First Impressions of the Chevrolet Trailblazer for 2005
A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Trailblazer for 2005. As Chevrolet’s entry in the sport utility market the Trailblazer (and in this case specically the EXT LT version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door Trailblazer is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.
Chevrolet Trailblazer Engine Specs
The Trailblazer EXT LT is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The Trailblazer uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Trailblazer EXT LT Statistics
The dimensions of the Trailblazer EXT LT are 74.70 inches wide by 191.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 72.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 113.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $28,715, with an invoice cost of $25,987. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 Trailblazer is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.00 gallons.
The Trailblazer EXT LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 2005 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Trailblazer. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the EXT LT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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