StabiliTrak, which is standard on all models, helps drivers maintain control during sudden manoeuvres or in low traction conditions by using a comprehensive series of sensors to measure acceleration, deceleration, steering angle and yaw rate.

By monitoring these inputs, the system automatically controls the vehicle to help maintain the driver’s intended path when a measurable deviation from the intended course is detected. The system maintains control by regulating vehicle acceleration or applying the brakes at any wheel. For example, if the vehicle begins to understeer, StabiliTrak applies the inside rear brake to help turn the vehicle. If the vehicle begins to oversteer, StabiliTrak applies the outside front brake to straighten the vehicle. All models feature low-drag brake calliper design.

The TrailBlazer has GM’s Passenger Sensing System (PSS). PSS uses the latest sensing technology to turn the front passenger air bag on or off. If the sensor system detects an unoccupied front passenger seat or the presence of a smaller occupant, the front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn off so it will not deploy in the event of a frontal collision. A status indicator on the instrument panel alerts occupants that the passenger air bag is on or off.

TrailBlazer also has standard pretensioners in the outboard front safety belt system that deploy at the same time as the frontal air bags to take up slack in the safety belt webbing. Pretensioners also help reduce the amount of occupant movement in the event of a crash to help reduce the risk of injury.

Available head curtain side air bags act like a protective curtain when deployed, unfolding from the roof rail between the A-pillar and side window header. When the bag deploys in a moderate to severe side impact, it is angled towards the window to help provide protection for front and second row outboard passengers.

In vehicles equipped with head curtain side air bags, a new rollover protection sensing system helps protect occupants in a rollover event by triggering both the side curtain air bags and safety belt pretensioners. The rollover-sensing module, located on the centre tunnel under the rear seat, uses a complex algorithm based on lateral and vertical accelerations, roll rate and vehicle speed to determine whether to deploy the safety systems.

TrailBlazers are equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system for child safety seats in all second-row seats. The LATCH system provides two lower anchors and a top tether anchor to be used to secure a child seat to the vehicle seat structure. These anchorages are designed to make it easier to properly install compatible child safety seats. An enhanced front passenger safety belt reminder system also is standard.

TrailBlazer uses hydro-formed steel frame side rails, which form a strong foundation for the SUV’s overall strength and solid feel, even on unpaved surfaces. A five-link rear suspension and independent, double-A-arms up front work with a system of 12 specially tuned body mounts using hydraulics and rubber pads to dramatically reduce vibration and harshness on any kind of road or trail. Four-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes are standard. An Autotrac four-wheel drive system is standard on 4WD models.

This enhances TrailBlazer’s safety story, while the regulated voltage control, which is new for both the Vortec 4.2 litre and Vortec 5.3 litre engines, enhances fuel economy by reducing the load on the engine generated by the alternator.

Available options on TrailBlazer include a power sunroof, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, Bose premium speaker system, and an ETR AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD changer. Also available are adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, head side-curtain air bags, inside rearview mirror with temperature gauge and compass, leather seating surfaces with eight-way-power driver and passenger seats, and both factory- and dealer-installed running boards.

TrailBlazer also offers generous cargo room. Cargo volume is 1,237.5 litres behind the rear seat and 2,265 litres with the rear seat folded.

OTE Group is the dealer for Chevrolet in Oman. The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is available for test drive at OTE Group’s 14 showrooms spread across the Sultanate or call 24566267 for more details.