• Introduced in 1999, the Chevy Trailblazer was an upgraded large sized SUV model of the popular Chevy Blazer sports utility vehicle. The Trailblazer had more space and a larger engine, with the ability to tow even more weight and drive off-road. By 2006, the Chevy Trailblazer had specifications that had been well decorated with a number of automotive awards, according to carseek.com. While there were four different models made in 2006, they really only differ in 4x4 or 4x2 capabilities.
  
  

Performance Specs

• The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer has a base engine size of 4.2 liters with an inline six-cylinder engine with 291 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. It gets 277 ft-lb of torque at 4,800 rpm and the 4x2 models have a maximum payload of 1,194 pounds, whereas the 4x4 models have a maximum payload of 1,156 pounds. The maximum towing capacity of the 4x2 models is 6,800 pounds whereas with the 4x4 models it is 6,600 pounds. The turning radius of all models is 18.2 feet.
  
  

Fuel Specs

• Because of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer's size, it doesn't get good gas mileage, especially when it is towing something. When there is only one driver and it is not towing anything, the 4x2 model of the Chevy Trailblazer gets 16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. The 4x4 model gets 15 mpg and 21 mpg on the highway. All models of the 2006 Chevy Trailblazer have a 22-gallon fuel tank and use regular unleaded gasoline.
  
  

Dimension Specs

• All four models of the 2006 Chevy Trailblazer have almost identical dimension specifications. Each sports utility vehicle is 191.8 inches in length, 74.7 inches in width, and 72.5 inches in height. The total wheelbase of the Chevy Trailblazer is 113 inches. The curb and gross weights of the different models are the only thing that really differ. The curb weight of the 4x2 models is 4,356 pounds and the total weight is 5,550 pounds. The curb weight of the 4x4 models is 4,523 pounds and the total weight is 5,750 pounds.