Hey cool. Just curious, did you drive it on the highway? Some of the press reports suggest the 3cyl is fine around town but runs out of steam at higher speeds.
I did drive it on the highway, as I had it for a few days as GM replaced the entire top assembly on my conv(rear window seal separated). This Trailblazer LT was plenty peppy but it did have the optional larger 3cyl and no AWD. I felt there was a lot of value in the overall package and would direct folks to look into one if it fit their needs. The larger 3cyl is certainly worth the small premium($395?), perhaps a must have?
I was seriously considering one but even at times my Rogue was feeling a bit small, and have driven my brother and sil's Trax and sort of liked it but again too small. Then when they had the $5750 off of the previous year but still brand new Equinox, I drove it and the rest shall we say is history.
Yes the 1.3T FWD, that's the one I would check out. Highest highway MPG for the Trailblazer at 33MPG. If I were Chevy the FWD LT/RS/Activ would come with the 1.3T standard since it gets better MPG. Fine if you want to have the LS with the 1.2T as the base model.
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Owning an F150 with a 3.5 EB I would have to disagree with your guesswork. It matches the towing abilities of the 6.2 GM with better mileage. It's towing mpg is just less than a Ford 5.0 in the same truck with equal or better in empty driving and it pulls harder. Adjusted for actual miles driven and fuel used I have on several occasions gotten 23 - 24 mpg.
I wouldn't say it was impressive on the highway, but certainly more than adequate. I did average over 30MPG in rural driving for the few hundred miles I had it over 5 days. MSRP was mid $20k. Here were my impressions at the time:Yes the 1.3T FWD, that's the one I would check out. Highest highway MPG for the Trailblazer at 33MPG. If I were Chevy the FWD LT/RS/Activ would come with the 1.3T standard since it gets better MPG. Fine if you want to have the LS with the 1.2T as the base model.
Glad to hear it does well on the highway, that was a concern of mine after C&D said "The turbo-three offers a decent amount of low-end grunt, but it quickly gives up as revs climb and speeds increase." Once again I'll ignore the mags on this one and go with your "real world" reply...
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer: Lots of Show, Not Much Go
Chevy nails the Trailblazer's design and packaging, but it's let down by an underwhelming engine.
I'd imagine it has to be soon with how much we've been seeing lately, plus the preproduction builds they're already doing at the plant.
Ford hasn't made any official announcement, but some say within the first half of 2021.
It will be a cold day in hell and it will also have to be configured as a 'lectric.
Cheaper and smaller than Ranger (and other trucks on the market). Not everyone needs something with even the capability of Ranger. Some people just need something with a bed to carry a few bags of mulch every once and a while.
Lets face it, we all know that very few truck owners these days actually need a truck. They just want to drive one. I have owned or leased several myself, and in every case, the amount of actual truck use I needed, could have been handled with a daily rental at Home Depot. I bet many others can claim the same.
But...but...that's an inconvenience to have to go out and rent one.
