Who would like to see the SS Trailblazer return?

cd3neil19 · 01-21-2014, 01:11 PM

I used to love these SUVs, with the LS2 engine they could really run and had a pretty aggressive looking design. I started thinking about them while I was riding in my friend's 2014 Jeep SRT-8(Amazing truck by the way), they really do not have any American made competition anymore. I think it would be cool for Chevy to bounce back and compete with the Jeep.

The Stig · 01-21-2014, 01:23 PM

Might have better luck with responses posting this in the general automotive subforum

Yendor · 01-21-2014, 01:30 PM

Sure would love it, we had an Envoy Denali up until October. GM had no replacement that could tow our camper and fit in our garage. We are now the proud owners of a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Edition with the 5.7L Hemi. I see JGC all over the place where we live because there is no competition from GM or Ford for that matter, in that size that can tow. We live in a more rural area where vehicles of that type are common (4WD, capable of towing, big enough to haul kids/gear, not a land yacht).

PQ · 01-21-2014, 01:36 PM

On my way to Indy for FestIII I had a trailblazer come up beside me thinking he was hot shit. Reving his engine and all. My car was making 560 rwhp and tq and his car was pretty. hahahaha He would not leave me alone. So I figured what the hell, he wants to have his feelings hurt I'll help him out. hahahahaa

So we counted from a roll ................

And it was ugly..... lmmfao

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For ME

He stomped my ass. He was obviously heavily modded not just with cosmetics. I have no clue what he had but my cr runs upper 11s on street tires. I'd guess he could run 10s. I could not hear any turbos, I believe he was either much NOS or supercharged or both.

Ya. Much respect for what the TBs can come up with. haha

MikeSVX · 01-21-2014, 01:46 PM

I would like to see the SS come back across the board. I respected all the SS's. Even the little Cobalt SS was an awesome little car. I wasn't too crazy about the HHR-SS, but it still had it's place.

Angrybird 12 · 01-21-2014, 01:50 PM

They need to drop the Trail part of the name, A Blazer SS with the TT 3.6V6 would be cool though.

lbls1 · 01-21-2014, 01:53 PM

^Wow. Yea some TBs are hardcore; Beware.

I don't think GM will enter the foray of performance SUVs again (at least not with the traditional body on frame design). The TBSS was the last of its genre, sadly. To be honest, I'd rather that the TBSS would stay dead than for GM to resurrect it in a half-@ss attempt, with the likeliness of a unitized body design. There are some things IMO that one should not compromise with; Truck design is one of them.

Apex Motorsports · 01-21-2014, 01:58 PM

Unfortunately, Chevy doesn't have a mid-sized RWD SUV that they could use to build something like that anymore.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-21-2014, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Unfortunately, Chevy doesn't have a mid-sized RWD SUV that they could use to build something like that anymore.

They do. Just not in the states.

They'd have to update it with the Colorado's front fascia and completely revamp the interior.

cd3neil19 · 01-21-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

They do. Just not in the states.

They'd have to update it with the Colorado's front fascia and completely revamp the interior.

Oh god, that is awful lol.

CamaroSkooter · 01-21-2014, 02:24 PM

If they brought back a body-on-frame Blazer using the same frame as the crew cab, long-bed Colorado/Canyon, I would be a serious buyer...

shaffe · 01-21-2014, 02:49 PM

Looks like a bloated constipated malibu

*DGthe3* · 01-21-2014, 03:29 PM

I'd rather see GM make (in no particular order):

New Grand National (and subsequent GNX)
GMC Syclone
Pre-runner/Raptor type truck based off the Colorado (not the Silverado)
Escalade-V (something about a giant luxury SUV with about 10 lb/hp seems so wrong and yet so right)
Cruze SS
ELR-V (yes, I realize I might be the only one who thinks that could be cool)
Monte Carlo (V6 & V8 only; could also spawn a Buick Riviera)
Nova (done as a BRZ/FRS competitor)

I don't think all of those are exactly marketable ideas, or even good ones. But I like each of them more than a midsize performance SUV

SlingShot · 01-21-2014, 03:51 PM

A GN is slated for either the 2015 or 16MY, based on the ATS with the 3.6 twin turbo.

