Trailblazer

[prototype66]

Is there any word on what they plan to replace the trailblazers with next?

[regfootball]

i thought they were going as is for like 3-4 more years

[bowtie_dude]

i thought they were going as is for like 3-4 more years

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Surely not that long!

[prototype66]

My manager said that the TB was done in 07 but no word of what replaced it. Maybe a full refresh instead of new headlights(no chrome bar) lame.

[GEESIXER]

does that mean that the Envoy is done too!!!?

[Eric77TA]

I've heard rumors Chevy will end up getting a Lambda when Trailblazer is discontinued and the Acadia will eventually completely supersede the Envoy.

[Matt276]

I've heard rumors Chevy will end up getting a Lambda when Trailblazer is discontinued and the Acadia will eventually completely supersede the Envoy.

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It makes sense. I'm sure the Chevy Lambda is already on the drawing board.

[hyperv6]

With gas prices where they are and going to be the timing could not be better for the Lambda V6 to enter the market.

For once GM was lucky on the timing for a new product.

[RJB]

All development work on the L6 engine is done. That's from the horses mouth, as they say.

[Newbiewar]

I've heard rumors Chevy will end up getting a Lambda when Trailblazer is discontinued and the Acadia will eventually completely supersede the Envoy.

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the trailblazer is so archaic... its ride is horrible, its fuel ecconomy is second only to the commercial trucks... the long wheel base has already been canceled..

although the izusu and saab just got a model so maybe its not about to be canned...

[nyscene911]

the trailblazer is so archaic... its ride is horrible, its fuel ecconomy is second only to the commercial trucks... the long wheel base has already been canceled..

although the izusu and saab just got a model so maybe its not about to be canned...

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The Saab model of it looks terrible though. The sides are plain, and the grill is the worst. You can see where the bar is supposed to be, since the honey-comb grill just kinda gos blah there. Its a very disappointing effort, imo.

[Mule Bakersdozen LS]

Ascender's been around since the 2003 model year-they just aren't commonly seen, and they're just rebadged, regrilled (nicely, might I add) GMC Envoy and (now dead) Envoy XL's.

[91z4me]

All development work on the L6 engine is done. That's from the horses mouth, as they say.

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Does that mean work on the L6 into the GMT355s which is what a LOT of speculation was saying?

[prototype66]

The new PM has an artist rendition of the new lambda TB replacement. I'm going to scan it in tonight.

[Dsuupr]

The T-355s seem to have been bad luck every where they went. First they got introduced at the killing of Oldsmobile, then they get put into 2 divisions that are just going to kill them off as soon as they got there.

[91z4me]

The T-355s seem to have been bad luck every where they went.  First they got introduced at the killing of Oldsmobile, then they get put into 2 divisions that are just going to kill them off as soon as they got there.

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GMT360s, the 355s are the Canyon & Colorado & and H3.

[Cremazie]

I sure hope the are history...

[fuel_shopper]

The GMT335s arent as bad as you make them. I guess everybody has they're own opinion.

[fuel_shopper]

The GMT335s arent as bad as you make them. I guess everybody has they're own opinion.

[prototype66]

for what it's worth.............Here is the PM pics.

[Cadillacfan]

Wow. Those are awful. Of course, it is Popular mechanics. I posted a pic of Motortrend's rendering of chevy's potential Lambda vehicle.

Edited August 8, 2006 by Cadillacfan

[Drew Dowdell]

Ok, so the interiors need to be updated, other than that, what is so wrong with these trucks? Both the I6 and 5.3 are excellent engines, the trucks as a whole seem to hold up well.

AWD Rainiers with the I6 can be had for under 30k these days.

[prototype66]

Wow.  Those are awful.  Of course, it is Popular mechanics.  I posted a pic of Motortrend's rendering of chevy's potential Lambda vehicle.

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I must have missed that. Got a link?

Ok, so the interiors need to be updated, other than that, what is so wrong with these trucks? Both the I6 and 5.3 are excellent engines, the trucks as a whole seem to hold up well.

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Agreed! I do think the front end could use an update and the truck would do great w/ the new 6 speed hybrid transmission. Edited August 8, 2006 by prototype66

[regfootball]

oh GOD those renderings are terrible. Better go get that Kia Sorento now I guess.

[WS61400]

The Trailblazer will be replaced with a GMC Acadia based vehicle. The Trailblazer will leave in 2010.

