2019 Chevrolet Blazer | MotorWeek Road Test

With so many new crossover utilities on the market, trying to make one stand out from another usually comes down to the details. But rather than focus on extra all-weather ruggedness, or cavernous cargo hauling, Chevrolet’s all-new midsize Blazer adds something no other brand can. The sportiness of a Camaro. So, let’s see if that blazes a new trail worth following.

[@blairgerwautz40]

I can't believe John Davis is still doing this program! I have always enjoys their reviews! I would get up Saturday mornings back in the 80s and 90s just to watch. I so much enjoy watching retro reviews here on KZbin. John Davis your awesome! Keep it up.

[@chuckers40]

JD will start season 39 this fall

[@ansdguy1]

I am amazed as well and delighted, too. I once was standing behind John waiting to enter the L.A. Autoshow. That was decades ago.

[@Jwdude123]

Boss status

[@MrDazydaz]

Do they still do the old school intro white the trans am fadding away in the end?

[@howtobebasic2122]

jhon Davis hasn't changed much in 35 years

[@19chucki74]

Here's an idea: revamp the 5.3L small block, and all wheel drive, to make a Blazer SS..

[@MrCozin-kd9mb]

Chalres Kirkland hold my beer

[@thevinceberry]

More likely TT V6 if they going to do SS version

[@rileyfriesen715]

Supercharge it too

[@robertrichardson9953]

No. Make the blazer what it was. An awesome full size suv.

[@rileyfriesen715]

@@robertrichardson9953 yes i agree the old blazer was much better espesialy the k5s but if they are going to make this "performance" suv they need to actually make it do that maybe go the way jeep is with the 707 hp track hawk that thing is respectable this thing is just a joke and a disgrace to the blazer name i think if it would be possible put in a supercharged v8 thats rear wheel drive with 4x4 not this all wheel drive crap maybe they should have called it the tracker or maybe a name thats been gone for a while the astro maybe that would be a fitting name haha

[@6484373]

Just so all you complainers know, back in the late 90's/early 2000's when Chevy was selling both a full size Blazer, and the S10 blazer, they decided to change the name of one of them so that they wouldn't be selling two different SUVs called blazers. They ended up changing the full sized Blazer's name to the Tahoe, and gave the S10 Blazer the name Blazer. It was at that moment the the Blazer became a midsized suv. The Blazer you guys imagine when you think of the old k5's never went away, it's called the TAHOE. When you actually think about it for 2 seconds you'll realize that the Tahoe/old Blazer really is just a shortened Suburban...

[@Impala-qp9cb]

Chevy has been playing the wordsmith game with Blazer, Tahoe for years. Tahoe in the 80s was a package for the S-10 Blazer much like Silverado Scottsdale Cheyenne used to be for the C/K line. and the Full-size Suburban and Blazer/Tahoe was neutered in 92 when they got rid of the front axle. There is only one Blazer that matters and that is the K5 based truck version. GM knows it, otherwise GMC would be making this and calling it the Jimmy. Its no Blazer. Its a Camaro based CUV otherwise known as the modern minivan. The Astro was more fitting (Its actually not a bad looking CUV) but they are slutting out their original competitor to the Broncos name because they are marketing it to soccer moms who want nothing to do with the Astro. This abomination will be crushed in junkyards in 25 years/forgotten and people will still be craving a K5. Much like Chevy screws up other historic names alienating their die hards. Legendary GM designers, names of which adorn the Corvette museum in Bowling Green are rolling in their graves.

[@darrellscott7980]

@ExcessMean they actually changed the S-10 to the trailblazer. So they actually changed the name of both.

[@Pantallideth94]

What a sin.. the blazer used to be a big, boxy truck. Now it's a soccer mom's dream crossover

[@gusbus8357]

MOPAR 401 just like the commercial lady said " looks like a sexy *mom* car"

[@scottlowell493]

...which out-accelerates and out-handles the old model. Takes corners that would make the old blazer roll. What a sin on the road the old, slow truck-like blazer was.

