The Chevrolet Trailblazer SS for 2007
The Trailblazer SS is equipped with a General Motors 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The 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 SS Statistics
The dimensions of the Trailblazer SS are 74.70 inches wide by 191.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 67.80 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.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 100,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $31,320, with an invoice cost of $29,284. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2007 Trailblazer is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 22.00 gallons.
The 2007 Trailblazer gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Trailblazer SS sold well in 2007. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Trailblazer.