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Chevrolet said today that the 2024 model year TrailBlazer will come in LS, LT, ACTIV and RS trims with optional AWD. Push-button start, cruise control and HD Rear Vision Camera (1) are now standard on all trim levels of the small SUV.
New for the 2024 model year are 11-inch-diagonal center display and an 8-inch-diagonal Driver Information Center. The front fascia, exterior lighting and grille designs vary by trim. New exterior colors are Copper Harbor Metallic and Cacti Green. The RS has blacked-out exterior cues, a unique mesh grille, dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips, and 19-inch wheels.
The so-called Chevy Safety Assist (2) is now standard and includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert and IntelliBeam auto high beam control. Adaptive Cruise Control (1) is optional. Prices should be in the $24,000 to $29,000 range when it arrives later this year in the fall including a destination freight charge of $1295 for shipping from South Korea where it is made at the GM Bupyeong plant.
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Two turbocharged engines are offered – a 1.2-liter Turbo inline 3-cylinder (137 horsepower) is standard; optional is a 1.3-liter Turbo I-3 (155 horsepower). They come with a CVT (1.2L & 1.3L front-wheel drive) or 9-spd. Automatic with the 1.3L AWD.
Standard is a fold-flat front passenger seat with room for objects up to 8.5 feet long with rear seat folded. A 60/40-split folding rear seat enables up to 54.4 cubic feet of max cargo volume and a reversible, two-tier storage system offers flexibility for cargo, Chevrolet said.
Inevitable Trailblazer Footnotes
- Safety or driver-assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
- Functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices.
- Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple® and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone® and data plan rates apply. Apple CarPlay, Siri, iPhone and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
- Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and a compatible Android smartphone. Data plan rates apply. You can check which smartphones are compatible at g.co/androidauto/requirements. Android, Google Play and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.
- Service varies with conditions and location. Requires active service plan and paid AT&T® data plan. See onstar.com for details and limitations. Vehicle must be on or in accessory position for Wi-Fi® to function.
- The system wirelessly charges one compatible mobile device. Some phones have built-in wireless charging technology and others require a special adapter/back cover. For a list of GM wireless charging-compatible mobile devices see my.chevrolet.com/learnAbout/wireless-charging. If your device is not on this list, please consult your carrier.
- Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Chevrolet Tweaks Trailblazer SUV for 2024
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Chevrolet said today that the 2024 model year TrailBlazer will come in LS, LT, ACTIV and RS trims with optional AWD. Push-button start, cruise control and HD Rear Vision Camera (1) are now standard on all trim levels of the small SUV.
New for the 2024 model year are 11-inch-diagonal center display and an 8-inch-diagonal Driver Information Center. The front fascia, exterior lighting and grille designs vary by trim. New exterior colors are Copper Harbor Metallic and Cacti Green. The RS has blacked-out exterior cues, a unique mesh grille, dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips, and 19-inch wheels.
The so-called Chevy Safety Assist (2) is now standard and includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert and IntelliBeam auto high beam control. Adaptive Cruise Control (1) is optional. Prices should be in the $24,000 to $29,000 range when it arrives later this year in the fall including a destination freight charge of $1295 for shipping from South Korea where it is made at the GM Bupyeong plant.
Click for more information.
Two turbocharged engines are offered – a 1.2-liter Turbo inline 3-cylinder (137 horsepower) is standard; optional is a 1.3-liter Turbo I-3 (155 horsepower). They come with a CVT (1.2L & 1.3L front-wheel drive) or 9-spd. Automatic with the 1.3L AWD.
Standard is a fold-flat front passenger seat with room for objects up to 8.5 feet long with rear seat folded. A 60/40-split folding rear seat enables up to 54.4 cubic feet of max cargo volume and a reversible, two-tier storage system offers flexibility for cargo, Chevrolet said.
Inevitable Trailblazer Footnotes
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.