After driving any car model for a week, the longstanding impression is so much better to report back on than just a short stint. The staff on hand at the Ottowa Herald spent a week with the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer, complete with All-Wheel-Drive and the high-grade ACTIV trim. It's a practical vehicle for busy families that love the functionality and form of a crossover, and you'll find room for five passengers inside. Every Trailblazer comes with 10 airbags and an array of safety features, as well as 54.4 cubic Feet of cargo space and ample head and legroom for passengers 6 ft tall and over.
All-Wheel-Drive models offer 8 inches of ground clearance, half an inch more than the front-drive option. In 1999, the Trailblazer felt like more of a truck with a robust and mighty V6 and even V8 engines. In those days crossover SUVs weren't as popular, and today the gradual transformation has led to customers raving over every new available shape and size. Power is sourced from the Ecotec 1.3-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, cranking out 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque.
The head tester from the Herald claimed after driving that Chevy had indeed perfected the “little three” with the turbo kicking in and offering up fantastic low-end acceleration. He pointed out a crucial factor that will convince many right here at West Chevy of Knoxville the Trailblazer is a front-running choice for a new vehicle: you won't even know that it's a three-cylinder under the hood, and when you get to 60 mph and hit the accelerator, the result and all-around performance is stellar. EPA fuel rating is at 26 city and 29 highway, and the larger engine offers up 30 city and 32 highway.
Off-road ready vehicles are now in high demand, and the Trailblazer is primed and ready with skid plates to protect the underside as well as the ability to fold the front passenger seat down to make room for outdoor gear. Every trim level of Trailblazer comes with Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and IntelliBeam Automatic high beam headlights. Parking is easy due to the vehicle's smaller size, and the MacPherson front strut with off-road suspension tuning provides an incredibly comfortable ride.
A 1,000-lb maximum towing capacity comes courtesy of a trailering kit as standard on every model, as well as four-wheel ABS disc brakes. Opting for the ACTIV trim level is where the interior ups the luxury factor with leatherette stitched seating, power driver seat with lumbar, and auto high beams. Every model features Android/Apple compatibility, air conditioning, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Another additive that comes highly recommended is the Technology Package: you'll get to enjoy a Bose seven-speaker stereo, HD surround vision camera, adaptive smart cruise, driver info cameras, wireless Apple and Android, and wireless charging.
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