2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS w/1SS All-wheel Drive Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Chevrolet TrailBlazer:

Four-wheel disc brakes and ABS are standard, and the suspension consists of double wishbones up front and a five-link live rear axle.

-- Automobile

...all-new inline six-cylinder that boasts 270 horsepower and 275 foot-pounds of torque.

-- Edmunds.com

...noticeably more interior room, with five adults able to fit comfortably.

-- Edmunds.com

...a stunning new straight-six engine, stiffer and lighter chassis, sophisticated suspension, powerful brakes and impressive details.

-- New Car Test Drive

A complete tow package is also standard, including a hitch platform with seven-pin wiring for trailers with brakes.

-- New Car Test Drive

What reviewers liked least about the Chevrolet TrailBlazer:

The rear end of the TrailBlazer still skips around on choppy pavement, and brake dive is pronounced.

-- Car and Driver

...two rubber-tipped tailgate stops... stick several inches into the tailgate opening.

-- USA Today

Chevrolet TrailBlazer Comparisons:

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.

-- New Car Test Drive

Best one-liner about the Chevrolet TrailBlazer:

[the Ford] Explorer -- while better than ever -- still bounces like a bouncy truck. The Chevy is creamy.

-- USA Today