GM Reveals Overseas-Spec Chevrolet Colorado Xtreme Concept and TrailBlazer Premier

[FenwickHockey65]

Chevrolet Unveils Colorado Xtreme and Trailblazer Premier at 37th Bangkok International Motor Show
General Motors

March 22, 2016

• Show vehicles hint at exciting new direction for Thai pickup truck and SUV market
• 2016 Chevrolet Captiva on display is first SUV in Thailand to support Apple CarPlay®
• Special promotions offered for customers and visitors through end of April

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Chevrolet Sales Thailand today unveiled at the 37th Bangkok International Motor Show two show vehicles that hint at an exciting new direction for the automaker’s popular pickup truck and SUV in the Thai market. The Colorado Xtreme and Trailblazer Premier also offer a strong hint about Chevrolet’s future design direction.

GM Thailand and Chevrolet Sales Thailand Managing Director Marcos Purty said, “These show vehicles were created to inject excitement and passion into the critical pickup truck and SUV segments, and reinforce Chevrolet’s commitment to the Thai market.”

Vanchana Unakul, general director of Engineering for GM Thailand and Southeast Asia, added: “The two vehicles have the same platform but completely different personalities. The show trucks are an exploration into the platform’s significant potential and versatility.”

The Colorado Xtreme delivers on the promise of a tough American pickup truck. With its dramatic engine hood scoop, side plates on the sports bar and safari bar, it looks purposeful, capable and tough. The Xtreme’s ruggedness continues inside through new auxiliary gauges and accessories such as a passenger grab handle on the side of the instrument panel and the inclusion of an inclinometer.

Other details on the Xtreme include 18-inch full-mud terrain tires, an 8-inch color touch screen, and the latest MyLink system equipped with the latest Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto connectivity technology.

The Trailblazer Premier is an SUV designed for families that love to escape the beaten path but in the comfort of luxurious sophistication. It is subtle and softer in terms of color and materials. This is emphasized through the use of bright chrome and premium materials such as Australian timber that was hand-picked and crafted.

With driver and passenger comfort at the forefront, the trim and execution of the Trailblazer Premier’s interior have been taken to the next level. The unique use of color, texture and materials creates a premium feel not usually found in the segment. New trim techniques and processes such as bespoke piping on seat trims and handmade netting on the back of the driver and front passenger seats add to the tailored and premium feel of the vehicle.

In addition to the show vehicles, visitors to Chevrolet’s booth will meet the new 2016 Chevrolet Captiva SUV. It is the first SUV in Thailand that supports Apple CarPlay®, via its enhanced, 7-inch capacitive MyLink touch screen with more colorful and legible graphics and icons. It is 30 percent faster than before, for more convenience. It also allows for hands-free operation via voice commands for calling and sending messages.

In addition, the Captiva is the first Chevrolet model with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, for easier and safer driving.

One of the most noticeable changes to the exterior of the 2016 Captiva is the treatment to the front end, which is more compact and has integrated LED daytime running lights. The front grille has also been redesigned, with the Chevrolet bowtie repositioned on the upper section of the signature dual-port grille. The overall treatment gives the SUV a refreshed, high-tech and contemporary feel.

Inside, driver information can be customized via switches next to the steering wheel. Other enhancements include individual tire pressure readings, and reconfigured and white-backlit center stack buttons, for better visibility and driver ergonomics.

At the motor show, Chevrolet is also showcasing a special edition of the popular Trailblazer SUV. The Trailblazer Urban Pack II is adorned with additional design features that add to the ruggedness without impacting the vehicle’s premium and sophisticated appearance. New features on the Trailblazer Urban Pack II include a body-colored, roof-mounted rear spoiler; an anti-scratch rear bumper; chrome door trims; LED daytime running lights; two-tone alloy wheels; and a 10.1-inch roof-mounted LED monitor.

The Urban Pack II is available on the Trailblazer 2.8L AT 4WD LTZ1. It comes with a choice of three body colors: Summit White, Black Sapphire and Auburn Brown. The Trailblazer Urban Pack II is available for THB 1,512,000.

[drivingagain]

Interesting Colorado extreme concept

[snarky]

the turbo review for you

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[AZCamaroFan]

those look slick

[snizzle]

Oh, hello ZR2 preview.

[FenwickHockey65]

Keep in mind that this is the global-spec model, not our North American one.

Although it looks like they pulled most of the design from ours.

[2SScamaro2010]

So are we gonna see a trailblazer over here in the states?

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by 2SScamaro2010

So are we gonna see a trailblazer over here in the states?

Supposedly something bearing the "Blazer" or "TrailBlazer" nameplate may go into production, but I'm not holding my breath for a midsize SUV in the same fashion as the 1st gen GMT-360 model.

All we know is Chevrolet is slated to receive some sort of midsize utility now that Equinox is downsizing to be a true compact CUV. And that Blazer/TrailBlazer were recently trademarked by GM.

[2SScamaro2010]

I would be interested in a vehicle a lil bigger than a Terrain or Equinox but rwd or 4wd. More than likely it will be out of my price range like the Colorado and Canyon.

[Netslave]

I am hoping for something more full size as well. With it looking like the bronco and jeep waggoneer are coming back and as someone that likes the old school boxy vehicles like the cherokee, waggoneer, bronco, blazer etc I'd like to see them come back in their full size glory. Give me the option of no third row so I have cargo space for dogs/guns, big comfy leather seats, v8 power, 4x4 and at least one solid axle and I'm a buyer all day long.

[GrandAmGT]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Supposedly something bearing the "Blazer" or "TrailBlazer" nameplate may go into production, but I'm not holding my breath for a midsize SUV in the same fashion as the 1st gen GMT-360 model.

All we know is Chevrolet is slated to receive some sort of midsize utility now that Equinox is downsizing to be a true compact CUV. And that Blazer/TrailBlazer were recently trademarked by GM.

Why would GM unveil the Acadia without also revealing it's Chevrolet version?

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by GrandAmGT

Why would GM unveil the Acadia without also revealing it's Chevrolet version?

Because the midsize Chevrolet simply isn't ready yet.

[GrandAmGT]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Because the midsize Chevrolet simply isn't ready yet.

But this Trailblazer for the Bangkok market is the basis for the Chevrolet North American version of the Acadia true?

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by GrandAmGT

But this Trailblazer for the Bangkok market is the basis for the Chevrolet North American version of the Acadia true?

No, the global TrailBlazer is built off the global Colorado's platform. It's a traditional BOF RWD/4WD SUV, a literal successor to the GMT-360.

2nd gen Acadia is on SWB C1XX, which is basically the new crossover variant of the new E2XX platform that underpins the new Malibu and new LaCrosse. Cadillac XT5 is on the same SWB platform, while 2nd gen Traverse and Enclave will be on the LWB variant.

So that SWB C1XX platform is what will likely underpin the new midsize Chevrolet utility, unless the planets align and GM does bring the global TrailBlazer stateside. And even then there would still be a case for a FWD/AWD C1XX alongside it.

Basically the GM utility lineup will look like this...

Subcompact CUV: G1XX Trax/Encore (replaced by 9BXX CUVs later this decade adding Cadillac XT1)
Compact CUV: D2XX Equinox/Terrain/Envision (2016-2017)
Midsize CUV: C1XX Chevrolet (Blazer?)/Acadia/XT5
Fullsize CUV: C1XX Traverse/(Acadia XL?)/Enclave/(XT7?)
Fullsize SUV: K2XX Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade/Suburban/Yukon XL/Escalade ESV