[@davidhorne2326]

Saw one at a dealership,$46k. No thanks!

[@danr4316]

That's MSRP. Between incentives and sales like end of year or Black Friday deals, no one is going to pay MSRP. And if they do, then that is a dumb decision.

[@andybub45]

You think if it was a true blazer then it would be any cheaper? Keep dreaming.

[@Davido50]

Ordered mine loaded! Fook the foreign junk. US company! Tons employees & plants. All American.

[@danr4316]

@@Davido50 You might be shocked that the Blazer is being made in Mexico.

[@brenttitus2134]

David Klimmek Lol you must work for GM! Garbage vehicles and company as a whole.

[@joelf1355]

When I first saw this thing, I said to myself did they slap a Camaro front end on a Acadia... And damn I was right.

[@alexandreleblanc5820]

Joel F When I first saw this, I thought it was what a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox would look like with the front end of a 2019 or Redesigned 2020 Camero’s Front End 😅, lol 😂

[@aayonce4]

That 9 speed is the real gem here! Damn thats quick!

[@Tomgillchevy]

You can always rely on John Davis for that great review!

[@horseplop9]

Ya i Agreee Hes a Living Legend

[@JCWiley2300]

I especially like the way his voice has gradually evolved to a high-pitched bellow.

[@MaestroTJS]

What the hell are they going to do when he decides to pack it in?

[@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN]

John is awesome. Living legend 100%. Cant believe hes still with motorweek after all these decades.

[@travelseatsyellowlab]

@@MaestroTJS We can only worry about the here and now and for now, he seems to be enjoying what he's doing.

[@sdtaylor07]

The new blazer has had a little bit of time to settle with the public now; with that said I think if people get past the nostalgia of the name, this vehicle is actually rather competitive in the midsized, 5 passenger market.

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

It's an Equinox/Terrain with a new skin.. GM trash

[@sdtaylor07]

FLY EAGLES FLY Bleed Green It doesn’t share a platform, or engines with equinox. If anything it would be an Acadia with new skin. I’m pretty sure that was mentioned in the video..

[@darrellscott7980]

Sacrilege!!! This is embarrassing! They took one of the most awesome vehicles Chevy ever made and turned it into a damn glorified mini-van. What the hell is wrong with Chevy?!?!

[@2kfanfan876]

That’s one small minivan 😂

[@jimmbobb]

Minivan?! Have you driven one? It has a firm, sporty suspension, and plenty of power. It's closer to a Camaro with bonus seats than to a minivan.

[@kobra6660]

Could be worse could be driving a Pontiac aztek

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

They should not have called it Blazer! Or even Trailblazer. They should have called it something else, like Conquista or whatever. But not Blazer.

[@kobra6660]

@@knowbodiesfull5768 it wouldve been better if it was a new GMC envoy

[@seekertwo1]

GM didn't stop making cars.....they just converted their SUVs into cars.

[@ansdguy1]

You're thinking of Ford.

[@angelsepulveda8393]

Ron L The bronco says otherwise...

[@RockwoodJoe]

Yayyy!!! Another generic tall car....

[@jaguarfacedman1365]

@Old Games Reviews sarcasm? These are made to please boomers who find it easier to get out of a higher seat.

[@richa7090]

This is the most helpful review I've seen. None ever discuss handling. I'm interested in a new Blazer and coming from a Camaro SS I don't want something with no ability at all. Glad to hear it's not too disappointing in that department.

[@1997DanielFlores]

It should have been a 2 door version of the suburban

[@SwervinNeons]

What

[@1997DanielFlores]

@@SwervinNeons the blazer

[@Krzrrazrrokr]

Two door Tahoe would've been bad ass

[@1997DanielFlores]

@@Krzrrazrrokr yeah

[@jackdaniels2657]

If they made it a 2 door version of tahoe they might actually be able to compete with a new ford bronco

[@ROYCE415]

John Davis is a legend

[@JBO3022]

Ruined the Blazer name.

[@CJLX805]

I should not care about what people say, I love the Chevy Blazer, I don't have any doubts about it!!!!!!!!!!

[@juanzingarello4005]

I like alot about it. We had a 1st gen S-10 Blazer and were considering a 2nd gen Blazer too (my old man ended up going with a Pathfinder instead). I'm even willing to accept the fact (though not happy about it) that it's Mexican built. But the one thing that is a major deal-breaker for me is the lack of an Off switch for their engine Stop-Start system. Until they add that switch, I just can't consider this vehicle.

[@CJLX805]

@@juanzingarello4005 ok

[@Davido50]

Nah me either will sell well an do well. Its gorgeous! Buy with confidence.

[@juanzingarello4005]

@mike a OK. But I control the money and decides where it goes. And right now, not having the off switch, I decide it won't be taken to a Chevrolet dealer.

[@robertrichardson9953]

Proves you're an idiot

[@rfdsdf1]

43k for that...pack it in GM you're done.

[@Krzrrazrrokr]

rfdsdf1 gm vehicles are extremely over priced

[@grego7345]

GM has been clueless for years.

[@disan9135]

I would rather get a Telluride

[@chrisoconnor3119]

I am from a GM blue collar family and i drive a Crown Vic lx nowadays. Wife has a 09 Tahoe and besides the full size trucks i dont want anything else they make. (Corvette or Camaro sure). And i work in Detroit. GM has Detroit hating them.

[@Jordi7174]

What is up with all of these all black interiors in these cars now? They're so drab.

[@oliverdelgado6952]

I can't I stand it either but I guess it's cost effective.. Aka cheap

[@radcatrampagemtpro7229]

I have the 2020 RS blazer and thank GOD the button to turn off auto stop/start is available. Living in NJ,a K5 style blazer would not work here. Its all about convenience driving. Good styling and good power A few disappointments,should have been rear wheel drive while not in AWD. The front lower seat cushions should have been extended another 2 inches. The radio display boxes that are on the bottom portion of the display screen are alitte hard to touch without the dash lip Interfering . The headlamps are high intensity lighting, but dont display the white lighting as you may seen in LEDs or xeon lights The directional turn singles. are not leds. However,the cabin is extremely quiet . I think there is only 2 ways the buy the blazer. Premier or RS fully loaded. However both models are 50k+ when the fully loaded traverse is the same price point. Also keep in mind,the RS in night fall grey with high gross black trim and blacked out R21 wheels look the best

[@Joeromano95]

You guys are insulting the Camaro.

[@robertrichardson9953]

They've insulted the blazer

[@teehud313]

Is it still built in Mexico???

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

Yep.. cheap labor to recoupe for future major recalls.. or to pad the pockets of the white collars

[@teehud313]

@@FlyEaglesFly19111 that's terrible. Buy American.....ha!! America doesn't even invest in it's own workforce.

[@chargermaster3716]

teehud313 the last Blazers made in America were already trash just stay away from GM.

[@longwordsonsongwords]

Today I learned that MotorWeek is still a thing, with John Davis still hosting it! Awesome!

[@1beck2en3ham]

0-60 in just 6.2 sec. Wow! Design and acceleration are strong points of the Blazer but I worry about reliability of Chevrolet.

[@davidlittle2325]

It's not the point of the K5 blazer, it's more of the point of the S10 blazer which my parents had when it first came out in 1982,You people didn't forget about the S10 did you, think of it as a modern S10 Blazer, some things don't change

[@jeffreysmall8902]

Chevy ruined the blazer just grocery getter what happen too the real off road SUV

[@chargermaster586]

No one ever used there suv for Of roading anyways. Rarely it was mostly a piece of jewelry then a of road machine in the past 25 years

[@Over9000scouters]

I don't mean to burst your bubble but the closest thing most old blazers did to offroading was get driven over curbs by soccer moms that couldn't handle such a large car

[@ILovedThe90s1]

This heap of plastic should increase the value of the K5 Blazer!

