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2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Review

February 21, 2009

STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Aging design
Edmunds

rugged yet refined
Kelley Blue Book

generic fabrics and unappealing hard, molded plastics
ConsumerGuide

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

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

The styling of the 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer leaves most reviewers unimpressed.

The design of the TrailBlazer hasn’t been updated since its introduction in 2002. While Kelley Blue Book praises the "Chevrolet TrailBlazer's rugged yet refined pose," which "seems as comfortable off-road as in the valet parking lot," Edmunds simply refers to the vehicle’s "aging design," while Cars.com notes that the TrailBlazer's "headlights, grille and other elements share similarities with Chevrolet's larger Tahoe and Suburban."

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' décor," while Car and Driver considers the TrailBlazer’s cabin "one of the cheapest-looking interiors in the automotive world." Edmunds continues on the "aging design" theme: "another major drawback is the TrailBlazer's cabin design...it looked out of date soon after this midsize SUV's debut."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,” says Car and Driver.

Conclusion

The appearance of the 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will not incite a buying frenzy.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:Aging designEdmundsrugged yet refinedKelley Blue Bookgeneric fabrics and unappealing hard, molded plasticsConsumerGuidesimilarities with Chevrolet's larger Tahoe and SuburbanCars.comone of the cheapest-looking interiors in the automotive worldCar and Driver The styling of the 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer leaves most reviewers unimpressed. The design of the TrailBlazer hasn’t been updated since its introduction in 2002. While Kelley Blue Book praises the "Chevrolet TrailBlazer's rugged yet refined pose," which "seems as comfortable off-road as in the valet parking lot," Edmunds simply refers to the vehicle’s "aging design," while Cars.com notes that the TrailBlazer's "headlights, grille and other elements share similarities with Chevrolet's larger Tahoe and Suburban." 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' décor," while Car and Driver considers the TrailBlazer’s cabin "one of the cheapest-looking interiors in the automotive world." Edmunds continues on the "aging design" theme: "another major drawback is the 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,” says Car and Driver. ConclusionThe appearance of the 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will not incite a buying frenzy.  2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER STYLING | [6 out of 10] Edmunds: "Aging design" Kelley Blue Book: "rugged yet refined" ConsumerGuide: "generic fabrics and unappealing hard, molded plastics" Cars.com: "similarities with Chevrolet's larger Tahoe and Suburban" Car and Driver: "one of the ...

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The 2009 Chevrolet 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 nearly identical to the GMC Envoy, which sells at a similar price, but is more trucklike. Only the Durango feels as cumbersome and uncomfortable as the TrailBlazer, but it's a bit more of a workhorse. The Liberty, Pathfinder, and 4Runner all have better off-road-focused models. The Liberty is smaller and more maneuverable, while the Pathfinder stands out as having a better ride and a 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 handles far better than the TrailBlazer.

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