Yesterday news broke that the Trailblazer name would replace Colorado 7 in the Holden portfolio. If you couple that with other moves by the General as of late can we extrapolate a return of the Chevrolet Blazer?

Consider the signs:

First, Holden and Chevrolet are quickly becoming symbiotic- arguably with far more benefit to the American brand- which is becoming evident in their product offerings.

The Holden Spark, Barina (Sonic), Cruze, Malibu, Commodore (SS), Trax and Colorado can all be found in Chevrolet dealers stateside, not to mention the Insignia and Captiva which live under the Buick banner.

There is certainly precedent for the two brands to share product, something many expect to accelerate as Holden closes up the majority of its autonomous operations.

Second, the global Trailblazer Premier concept was just given a complete overhaul inside, which coupled with the exterior nip and tuck leaves the truck looking far more premium than something you would expect out of Thailand and Brazil. The all around upgrades could indicate forethought towards more mature markets.

Third, GM Van production is being evicted from the Wentzville, MO manufacturing facility; which it currently shares with the Colorado/Canyon twins. Surprise, surprise the new global Trailblazer is based on the global Colorado.

Fourth, In August of 2015 it was reported that the next generation Chevrolet Equinox would shrink in size somewhat; becoming lower and sleeker than currently. The ’17 Equinox is expected in one years time riding on the new GM global compact platform currently under the Buick Envision. Along with that announcement Chevy told us they plan to launch an all-new crossover which will slot between the Equinox and the Traverse.

Fifth, less than six months ago in November of 2015 GM filed two applications to register Blazer and Chevrolet Blazer with the USPTO. Specifically the marks will be used for “motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles, sport utility vehicles, trucks and vans.”

On their own these five points may not prove anything, but sum them together and there would appear to be a fascinating narrative bubbling just below the surface.

Stay tuned.

Hat-Tip to dslay04