Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Two years after the introduction of the TrailBlazer, Chevrolet considered adding a few extra inches to the SUV's wheelbase and thus created the EXT version.
While other brands already had seven-seat SUVs, Chevrolet tried to find a more affordable solution. Since the TrailBlazer was a body-on-frame vehicle, the only thing the carmaker had to do was to create a more extended chassis and stick a modified bodywork on it. Moreover, to cut production costs, it shared most components with the GMC Envoy XL and XUV. Unfortunately, both vehicles were axed from production in 2006 when GM closed the Oklahoma City plant from Oklahoma, where they were built.
Up to the B-pillar, the TrailBlazer EXT sported the same body panels as the regular-size one. The back doors, on the other hand, didn't feature the cut for the wheel arches since the rear axle was far behind them. In addition, the third row of windows was wider. At the back, there were no changes for the tailgate. But it was easy to see that the SUV was not designed from the start to sport such a length, and it looked kind of disproportionate.
Inside, the most significant change was the addition of the third row of seats. These were ok even for adult occupants since the 16" (40 cm) additional length between the axles was used only for them. The first row of seats was similar to the ones fitted in the regular-sized TrailBlazer, with the only significant change for the middle seats, which could've been tilted.
Under the hood, the TrailBlazer EXT began its career with an inline-six, and later it received a better V8. Yet, the added weight made the car sluggish compared to the regular TrailBlazer and much thirstier.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L 4AT AWD (279 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 4195 cm3 |
Power: | 205 KW @ 6000 RPM 279 HP @ 6000 RPM 275 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 275 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 373 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 24.8 gallons (93.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.8 in (5278 mm) |
Width: | 74.7 in (1897 mm) |
Height: | 77 in (1956 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 128.9 in (3274 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 106.1 cuFT (3004 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4628 lbs (2099 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5750 lbs (2608 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L 4AT AWD (295 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 4157 cm3 |
Power: | 217 KW @ 6000 RPM 295 HP @ 6000 RPM 291 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 277 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 375 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 24.8 gallons (93.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/60R17 106H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 208.7 in (5301 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.8/62.2 in (1,595/1,580 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 129.1 in (3279 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 23.4 cuFT (663 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5082 lbs (2305 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6400 lbs (2903 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L 4AT RWD (279 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 4195 cm3 |
Power: | 205 KW @ 6000 RPM 279 HP @ 6000 RPM 275 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 275 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 373 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 24.8 gallons (93.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.8 in (5278 mm) |
Width: | 74.7 in (1897 mm) |
Height: | 77 in (1956 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 128.9 in (3274 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 106.1 cuFT (3004 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4954.6 lbs (2247 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6401.1 lbs (2903 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L 4AT RWD (295 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 4157 cm3 |
Power: | 217 KW @ 6000 RPM 295 HP @ 6000 RPM 291 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 277 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 375 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 24.8 gallons (93.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/60R17 106H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 208.7 in (5301 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.8/62.2 in (1,595/1,580 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 129.1 in (3279 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 23.4 cuFT (663 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5049 lbs (2290 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6199 lbs (2812 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.3L V8 4AT RWD (305 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5328 cm3 |
Power: | 224 KW @ 5200 RPM 305 HP @ 5200 RPM 300 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 330 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 447 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 24.8 gallons (93.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 207.8 in (5278 mm) |
Width: | 74.7 in (1897 mm) |
Height: | 77 in (1956 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 129.1 in (3279 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 106.1 cuFT (3004 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4822.3 lbs (2187 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6200.5 lbs (2812 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |