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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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Trailblazer dead after '08?

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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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Re: Trailblazer dead after '08?

And the SSR's plant will be closed in the next round of plant closings.
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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Re: Trailblazer dead after '08?

Hudson responded to a similar post on C&G with
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Currently there is a GMT360-based replacement for the Trailblazer and Envoy. I believe this makes Moraine safe through 2010 or 2012 at the earliest.
I think that says it all. A refresh and then we will see.
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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Whatever the deal on a refresh is, the guy from GM says this:

"Right now, there is no product assigned to the plant beyond its current product," GM spokesman Dan Flores said.

If nothing changes, production of those vehicles at the plant would end in 2008, Flores said.
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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I hope the Trailblazer can survive. They would be giving that market segment to Ford.

There should be somehting in between Tahoe and Equinox. Speaking of which the Equinox is way to close to the Trailblazer in some dimesions. I perfer the Vue, which I own, its dimensions are more compact and I got that kick *** Honda V6.

I was under the impression that the Trailblazer sold very well. What would happend to that great I6 engine?
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 305fan
I hope the Trailblazer can survive. They would be giving that market segment to Ford.

There should be somehting in between Tahoe and Equinox. Speaking of which the Equinox is way to close to the Trailblazer in some dimesions. I perfer the Vue, which I own, its dimensions are more compact and I got that kick *** Honda V6.

I was under the impression that the Trailblazer sold very well. What would happend to that great I6 engine?
A few things:

TB is selling VERY well, even better than the Explorer.

The reason that Equinox is its size is that the Lambda Chevy will become the TB and it will be as big as the LWB GMT360s, or slightly larger.

There may also be a smaller than Equinox Chevy CUV in the future, I would really like to get the T2X in the states, I love that profile.
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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I believe the GMT-360 platform (or something like it) will be safe until 2012.
Just remember where I work.
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by HuJass
I believe the GMT-360 platform (or something like it) will be safe until 2012.
Just remember where I work.
Where do you work?
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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Why would they kill the TB? I see those things everywhere.
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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Re: Trailblazer dead after '08?

No plans to get rid of TrailBlazer........it sells very well.

However, the "new" TrailBlazer was pushed back. (there are 'other' certain cars that need attention ...and funding )

You'll see a re-engineered T/B.....before an all new one.
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Fbodfather
No plans to get rid of TrailBlazer........it sells very well.

However, the "new" TrailBlazer was pushed back. (there are 'other' certain cars that need attention ...and funding )

You'll see a re-engineered T/B.....before an all new one.
Well if that isnt proof that were upon a new GM , I dunno what is .....a SUV getting delayed for the sake of a car , a smokin one at that .
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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I like the TB, especially the SS, but it needs a updated interior with a modern dash layout.
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 30thZ286speed
I like the TB, especially the SS, but it needs a updated interior with a modern dash layout.
That and a 6L80.
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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....and mildly adapt Chevys current styling theme and I think youd have winner . On exterior , its still a great looking SUV .
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Fbodfather
However, the "new" TrailBlazer was pushed back. (there are 'other' certain cars that need attention ...and funding )
What ever do you mean, sir?



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