[Drew Dowdell]

The Trailblazer will be replaced with a GMC Acadia based vehicle. The Trailblazer will leave in 2010.

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understandable, but the current trucks should have had at *least* an interior MCE.

[WS61400]

understandable, but the current trucks should have had at *least* an interior MCE.

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The Trailblazer will get a small update for 2008. It may just be for the headlights and taillights though. That`s all that we have heard though.

[WCCPSGM]

Did you notice those drawings are basically the same except the GMC has minivan doors on the back.

The problem about 80-90% of the midsized market are people who actually want a suburban station wagon and can't admit it. They don't tow, they don't go off-road, they get groceries and run kids around. Gas is eating into their SUV habit. I know, the wifes Bravada is sitting a lot more these days. But when you don't need any of the truck atributes, a car-based station wagon with AWD that LOOKS like a truck works just as well. I expect GM and Ford to drop their mid-sized trucks.

My personal opinion, the Trailblazer was an ill-concieved Explorer clone from the begining. GM was in a uniquie position with the original trucks, which were smaller than an explorer and cheaper than the grand cherokee.

[prototype66]

The PM track record ....................................you decide.

Edited August 11, 2006 by prototype66

[prototype66]

I honestly think my chop from 2 months ago(of their sketch) is closer to reality!

[Intrepidation]

My girlfriend's aunt likes TrailBlazers, she road in one once and thought it was a nice vehicle. Me, I hate the interior.

[brewman]

Did you notice those drawings are basically the same except the GMC has minivan doors on the back. 

The problem about 80-90% of the midsized market are people who actually want a suburban station wagon and can't admit it.  They don't tow, they don't go off-road, they get groceries and run kids around.  Gas is eating into their SUV habit.  I know, the wifes Bravada is sitting a lot more these days.  But when you don't need any of the truck atributes, a car-based station wagon with AWD that LOOKS like a truck works just as well.  I expect GM and Ford to drop their mid-sized trucks.

My personal opinion, the Trailblazer was an ill-concieved Explorer clone from the begining.  GM was in a uniquie position with the original trucks, which were smaller than an explorer and cheaper than the grand cherokee.

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I agree. One reason I like the Saturn Vue is the fact it is closer in size to my 91 Jimmy 4dr. However I don't really want a FWD and like having a full frame. It may be old school but mine has 300,000+ miles so it can't be all wrong.

[Flybrian]

for what it's worth.............Here is the PM pics.

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Crayola your World, Popular Mechanics!

Anyway, I agree with the size statement. The XLs weren't a great idea either, since most people who regularly seat more than five get a larger Tahoe or Suburban or minivan.

A NG Colorado/Canyon-based Blazer/Envoy would sell very well.

[prototype66]

Crayola your World, Popular Mechanics!

Anyway, I agree with the size statement. The XLs weren't a great idea either, since most people who regularly seat more than five get a larger Tahoe or Suburban or minivan.

A NG Colorado/Canyon-based Blazer/Envoy would sell very well.

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Funny though, since they stopped making them in 04 i've had more people wanting them. The mpg isn't that much better but it is better.Mostly selling the Envoy xl( not the retractabe roof fiasco ) We have sold about 12 in the 1 year i've been selling. The 3 row Lambda is going to do very, very well imo.(unless it looks like that rendering)

[76ChevyTrucker]

I've always liked the TB. I don't really have a need (yet) for a Tahoe or Suburban, and I do like my trucks, but I might not necessarily want a full-size pickup (considering I honestly have one with my '76). Were they not well thought out? Yeah, they could have definitely occupied a few more brain cells when they were on the drawing board. But overall, they seem to do well for those who need an SUV, but don't need a short-wheel base covered crew cab (Tahoe) or its long-wheel base brother (Suburban).

[SS427]

GMT360s, the 355s are the Canyon & Colorado & and H3.

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The H3 is GMT 345

[Chicagoland]

GM simply made the current TB/Envoy too large, thinking 'bigger is better'. They are too close to the Tahoe, and now they are getting canned.

Look at the older Blazers, they were more sensible. But now the E'nox is same size.

[91z4me]

The H3 is GMT 345

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Which is a modified GMT355, it is built on the same line as the GMT355 pickups and is generally reffered to as a GMT355.

[dx398]

Hello Everyone, Wikipedia now states that the TB will be around until 2009, does anyone know if it will continue to have a full chassis until then? also where can I can one see sales figures for the Trailblazer..

Thanks.

Edited December 28, 2006 by dx398