General Motors India has finally unveiled the much-awaited Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV and Spin MPV in India. While the Trailblazer will go on sale in October, 2015, the Spin will be launched by early 2017. In fact, the company has already begun testing both the vehicles in India.
Power for the Chevrolet Trailblazer will come from a 2.8-litre, Duramax diesel engine that develops a maximum power of 200bhp at 3,600rpm and 500Nm of torque at 2,000rpm. Transmitting power to the wheels will be a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The SUV might get an AWD (all-wheel drive) system with safety features like electronic stability program and hill assist.
Whereas, the Chevrolet Spin will be powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine (107bhp with 148Nm) and a 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine (89bhp with 200Nm). Transmission options on offer will be a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic.
Coming to the features, the seven-seater Spin MPV will be equipped with an audio system with Bluetooth connectivity, a multi-function steering wheel, silver and chrome finish control buttons, digital speedometer, sweptback headlamps, round fog lamps, large wheel arches and alloy wheels, side body cladding , etc. The MPV will be 4.3m long, 1.7m wide and 1.6m tall, and will have a wheelbase of 2.6m.
On the other hand, the Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV measures 4, 878mm in length and 1,902mm in width and 1, 834mm in height, and sports a wheelbase of 2,845mm. Being a premium SUV, the Trailblazer will be loaded with plenty of comfort and safety features such as a 7-inch Chevrolet’s MyLink touchscreen infotainment system with iOS and Android support, a dash camera with 32GB memory, reverse camera with chromatic LCD monitor, ABS with EBD, ESP, dual airbags, etc.
Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV
Expected Price – Rs. 25 lakh (ex-showroom)
Competition – Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour
Chevrolet Spin MPV
Expected Price – Rs. 6.5 lakh – Rs. 8.5 lakh (ex-showroom)
Competition – Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Renault Lodgy and Honda Mobilio