Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV Brought to India for Research & Development

In a bid to improve its market share in India, General Motors is planning to launch several new products in different segments. In an earlier report, we informed our readers that the company has already imported its multi-purpose vehicle - the Chevrolet Spin - in the country that will rival against the Maruti Ertiga, Honda Mobilio and the upcoming Renault Lodgy. Now the company has brought in the Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV in India for research & development. However, we are not sure if the company is actually planning to launch it here or not.

Talking about the Trailblazer, it's a full-fledged SUV from General Motors that is based on a pick up truck - Colorado - that uses an outdated ladder frame chassis. If launched, the Trailblazer will take on against the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero and the upcoming new-gen Ford Endeavour.

The two units imported to India are powered by a 2.8-litre diesel engine mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Though the vehicle is also offered with a 5-speed manual transmission in international markets. The diesel engine is capable of churning out a maximum power output of 180bhp and 470Nm of torque.

Though the company hasn't officially revealed its launch plans, it should take more than an year for Chevy to complete the research and testing.