This Is NOT A 2020 Chevy Blazer - Hear Me Out And You'll See What I Mean!

[@soylentgreen7074]

Oh snap he’s back!!!!! I was getting worried you were no longer with TFL. Long live the original pair.

[@normmeunier9657]

Nice car, wrong name. They should have brought a Blazer to compete with the new Bronco.

[@jaxandmore440]

The only reason they're using the Blazer name is to drum up sales with nostalgic people. It has literally nothing to do with the original Blazer. They should have just called it the Lazer. I like that name better for it.

[@WW-wf8tu]

@@jaxandmore440 The "Petite" would be more appropriate.

[@terranempire2]

Should have a different name. One of the older car names based off a sporty sedan would have worked. Nomad or Nova. Should have Saved the Blazer, Trailblazer name for a Colorado based 4x4. With Blazer as 3 door Trailblazer as 5 door.

[@jaxandmore440]

@@trp2413 In the U.S. your choices are the $58k Sequoia or the $85k Land Cruiser.

[@jaxandmore440]

@@trp2413 Sorry but I don't understand your complaint. What is wrong with the 4-Runner and Sequoia? Toyota has enough SUVs in their lineup already.

[@SeanDuPhotographer]

Shoulda just call it what it is: camaro cross.

[@kb9oak749]

The Cameo by GM cause Chevy is ashamed of it.

[@damilolaakanni]

They probably did not want to go the Mitsubishi route😁😀😅.

[@jacobyo99]

You thought of the only name that would have been worse

[@Trueno1600]

Hahaha you read my mind!!! XD

[@gearjammer5499]

@@damilolaakanni I actually have a Mitsubishi Eclipse cross a ridiculously huge disappointment

[@smarticus6384]

At $50k+ the depreciation will be great with this Blazer.

[@jaybee2344]

Plus due to poor sales. I drive a semi 540 miles a day 5 days a week. I rarely see these B-Lazer on the road... i actually saw one sit on a lot for a year! 😂

[@cubanamerican22]

I almost bought an RS model FWD for $36K, I'm glad I didn't. Ended up with a Buick and still feel scammed after seeing the GM depreciation over 1 year hahaha Should have bought a Wrangler.

[@jacobyo99]

Jay Bee they are selling so well they can’t keep them on the lots

[@MrBillsfishin]

@@cubanamerican22 or a 4Runner.

[@cubanamerican22]

jts0099 that's true! They are very good looking SUVs but more than $40k for a N/A V6 is a bit too much haha and for you $50k might as well buy a model Y

[@sdjrinc.6921]

People on talking crap about Blazer it looks better than the Ford edge, Nissan murano, Honda passport.

[@jenbishop9238]

Absolutely love my Blazer. Got it for waaaaay less than $51K, and this thing turns heads like you wouldn’t believe. Love the V6 power, and having a blast customizing! The demand is so high on the Blazer right now, Chevy is having problems keeping up. My dealer had 15 on the lot when I got mine 3 months ago, and they were down to 6. Driven 12K+ in that 3 months and enjoyed every minute!

[@drsssssssss]

Yes. I put one to the test in the snow last month. I was impressed with the awd. Trading my camaro for a 2021 blazer.

[@jerryburnside2631]

Love my 2021 B Lazer Rs I have the orange with the 21 tires I think it’s worth the 51K price fun to drive and gets looks everywhere I go.

[@mk_cichlids]

This vehicle should have simply continued the Trailblazer badge. That way they could have used the Blazer name for a Bronco competitor. Similar to how ford has the Bronco Sport.

[@jacobyo99]

Other way around. I’m more upset about the trailblazer name being ruined than the blazer

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

They should have made a competitor for the bronco and called it the blazer, then call the competitor to bronco raptor a trailblazer. This should be called just what it is, traverse sport.

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix it's not even the same size as a Traverse 🤦‍♂️

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

@@jeremyrafuse5330 exactly my point, a Traverse sport would be a smaller 2 row version of the traverse, which it what this basically is.

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix there's already an RS package for the Traverse... that's the sport package.

[@slswisher]

We have loved ours. Got it $7200 off sticker fully loaded RS. Solid vehicle and great with the V6.

[@roybarmo7379]

nathan my mannnn we love u!!! the community wish to see u more often

[@jaxandmore440]

Reusing the Blazer name on a vehicle that has literally nothing to do with the original Blazer is purely a marketing tactic. Ooh look the Blazer is back! No, sir. No it's not.

