tuffy Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 It looks like the new trailblazers have improved. I am looking for your opinion on it, especially those who have the new style trailblazer. How is the ride, fuel economy, handling, etc. etc. Any problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffy Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Apparently I can't spell opinions...hopefully that will be magically edited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I saw one the other day when I was out shopping and thought it looked great. The only draw back I could say about them is that they are built on the Colorodo truck chassis but other brand large SUV's are also built on a truck frame like the Fortuna and MU7. If you like the ride quality in a truck than this would not be a problem. For 2014 the Duramax 2.8L diesel engines have several new parts, namely a new water-cooled variable-geometry turbocharger, a new high-pressure common-rail fuel delivery system, a new Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, a new intake manifold, a new cylinder head, a new cylinder block, a new balance shaft unit and a new Engine Control Module (ECM). and now produce 200 hp and 500 Nm of torque which I think makes them one of the best diesels available. The only other drawback could be the resale value would not be as good as other SUVs. If you are planning on keeping it that wouldn't be a problem. All being said if I was in the market for a SUV I would definitely consider the Trailblazer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffy Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Rdrokit, I think this is a different suspension that the Colorado, it has coil springs in the rear and the pickup has leaf. I test drove one and it seemed to ride much smoother than my old Everest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Nice.2 Years no Prob ,Dopey Service Management only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffy Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Nice.2 Years no Prob ,Dopey Service Management only. Dopey service management is a requirement for all auto brands in Thailand I think. As far as Ford service in Pattaya, calling them dopey would be 3 steps up for them. They are the main reason I will never buy a ford in Thailand again. I do like the looks and feel of the Trailblazer though, just hoping for some more reports (good or bad) before I pull the trigger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I saw one the other day when I was out shopping and thought it looked great. The only draw back I could say about them is that they are built on the Colorodo truck chassis but other brand large SUV's are also built on a truck frame like the Fortuna and MU7. If you like the ride quality in a truck than this would not be a problem. For 2014 the Duramax 2.8L diesel engines have several new parts, namely a new water-cooled variable-geometry turbocharger, a new high-pressure common-rail fuel delivery system, a new Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, a new intake manifold, a new cylinder head, a new cylinder block, a new balance shaft unit and a new Engine Control Module (ECM). and now produce 200 hp and 500 Nm of torque which I think makes them one of the best diesels available. The only other drawback could be the resale value would not be as good as other SUVs. If you are planning on keeping it that wouldn't be a problem. All being said if I was in the market for a SUV I would definitely consider the Trailblazer. Trivia: 200HP/500Nm was the original reference VM Motori design spec. What we saw first launched in TH was a de-spec'd version of the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 This is a S. African review but I think they get the same model as Thailand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw0fUs0Ecyg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffy Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Thanks for the link Rdrokit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert24 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 One thing to bear in mind with Chevys is that re-sale value is quite low. Or in other words you may consider buying a 2nd hand trailblazer, say 1 year old with a significant discount from the original price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Dude Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I had written a whole review of the trailblazer. When i wanted to post it it disspeared. Dont want to write it again as i spend over 30 minutes on it. PM me if you want to know more. Sorry, slightly pissed off that it dissapeared... grrrrrr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I've had the same thing happen to me several times ... now I normally write a comment using MS Word then copy and paste. Yes really piss... you off when your post vanishes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdecas Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Ask yourself, "Am I man enough to blaze that trail?". Well, are you, punk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I drove the Trailblazer for a test drive (weekend). At the end I chose a FORTUNER. Trailblazer uncomfortable seats, loud, hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaZa9 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 As others have indicated - Chev service centres are really poorly run. Thats my experience in Phuket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakegeee Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 The Chev Trailblazer is just a re-badged Isuzu MuX I believe, as the Colorado is a DMax. Of course they have a different skin but I think they are really the same vehicle off the same line underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 They have different engines too. Also gearbox? Chev has a 6 speed manual Isuzu 5 I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 The Chev Trailblazer is just a re-badged Isuzu MuX I believe, as the Colorado is a DMax. Of course they have a different skin but I think they are really the same vehicle off the same line underneath. The Trailblazer came first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I drove the Trailblazer for a test drive (weekend). At the end I chose a FORTUNER. Trailblazer uncomfortable seats, loud, hard I test drove one today and its far more comfortable than my Fortuner. The only issue is a few warnings i have got about it. Anyone else heard anything like this about it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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