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Holden Trailblazer RG 2.8 (200 Hp)
Holden Trailblazer:
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a mid-size SUV produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors. The nameplate was first used in North America from 2001 to 2008; in 2009, it was replaced by the Traverse, as a crossover SUV. In 2011, production of a newly redesigned version of the Trailblazer for the Asian and Brazilian markets began.
The TrailBlazer name was first introduced for the 1999 model year as an upscale trim level of the compact 4-door Chevrolet S-10 Blazer. It offered additional features on top of the previously top-of-the-line Chevrolet S-10 Blazer LT trim level, including an AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD player and optional remote cassette player, OnStar, color-keyed front and rear bumpers, side cladding, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, upgraded alloy wheels, a full-size spare tire and wheel, and upgraded cloth seating surfaces with power front bucket seats. Options such as a Bose premium sound system, leather-trimmed seating surfaces with heated front seats, power sunroof, and gold accents for the exterior emblems were all available for the original TrailBlazer trim package. The TrailBlazer trim was discontinued after 2001, when an all-new TrailBlazer model was introduced as a mid-size SUV. Production of the S-10 Blazer overlapped until the 2005 model year....(Read more on Wikipedia)
RG Overview:
Holden Trailblazer (RG). With 500 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2198 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.
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Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (200 hp) for versatile driving.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Cons:
- • Compact cargo space (205 L); may require careful packing.
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Holden |
| Model: | Trailblazer |
| Generation: | RG |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.8 (200 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2016 |
| End of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 7 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 200 Hp @ 3600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 72 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 500 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | DURAMAX |
| Engine displacement: | 2776 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 100 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 16.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11 kg/Hp, 91.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.4 kg/Nm, 227.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2194-2203 |
| Max. weight: | 2700 |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg |
| Max load: | 497-506 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1830 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 205 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3000 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 22° |
| Wading depth: | 600 mm |
| Length: | 4887 mm mm |
| Width: | 1902 mm mm |
| Height: | 1840-1846 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2845 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1570 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1588 mm |
| Front overhang: | 957 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1085 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 213-218 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12 m |
| Approach angle: | 28° |
| Departure angle: | 25° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 300 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 318 mm |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 255/65 R17; 265/60 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 17; 7.5J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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