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Chevrolet Resurrects Trailblazer Name for 2021 Small SUV

2021 Chevrolet TrailblazerRS 01 jpg 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS | Manufacturer image

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.

2021 Chevrolet TrailblazerRS 02 jpg 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS | Manufacturer image

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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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