01-21-2014, 01:11 PM	#1
cd3neil19 Drives: '10 2SS/RS & '14 Range Rover Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, Missouri/Chicago, IL Posts: 195	Who would like to see SS Trailblazer return? I used to love these SUVs, with the LS2 engine they could really run and had a pretty aggressive looking design. I started thinking about them while I was riding in my friend's 2014 Jeep SRT-8(Amazing truck by the way), they really do not have any American made competition anymore. I think it would be cool for Chevy to bounce back and compete with the Jeep. __________________ Silver 2010 L99 SS/RS Mods: Magnaflow Competition Series Exhaust, 20% Window Tint, Blacked out LED tail lights, OEM Color matched mudflaps.

01-21-2014, 01:23 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Might have better luck with responses posting this in the general automotive subforum __________________

01-21-2014, 01:30 PM	#3
Yendor Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 661	Sure would love it, we had an Envoy Denali up until October. GM had no replacement that could tow our camper and fit in our garage. We are now the proud owners of a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Edition with the 5.7L Hemi. I see JGC all over the place where we live because there is no competition from GM or Ford for that matter, in that size that can tow. We live in a more rural area where vehicles of that type are common (4WD, capable of towing, big enough to haul kids/gear, not a land yacht). __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue

01-21-2014, 01:36 PM	#4
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	On my way to Indy for FestIII I had a trailblazer come up beside me thinking he was hot shit. Reving his engine and all. My car was making 560 rwhp and tq and his car was pretty. hahahaha He would not leave me alone. So I figured what the hell, he wants to have his feelings hurt I'll help him out. hahahahaa So we counted from a roll ................ And it was ugly..... lmmfao . . . For ME He stomped my ass. He was obviously heavily modded not just with cosmetics. I have no clue what he had but my cr runs upper 11s on street tires. I'd guess he could run 10s. I could not hear any turbos, I believe he was either much NOS or supercharged or both. Ya. Much respect for what the TBs can come up with. haha __________________

01-21-2014, 01:46 PM	#5
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	I would like to see the SS come back across the board. I respected all the SS's. Even the little Cobalt SS was an awesome little car. I wasn't too crazy about the HHR-SS, but it still had it's place. __________________ Support Search & Rescue. Get Lost.

01-21-2014, 01:50 PM	#6
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	They need to drop the Trail part of the name, A Blazer SS with the TT 3.6V6 would be cool though. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word! Last edited by Angrybird 12; 01-21-2014 at 02:07 PM.

01-21-2014, 01:53 PM	#7
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,073	^Wow. Yea some TBs are hardcore; Beware. I don't think GM will enter the foray of performance SUVs again (at least not with the traditional body on frame design). The TBSS was the last of its genre, sadly. To be honest, I'd rather that the TBSS would stay dead than for GM to resurrect it in a half-@ss attempt, with the likeliness of a unitized body design. There are some things IMO that one should not compromise with; Truck design is one of them. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

01-21-2014, 01:58 PM	#8
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Unfortunately, Chevy doesn't have a mid-sized RWD SUV that they could use to build something like that anymore.

01-21-2014, 02:24 PM	#11
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	If they brought back a body-on-frame Blazer using the same frame as the crew cab, long-bed Colorado/Canyon, I would be a serious buyer... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

01-21-2014, 02:49 PM	#12
shaffe Drives: 21 Bronco Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carol Stream Posts: 6,045	Looks like a bloated constipated malibu

01-21-2014, 03:29 PM	#13
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I'd rather see GM make (in no particular order): New Grand National (and subsequent GNX) GMC Syclone Pre-runner/Raptor type truck based off the Colorado (not the Silverado) Escalade-V (something about a giant luxury SUV with about 10 lb/hp seems so wrong and yet so right) Cruze SS ELR-V (yes, I realize I might be the only one who thinks that could be cool) Monte Carlo (V6 & V8 only; could also spawn a Buick Riviera) Nova (done as a BRZ/FRS competitor) I don't think all of those are exactly marketable ideas, or even good ones. But I like each of them more than a midsize performance SUV __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-21-2014, 03:51 PM	#14
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	A GN is slated for either the 2015 or 16MY, based on the ATS with the 3.6 twin turbo. __________________