Truck of the Year for 2005: The Chevrolet Trailblazer LT
The 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT was introduced to compete in the sport utility market. The LT is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Trailblazer which include EXT LS and EXT LT. The four-door truck with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Hyundai.
Chevrolet Trailblazer Engine Specs
The Trailblazer LT is equipped with a General Motors 4.2 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
The 2005 Trailblazer’s traditional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel tank holds 22.00 gallons.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Trailblazer 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.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2005 Trailblazer gets 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
We Think…
The 2004 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Trailblazer. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Trailblazer LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.