- suv 189,780
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- Stilwell, OK
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- 284 below average suv 189,780 gasoline blue automatic
2002 chevrolet trailblazer review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Blazes the trail with engineering advancements. introductionin the midsize suv segment, chevrolet has long been frustrated, watching ford steal the show with the explorer. The 2002 trailblazer is chevy's best shot at reversing that order. It's a total redesign, including a stunning new straight-six engine, stiffer and lighter chassis, sophisticated suspension, powerful brakes and impressive details. The vehicle's 40-month planning and execution was done in a careful, creative, thorough and extremely bold manner. According to gm engineers, the trailblazer exceeds all the targets that had been set for it. The standard final drive ratio is 3. 73:1, with 4. 10:1 available for more responsive towing and 3. 42:1 for higher gas mileage. However the estimated epa rated mileage of 15/21 mpg city/highway is based on that optional 3. 42 rear end (a legal epa loophole) so 'higher' is relative. some options on the ls that are standard on the lt and ltz include remote entry, cruise control, rear defogger, cargo cover, carpeted floor mats, heated mirrors and gm's onstar security system with gps tracking and cell phone communication, including emergency assistance and remote unlocking. Options on the lt and ltz that are unavailable on the ls include 2wd traction control, running boards, six-disc cd changer and bose sound system. unavailable on the ls are foglamps, rain-sensing wipers, rear heat controls, leather interior, power heated seats, driver information center, rear seat radio controls with headphone jacks, and 17-inch wheels. The trademark bowtie in the center of the bar across the grille is chrome on the ls, body-colored on the lt and ltz. The bumper under the grille has a large opening with two vertical slats, and the optional foglights are mounted down low. at the rear, there's a convenient and practical step in the center of the rear bumper, sort of a big notch. But styling-wise, the twin round taillights stacked over the backup light at each corner are kind of lumpy and googly-eyed. overall, it looks sturdy and neat, with confident lines that express utility. The pillars and window lines are graceful, while the headlamps (split by the grille crossmember), taillights and turn signals are stylish. Big fender flares are used to visually express the vehicle's boldness, and may be either monotone or silver. the most dramatic thing about the trailblazer may be what's not there: neither a v6 nor v8 engine. The new engine is called the vortec 4200, an all-aluminum, double-overhead-cam, 24-valve inline six with variable valve timing. years ago chevy trucks used an old reliable straight six, and jeep has long used a more basic straight six in the cherokee, while bmw and lexus continue to use sophisticated versions in high-performance sedans. An inline engine is inherently smoother, simpler, more durable and more fuel efficient than a vee, although in times past, its superior physics had a hard time breaking out of its cast-iron shell. Advancements in electronics, metallurgy and manufacturing methods now enable an inline engine to soar, and for 2002 gm has fully exploited this technical opportunity. the vortec 4200 is no ordinary straight six. From 4. 2 liters, it produces a stunning 270 horsepower, 30 more than ford explorer's new 4. 6-liter sohc v8. And it has a very broad torque curve peaking at 275 pounds-feet, only 5 less than the ford and coming 400 rpm sooner. It features electronic throttle control, an electrical system using silicon circuit boards (replacing some 1100 feet of copper wire), coil-on-plug ignition (thus no plug wires), and a seven-quart oil pan with a clever tunnel for the front drive axle, which allows the longish block to be mounted six inches lower, contributing to better balance and a lower center of gravity. attention to detail in other places is evident, from a battery box that draws in cooling air, to remarkably sanitary wiring under the hood, to rear-seat headrests that conveniently flip down for better rearward driver visibility. Because the engine is so quiet and smooth at idle, a feature called 'intellistart' was added which prevents the starter from grinding if the key is turned when the engine is already running. It was the first truck for the trailblazer's chief designer, ted robertson, who brought a resume to the assignment that includes the '90s camaro/firebird. Gm wanted his soul as well as his experience in their midsize suvs, and they got it. His. interiorall trailblazers seat five passengers, compared to the explorer's optional seven seats on a nearly identical wheelbase, with its third row of seats squeezed in (the five-seat explorer has 10 percent more cargo space, thanks to a lower cargo floor enabled by its independent rear suspension). A seven-seat trailblazer with longer wheelbase is in the works. Working with a vehicle width that exceeds the explorer by 2. 5 inches, the trailblazer's rear seats offer slightly less shoulder room but 3. 8 inches more total hip room. the seats come standard in fabric (ls), cloth (lt), and rich-feeling leather (ltz); adjustment is manual in ls and gains in trickery all the way up to eight-way power operation with memory (including outside mirror adjustment) and optional heating on the ltz. The front buckets are designed to accommodate heights ranging from 4'10' to 6'2', but there is a noticeable lack of side bolstering. The front seats don't do justice to the ride, allowing the occupants to feel a side-to-side jouncing that doesn't exist in the 2002 gmc envoy with the same chassis and suspension but better seats. interior lights abound, including reading lights. Gm calls the interior lighting 'world class,' developed by the rensselaer polytechnic institute lighting research center in indiana. the instrumentation is complete and clean. A big tachometer is on the left, speedometer in center, and on the right are smaller gauges for water, battery, gas and oil. Brushed nickel is the basic trim, while wood comes with the leather interior. There are pockets in the front doors and behind the front seats, though none in the rear doors. Standard behind the rear seat is a small hidden compartment under the floor, while optional features include a cargo net, scrolling tonneau cover and power outlet. the overhead console includes a standard sunglasses holder, plus travelnote digital recorder (optional with ls, standard with lt and ltz), which might be considered an important safety feature, as it allows the driver to orally take phone numbers while on a cellphone, thus keeping at least one hand on the wheel. Heating and air conditioning can be controlled separately by the driver, front and rear passengers (which might be considered a safety feature because it too allows the driver to keep both hands on the wheel, instead of having to use one to fight with his passengers). depending on the trim level, the sound systems include radio/cd, radio/cd/cassette, six-disc in-dash cd, or six-speaker 275-watt bose system. All the systems include rds (radio data systems) technology, allowing the listener to search for stations by type, display information including song and artist information, and provide traffic and weather update. Tachometer✔ Heated Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof
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