[@chargermaster586]

They have been climbing in prices.

[@grand_vacation]

This STARTS at 30K? HAHAHAHAHA no.

[@isaiahallen1464]

SGDevotee that’s also where the Ford Edge starts at sooo......

[@michaelramsey82]

30k isn't that much these days. Inflation has done a number on car prices.

[@roberthart3452]

Maybe (hopefully) they mean pesos, since it's made in mexico. Hmmm I wonder how much cheaper they are there

[@andybub45]

And your one of the same people complaining that its not like the K5? You know how much it would cost if it was?

[@andybub45]

@@roberthart3452 Mexico builds to Chevys specifications. They can put out good vehicles.

[@jackdaniels2657]

Watch what happens when ford brings back bronco. Chevy is gonna lose so many sails. No competition

[@GYPSY400]

The Bronco will be built off the Ranger platform.. so it's going to have a 4cyl engine.

[@mayor399999999999999]

@@GYPSY400 Yep. Both the Bronco and the Blazer should've been built off of F150 and GM trucks.

[@mstngken]

I have been hearing that the build quality is very poor on this vehicle.

[@chargermaster586]

All of GM quality control has been going downhill for decades now.

[@jimmbobb]

It fits nice and fills out group perfectly. The Trax and Equinox are the budget, baby SUV's. The Blazer is the mid-size sporty SUV. The Traverse and Tahoe are the bigger people movers/soccer mom wagons.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

It seems like GM does nothing but disappoint these days

[@robertrichardson9953]

They've been doing that since day 1

[@PresentedByBailey]

@@robertrichardson9953 you really aren't that educated then. day 1 as in since the early 1900's they've been disappointing? even when they helped us defeat the germans in ww2? plain ignorant statement you made.

[@PresentedByBailey]

yeah, that c8 corvette is way disappointing but i do love our 2017 malibu premier with adaptive cruise, lane assist, parking assist, nice 2.0turbo w/ 9 speed auto, built-in wifi, heated/cooled seats, carplay/android auto, someone to assist me at the push of a button. we bought it used for $23k with 8k miles. assembled in the USA. yeah, i'd guess your work output is much more disappointing than GM's.

[@CarringtonHollister]

@@PresentedByBailey have fun walking then I'll prefer the Mexican built Ford Fusion

[@deansapp4635]

170mph speedo, Really ?

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

Dean Sapp I know right? As if we're really gonna go that fast. We'll make 170 all right - in our dreams. LOL!

[@normt5463]

"...The Blazer is the family vehicle that actually appeals to the whole family, and for that reason it upsets the Honda(Passport)on its home court." I think the Motor Trend staff was weeping when they wrote that!

[@fk3321]

Another cute crossover for all the ladies to enjoy...

[@IVR02]

It’s fine on it’s own... but the Blazer name really doesn’t belong on it. GM could’ve picked a thousand better names, but instead, they had to spit on the grave of a classic. It’s not the first time we’ve seen this happen, either. Chrysler did it with the Jeep Cherokee in 2014, and Mitsubishi with the Eclipse Cross last year.

[@landyachtfan79]

EXACTLY my thought!!!!!!!!!

[@randyburks6245]

Thats not a blazer i have a real blazer.

[@ansdguy1]

When I was 18 I bought a 1966 Dodge Dart 273 four barrel. Terrible branding. It had a 4 speed, Possi, solid lifters and an AFB C carb and I added Doug Thorley fender well headers and eventually a double pumper Holly carb. Cragers SS wheels with Goodyear Blue Streak Sports Car Special tires. I'm going into all of these because, prior to the Holly, I ran 14>8 sec.@ 94 MPH in the quarter mile. I won more street races than I lost, including 289 and 350 Mustangs, 327 Camaros, as well. The bottom line? This V6 Blazer ran that very same time. Damned impressive.

