Editor’s View : Chevrolet Trailblazer
The Chevrolet Trailblazer is GM’s new premium SUV in the sub- Rs 30 lakh segment. It takes on the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in the segment. The Trailblazer has fantastic road presence, which will be the main draw in this segment. That massive grille in your wing mirrors, the bulging bonnet and the high set stance thanks to its 241mm ground clearance (highest in segment) shod by 265/60 R18 wheels, the Trailblazer does look the part of an SUV willing to rough it up and bully other motorists around. The size is big enough for the Trailblazer to need any kind of plastic cladding to accentuate it stance. Chunky six spoke alloys on those 18-inch wheels look the part as well. Like the exterior, the interior is a simple mix of functionality and space. The front seats are comfortable, you seat high up and the view out of the driver’s seat is excellent. There’s plenty of space for the middle row passengers as well and the seats are comfortable too. You can also hop into the third row of this genuine seven seater. The 7-inch Touchscreen infotainment system comes with a smartphone app link for internet radios like Tunein, there’s the usual USB, Aux-in and Bluetooth connectivity and there’s video playback too. The Trailblazer also gets leather seats, auto foldable outside mirrors and cruise control. And with four 12V sockets, AC vents for the second and third row, the Trailblazer gets all the comfort and convenience features you will need. On the safety front, you get two front airbags, ABS with EBD, hill start assist, hill descent control, traction control, ESC and cornering brake control. Powering the Trailblazer is 2.8-litre 4-cylimder duramax diesel engine that is known for its high torque output. With 200PS of power at 3,600rpm and 500Nm of torque at 2,000rpm, the Trailblazer has quite some punch to counter its 2068kg kerb weight. Power is sent to the rear wheels on this road going SUV. It’s a pity GM didn’t bring the 4WD variant to India considering it is a CBU. The Trailblazer comes with a ARAI rated mileage of 11.45kmpl. In the real world you will receive between 8-10kmpl.
About Endeavour
Ford had taken the game a notch up with the new Endeavour. It has the brawny looks the will please an SUV buyer, space to seat 7 with ease, and a lot of segment first features. The new Endeavour has been launched with two engine options - a 2.2-litre 4-pot diesel and a 3.2-litre 5-cylinder diesel. The former comes mated to a 6-speed MT as well as a 6-speed AT, while the larger 3.2 is only offered with the 6-speed autobox. The 4x4 version of the new Ford Endeavour is also available only with the 3.2-litre mill.
Editor’s View : Toyota Fortuner
The Toyota Fortuner is the quintessential entry level luxury SUV. Its butch looks are further complemented by its ability to go just about anywhere and its powerful engine. Fit and finish on the Fortuner is top notch and it too boasts of Toyota's legendary reliability. The Fortuner also has great on road mannerisms and comes with a decent level of kit
Editor’s View : Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
The second generation Mitsubishi Pajero has been on our market for a while now and it is beginning to show its age. The new Pajero Sport will carry the baton forward with the legendary off-road capabilities of a Mitsubishi SUV. The Pajero Sport comes with loaded with gizmos to meet demands of customers in its segment. The vehicle is designed to be easier to drive in the urban environment. Available only as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) makes it expensive. Both its rivals, the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour are now available with rear- wheel drive variants that are cheaper, the Pajero Sport too will need a rear-wheel drive variant if it wants to rack up the sales figures.
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