This is the midsize SUV with the strong message
for prospects: “Discover New Territory.” Available as a five-passenger
or extended seven-passenger model, in either two- or four-wheel
drive, TrailBlazer offers a variety of people-carrying and cargo-hauling
possibilities. Split-folding rear seats allow several cargo configurations
for carrying long or bulky items — versatility to suit a multitude
of needs. TrailBlazer also has a standard, award-winning Vortec
4200 six-cylinder DOHC engine that serves up 275 horsepower. New
for ’03, there’s an optional, aluminum-block, 290-horsepower Vortec
5300 V8 engine(1) for the seven-passenger TrailBlazer EXT models.
TrailBlazer EXT 2WD models with the Vortec 4200 can tow up to
5,900 lbs. (7,200 lbs. with the Vortec 5300 V8),(1) and offer
100.2 cu. ft. of cargo space with two people on board and the
second-row and third-row seatbacks folded forward. Also new for
’03: TrailBlazer The North Face Edition (interim availability)
takes 2WD and 4x4 outdoor adventure as seriously as America’s
more adventurous SUV buyers do. The 2003 Chevy TrailBlazer. Built
on the heritage of Chevy Trucks: the most dependable, longest-lasting
trucks on the road.(3) After TrailBlazer, everything else just
seems kind of weak.
1 Maximum trailer ratings are calculated assuming a properly equipped
base vehicle plus driver. 2 Dependability based on longevity:
1981–July 2001 full-line light-duty truck company registrations.
Excludes other GM divisions.
POSITIONING STATEMENT
For adventuresome adults who are confident and
self-reliant, TrailBlazer is the authentic midsize SUV that delivers
the strength to go beyond everyday life
EXTERIOR
Two new colors: Silver Green Metallic and Dark
Gray Metallic.
• LS body-side molding has been changed to Charcoal.
• LT body-side molding has been changed to body
color.
• Roof rack cross bars are now optional on 1SA.
• Recovery hooks are now optional on 1SA 4x4
models.
• Trailer wiring connector is now optional on
1SA.
INTERIOR
• Side air bags(1), standard in 2002, are now
optional.
• Delete lamps for glove box, underhood, footwell.
• Delete seat map pocket, driver-side.
1 Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with
air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat.
See the Owner’s Manual for more safety information.
FUNCTIONAL
• V8 engine optional in TrailBlazer EXT models
(see “Features To Advertise” section).
• Increased fuel tank capacity for TrailBlazer:
22 gallons approx.(Interim availability).
The Competitors
• Ford
Explorer
• Mercury
Mountaineer
• Dodge
Durango
• Mitsubishi
Montero
• 2003
Honda Pilot
TrailBlazer EXT’s Advantages(1)
• More second-row head, leg and hip room than
’02 Ford Explorer.(2)
• More second-row leg, shoulder and hip room
than Dodge Durango.(2)
• More third-row head and leg room than Dodge
Durango.(2)
• More third-row hip and shoulder room than Dodge
Durango or Ford Explorer.(2)
• More cargo capacity (100.2 cu. ft. with second-row
and third-row seatbacks folded forward) than Dodge Durango, Ford
Explorer or Jeep Grand Cherokee.
• In its class, TrailBlazer has unsurpassed cargo
volume behind the third-row seat.(3)
1 All claims exclude other GM vehicles and are based on GM Medium
Utility segment. 2 Based on 2002 competitive information. 3 Based
on latest available competitive data
TrailBlazer EXT
Strengths
• TrailBlazer EXT has the same “Strength” features
as the TrailBlazer.
Security
• TrailBlazer EXT has the same “Security” features
as the TrailBlazer.
Power
• Like TrailBlazer, the longer-wheelbase TrailBlazer
EXT has a standard Vortec 4200 six-cylinder DOHC engine.
• A new-for-’03 Vortec 5300 V8 engine, available
only in TrailBlazer EXT models, is GM’s first Vortec V8 truck
engine with an aluminum block. This powerplant capitalizes on
the lower mass and superior thermal efficiency of aluminum, improving
performance, emissions control and fuel efficiency compared to
its proven cast-iron counterpart. The quiet-running Vortec 5300
generates 290 hp at 5200 rpm and 330 lb.-ft. of standard torque
at 4000 rpm. And, like the Vortec 4200, this more powerful engine
is linked to the Hydra-Matic 4L60-E transmission, a state-of-the-art
four-speed offered in many GM trucks and the Chevrolet Corvette.
Versatility
TrailBlazer EXT shares the versatility features listed for TrailBlazer,
with these exceptions:
• TrailBlazer EXT 2WD models can tow up to 5,900
lbs.(1), when properly equipped (7,200 lbs. with the optional
Vortec 5300 V8). TrailBlazer EXT 4x4 models can tow up to 5,800
lbs.(1), when properly equipped (7,000 lbs. with the optional
Vortec 5300 V8).
• TrailBlazer EXT has a nearly flat load floor
and 100.2 cu. ft. of cargo space with two people on board and
the second-row and third-row seat-backs folded forward. 22 cu.
ft. of cargo space with seven people on board.
• A standard third-row seat gives TrailBlazer
EXT a seven-adult-passenger seating capacity. This 50/50 split-folding
third-row seat is roomy enough for two adults up to 6 ft. 1 in.
tall, and easy to access through wide rear side doors. Access
is also made easy by 65/35 fold-and-tumble second-row seats, which
can be folded down or folded up and out of the way by simply releasing
a handle.
• Both the second and third rows of seats have
a split-folding design, allowing them to be configured a number
of ways, depending on people or cargo needs.
• The second-row seats have four recline positions.
• A factory-installed DVD entertainment system
is available for TrailBlazer models (except LS). It’s located
in the headliner between the first and second row of seats. The
DVD system includes the capability to play audio or video, a seven-inch
flip-down monitor, two wireless headphones, a remote control unit
and jacks and ports for camcorder playback and video games.
1 Maximum trailer ratings are calculated assuming a properly equipped
base vehicle plus driver. 2 Not available on models equipped with
the available power sunroof.
Comfort and Convenience
TrailBlazer EXT has many thoughtful standard
features, including: LT trim, Remote Keyless Entry, Premium Cloth
interior (Premium Leather seating surfaces are available for the
first and second rows of seats), an eight-way power driver seat
with lumbar support, a rear parcel shelf that adjusts to three
different positions, a Deluxe overhead console with HomeLink and
Travel Note, rear-seat air conditioning and heat, and power rear
vent windows. Exterior EXT appointments include 17-inch bright
aluminum wheels and dual, power, heated outside |
"I
think the TrailBlazer EXT is the perfect SUV for the versatile
sportsman. It has 3 seats with plenty of room for 7 people (and
I mean adults), and still has space behind the third seat to handle
a lot of gear. This truck comes standard with a 4.2L 275 horsepower
dual overhead cam 6 cylinder engine. That's a lot of standard
power, but I opted for the optional aluminum 5.3L V-8. It takes
maximum trailering weight for the TrailBlazer EXT with 4 wheel
drive from 5800 pounds with the 4.2L 6 cylinder engine up to 6700
pounds with this 290 horsepower V-8. It is powerful, and trailering
my boat with the TrailBlazer EXT, packed with all my fishing equipment,
has never been easier. You don't have to take my word for it,
try one for yourself at your local Chevy Dealer. I promise you
will be as impressed as I am."- Jeff Mancini