[@ironpanther2420]

My 18 year old Buick Regal GS with headers and a smaller blower pulley did 14.6 on hard, dry-rotted tires once.

[@42luke93]

2:10 What was wrong with that gear shifter? Other than the fact it is not a cool collum shifter it seems like a good counsol shifter.

[@robertrichardson9953]

It's bullshit. The whole thing is just bullshit

[@hereigoagain5050]

Another MeToo SUV?

[@trainfan998]

Motorweek: you can't blame Chevy for going that route. Doug Dermuro: yes you can, it needs to be an offroader!!

[@ericbritton9346]

I would mind buying the 2019 Chevy Blazer RS AWD. Impressive specs, just like the 1990s Chevy Blazer back then. Next to the Chevy Malibu, the Blazer is a fine choice for a crossover.

[@JJustinXu]

Eric Britton NOOOO ITS TOO EXPENSIVE

[@hametuaone9461]

Glad to see you're still with us, Mr. Davis.

[@maxxas5067]

Reminds mid of the time I was hyped for the eclipse I was let down when I saw the eclipse as well.

[@carldeithloff9412]

Started with the big C-10 Blazer based upon the C10 pickup, then the S10 Blazer (But ugly), the the Trail Blazer and finally the new 19. Thoughts?

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

Trash

[@Tusuperbis]

I'll be honest. Even though I didn't like the fact it has the Blazer name, this thing is a blast to drive! I've owned several corvettes and a slew of camaros. I'm telling ya, my mom just bought a new hold over 2019 Blazer Premier AWD yesterday and this thing flat out hauls ass and corners like a camaro! I'm severely impressed with it. Hers has the cajun red tintcoat with the 20" dark grey wheels and its beautiful! All I can say is go drive one!

[@stonewalled9696]

Blazer SS with a V8, DCT, AWD, and Brembo Brakes is the only one for me.

[@davidg4026]

I'm just really disappointed... It's not a real Blazer! Guess I'll just have to wait for the new Bronco!

[@michaelphipps4313]

Blasphemy!!!!!!!!!!!!!...... shame on you chevy😡😡😡😡😡

[@EricFortuneJr.]

The Ford Edge ST is a full second quicker to 60mph, Chevy needs to invest more money into their V6 engines if they want to compete with Ford’s 2.7V6 , 3.5V6 and 3.0V6 Ecoboosts.. This 3.6 is a bit underpowered by today’s standards considering it’s a top trim engine in some platforms.

[@JohnS-fd1vc]

Wow a lot of hip and down with it moms are going to feel 20 yet look 50 still with this ride

[@volnutt1609]

Here’s the thing. Chevy fan or not. Chevrolet vehicle’s for the past decade now have been extremely overpriced. Like I always expect it to be 8k to 12k above the advertise price. And that’s something anybody who values a dollar understands. What I don’t understand is the continue to do the cookie cutter subcompact practices like their interior design. No reason a 43k crossover should have a inferior interior to a current Honda Civic

[@stepheng3667]

I just test drove a 2019 Civic yesterday and the Blazer interior is definitely not inferior to that. Honda interiors from the last 10 years don't know what they want to be, they are all over the place.

[@jaylee8703]

@@stepheng3667 Yeah but the Blazer is a Mexican vehicle. Should be like 20k. Not close to 50k loaded.

[@theKevronHarris]

This Blazer is a BUST.

[@chrisl8355]

$43K and built in mexico!? GM can keep their suv.

[@NONARCS]

The Audi Q5 is the same price twice the vehicle 9 more mpg and 1.5 sec faster to 60. Also made in Mehico

[@chrisl8355]

@@NONARCS Audi can keep their pos.

[@NONARCS]

@@chrisl8355 fuck you cheese ball.

[@martinmartin5904]

'' hecho en méxico '' Blazer is made at GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico

[@jacktorse2145]

Should have been built in Lordstown instead, GM stuck it to their employees! F them.

