Chevrolet Trailblazer Performs Well in Korean and U.S. Markets

Chevrolet Trailblazer

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Chevrolet's representative compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), the Trailblazer, has been performing well in both the Korean and U.S. markets despite challenges such as COVID-19 and the shortage of automotive semiconductors.

According to industry sources on the 9th, the Trailblazer has maintained steady popularity even as the domestic compact SUV market has shown weakness this year.

Last month, total compact SUV sales in the domestic automobile market amounted to 8,569 units, a sharp decline of 39.3% compared to the same period last year. However, the Trailblazer's domestic sales last month reached 16,992 units, a 1.1% decrease year-on-year, demonstrating a relatively strong performance compared to competing models in the same class.

The Trailblazer is also showing remarkable performance in the U.S. market. In the U.S. automotive market, the Trailblazer is sold under two brands: Chevrolet Trailblazer and Buick Encore GX.

As of September this year, 73,898 units and 61,179 units have been sold respectively. The Trailblazer is regarded as the best-selling compact SUV in the United States.

Combining the sales of both models, the Trailblazer's sales performance in the U.S. market up to the third quarter of this year totals 135,077 units, ranking first in sales. Both the Trailblazer and Buick Encore GX are produced by GM Korea. Therefore, favorable conditions in the U.S. market directly translate into positive export prospects for GM Korea.

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