2013 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

DUBAI -- Chevrolet's toughest, most- refined midsize sport utility vehicle, the TrailBlazer, made its global debut today at the opening of the Dubai International Motor Show in the Middle East.

The robust seven-seat show vehicle previews Chevrolet's latest SUV offering, which will be sold around the world, beginning with Thailand in early 2012.

The new-generation TrailBlazer combines the hauling and towing capability of a body-on-frame SUV with the ride comfort and efficiency of a crossover. Developed in tandem with the all-new Chevrolet Colorado pickup by GM do Brasil, it shares the same architecture as its truck sibling, with a chassis tuned to combine heavy-duty off-road capability with refined city driving.

The show vehicle features an all-wheel-drive system and is powered by GM's new 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine, which features a variable-geometry turbocharger for an optimal combination of performance and fuel economy.

"It is a reflection of the importance of the Middle East market for General Motors that a vehicle as important as TrailBlazer is making its global debut at this show," said GM Middle East Operations President and Managing Director John Stadwick. "Without question, the new TrailBlazer will be one of the biggest and toughest members of the Chevrolet family -- the perfect vehicle to take on the Middle East's competitive midsize SUV segment.

"Although this is a show vehicle, the overall design is faithful to the production version that will arrive in Chevrolet showrooms next year. TrailBlazer will be the ideal fit, not only for consumers in the Middle East, but in every place around the world where it will be sold."

According to Brad Merkel, GM's global vehicle line executive for midsize trucks and SUVs, TrailBlazer offers the strength, design, capability and refinement needed to compete with the world's best off-road vehicles.

"The growing markets of the world want flexibility. That means power and capability combined with comfort and efficiency," Merkel said. "TrailBlazer does it all. You can tow anything, go anywhere, comfortably seat seven people, and do so with the fuel efficiency associated with a smaller, less capable vehicle. It's the complete package."

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[tonymagona334]

@20Trailblazer06Ext i love my '02!!

[20Trailblazer06Ext]

Can't wait, now I can continue to drive trailblazer forever (: love my 06 and can't wait for this!!

[ModestNeophyte]

@gyropot the verve - bittersweet symphony

[gyropot]

What is soundtrack's name ???

[bdratcliffe]

Trailblazer fans are gonna love this!

[edsonvianausa]

i am brazilian this very nice car i loved congradution american nice car.

[stopscrewingaround11]

God it's hideous! 

[truepass2679]

I would by that in heartbeat .

[SuperBoskat]

I driver a 1997 chevy blazer LT. What they need 2 bring back is the s-10 blazer, tht is the best suv chevy ever made. If they made a new one i would be the 1st to buy it. This new tb is nice tho. Sorry but wont be released in the US.

[TheLordhds]

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Currently, the portfolio of GM Brazil is a real GARBAGE! The GM Brazil only began to react when Brazil was "invaded" by Korean brands Kia and Hyundai, the Japanese Honda, Toyota and Nissan, not counting the French Renault and Peugeot. When the Chevrolet saw that it was losing market share had no choice but to renew their products! I hope that in 2012 and 2013 it all better. As for the SUV, I would have one in my garage that easy!