The 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 1SS 2WD delivers the performance of a sports car, while having the capability expected of an SUV. The 1SS two-wheel drive configuration (priced at $32, 560) is equipped with LS2 6.0-liter small block V-8 engine, which delivers 390 horsepower (290 kW) and 395 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated with heavy-duty Hydra-Matic 4L70 four-speed automatic transmission.

The main highlights of the 1SS two-wheel drive configuration include: 1SS 2 Cold-Air Induction Package; SS-specific ZQ8 sport suspension with rear air-assisted load leveling; 20-inch polished-aluminum wheels; heavy-duty front disc brakes with Corvette-spec front brake pads and ABS; limited slip rear differential; quick-ratio, low-friction power steering; heavy-duty, electronically-controlled four-speed automatic transmission; power-adjustable heated outside mirrors; Ebony premium cloth seating with performance-wrap front bolsters, enhanced lumbar support and SS embroidery; SS-specific instrumentation; head-curtain side-impact air bags; XM Radio with three-month trial. The available colors options are: Black, Red Jewel Tint coat, Imperial Blue, Olympic White, Silverstone and Black Granite.

Safety features include head side-curtain air bags, LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system, child safety seats in all second-row seats, standard pretensioners, StabiliTrak, Passenger Sensing System (PSS), OnStar Generation 7 (with one-year Safe

Trailblazer 3SS (AWD) comes with 3 years/36,000 miles limited warranty. Powertrain warranty is 5 years/100,000 miles (fully transferable), and rust-through corrosion warranty is 6 years/100,000 miles.