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From full-sized trucks to economical crossover SUVs, the driving public is now enjoying a modern renaissance of offerings and cars for every type of buyer. GM Authority just provided the scoop on the current 3rd-generation Chevy Trailblazer, and learned that its mid-cycle model refresh reveal is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 8th.
Some of the items we expect are exterior styling revisions, brand new paint color options, new wheel designs, and a potential infotainment system update. Four of the new colors are Nitro Yellow Metallic, Fountain Blue, Sterling Gray Metallic, and Iridescent Pearl Tricoat. The first engine option is the turbocharged 1.2-liter Inline 3 LIH, rated at 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. The more powerful and potent option is the turbocharged 1.3-liter I3 L3T, cranking out 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque.
The U.S. News auto review team praised the 2023 Trailblazer for its generous seating space, cargo room, and standard features for a subcompact SUV. The Trailblazer offers one of the most responsive and engaging examples of driving within its segment. The Activ model provides a few off-road-ready extras that can allow for your destination to stray from "the straight and narrow,” adding an entirely different dimension to your weekend fun zone.
Front-drive Trailblazers have 7.5 inches of ground clearance, and 7.6 inches with the RS. The all-wheel drive system also allows for what has been one of the most versatile and drive-enrichening additives of modern times: different driving modes. The Snow, Normal, and Sport settings change things up drastically and allow for a form of adjustability that is exactly what the driver of today’s regimen was missing just a decade ago. The RS Trim also features a flat-bottom steering wheel, designating a sportier and more aggressive aesthetic.
Behind the 60/40 split/folding rear seats is 25.3 cubic feet of the luggage area, offering up an even larger 54.4 cubic feet when folded flat. The base-level LS trim comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, active noise cancellation, cloth upholstery, and single-zone air conditioning. The infotainment system includes a 7-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integrations, Bluetooth, satellite radio, and one each of USB-A and USB-C ports.
The Driver Confidence package for the LS adds cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors. Stepping up to the LT trim brings heated side mirrors, roof rails, keyless entry/ignition, remote start, heated front seats, and an 8-way adjustable power driver’s seat. The Activ and RS trims offer a technology package that includes adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, and a premium 7-speaker Bose audio system to properly add depth and dimension to the exciting audio side of things!
