Bitcar Original If there is any Chevrolet car that I am more familiar with in recent times, it must be the Star Milo nicknamed "Little Hornet". After all, the experience of going to the Guangde Proving Ground for testing in a weather of more than 40 degrees Celsius last summer was quite unforgettable, but it also gave me a deeper understanding of Xingmailo's product strength. That's why when I saw the official picture of the Chevrolet Trailblazer, I said without hesitation: "Isn't this another Star Milo?" In China, this Trailblazer actually has a more familiar one. Name, that is Chuangjie.
Appearance design
We have seen the matryoshka designs of car companies too many times before. I don’t think you need to care too much about this. After all, successful designs often have continuity. I think the design on the Star Milo is very good, and using this design again on the Trailblazer will have a more tough temperament than on the Star Milo.
If Star Milo emphasizes more on its sports genes, then Trailblazer pays more attention to reflecting its hardcore temperament. The front face design adopts an "X" shape structure, with a blackened grille and a through-type chrome trim strip. Compared with the Star Milo, this chrome trim strip is significantly thicker, which can further highlight the muscular look of the vehicle. , making the front face more impactful. In addition, the bright color of the car body and the younger design of the RS version will also make young consumers more willing to buy.
The headlights adopt a split design. The LED daytime running lights are located above the through-type chrome trim strip and have a long and narrow shape. Below are the high/low beam lights and turn signals. The overall layout fits well with the front face design, and the shape is also very fashionable.
The side of the car body adopts the design of upper and lower double waistlines, which helps to highlight the three-dimensional effect of the side of the vehicle. In order to reflect the trend of the vehicle, the roof is also a different color from the body. However, I think it is relatively conservative. If the design of the two-color body is directly adopted, the effect will be more obvious. As for the specific body size, we don’t know yet.
There are also two styles of rims, both of which adopt a five-spoke hollow design. There are only some differences in details. No matter which rim is used, it can reflect the dynamics and trend of Trailblazer.
As for the rear design, it is not only full but also has a good sense of layering. The taillights have been redesigned, and their shape is quite similar to the old Malibu. As for the bottom of the rear of the car, it is also decorated with a silver plaque, which is quite helpful to enhance the hardcore temperament of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle adopts a dual-exhaust layout on both sides instead of a hidden layout, which is very important for creating a vehicleThe sports atmosphere has been improved.
Interior design
The interior design of the Trailblazer is almost exactly the same as the Star Milo. It can be seen that this will be the design language of this generation of the Chevrolet family. It can be said that the progress is quite obvious. The previous generation's interior has been used for too many years and is a bit out of date in today's large-screen era. Today's interior design is also closer to the current era, with a sense of technology. More flavor. However, compared to the Star Milo, which creates a more sporty atmosphere in the interior, the Trailblazer is not so radical. As for the RS version, there are also red line decorations to enhance some excitement in the car.
Trailblazer also uses a three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel with a perforated design and red stitching decoration. It can also be found from the official photos that the vehicle has a steering wheel heating function. The most attractive features in the car are probably the 8-inch full LCD instrument panel and the 11-inch central control screen. Both screens have very clear display effects and also support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions.
The air conditioning control area under the air outlet also uses a large number of physical buttons, and the double-knob adjustment method is very classic. The left knob controls the temperature, and the right knob controls the air volume. In addition, in this area we can also see the front seat heating function. Under the air conditioning control area, Trailblazer is equipped with an SD card slot, AUX interface, USB interface, Type-C interface and 12V power interface, which can be said to be quite complete. Below these interfaces is the wireless charging area for mobile phones. In addition, there is a row of buttons in front of the gear lever, which respectively control engine start and stop, lane departure warning, ESP switch, driving mode adjustment and four-wheel drive mode adjustment.
As for the seats, Trailblazer also comes in two styles. The RS version uses a lot of red line decoration and matches the RS logo on the headrest to reflect the sporty atmosphere. The regular version of the seats is not as radical in design as the RS version, and is only decorated with yellow lines. The Trailblazer's seats look very thick and have ample internal padding. I believe they will perform well in terms of comfort. From the picture, we can see that the passenger seat still uses manual adjustment. As for the main driver, we cannot judge for the time being because there are no more details.
Power system
In terms of power performance, the Chevrolet Trailblazer will be equipped with a 1.2T three-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 102kW and a peak torque of 220N·m, and will be matched with a CVT gearbox. In addition, Trailblazer is also available in a 1.3T three-cylinder engine version with a maximum power of 116kW, peak torque 236N·m, and the front-wheel drive version of the 1.3T engine will be matched with a CVT gearbox, and the four-wheel drive version will be matched with a 9AT gearbox. However, due to the disapproval of three-cylinder engines by domestic consumers, after being introduced into the country, the Trailblazer is likely to be equipped with the same eighth-generation Ecotec 1.5T four-cylinder engine as the Star Milo, with a maximum power of 135kW and a maximum torque of 250N·m. Compared with the overseas version, it will have a better power experience. As for the gearbox, it is likely to use a CVT gearbox.
Editor's comment: This Chevrolet Trailblazer is very similar to the Star Milo from appearance to interior. I have to say that Chevrolet's family design language of this generation is quite acceptable. From this Trailblazer, we can also see what the domestic Chuangjie will look like in the future. Its positioning is still below the Star Milo, and it can enhance Chevrolet's competitiveness in the compact SUV market together with the Star Milo. As for when it will be introduced into the domestic market, we will also pay attention to further news.
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