It bottomed on dips, however, signaling that the optional skid plates are necessary for off-road driving. Driving Impressions Performance is a strong point. Safety features include dual-stage driver and passenger airbags, which inflate with less intensity in slower crashes. When tromping on the gas, few drivers are likely to realize that the source of power is an inline-six-cylinder engine rather than a V-8. The optional four-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel has eight buttons, for climate, sound, cruise control and a driver information center in eight languages. No less than eight crossmembers contribute to a claimed 260 percent increase in torsional rigidity, and there are 12 tuned body mounts made of urethane. The vehicle itself weighs 4000lbs and two to three average people weigh about 500lbs.
Max Trailer Tongue Weight 11,000 lbs. The chassis rails are shaped by hydroforming, a process pioneered in the C5 Corvette; it makes the rails stronger and lighter. The front bumper features a large opening with two vertical slats, and the optional foglights are mounted down low. The TrailBlazer debuted as a five-passenger vehicle. Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating 3,200 lbs.
Overall, TrailBlazer looks sturdy and neat, with confident lines that express utility. Interior Seating for five people is standard in the regular TrailBlazer. Smooth, stable, and powerful, it works well around town, on the open highway, and in the back country. These torque numbers pushed the Trailblazer's maximum towing capacity to 6,300 lbs. The pillars and window lines are graceful, while big fender flares are visually bold. Ground clearance totals 8 inches.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating 2,950 lbs. Compared to the Ford Explorer at 5,760 lbs, Dodge Durango at 6,000 lbs and the Jeep Grand Cherokee at 6,500 lbs; the Trailblazer was the second highest. Interior cargo length to rear seat 39. But clearly, the Explorer's independent rear suspension, and resulting low floor, allowed Ford to pack more leg and head room into a significantly shorter wheelbase. Both offer more room in the second row than the Ford Explorer. The block of this Vortec engine was made from cast iron. Show full review Vehicle Overview Despite the emergence of this all-new midsize sport utility vehicle early in 2002, Chevrolet has kept the smaller, prior-generation Blazer in its lineup.
It's an inline-6, a design that is inherently smoother and more powerful than a V6. Engine bore x stroke 3. It's an aggressive look with bold headlamps and a split grille. The front end of the TrailBlazer makes it look like a scaled-down Suburban or Silverado. The Chevy Trailblazer comes with several engine options, the base model being a 4. The hard-working TrailBlazer competes enthusiastically against the Ford Explorer and other midsize rivals in passing power, ride comfort and handling prowess.
Each of those is available in regular and extended wheelbase lengths, and with two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. A North Face Edition targets outdoors enthusiasts with such extras as lower accent-colored body cladding, running lamps, a liftgate luggage rack, headlight washers, duffel bags and a blanket. The track the distance between the left and right tires is the widest in the class, 2. Max Trailer Weight 6,300 lbs. Aluminum cylinder head S Fuel economy city 16 mpg Torque 275 lbs. Cargo space reaches 107 cubic feet when all of the rear seats are folded.
At the rear is a convenient step in the center of the bumper. Heating and air conditioning can be controlled separately by the driver and front-seat passenger. It's stable and comfortable and offers a smooth ride. Towing was a high priority with the TrailBlazer. Head, hip, and leg room in the Explorer's third row measure 39. The Vortec had a cylinder bore of 3. The Vortec had a cylinder bore of 3.
The TrailBlazer was designed to roll lean exactly five degrees in the corners, and then stop leaning. A monochromatic instrument panel and a last-door locking feature are installed. A trailer-hitch is standard on all Trailblazers. Safety All-disc antilock brakes and seat-mounted side-impact airbags are standard. It also had a compression ratio of 10. Rather than a V-6 or V-8 engine, the TrailBlazer holds a 275-horsepower, 4.