Chevrolet Resurrects Trailblazer Name for 2021 Small SUV


Chevrolet’s latest new small SUV is bringing back the Trailblazer name, but in a very different body. Rather than the mid-size SUV of the past, the new Trailblazer is a small SUV that Chevrolet says will slot in between the Trax and Equinox.
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Pricing and specifications are promised “later,” though models are expected in dealerships in early 2020. An RS trim with a two-tone roof will be offered. Most notably, the Trailblazer will have standard active-safety features rather than the current Chevrolet method of making them available only on higher trims.
The list of safety features promised:
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Front pedestrian braking
Optional safety features will include adaptive cruise control, rear park assist and a high-definition rear-vision camera.

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It seems possible that the new Trailblazer will share a platform with the just-announced Buick Encore GX, but we’ll have to wait for further details to confirm that — along with things like powertrain, fuel economy, cargo space and pricing.
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