[@rudfil]

@@jacktorse2145 GM are traitors, I bought a new Camaro this year and feel a bit guilty.

[@CarringtonHollister]

@@rudfil now is a good time to get the superior Mustang it'll keep you from walking

[@chargermaster3716]

Jack Torse the last blazers made in America were trash anyways just stay away from GM

[@kobra6660]

John Davis still going after all these years keep it up he has the perfect voice for car videos

[@bryanwithab1567]

Glad to hear they led with the same comment every other journalist has said 50 million times

[@BrewBlaster]

Unless you are in more cold weather areas, AWD is an unneeded extra expense. Also I saw this Blazer next to a Traverse today and other than slight styling differences; they are pretty much the same.

[@eltonjohn3236]

Even where there's snow, four winter tires are a better investment. AWD adds weight, complexity, takes away speed and fuel economy.

[@tevinhoward4419]

A cool astounding design.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

🤮👎

[@Redfeather80]

Get off the pooki pipe

[@jasonmeldrum7686]

This thing is a joke to put a Blazer badge on.

[@HIDHIFDB]

3:32 "Family Truckster" yeah you say it it`s just a Queen Family truckster 2020 "You think you hate it now, wait 'til you drive it"

[@paulalld]

I did a lot of research on various crossover suvs and bought a new 2020 Blazer. It is very quiet going down the road, the ride smooth and the shifting seamless. The V-6 is a very potent power plant for this vehicle. It is easy to get in and out of (I am an amputee). I found the Toyota Highlander and Subaru Forester lacking when compared to this wonderfully designed vehicle. You can't compare this to the old sludge boxes of yore as this is a much more refined vehicle in every respect.

[@arthurmiranda6374]

Great review! My wife drives a GMC Acadia. There are way too many similarities between the Acadia and Chevy's new blazer! I wish the Blazer name would have been left for a vehicle built for the four-by-four enthusiast rather than putting it on a soccer moms car.

[@sconescrewdriverson]

There's no way you can convince me that's a crossover. That's an SUV. I don't care how they did the frame, I don't care how they did the wheelbase. An SUV is so based on size and shape in my book.

[@aamirqz]

The Blazer should be John Davis's favorite vehicle these days. After all, it has a volt meter and an oil temperature gauge, in addition to a tach and coolant temperature gauge.

[@oliverroo59]

Man, that GM V6 sounds really good here.

[@Davido50]

Nice I know. Looking at it now! Rides awesome.

[@izzysfamilyadventures9428]

cargo space is about the same as the equinox, so this one is only a tad bigger in general, and has a cooler 6 cyl... so is more of a mix of compact to midsize sub...is it more lux inside ? I'm gonna check the ground clearance, and if not at least 8", it's not a trail blazer. more is really needed for trails, but bare min. of 8" to manage lighter trails and muddy spots, etc.. Does it have a locking centre diff in those options ? for full awd, traction control off mode ?

[@homoerotic85]

We test drive the first one in our area it was a RS AWD... It was super awesome! I have a new RS LT2 V6 manual Camaro in Red Hot, same color as the Blazer was, would be a great match for my other half! A DTC trans w/paddle shifters would be nice in this along with the Camaro's 335HP engine-at least in the RS! But really you couldn't ask for more! It drove superbly!

[@ParissaKhoury]

Wowww! What an amazing SUV

[@brettgardner2096]

I’m happy to see John Davis still doing these reviews.

[@nfamousonline]

Sad when the Blazer is spending more time trying to look like a Camaro vs having its own identity.

[@waic1639]

The Blazer is not too bad at all, but I struggle to see how it's purpose is different compared to that of the similar sized Traverse. It is like an orange spoon and a red spoon, they both do the same thing with color being the only difference.

[@fixinggrace]

It has every styling cliche possible on today's cars, including the cavernous grille, fake exhaust posts, small greenhouse, tiny headlights and tires that look like a thin film of rubber on an all metal wheel. The real issue other than the poor visibility is going to be the lack of reliability of this setup, especially the dual clutch transmission with the 3.6 liter engine.

