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Exterior Design
TrailBlazer's bold road presence was created by the GM South America Design
Center in Sao Caetano do Sul, Brazil, and shares a number of design cues with
its sister vehicle, the Chevrolet Colorado.
Exterior highlights include a "body in-wheels out" design that delivers high
approach and departure angles. A dramatic power dome in the hood combined with a
raised cowl gives the TrailBlazer a strong, purposeful appearance.
Higher-mounted dual projector headlamps are positioned beneath the power dome,
emphasizing the visual strength in the face of the vehicle.
Also prominent is the contemporary dual-port grille - an unmistakable Chevrolet
cue - that carries a three-dimensional grille mesh. It is complemented by
polished aluminum decor trims in the fascias, rockers, belt line, tailgate and
roof rack. Tri-coat pearlescent white exterior paint and integrated LED front
and rear fog lamps provide a premium appearance.
Additional exterior details include:
* Highly detailed sheet metal work in the hood, door panels and rear quarters
that blend layers of natural light for a rich, uncluttered, natural surface
appearance;
* Front and rear LED Chevrolet signature lighting housed within sculpted
aluminum decorative bezels;
* Custom dual-finish, painted and polished 20-inch aluminum wheels fitted with
20-inch Cooper Zeon LTZ tires;
* Exterior mirror-mounted LED turn signals.
"TrailBlazer delivers a great combination of capabilities, from negotiating
off-road trails to daily city driving, that we wanted to convey visually," said
Matt Noone, director of design for GM do Brasil. "There's an obvious sense of
muscle in the design, but at the same time a very sophisticated appearance in
line with the world's premium SUVs. From every angle, TrailBlazer looks agile
and athletic, with a refined finish that makes it a vehicle our customers will
aspire to own."
Interior - Spacious, Refined and Flexible
Signature Chevrolet cues continue inside, conveying spaciousness, flexibility
and an upscale appearance in all control interfaces.
With a flowing instrument panel, integrated center stack, and signature
Chevrolet dual cockpit design, the interior of the all-new TrailBlazer combines
car-like characteristics with the boldness expected of a true SUV. The
seven-passenger interior offers intuitive three-row tumble and/or fold-flat seat
versatility and best-in-class spaciousness in the third row.
"We made the seating both flexible and intuitive. There's no need to pull out
the owner's manual to figure out how to configure the seats," Noone said. "The
third row in this SUV isn't an afterthought. It's an authentic third row where
people can sit comfortably for long trips. Combine that with luxurious interior
appointments and it is easy to see why TrailBlazer really is an all-purpose
vehicle."
Additional interior details include:
* An overhead console that integrates the HVAC system with onboard infotainment;
* Second row 60/40 split seats with single latch forward gravity tumble,
fold-flat capability, and six-degree seat-back reclining along with integrated
folding armrests with cup holders;
* Third row 50/50 split seats with center console storage and fold-flat
capability;
* Flat floor storage from the front row rearward when all seats are folded flat,
which is designed to provide extreme load capability;
* Auxiliary power plug with USB and Bluetooth connectivity.
Contrasting trim used with the light-colored leather seating, mat dark wood trim
accented with chrome, and dual-grained surfaces used on the upper and lower IP
provide a premium feel. A number of storage compartments are located throughout
the interior, including a covered center bin for concealment of valuable items,
and a large, dual glovebox.
Other features include a dual-zone, digital climate control system and the
latest in infotainment technology.
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