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Chevrolet Trailblazer 2024: a basic SUV that combines strength, robustness and comfort at the same time

The new Chevrolet Trailblazer arrives renewed and brings unprecedented advances to the off-road SUV category. Chevrolet's large sports utility vehicle, in addition to more strength and robustness, makes dramatic progress in terms of comfort. The first public exhibition of the model takes place at Agrishow in Brazil.

The renewal of the Trailblazer, which shares the structure with the new S10, brought to the SUV all the innovations that the manufacturer recently presented for the pick-up, including the new generation of the Duramax 2.8 Turbo Diesel engine and the virtual cockpit concept composed of the digital dashboard and the new Chevrolet MyLink multimedia center.

In addition, Chevrolet's new SUV now features an 8.0-inch configurable digital dashboard and the latest generation of the 11-inch Chevrolet MyLink. It also comes with an induction charger, 12V socket and USB inputs of types A and C.

The most basic SUV on the market uses the traditional body-on-frame recipe, which is the ideal configuration for those who need a truly all-terrain vehicle.

While the S10 uses a leaf spring rear suspension, suitable for cargo, the new Trailblazer has a multi-link suspension, perfect for transporting people with maximum comfort.

The native Wi-Fi provides a signal that is up to 12 times more stable, compared to smartphones, and connects with the myChevrolet app to control car functions remotely, in addition to enabling remote updates of the vehicle's electronic systems over the internet - all of this makes up the most advanced connectivity package in its category.

The OnStar service includes 13 months of free Protect & Connect plan with 20 Gb monthly allowance for the High Country version. It is worth noting that the vehicle warranty is five years.

The progressive electric steering also underwent updates and has new mounting points, which reduced the level of vibration reaching the steering wheel and made responses more direct. This significantly improves the driver's perceptions, optimizing precision in maneuvers, regardless of speed. Another advantage is the telescopic column, which allows the steering wheel to be adjusted in depth, in addition to height adjustment.

The leap in comfort is completed with the greater use of soft touch materials and the new front seats, which use multi-density foam. Those traveling in the rear seats have an air conditioning system with intensity control and diffusers on the ceiling, just like on airplanes.

The central part of the seat and the back are softer, while the side supports adopt firmer compounds. This combination guarantees better accommodation both on road trips with the family and on extreme trail adventures. The reduction in noise and vibration levels is also notable. The merit of additional acoustic panels on the doors, columns, ceiling and even the fire wall.

The most advanced in its category...Another new feature of the new Trailblazer is the sophisticated High Country version, which replaces the Premier. LED headlights, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, push-button start and smart key add to the wide equipment package, which includes:

-automatic braking with pedestrian detection

-frontal collision alert

-lane departure alert

-tire pressure alert

-intelligent braking assistant

-automatic headlight switching

-high beam with automatic adjustment

-front and rear parking sensor

-rain sensor with automatic intensity adjustment

-high resolution rear camera

-electronic trailer sway control

-electrically adjustable driver's seat

Despite being a premium off-road model, the new Trailblazer combines robustness and low maintenance costs, without users having to give up technology. The completely renewed look of the front stands out for its grandeur and features that allude to classic Chevrolet utility vehicles.

The High Country version is characterized by chrome elements on the new grille, bumpers, trims and rear view mirrors, in keeping with the North American style. Hood, fenders, wheels, emblems and finishing of the lights and doors were also updated.

The engine used in the 2025 line is the award-winning new generation Duramax 2.8 Turbo Diesel, which now delivers 207 hp and 510 Nm. Maximum power is now available in a wider range, between 1,600 rpm and 2,400 rpm. This guarantees better responses under conditions of greater vehicle use.

This engine works with the new 8-speed automatic transmission, which also equips the American Colorado, but with specific calibration for the Brazilian market. In practice, this translates into linear accelerations, strong restarts and smoother gear changes.

Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is now done in 9.5 seconds (1s less than the previous model), while diesel consumption is 9.2 km/l in the city and 11.2 km/l on the highway - up to 12% more efficient, according to data from Inmetro.

The General Motors engineering team recalibrated the hydraulic shock absorbers and reviewed the entire geometry of the assembly. The tracks have been widened and the SUV now has high-performance tires - a rubber compound designed to improve fuel consumption, cornering stability and braking capacity.

Produced in Brazil, the new Trailblazer is Chevrolet's third launch scheduled for the year, out of a total of six. The model arrives at the brand's dealerships in mid-May.

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