[@relaxitsme_alex9104]

ew fwd for a blazer? LE-WHY?!

[@relaxitsme_alex9104]

@@internetsafetycar just the fact that's an option is sad

[@relaxitsme_alex9104]

@@internetsafetycar I know that, I'm talking about FWD!

[@DrewLSsix]

Relaxits_ alex Because the blazer was know for its rwd handing dynamics?

[@lijoima]

@@internetsafetycar yes for 2005 they all were

[@relaxitsme_alex9104]

@@internetsafetycar I'm saying that it was rwd and 4wd, the fact that its offered with fwd is stupid.

[@adilwaseem9659]

John Davis makes all his videos look like they were filmed in the 80’s

[@joeyjordison61]

43k for a Chevy, no thanks

[@sanstheskeleton2023]

Suburbans top out in the 70s

[@Krzrrazrrokr]

I'd rather have a Toyota rav 4, jeep Cherokee or a Kia Sorento. They're much more affordable.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

I agree, you buy a Crossover for low price and high mpg. The Blazer does neither. You might as well buy a real SUV like the 4Runner.

[@eltonjohn3236]

A Toyota Highlander is about the same, and is a far superior package. They also last forever, hold their value, and do all of the good things one expects of a Toyota.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

elton john The new 2020 Highlander looks amazing and is without question a better family vehicle than the 4Runner (safer, more comfortable, less expensive, etc.). The 4Runner will take more abuse off-road, last longer than forever, and is still built in Japan. A new 6th Gen 4R is coming, probably the fall of 22. The RAV4 is the best overall value and is built on the same platform as the Highlander.

[@dudndadn12212]

::Sighs:: I hate all these suvs. I could never own a GM the rotary dial at 2:52 is wobbly it would drive me absolutely nuts this is a brand new car it shouldn’t wobble, the door dinger is straight out of the early 2000 GM parts bin, hated it then hate it now. I hate how when you start it up the gauges do the swoop which is fine but GM fuc*ed it up by making it move like its running on a dying battery, waaaayy too slow. Also why does the fuel gauge/temp gauge sweep thats just horrible. And am I the only one who hates the look of the chevy emblem, it just makes the whole front end looks cheap with that gaudy yellow paint and non symmetrical emblem, hate it.

[@duvac12]

Kita If you drive something like a bus or a truck ALL the gauges sweep... bfd... it’s a gauge test that the computer is going through

[@dudndadn12212]

duvac12 it look terrible, my car only does the speedo and RPM gauge

[@squidproquo2241]

The only issue with this car is that engine shut off on stop and go traffic.

[@michaelramsey82]

That's a feature, not a bug. Idling wastes a ton of gas.

[@squidproquo2241]

Starting/stopping every stop sign every traffic light causes a lot of wear and tear besides the annoying aspect of it. It is true when idling cars burn a lot of gas however, starting and stopping the engine at least the way it is applied here is not the best solution. Hybrid solution makes more sense because you don't need to use the starter to restart the engine. Otherwise for non hybrid cars the advantages are so minimal that not having that "FEATURE" does not make much difference. Therefore it is actually not a feature but a gimmick.

[@UvidCo]

@@squidproquo2241 hybrid engines still have to start. They just start after the vehicles are moving.

[@squidproquo2241]

@R C _ You got that right. Obviously, that is what I referred to. Because hybrid cars shut off and on the engine even before needing to come to a stop, at least some of them. And Honda hybrid engines does not even shut off the engine whatsoever just because the vehicle has stopped. So, just understand what is intended to be communicated, instead of being literal.

