India-bound 2015 Chevrolet Trailblazer launched at INR 18.12 lakhs - Philippines

11/04/2015 - 09:50 | Chevrolet Trailblazer, Chevrolet | Anjan Ravi

Available with two diesel engine options.

Chevrolet Philippines through The Covenant Car Company Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the Philippines region, has launched the 2015 Trailblazer SUV with prices ranging from 1.298 million PHP to 1.788 million PHP (INR 18.12 lakhs to INR 24.96 lakhs).

2015 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4x4 LTZ SE AT — For the 2015 model year, GM engineers have improved the NVH levels of the SUV.

Already on sale in the Thai market, the 2015 Trailblazer gets minor cosmetic and mechanical changes. The Trailblazer in Philippines is offered with two diesel engines - a 2.5-liter and a 2.8-liter unit. The 2.5-liter engine now makes 163 hp and 380 Nm of torque, while the latter produces 200 hp and 500 Nm of torque. According to sources, GM India will launch the Trailblazer with the 2.8-liter engine initially.

For the Filipino market, the Trailblazer is launched in a new top-end 4x4 LTZ SE AT trim which gets new front and rear bumpers, LED foglights, LED projector headlights and integrated LED daytime running lights.

Chevrolet Trailblazer dashboard at the 2015 Bangkok Motor Show — The 2015 Trailblazer will launch in India this year, though it remains to be seen if it comes as a CKD or CBU.

Changes to the interior have resulted in a piano-black finish for the center console, improved sound deadening, and Chevrolet's new MyLink infotainment system.

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GM India has confirmed the launch of the Trailblazer for 2015, though the American car maker is yet to reveal if the SUV will be assembled through CKD kits, or imported as a CBU.

Rivals: Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Expected Launch: H2 2015