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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Features Review

July 14, 2008

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

XM Satellite Radio is now standard on all models
Cars.com

well equipped
Car and Driver

LS comes decently equipped... LT allows access to higher-level features
Edmunds

The 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has some cutting-edge features on its options list, which is surprising for a vehicle of its age.

There are several different trims offered for the 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, each with its own level of featured equipment. The 1LT is the basic, and according to Cars.com, this 2008 Chevrolet "comes standard with two-zone manually adjustable air conditioning; an AM-FM-satellite radio/CD player; four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes; power windows, locks, and mirrors; remote keyless entry; cruise control; front and rear intermittent wipers; a rear defroster; floor mats; fog lights; automatic-on headlights with daytime running lights; folding rear seats; body-color bumpers and moldings; front cloth bucket seats; an eight-way power driver's seat; stability control; tire-pressure monitoring; a trailer preparation package; a transmission-oil cooler; 17-inch wheels; a 4.2-liter inline-six with 285 horsepower; and a four-speed automatic transmission"--as well as XM Satellite Radio and OnStar.

Car and Driver, nonetheless, dismisses this gear: "this SUV is showing its age."

More expensive Chevrolet 2008 TrailBlazer trims (LS and SS versions) offer extras such as dual-zone automatic climate control, rear-seat air conditioning and heat, a rear cargo mat, an overhead console, a trip computer, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated power side-view mirrors, leather seats, and a top-of-the-line Bose sound system. Kelley Blue Book also mentions that "limited-slip rear differential, touch-screen navigation radio and power-adjustable foot pedals" are available options on the Chevrolet 2008.

For a few dollars more, 2008 Chevrolet "options include a backseat entertainment system with a DVD player, power-adjustable pedals and leather seating surfaces," according to Cars.com. Edmunds avers, "The LS comes decently equipped, while the LT allows access to some higher-level features."

Conclusion

The 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has masked its age with a feature face-lift that includes Bluetooth and a navigation system.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:XM Satellite Radio is now standard on all modelsCars.comwell equippedCar and DriverLS comes decently equipped... LT allows access to higher-level featuresEdmunds The 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has some cutting-edge features on its options list, which is surprising for a vehicle of its age. There are several different trims offered for the 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, each with its own level of featured equipment. The 1LT is the basic, and according to Cars.com, this 2008 Chevrolet "comes standard with two-zone manually adjustable air conditioning; an AM-FM-satellite radio/CD player; four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes; power windows, locks, and mirrors; remote keyless entry; cruise control; front and rear intermittent wipers; a rear defroster; floor mats; fog lights; automatic-on headlights with daytime running lights; folding rear seats; body-color bumpers and moldings; front cloth bucket seats; an eight-way power driver's seat; stability control; tire-pressure monitoring; a trailer preparation package; a transmission-oil cooler; 17-inch wheels; a 4.2-liter inline-six with 285 horsepower; and a four-speed automatic transmission"--as well as XM Satellite Radio and OnStar. Car and Driver, nonetheless, dismisses this gear: "this SUV is showing its age." More expensive Chevrolet 2008 TrailBlazer trims (LS and SS versions) offer extras such as dual-zone automatic climate control, rear-seat air conditioning and heat, a rear cargo mat, an overhead console, a trip computer, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated power side-view mirrors, leather seats, and a top-of-the-line Bose sound system. Kelley Blue Book also mentions that "limited-slip rear differential, touch-screen navigation radio and power-adjustable foot pedals" are available options on the Chevrolet 2008. For a few dollars more, 2008 Chevrolet "options include a backseat entertainment system with a DVD player, power-adjustable pedals and leather seating surfaces," according to Cars.com. Edmunds avers, "The LS comes decently equipped, while the LT allows access to some higher-level features." ConclusionThe 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has masked its age with a feature face-lift that includes Bluetooth and a navigation system. 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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Other Choices:

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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