Chevy TrailBlazer is a stalwart of the SUV market, ranking as second-best selling SUV in the United States in 2006 and one of the top 20 vehicle sellers for the entire industry. A value-driven combination of standard comfort, convenience and safety features, along with proven capability, contribute to its success.
The TrailBlazer lineup is headed by the performance-bred TrailBlazer SS, a sell-out star that offers sports car performance combined with the functionality expected of a utility vehicle. TrailBlazer SS has unique exterior styling and specific interior appointments, including prominent 20-inch flangeless wheels. Power comes from the LS2 6.0L V-8, which produces 390 horsepower (290 kW) and 395 lb.-ft. of torque (535 Nm) - enabling the powerful SUV to reach 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. A performance suspension with lowered ride height also is part of the package. The TrailBlazer SS is available in two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations.
Beyond the visceral SS, the TrailBlazer stable includes the well-equipped LT model, which is offered with available V-8 power and all-wheel-drive. GM's fuel-saving Active Fuel Management (AFM) technology is standard with the available Vortec 5.3L V-8 engine. AFM regulates between eight- and four-cylinder power to produce up to 5 percent improved fuel economy in certain light-load driving conditions.
TrailBlazer is built for utility, first and foremost. To that end, it offers generous cargo room. Cargo volume is 43.7 cubic feet (1,237.5 L) behind the rear seat and 80 cubic feet (2,265 L) with the rear seat folded.
Across the model range, the '08 lineup includes more standard equipment and three new exterior colors. The new standard equipment includes XM Satellite Radio and head curtain side air bags on all models (previously they were available on some models). The new colors include Dark Cherry Metallic, Black Granite Metallic and Desert Brown Metallic. Also, revisions have been made to the retail equipment packages.