[@ronlheureux7623]

I seriously doubt that interested buyers care one bit about the heritage of the name, which they shouldn't. It's just a crossover. Others might want to wait for a year or so for a new Bronco.

[@user-uj5zc6vx2k]

Its mostly all visual these days for buyers. 🤦

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

@@ronlheureux7623 the Bronco has nothing to do with the old Bronco either. Ford just ended up stealing yet another idea from GM. Even the same with the Ranger rebrand. It looks like a Colorado except worse.

[@JayKoczan]

It is an insult to the Blazer name. An over priced soccer mommy mall crawler that has nothing in common with Blazers of the past other than name.

[@garriyshaulov3998]

I bought the Blazer a year ago and have no regrets, because the very sporty driving style is much better than many Japanese and German cars.

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

A friend of mine drives a BMW X5 and I gave him a ride in our RS. He was pissed that he spent that much more on a BMW when he could have had a just as nice ride for a fraction of the price. Factor in increased insurance rates and maintenance costs because of the name, and the Chevy is the better vehicle all around.

[@KregsxD]

How’s the blazer holding up? I’m looking to get one.

[@kb9oak749]

I don't care how you enunciate it, that is no Blazer. Bronco and Wrangler are laughing at it.

[@WW-wf8tu]

More than just the Bronco and Wrangler laughing at it. ;).

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Why wasn’t the awd roller test performed? If you’re scared to drive it off road, then at least do the roller test.

[@mariowhyte2816]

Naaaaaaaathaaaaaaaaan!!!! Good to see you bro!!! That rolling pile of metal, that's another story. Absolute missed opportunity for Chevy. I feel like if they'd given any other name no one would care....buuuuuuut....they gave it an iconic name and endowed it with none of the iconic characteristics.

[@amprg]

Hey Nathan. Great to see you again. Another great video again!

[@cintocrunch]

The RS has the twin clutch awd system, it definitely deserved to be tested on the crossover off road trail.

[@DFresh1313]

I got the RS with the twin clutch awd and it saved me from sliding off my mountain up in northern NH lmaooo highly recommend

[@a.k.vollmer5200]

Chevy screwed up with this. They should’ve made it a nice off road worthy vehicle like Ford did with the bronco.

[@ers1027]

This is where you’re wrong. Bronco disappeared, Chevy was free to slot Blazer wherever they wanted for decades. Now Bronco is coming back, but GM has leverage where Ford does not - branding. Hummer is returning. This month. With an expected and soon to be full lineup within the next several years.

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

@@ers1027 that and the Bronco looks like absolute dogshit

[@mafoshams]

Nathan, you are back to your nice mode again 👍👍👍👍

[@5ourpuss]

"OMG! The Blazer is back!" Nope. It's just Chuck Testa

[@v.l.3553]

I agree 100%! Should they have called it a Blazer? No! But it is a bad ass crossover. My brother purchased one and I was hesitant to like it because I am used to the K-Blazers. But its Roomy, Powerful, Good looking and the interior quality is EXCELLENT! I was shocked.. Interior feels very premium and soft. Would i off-road in it? no.. Do i recommend trying one.. Absolutely

[@jerichovillanueva1400]

im proud owner of B-laser 2020 cajun red

[@markweber5278]

21mpg and $50000 No thanks!

[@Alviniscute]

yeah how can a V6 do so bad? Insane. I'd expect that out of a 3 row crossover

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

I get between 9 and 10L/100km in my wife's Blazer RS. If you don't drive like a 16 year old, you can get good fuel mileage.

[@jonb2139]

Great video Nathan! While it does not live up to the blazer name it is a great family car imo.

[@GForceSS]

Like the video. Bought a 2023 Blazer RS which were thrilled with. Thanks for the great info!

[@kb9oak749]

Over 50k? LOL this will bomb.

[@terrencejones9817]

I didn't like the blazer at first. But then I drove one. They do drive well ,and handle nice with that twin clutch AWD system. As for the comments that this CUV is a failure. The sales numbers say otherwise. 60k units in 2019, 40k in the first 6 months of 2020. Yeah its not off roader, for the most part people that buy cross overs don't care about that.

[@Boblib1970]

My F150 has the hitch camera. It's awesome. Total game changer when hooking up.

