General Motors has recently announced that it will launch the new Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV and the Spin compact MPV in the Indian car market in 2015-16. The company has already imported a couple of units of both the cars for R&D (Research & Development) and testing purposes. The Trailblazer is likely to replace the Captiva SUV, though the company hasn't official said anything about this. Chevrolet has already started testing the Trailblazer SUV in India, and is likely to launch it by the festive season. First unveiled at the 2012 Delhi Motor Show, the SUV will compete against the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.
The Chevrolet Trailblazer is a seven-seater SUV, which is likely to come in diesel version only. The company is testing the powerful 2.8-litre, 4-cylinder equipped SUV. This engine is capable of producing a power output of 180bhp and a peak torque of 470Nm. This engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic gearbox. However, the entry-level model is also likely to get a five-speed manual transmission. Both the rear wheel drive and 4-wheel drive variants of the SUV will be introduced in our market.
Dimensionally, the Trailblazer SUV measures 4878mm in length, 1902mm in width, 1834mm in height, and it has a large wheelbase of 2870mm. The SUV is equipped with several safety and security features including Electronic Stability Control, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), Hydraulic Brake Assist, Traction Control, Panic Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Drag Control and airbags for driver & co-driver.
