P1,378,888
Warranty5 Years or 100,000kms5 Years or 100,000kms5 Years or 100,000kms5 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
EngineDuramax 2.8 DOHC 16V I4 VGT with IntercoolerDuramax 2.8 DOHC 16V I4 VGT with IntercoolerDuramax 2.8 DOHC 16V I4 VGT with IntercoolerDuramax 2.5 DOHC 16V I4 FGT with Intercooler
Horsepower200hp @ 3,600rpm200hp @ 3,600rpm200hp @ 3,600rpm163hp @ 3,600rpm
Torque500Nm @ 2,000rpm500Nm @ 2,000rpm500Nm @ 2,000rpm380Nm @ 2,000rpm
Fuel TypeDieselDieselDieselDiesel
Fuel SystemCommon Rail Direct InjectionCommon Rail Direct InjectionCommon Rail Direct InjectionCommon Rail Direct Injection
Transmission6-Speed Automatic6-Speed Automatic6-Speed Automatic6-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity77 Liters77 Liters77 Liters77 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,878mm4,878mm4,878mm4,878mm
Width1,902mm1,902mm1,902mm1,902mm
Height1,848mm1,848mm1,848mm1,848mm
Wheelbase3,096mm3,096mm3,096mm3,096mm
Curb Weight
Body Style5 Door SUV5 Door SUV5 Door SUV5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Four Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating7777
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionIndependent Short Long ArmsIndependent Short Long ArmsIndependent Short Long ArmsIndependent Short Long Arms
Rear Suspension5-Link with Coil Spring5-Link with Coil Spring5-Link with Coil Spring5-Link with Coil Spring
Front BrakesVentilated DiscsVentilated DiscsVentilated DiscsVentilated Discs
Rear BrakesSolid DiscSolid DiscSolid DiscSolid Disc
Tires265/60 R18265/60 R18265/60 R18245/70 R16
Wheels18 Inch Alloy18 Inch Alloy18 Inch Alloy16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags2222
Anti-Lock BrakesYes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Cornering Brake ControlYes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Cornering Brake ControlYes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Cornering Brake ControlYes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Cornering Brake Control
Traction/Stability ControlYes, Electronic Stability Program and Traction ControlNoneNoneNone
Other Safety FeaturesAdds: Hill Start Assist, Panic Brake Assist, Hydraulic Brake Fade Assist, Hill Descent ControlNoneNoneImmobilizer, Electrical Theft Deterrent, Rear Parking Assists Sensor Indicator
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsFront and RearFront and RearFront and RearFront and Rear
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Roof Rails, Chrome Turn Lights. Deletes: License Plate Holder, Back Up CameraAdds: License Plate Holder, Back Up Camera, Rear Park Assist Sensor IndicatorAdds: NoneStep Board, Headlamp Leveling System, Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTiltTiltTiltTilt
Steering Wheel MaterialLeatherUrethaneUrethaneUrethane
Seating AdjustmentPower, DriverManualManualManual
Seating MaterialLeatherLeatherFabricFabric
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: Cruise ControlAdds: Digital Inside Rear View Mirror with LCD Monitor, Digital Compass, Back Up Camera, and Electro Chromatic Auto DimmingAdds: NoneInformation Instrument Display, 60/40 Split Fold 2nd Row, Foldable 3rd Row
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with FoldSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate ControlAutomatic, DualManual, DualManual, DualManual, Dual
Audio System7 Inch Touchscreen with AM/FM/MP3/AUX/USB and MyLink System with Multimedia, Smartphone, iPod, iPhone Connectivity, Internet Browsing Support, Audio and Video USB/Aux with Clock, Thermometer, HVAC, and BluetoothAM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/BluetoothAM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/BluetoothAM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA
/Bluetooth
Speakers8666
Steering Wheel ControlsYes, AudioNoneNoneNone
AlarmYesYesYesYes
Keyless EntryYesYesYesYes
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