2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Holden is killing the Colorado 7
nameplate for the facelifted version of their seven-seater SUV that will arrive
in Australia adopting GM’s global Trailblazer moniker from Chevrolet.
GM’s Australian arm said that customer
feedback and a change in vehicle design were important factors in the decision
to rename the SUV .
In other words, while the new
Trailblazer continues to be the SUV body-style of the also resigned Colorado
truck that was introduced in Brazil last week, Holden wants to disassociate it
(marketing-wise) from the pickup in the minds of buyers.
The 2017 Holden Trailblazer that will go
on sale in Australia later this year adopts the same cosmetic upgrades as the
Colorado, bringing a new, more Americanized and boxier fascia with modern LED
daytime running lamps, plus added chrome accents and new tail lamp fixtures.
The changes are more evident inside
where GM gave the refreshed Colorado truck and Trailblazer SUV a brand new
dashboard design together with more upmarket materials and trim. Another
highlight is the eight-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system with Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto technology.
Holden says it also retuned the
suspension and made efforts to reduce noise and vibration inside.
The Australian carmaker did not provide
details on the powertrain, but the 2017 Trailblazer is expected to continue
with the same 197 hp and 500 Nm 2.8-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder diesel as the outgoing Colorado 7.
