Trailblazer SS review.

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Dec 16, 2005 | 01:44 PM

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Gold_Rush

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Re: Trailblazer SS review.

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Originally Posted by RussStang

What matters is horsepower at the wheels versus weight. Crank hp doesn't matter. An LT1 Z in manual form is likely right near an automatic Jeep SRT-8 in power to weight when measured at the ground, not the crank. I have never heard of a stock LT1 running a 13.5. Maybe the Jeep has really good gearing?

Could be the AWD. The 102mph trap posted doesn't sound all that fast (in the region of stock Lt1's), but i'm guessing the added traction of the AWD is what propeled it to mid 13's. 6.1L Hemi also has a buttload of tq. Probably a billion variables really.

Dec 16, 2005 | 04:11 PM

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teal98

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Re: Trailblazer SS review.

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Go back and look at tests of LT1 Camaros. They were lucky to hit 100mph. Also, the 4wd drivetrain and especially the aerodynamics of the GC are going to limit trap speed compared with a Camaro. I still say those 420 horses are exceptionally healthy.

Dec 16, 2005 | 04:12 PM

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teal98

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Originally Posted by 96_Camaro_B4C

Well, at 4700 lbs and 415 hp (what they are listing as the power rating)

Correction: what they were listing . . .

Dec 16, 2005 | 08:44 PM

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AdioSS

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Re: Trailblazer SS review.

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Originally Posted by Gold_Rush

Even today's trucks have pretty decent interiors. Contrary to some believes, a truck can be made with a functional and attractive interior

. Even for 10 years ago, the interior (my gripe is with the dash and steering wheels) still look very dated. The Envoy's actually manages to look much more modern.

I can't believe some would actually use the "it's a truck" line to justify an overly cheap interior. It's still a vehicle, something you have to be in and drive everyday right? what makes its interior any less important than any other vehicle?

Again, Ford and GM ARE realizing that interiors are important....even on a TRUCK. One look at the GMT-900 and F-series trucks is all you need.

Again, i'm not a huge interior guy, but that's just something that jumped out at me in looking at the pics. The interior alone would not deter me from looking at a TB SS if i were in the market (still an excellent truck overall), but it is one of the areas i seriously hope (and know) they'll address with the next gen.

The interior of the Trailblazer SS that I sat in reminded me of my dad's 2005 Corvette and the 2006 impala SS, but a step down from my grandmother's 2006 DTS. It is very much better than my 96 impala SS interior, my 2004 impala LS interior, my wife's 96 Olds LSS, my dad's 2001 LT Suburban, my grandfather's 99 GMC Z71, my youngest sister's 2002 base Trailblazer, and my other sister's 99 Sebring convert.

Everything inside fit my big frame fine. I can fit in the back seat. The cargo room is plenty big for almost anything I'd use it for (with the rear seats folded down, an assembled BBC should fit fine.) It has the towing capacity high enough to tow a 20ft bass boat, my 96 impala SS, and just about anything that I can think of needing to tow.

If they do change to the 6L80E then it'll be hard to not get one. If it get's the L92 from the Escalade, then it's going to be even more difficult.