American carmaker Chevrolet is expected to launch the Trailblazer at a Rs 29-lakh price tag.
Chevrolet is all set to launch the much-awaited Trailblazer SUV in India today. With this, the American carmaker will enter the booming premium SUV segment in the country.
Bookings for the SUV are already underway. In a departure from tradition, the carmaker recently tied up with e-commerce company Amazon in India to take bookings. The carmaker said that they were cashing in on the boom in the e-commerce segment to get more bookings for its SUV. Customers interested also have the option to book the Trailblazer at the company's official showrooms.
Here's all you need to know about the much-awaited SUV
On the outside:
-- It is 4.8 metres long and can seat seven. It will only be available in one trim -- the top-specced LTZ.
The front fascia is reminiscent of Chevrolet’s current design language with a large split-grille separating its projector headlamps. The boxy side and rear profiles are befitting of a large American SUV, which isn’t a bad thing.
Judging by how well the similarly proportioned Toyota Fortuner has performed in India, Chevrolet will be confident of the butch yet simple design of the Trailblazer, striking a chord with Indian consumers.
Ground clearance
The 231mm ground clearance and tall body stance will appeal to those buyers who are in search of a car with a supremely commanding on-road presence.
Specifications
India will only get the rear-wheel driven Trailblazer.
Engine: The Indian-spec Trailblazer will be powered by a 2.8-litre Duramax turbo-diesel engine that churns out 200PS of power at 3,600rpm and 500Nm of torque at 2,000rpm.
Transmission: The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
0-100: The 2-tonne car sits on 18-inch wheels with the engine capable of pulling its immense weight to 100kph from standstill in under 10-seconds.
Safety: For safety, it will get hill-descent control, hil-start assist, anti-locking brakes, electronic brake force distribution, cornering brake control, electronic stability program and panic brake assistance. Dual airbags in the front will come as standard.
On the inside
It gets a dual-tone beige and black colour scheme. For infotainment, it gets a heavily-updated 7-inch 'MyLink' touchscreen with a built-in rear-view camera display dominating the central fascia. Technical features are set to include steering mounted audio and telephony controls, cruise control, electronically adjustable driver’s seat, split-third row seating and smartphone app-link for the infotainment system.
Likely price: The Trailblazer is likely to cost around the Rs 29 lakh mark.
Competition: Toyota Fortuner, Ssangyong Rexton, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and hotly-awaited 2015 Ford Endeavour.
(with inputs from Zeegnition)
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