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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Review

July 14, 2008

STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

similarities with Chevrolet's larger Tahoe and Suburban
Cars.com

one of the cheapest-looking interiors in the automotive world
Car and Driver

generic fabrics and unappealing hard, molded plastics
ConsumerGuide

Aging design
Edmunds

rugged yet refined
Kelley Blue Book

Most reviewers are less than impressed with the styling of the 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.

On sale since 2002, the TrailBlazer’s basic design hasn’t been updated much since that long-ago debut. Cars.com notes that the TrailBlazer's "headlights, grille and other elements share similarities with Chevrolet's larger Tahoe and Suburban," while Edmunds simply refers to the vehicle’s "aging design." Kelley Blue Book, on the other hand, praises the "2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer's rugged yet refined pose," which "seems as comfortable off-road as in the valet parking lot."

Car and Driver considers the TrailBlazer’s cabin to be "one of the cheapest-looking interiors in the automotive world." ConsumerGuide reports that the interior "suffers [from] generic fabrics and unappealing hard, molded plastics that don't match the look or feel of most competitors' decor." Edmunds continues on the "aging design" theme: "another major drawback is the [2008 Chevrolet] TrailBlazer's cabin design...it looked out of date soon after this midsize SUV's debut." The interior “places it at the bottom of the class,” Car and Driver believes.

Conclusion

There may be reasons to buy a 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, but looks aren't among them.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:similarities with Chevrolet's larger Tahoe and SuburbanCars.comone of the cheapest-looking interiors in the automotive worldCar and Drivergeneric fabrics and unappealing hard, molded plasticsConsumerGuideAging designEdmundsrugged yet refinedKelley Blue Book Most reviewers are less than impressed with the styling of the 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. On sale since 2002, the TrailBlazer’s basic design hasn’t been updated much since that long-ago debut. Cars.com notes that the TrailBlazer's "headlights, grille and other elements share similarities with Chevrolet's larger Tahoe and Suburban," while Edmunds simply refers to the vehicle’s "aging design." Kelley Blue Book, on the other hand, praises the "2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer's rugged yet refined pose," which "seems as comfortable off-road as in the valet parking lot." Car and Driver considers the TrailBlazer’s cabin to be "one of the cheapest-looking interiors in the automotive world." ConsumerGuide reports that the interior "suffers [from] generic fabrics and unappealing hard, molded plastics that don't match the look or feel of most competitors' decor." Edmunds continues on the "aging design" theme: "another major drawback is the [2008 Chevrolet] TrailBlazer's cabin design...it looked out of date soon after this midsize SUV's debut." The interior “places it at the bottom of the class,” Car and Driver believes. ConclusionThere may be reasons to buy a 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, but looks aren't among them. 2008 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "similarities with Chevrolet's larger Tahoe and Suburban" Car and Driver: "one of the cheapest-looking interiors in the automotive world" ConsumerGuide: "generic fabrics and unappealing hard, molded plastics" Edmunds: "Aging ...

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The 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is mechanically similar and nearly identical to the GMC Envoy, which sells at a similar price. Otherwise, the TrailBlazer is part of what once was the heart of the SUV market, but these best sellers are gradually being replaced by carlike crossovers. The TrailBlazer is one of the worst-handling and most trucklike of the lot. Only the Durango feels as cumbersome and uncomfortable, but it's a bit more of a workhorse. The Liberty, Pathfinder, and 4Runner all have better off-road ability--or off-road-worthy models--with which to redeem themselves. The Liberty is smaller and more maneuverable, and the Pathfinder especially stands out for having a good ride and more luxurious interior. Then there's the formerly best-selling Ford Explorer, which is still perhaps the most direct competitor to the TrailBlazer. Ford has done a much better job keeping the Explorer updated in recent years, and though it also has trucklike underpinnings, the Explorer rides and handles far better than the TrailBlazer.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By john #1, Posted: 8/3/2009

    Drives great, gets the job done. We test drove all brands before we settled on the Trailblazer. This is my wife's, she chose it for ride and room. This replaced a vw golf, we needed something bigger for kids and road trips. 285 hp, more power than needed, drives like a car, not like a truck, I drive a truck. We saved about $10k compared to like models of foreign brands.

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