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Unveiled in 2011, the second-generation Chevrolet Trailblazer made it to Australia as the Holden Colorado 7 for a very simple reason: it shares its underpinning with the Colorado pickup truck. Now, however, Holden has changed the name back to Trailblazer.
Introducing the 2017 Holden Trailblazer. Essentially a heavy facelift of the 2016 Holden Colorado 7, the Trailblazer continues to be based on the backbone of the Colorado workhorse. But it comes with a twist. According to Holden, that twist is “premium design and refined driving characteristics.” And naturally, such credentials also come at a price: AUD 47,990 for the LT.
According to Peter Keley, the executive director of sales at Holden, the “Trailblazer blends premium styling with impressive in-car technology, both in terms of connectivity and active safety features. The 2017 Trailblazer looks great and drives better than ever. To be able to add all of the content we have without adding significantly to the price is a real win for our customers."
That’s not a bluff. I mean, look at the thing in the adjacent photographs, then compare it to the Colorado 7. The Trailblazer is definitely a more sophisticated sport utility vehicle than its predecessor, laden with LED daytime running lights, chrome accents, and many additions to the interior. Once you hop inside, the redesigned dashboard makes a good impression. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also on the menu, as is remote vehicle start.
On the safety front, active and passive features have convinced the peeps over at ANCAP to award the 2017 Trailblazer with five stars for its crashworthiness. Regardless of configuration, the Trailblazer is exclusively available with a 2.8-liter Duramax turbo diesel and a six-speed auto.
The oil-chugging powerplant produces 147 kW (197 bhp) and 500 Nm (367 lb-ft) of torque, enough grunt for cruising and towing alike. Slated to go on sale in October, the LT and LTZ trim levels of the Trailblazer are available in six exterior colors. Summit White and Absolute Red don’t cost anything. For Mineral Black, Nitrate Silver, Satin Steel Grey, and Blue Mountain, the Australian manufacturer will charge customers AUD 550.
According to Peter Keley, the executive director of sales at Holden, the “Trailblazer blends premium styling with impressive in-car technology, both in terms of connectivity and active safety features. The 2017 Trailblazer looks great and drives better than ever. To be able to add all of the content we have without adding significantly to the price is a real win for our customers."
That’s not a bluff. I mean, look at the thing in the adjacent photographs, then compare it to the Colorado 7. The Trailblazer is definitely a more sophisticated sport utility vehicle than its predecessor, laden with LED daytime running lights, chrome accents, and many additions to the interior. Once you hop inside, the redesigned dashboard makes a good impression. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also on the menu, as is remote vehicle start.
On the safety front, active and passive features have convinced the peeps over at ANCAP to award the 2017 Trailblazer with five stars for its crashworthiness. Regardless of configuration, the Trailblazer is exclusively available with a 2.8-liter Duramax turbo diesel and a six-speed auto.
The oil-chugging powerplant produces 147 kW (197 bhp) and 500 Nm (367 lb-ft) of torque, enough grunt for cruising and towing alike. Slated to go on sale in October, the LT and LTZ trim levels of the Trailblazer are available in six exterior colors. Summit White and Absolute Red don’t cost anything. For Mineral Black, Nitrate Silver, Satin Steel Grey, and Blue Mountain, the Australian manufacturer will charge customers AUD 550.
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