First batch of Chevrolet Trailblazers roll off Thai plant

First batch of Chevrolet Trailblazers roll off Thai plant

The first production units of the new Chevrolet Trailblazer are now rolling off General Motors Thailand’s production line in Rayong. The first unit, a 2.8L Duramax diesel powered range-topping LTZ model was greeted by the facility’s 5,200 employees, key suppliers and Thai Chevy dealers last week.

GM Thailand’s Rayong plant is the first in the world to build the new Trailblazer, which will be sold in Thailand and exported to more than 50 markets across our region and beyond. Based on the Colorado pick-up truck, the Trailblazer is a seven-seat SUV rival to the Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

First batch of Chevrolet Trailblazers roll off Thai plant

“Production is now getting into full-swing. Since May this year, we have added a third shift to our assembly and powertrain plants. The increase in production isn’t just to meet customer orders for the Trailblazer, but also to address increasing demand for the Colorado truck, which we have started exporting earlier this year. At the same time, demand for other models is also growing. This will be a very busy year for Chevrolet,” said Martin Apfel, President of GM Thailand/Southeast Asia.

Read all about the Chevrolet Trailblazer here. Our review of the Colorado pick-up truck can be found here.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

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  • When will it come to MY?

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    • Jimmy on Jun 13, 2012 at 5:30 pm

      No need to come, as nobody is going to buy it. Oh, sorry, those who terima kopi-O will buy this vehicle in bulk, and they are…….

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  • sleepwalkerz on Jun 13, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Will it enter Malaysia?

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  • Great to see it come soon but hopefully the after sales service is not as crappy as I have heard.

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    • alldisc on Jun 13, 2012 at 10:01 pm

      unfortunately, the after sales service is crap. just like all brand under naza including the peugoet and kia.

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  • resembles as kia sorento.

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  • A direct competitor to Fortuner & Pajero Sport. T.Fortuner M’sian spec is very much under power. Fortuner is heavy but Drum brake at the back makes emergency brake a problem. Hope it comes to our shore soon…..

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    • alex chan on Jun 13, 2012 at 2:17 pm

      want disc brake all 4 tyres?..buy preve` got cfe and cheaper oso ma

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    • Jimmy on Jun 13, 2012 at 5:40 pm

      A severely cut-cost zero-spec RM185k vehicle that is T ……..
      Now comes another cut-cost RM181k T ….. which is very much of a C-segment car feel.
      Now this is another crap trying to sell at Pajero Sport price without justification from local market point of view. Going to fail.

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  • Leo Gallante on Jun 13, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Holy crap, I have never thought this could make it to SEA market.. god.

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  • Leo Gallante on Jun 13, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    Holy crap, I have never thought this could make it to SEA market.. godd.

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  • All i hear is other country setting up assembly line for cars and their locals getting jobs. We here in M’sia gets nothing but APs and expensive P1 & P2

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