Chevrolet will show up at the 33rd Bangkok International Motor Show (March 26 - April 8 ) with the second generation of its successful Trailblazer SUV model, a car clearly inspired by the latest concept version of the model that was displayed in Dubai a few months back. The new Trailblazer uses the same platform of the Colorado pick-up truck and will come in both front- and all-wheel drive configurations. There will be two Duramax engine options: a 2.5-litre delivering 150 hp and 350 Nm of peak torque and a 2.8-litre producing 180 hp and 470 Nm. Both units can be mated to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed auto, but the latter would cut down the torque of the 2.8 engine down to 440 Nm.

The cabin of the new Trailblazer can accommodate up to 7 people - driver included - over three rows of seats, all of which can be folded in order to adjust the inner space according to the needs of the moment. Besides, if you fold the middle and rear benches, the rear sides will form a flat surface that can be used as the floor of a much wider loading area. General Motors points out that even the occupants of the last seats will have enough space to face long trips with maximum comfort. From a technical point of view, it is worth mentioning that the model uses a body-on-frame structure and 5-link suspension, while a number of safety and aid systems are available as part of the standard equipment or upon request (ESP, TCS, Panic Brake Assist and the new Dynamic Rear Brake Proportioning just to name a few). The new Chevy Trailblazer will not be imported in the US and will enter the Thai market in June.

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The second generation of Chevrolet Trailblazer is anticipated by a concept car currently on display at the Dubai International Auto Show. This new SUV/Crossover - based on the Chevy’s Colorado pick-up - is expected to be unveiled in its final form in early 2012 and to hit the showrooms shortly after. Trailblazer and Colorado will also share the same engine range, meaning Duramax’s 2.5 and 2.8 4-cylinder petrol units (delivering 150 hp/350 Nm and 180 hp/470 Nm respectively) coupled with automatic or manual transmission and available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations.

The aggressive-looking design was created at the GM South America Design Center in São Caetano do Sul (Brazil) and features many futuristic solutions will probably not make it to the final production version of the model, 20″ alloys aside perhaps. Chevrolet Trailblazer will make its commercial debut in Thailand in 2012, and will go on sale around the globe a few weeks later.

View the full Chevrolet Trailblazer Concept photo gallery

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Chevrolet released the first official teaser (above) of the Trailblazer, a new SUV based on the recently unveiled Colorado pick up that is also destined to worldwide markets, Europe included. The new model is scheduled to make its official debut at the Dubai International Motor Show (10-14 November 2011), while Thailand will be the first market where this new car will go on sale in 2012.

Chances are that no European markets will see any Trailblazer until 2013, but even if no official information was released about its engine range, it is safe to say that it will probably make use of the same engines that will equip the Colorado line: the new 2.5 and 2.8 DuraMax 4-cylinder diesel engines, the former delivering 150hp and 350 Nm of torque and the latter producing 180hp and 470 Nm. Manual or automatic transmission and 2WD or 4WD variations will be available for both engine configurations.

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