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2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Review
A trailblazing approach to the mid-size SUV.
2003 Trailblazer Review Summary & Specifications
Chevy TrailBlazer is among the best of the mid-size SUVs. Smooth, stable, and powerful, it works well around town, on the open highway, and in the back country. Almost none of that applies to the long-wheelbase TrailBlazer EXT, however.TrailBlazer sports a nice design and a well-executed interior, though GM's seats could use some improvement.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | LS 2WD ($27,595); LT 2WD ($29,725); LT EXT 2WD ($31,645); LTZ 2WD ($33,570); North Face 2WD ($35,615); North Face EXT 2WD ($36,955); LS ($29,370) 4WD; LT 4WD ($31,950); LT EXT 4WD ($33,870) LTZ 4WD ($35,795); North Face 4WD ($37,970) North Face EXT 4WD ($39,310) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.2-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6 |
| Engines (optional) | 275-hp 4.2-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6; 290-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | four-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, three-point seatbelts including center rear, ABS, rear-door child safety locks |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags, traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Moraine, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-950-2438 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com/trailblazer |
| Base Price MSRP | 27595 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4WD LTZ ($35,795) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, premium two-tone leather seats with eight-way power, AM/FM/CD/cassette, heated mirrors, self-dimming rearview mirror, deluxe overhead console with Homelink and Travelnote, Next Generation OnStar, programmable automatic door locks, automatic headlamps, deluxe lighting (perimeter, theater dimming, reading lamps, puddle lamps, illuminated entry), rear split folding seats, power windows, tilt steering wheel, trailering hitch and harness, intermittent front and rear wipers |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Bose audio ($495), Rainsense wipers ($70) |
| Destination Charge | 625 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 36985 |
| Horse Power | 275 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 275 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/21 |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 191.8/74.7/71.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.2/55.5/43.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/58.1/37.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 80.1 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 6200 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 |
| Curb Weight | 4616 |
| Stock Tires | P245/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/ventilated disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 |
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2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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