2002
Chevrolet TrailBlazer reviews and buying guide.
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
The all-new 2002 Chevrolet
TrailBlazer sport utility vehicle (SUV) offers an unequaled
combination of strength, power and high-tech precision,
wrapped in a design that evokes patented Chevrolet Truck
toughness. Bigger than a Blazer and smaller than a Tahoe,
the TrailBlazer completes the Chevrolet Truck SUV family,
giving Chevrolet the most competitive SUV lineup in
the industry, from Tracker to Suburban.
Later in 2002 Chevrolet
will introduce an extended 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
with a third row seat.
Powered by the all-new
Vortec 4200, an inline-six configured engine, the Chevrolet
TrailBlazer offers the power of a V8 engine with the
fuel efficiency of a six-cylinder. It is the most technologically
advanced engine in its class and delivers the most horsepower
in its segment, at 270 hp with 275 lb-ft of torque.
"The 2002 Chevrolet
TrailBlazer is designed to deliver a new level of strength,
power, security, ride and handling, and true SUV toughness,"
said Russ Clark, Chevrolet TrailBlazer brand manager.
"It starts with the Vortec 4200 engine, which combines
new technology with the proven balance of an inline-six
engine to challenge the best of the best. The 2002 Chevrolet
TrailBlazer will offer unequaled power and smoothness,
while providing excellent fuel efficiency."
Yet the 2002 Chevrolet
TrailBlazer doesn’t sacrifice refined ride and
handling, ample cargo and passenger space, or long-lasting
dependability. It offers a complete package of performance,
features and attributes specially tuned for the unique
demands of SUV customers.
Chevrolet TrailBlazer’s
engine and transmission smoothness...
The Vortec 4200 is mated
to a next-generation four-speed automatic transmission
(4L60-E), and is expected to set industry benchmarks
for smoothness and quietness while providing a strong,
flat torque curve. And the Chevrolet TrailBlazer provides
that power with good fuel economy, strong trailer towing
capacity and an inherently balanced inline-six engine.
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer’s
engine meets or exceeds all sound requirements while
providing outstanding horsepower, 0 to 60-mph performance,
and 50 to 70 mph performance. Its naturally balanced
configuration virtually eliminates shake and idle roll.
A racing version of the
TrailBlazer’s powerful inline-six has won both
the Baja 500 and the Nevada 2000 "best of the desert"
races, competing against V8 engines.
Chevrolet TrailBlazer’s
superior ride and handling
Chevrolet TrailBlazer’s
world-class ride and handling attributes combine Chevrolet-Truck
toughness and unprecedented precision. Its hydroformed
steel frame side rails form a strong foundation for
the truck’s overall strength and ride quality.
The frame dramatically increases torsional stiffness,
an important enabler in the performance of suspension
components.
A five-link rear suspension
— similar to the system pioneered by Chevrolet’s
award winning Tahoe and Suburban — combines with
a double-A arm front suspension and one of the SUV-market’s
first applications of rack-and-pinion steering for superior
responsiveness, quietness and performance.
TrailBlazer’s hydraulically
assisted rack-and-pinion steering system provides a
precise steering response and tight turning radius.
Braking also is at world-class levels in terms of noise,
wear and brake feel. An advanced system of 12 specially
tuned body mounts use hydraulics and rubber pads to
isolate road inputs and noise, limiting vibration and
harshness dramatically on any kind of road or trail.
All-new platform
TrailBlazer is built
on an all-new GM vehicle platform that establishes a
new standard for technology in the midsize SUV world.
With features such as next-generation OnStar, the industry’s
first fully hydroformed frame, dual-stage air bags and
a five-link rear suspension, TrailBlazer brings a host
of innovative technologies to the midsize truck arena.
TrailBlazer also has all-new sheet metal and a body-on-frame
architecture. It will only be offered in a four-door
configuration. TrailBlazer is one of a new generation
of midsize SUVs that is part of GM’s strategy to
be the industry’s truck leader.
"This vehicle defines
what Chevrolet Trucks are all about," added Clark.
"The TrailBlazer is bigger, quieter and more powerful
than the Blazer, and will match up against any competition
on the market."
Safe driver environment
Chevrolet TrailBlazer
provides a strong safety package. It comes equipped
with standard dual-stage air bags, side impact air bags
for front seating positions, and three-point restraint
systems for all seating positions (including the middle
rear). New four-wheel vented disc anti-lock brakes (ABS)
are also standard.
The vehicle’s styling
offers dramatically improved visibility and a commanding
view of the road. TrailBlazer’s enhanced driver
information center (DIC) has a 22-character message
display, giving drivers feedback on dozens of vehicle
systems and conditions. The next-generation OnStar system
provides hands-free calling, information services, and
many other features.
Chassis
The chassis system was
designed to achieve new levels of comfort, safety and
performance in a midsize SUV. Chevrolet TrailBlazer
has a stiffer frame, which achieves an optimum structural
feel for precise ride and handling. Responsive steering
from a hydraulic power-assist rack-and-pinion system
provides precise steering response and a world-class
tight turning radius. A five-link rear suspension system
provides the ride and handling more like a European
sport sedan than a traditional truck.
Four-wheel vented disc
brakes with standard ABS achieve high levels of wear
resistance, noise reduction and brake feel. Traction
control is available as an option for two-wheel drive
models.
TrailBlazer’s Technology
Technologies such as
electronic throttle control, variable valve timing (cam
phasing), OnStar, a hydroformed frame, a five-link rear
suspension, and many others make TrailBlazer a true
competitor in the growing midsize SUV segment.
TrailBlazer also has
an all-new heating/ventilation/air conditioning system
(HVAC) which has been rated one of the best against
"Best in Class" competitors, both car and
truck. It is the first system in a GM truck to offer
dual zones and its high-airflow system warms up and
cools down faster than virtually any other system in
the segment or price range.
To keep all these technologies
running, the TrailBlazer in Corporates the most advanced
electrical system ever used in a truck. The electrical
architecture is a major enabler of the advanced segment-defining
features of the vehicle — most notably the next-generation
OnStar — and will set the standard for all GM truck
electrical systems. The system is highly integrated
with distributed computing and 17 zone modules, all
connected by a serial data network.
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