The 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer, a rival to the Toyota Fortuner, is coming to Vietnam.

The 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer, a 7-seater SUV that competes with the Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai SantaFe, has just been launched in the Philippines market before arriving in Vietnam this October.

Recently, Chevrolet seems to be focusing more on the Southeast Asian market, boldly upgrading its new products, with the 2017 Colorado being a prime example. Besides the pickup truck, Chevrolet also introduced the 2017 Trailblazer – a 7-seater SUV that competes with its compatriot Ford Everest and formidable Japanese rival, the Toyota Fortuner. The 2017 version, recently introduced in the Philippines, shares many similarities in interior and exterior design with its Colorado sibling. It is expected to be showcased at the Vietnam Motor Show 2016 in October before its official launch next year.

The 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer in the Philippines offers three diesel engine options.

Similar to the Colorado, the 2017 Trailblazer in the Philippines offers three engine options. These include a 2.5-liter turbocharged Duramax FGT diesel engine producing 160 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. A more powerful option is the 2.5-liter Duramax with the new VGT turbocharging technology, delivering 177 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque. The most powerful variant is the 2.8-liter turbocharged Duramax VGT, producing 197 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.

All three versions of the 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer offer two drivetrain options: front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

All three versions offer two drivetrain options: front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, with the two more powerful versions also having a 6-speed automatic transmission option. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with driver assistance technologies such as Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Hill Descent Control (HDC), ABS brakes, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist (PBA). Electric power steering also promises to provide a better steering feel for the driver.

Safety features such as: Collision/Lane Departure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (AMS), Parking Assist, Anti-glare rearview mirror, Rain Sensor, Automatic Headlights… are also available on the 2017 Trailblazer. However, these features are only fully available on the top-of-the-line version; lower versions will have fewer features. It is currently unclear whether the 2017 Trailblazer sold in Vietnam will have as many safety and driver assistance features as its counterpart sold in the Philippines.

The interior of the 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer shares many similarities with the 2017 Colorado.

In terms of design, the 2017 Trailblazer shares many similarities with its sibling, the Colorado, and its rival, the Isuzu MU-X, a model with which it shares a common chassis platform. The updated version boasts a more powerful and sporty design with a redesigned grille, improved headlights incorporating LED daytime running lights, and a new front bumper. Inside, the interior features a new instrument cluster and center console with an 8-inch touchscreen, MyLink infotainment system, and three-zone climate control. The vehicle is also more upscale thanks to the use of improved materials and better sound insulation.

The interior of the 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer shares many similarities with the 2017 Colorado.

With its introduction in the Philippines and preparations for its launch in the Vietnamese market in October, and sales beginning next year, the 2017 Trailblazer promises to shake up the 7-seater SUV segment, currently dominated by the Toyota Fortuner, alongside the Isuzu MU-X. Of course, to compete for the top spot with the Japanese king, it will have to contend with the Ford Everest and Hyundai SantaFe, which have relatively good sales figures, second only to the Toyota Fortuner.

According to Thanh Nien newspaper.