Pressroom South Korea

- Chevrolet’s new global SUV pioneering a new segment between the Trax and Equinox

- Young, sporty design with advanced connectivity and functionality

- Powered by GM’s next-generation gasoline turbocharged engines

- Key player to boost GM Korea’s sales and efforts towards business normalization

Seoul — Chevrolet unveiled its brand new SUV Trailblazer on January 16 at Paradise City Hotel located in Incheon.

The Trailblazer slots between the Trax and Equinox, aiming to pioneer a new segment in the fast-growing SUV segments.

Like Chevrolet’s latest line of SUVs, the Trailblazer features a bold front fascia and sports car-inspired rear design. It also comes with a pack of a comprehensive list of safety features, advanced connectivity, and roominess for more functionality. The car is powered by GM’s next-generation E-Turbo engines and is available with Chevrolet’s switchable AWD.

The Trailblazer is solely designed and engineered by GM Korea and will be manufactured at GM Korea’s Bupyeong plant. It will then roll-out to Chevrolet’s global markets, including Korea,

as a key player for GM Korea’s domestic and export sales.

“The Trailblazer is distinctively styled and equipped for different personalized lifestyles. We are sure that it will satisfy the Korean customers wanting to express their individuality and expand their experiences.” said GM Korea President and CEO Kaher Kazem.

The Trailblazer is the seventh new car being introduced by GM Korea since last year, marking a halfway point to the company’s commitment in 2018 to launch 15 new or refreshed cars in Korea over the next five years.

Design Stands Out from Competition

The all-new Trailblazer has a character of its own, bringing a bold and expressive look to the segment, and a new level of personalization.

The Trailblazer’s exterior styling, which follows in the theme set by the Chevy Blazer, features Chevy’s signature dual-port grille, which gives its face a multilayered, dimensional appearance. The accent bar is integrated with the headlamps, helping to visually widen its stance, while a simulated front skidplate adds a sense of strength.

ACTIV trim Trailblazers feature a new interpretation of the signature dual-port grille, with a larger opening for a more rugged look. The RS trim features a performance-inspired mesh grille with black Chevy bowtie and unique front splitter elements to define its sporty demeanor.

The side profile includes taut bodyside lines, a sleek roofline and a bold hood shape to accentuate the Trailblazer’s youthful character. RS and ACTIV trim models boost the visual appeal with standard two-tone roofs. Large, wraparound taillamps seamlessly span the liftgate and bodyside, which adds to the visual width of the Trailblazer, providing a more planted look.

Inside, the Trailblazer features a driver-focused, dual-cockpit interior design with an integrated center stack. High-quality finishes and stitching are customized to allow for different appearances at each trim level. The center console provides several storage options with up to 3.5 liters of open storage and 4.4 liters of storage under the armrest, as well as dual cupholders.

Suite of Standard Safety and Driver Assistance Features

All Trailblazer trims come with a comprehensive list of standard active safety and driver assistance features, including:

• 6 Air BagsForward Collision Alert
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Cruise Control
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Rear Park Assist

Additional optional active safety and driver assistance features include:

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• IntelliBeam Headlamps (Auto High Beam Assist)

ACTIV Tuned for Off-Road Use

Trailblazer ACTIV is equipped with unique tires and shock tuning. The ACTIV dampers are tuned to enhance vehicle performance and ride comfort when traveling on gravel roads. The Hankook Sport Terrain 17-inch tires feature an aggressive shoulder design and an all-season tread pattern.

The front fascia on Trailblazer ACTIV has been revised with the lower section designed for improved ground clearance. Additional exterior differentiation includes two-tone roof, standard roof rails and trapezoid-shaped exhaust tips.

Connectivity and Functionality

The Trailblazer will feature Chevy’s latest infotainment system, providing the ability to use two Bluetooth-paired phones concurrently, which enables passengers in the vehicle to use their cellphones hands-free or the driver to use multiple phones hands-free.

The Trailblazer features 40/60 split folding second row seats, which enables the vehicle to accommodate objects up to 2.6 meters long. Overall storage capacity is rated up to 1,470 liters with the second row folded. For additional convenience, an available hands-free liftgate, with logo projection improves ease of loading and unloading cargo.

Power and AWD Confidence

Powered by either a 1.2L turbo or 1.35L turbo engine, the Trailblazer will deliver up to 156 horsepower. Both engines are mated with a standard Continuously Variable Transmission with selectable stop/start capability. A nine-speed automatic transmission is also available on Trailblazers equipped with the 1.35L engine and all-wheel drive.

The Trailblazer is available with Chevy’s selectable AWD, also found in the Traverse. Selectable AWD allows drivers to decide whether to activate their AWD system in off-road or inclement weather situations, or to deactivate when AWD performance is not required, to achieve improved fuel economy.

Drive modes on front-wheel drive models include:

• Normal: Tailored for daily commuting and focused on ride comfort
• Snow: Provides more progressive throttle input for improved vehicle acceleration on snow- and ice-covered roads
• Sport: Modifies steering effort and shifting for a sportier feel and response

AWD models add unique calibrations for more rear-wheel torque at lower speeds to improve the driving experience on moderately steep and unpaved surfaces.

The prices of the new Chevrolet Trailblazer are : LS KRW 19.95 million, LT KRW 22.25 million, Premier KRW 24.90 million, ACTIV KRW 25.70 million and RS KRW 26.20 million.