[@UvidCo]

@@squidproquo2241 did you not say that starting and stopping at lights causes engine damage? The engine in a hybrid still has to start. Which I said. So the hybrid system can still cause engine damage over time. It still has to be started by a starter. I know how they work on have owned two hybrids a kia optima and a Toyota. Has nothing to do with being literal. It has to do with your comment being the wrong info or you didn't convey your thoughts correctly. All hybrids that I know of shut off the engine. It's meant to shut off the gas and still have the ability to move the vehicle. Unless it's a Supercar. Those I am not sure about.

[@bruschmidt9943]

Blazer RS well equipped, stickers $52,000 to $55,000. The AWD is $55k

[@gregblack8550]

How much better is a rear wheel drive explorer st. ? 10 times ? 20 times .cost a bit more but seems a whole bunch better.

[@camlife6930]

No mention of the headlight cluster?

[@wallybeegone]

I do agree that slapping an old name on a radically different chassis is silly. But, I do like the style of this car. And to dismiss it entirely simply because it’s named the blazer isn’t fair. People do the same thing with the eclipse cross.

[@ktpinnacle]

Chevy attempted to create an SUV with sporty intentions. They should have given it a different name, reduced the hard plastics at several key spots, and priced it to sell well for MSRP instead of sale prices. They may sell a bunch of them, but it would have been a real winner, like the Telluride, if they had priced it better.

[@genepatrick4232]

2:33 PMThe headlights are to small and should be bigger. That wasn't mentioned in the review. The vents on the dashboard should have been placed on top of the dashboard and a analog clock placed between them, a full screen installed below would look better and more uniform. A fail of Chevy . Let me know what you think about my view on the headlights and the dashboard?

[@richwade1859]

I don’t understand why the Camaro chassis can’t be used and modified for suv application.

[@cameronclinton2304]

I've been a Chevy guy my whole life until now. Chevy is a joke !! I I am embarrassed for them WHAT HAPPENED? Their designs all suck and all their vehicles are ugly!!! Are used to dream of driving a new Chevy right now if given the keys to a brand new Chevrolet I would hand them back and say no thanks. Sad.

[@anthoneysmith3436]

Dirty mike and the boys gone have a soup kitchen in that new blazer

[@wurly164]

A couple of years ago they shrank the equinox wheelbase, this blazer is built on the old chassis at 112 inch wheelbase

[@Maxvolume123]

That's not a blazer.

[@NONARCS]

Did they spray tan our guy, his hair and the blazer in one swoop?

[@manthony225]

Weird how this and the new Kia Soul are coming out around the same time and and they have similar styles cues.

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

Looks a lot like the Mitsubishi Outlander on the Thumbnail

[@Trades46]

It's a nice car that honestly feels more substantial than the Ford Edge & Nissan Murano. Most people just get attached to the nameplate which honestly most buyers won't care about.

[@Lrules364]

Trades46 This 'nameplate' has been around for over 50 years. When you dig up a nameplate, and slap it on a shit crossover, you spit on the legacy that was built on brand loyalty. Ask mitsubishi how well their new 'eclipse' is doing. Ive only seen 1 since they came out a year ago. People dont buy bullshit like this.

[@ncvwrx2759]

Waste of an suv. What niche is there between equinox and traverse that this fills? Same uselessness as the honda passport.

[@rj9617]

The headlights look like ironman.

[@AlarakTheHighLord]

That's not a blazer... Its a smaller Travers. They should have made it look like the old s10 blazer but newer

[@proofbox]

Not sure what the market is for this , a five passenger Suv competes with a lot of things cars included, millage with the V-6 is in the full size pickup range not to mention the midsize range , being a front drive layout it is not really a off road advantage, not sure where this thing fits in.

[@ryanpatterson9526]

If they had named this thing ANYTHING else, it would have been a huge hit. Sadly, the product marketing execs at Chevrolet failed this vehicle by wasting the Blazer nameplate on this and I think it really turns off a ton of potential buyers.

[@hippiebits2071]

It's at least better looking than their other crossovers. I can see the appeal of crossovers to some buyers (had one as a rental once) but how many does the market really need...the number of choices available was already ludicrous before the last 7 or so new model debuts.