Chevrolet offers two different packages for the SS model. The basic TrailBlazer SS (1SS) is equipped similarly to the LS but features a larger V8, sport-tuned chassis, 20-inch wheels and a monochromatic exterior with black mesh grille. The uplevel version of the TrailBlazer SS (3SS) has the above performance upgrades but comes with all the LT’s amenities. Apart from a white-faced tachometer and “SS” monograms on the seats, there’s nothing special about the SS interior.

The TrailBlazer SS packs a 6.0-liter V8 punch borrowed from the Corvette, and in this application it’s rated at 391 horses and 395 lb-ft of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission and two-wheel drive are again offered, but instead of 4WD, the SS substitutes an all-wheel-drive system to improve on-pavement performance at the expense of off-road capability.

Prices range from $31,320 to $37,125