[@miguelircontar]

I would also black out the dark chrome in the front

[@erick4734]

That’s what I did with mine and it looks so much better

[@philtripe]

Msrp for a Toyota Rav 4 25,950 to 36,880...51k is a giant pile of money for me

[@user-gj8wo8lq9s]

Rav is much smaller, you would look at the equinox if you're interested in the rav.

[@1asian1phone]

@@user-gj8wo8lq9s look up the figures..rav4 has more cargo capacity than the blazer..Rav4 has more room than you think.rav4 has 37.5 cu ft seats up\max 69.8 cu ft..blazer has 30.5\ 64.2

[@1asian1phone]

@@levigato125 blazer is expensive with options..I test drove the rs and adaptive cruise control wasn't even standard! It's an OPTION on 2 uppermost trim models! It felt great off the line but during my test drive when you are cruising and then you punch it at wot there is severe lag to when you actually accelerate. I ended up getting a 2020 rav4 xse hybrid and I double the gas mileage of the blazer, immediate throttle response from the rear electric motor powering rear wheels.it came with way more standard features and was stickered at 38k and got it for 35k when the blazer was well over 40k and didn't come optioned with adaptive cruise control. Way over priced!

[@davidlusk4350]

I looked at one the other day. The premier in pearl white looked great. The RS is very sharp, but I think the name recognition is a stretch and GM should of rethought that process. I heard Mary B head of GM isn't happy with 0 competition of a serious off roader to match Ford and Jeep. Maybe more to come in next year??

[@MrBillsfishin]

Well she has been C.E.O since 2014 so if she really cared you would think that 6 years would have been enough time to do something about it rather than just say it.

[@BTAJoe]

True. It's clearly a Lexus badge vehicle.

[@Kevin27182]

Nathan always bringing that 🔥

[@sidneyrobinson9186]

GM just needed to bring something out compete with Bronco so they rebadged a P.O.S equinox or traverse. As always though great video!

[@ShadoHHR]

I been thinking it ... thank-you for saying it

[@JogBird]

buying this means you are contributing more auto manufacturing moving to Mexico

[@1_Papa]

If I were in the market for a CUV (I am not!) it would have to be for one that gives me the most for the least amount of money. At $52,000, that would open me up to a top of the line Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Toyota Highlander, Subaru Ascent, Ford Explorer (though with no optional equipment), and even Chevy's own Traverse. But that's not the real issue here. The real issue is, this vehicle (and especially at its price points) has to be everything that most people want. Granted, it's sales dictate that a lot of people like it, but with a proper Ford Bronco coming, not to mention that an all-new Ford Edge is due soon, and both of them offering much more, I don't see the "B-Laser" being a hit for very long. And this vehicle never says "Camaro" to me; more like "Malibu", "Equinox", "Cruze", or even "Old Jeep Cherokee". This vehicle is a whole lot of good but not great, wrapped in the wrong package that will appeal to soccer moms and suburban dads for a short time at best. Grade: C. Btw, welcome back Nathan. Great video. Grade: A+! 🐰

[@1_Papa]

@Daniel Zhang Most people don't want to spend near that amount, either. Not for a truck, anyway. Even at $45,000, this thing is too expensive, period!

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

I wouldn't buy a Bronco ever. They ruined that BY turning it into just another SUV.

[@JHuffPhoto]

Another overpriced piece of GM junk that Chevy decided to make in Mexico instead of employing folks in the USA. How many plants have they closed in the last 5 years? You mean to tell me that they couldn’t have converted one of those plants to make this vehicle? I mean isn’t the whole point of building this stuff in Mexico to save costs? This vehicle should be no more than $30-35K considering it will likely fall apart in 5-7 years.

[@MA9494AM]

17:40 When the brain takes a break for a sec 😅

[@goufr3540]

The new Blazer looks like an expensive disappointment. Its the same job Honda did with the Passport. Was to just take their full SUV and cut it down from a 3rd row seat model. As Honda used the Pilot to make the Passport, Chevy did same with the Traverse to make the Blazer. In all honesty, I would take the Passport over the Blazer any day, even with the RS trim. GM really dropped the ball here, especially for turning the Blazer and Trailblazer into generic crossovers. Gotta give Ford props to build a true niche Wrangler competitor while keeping a fairly broad appeal with three main models.

[@ktpinnacle]

Yup, it's a big bite at 51K for what you get. That's why you can find them for 37K or less at many locations across the country. At that price it's a very attractive choice.

[@normt430]

"...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!

[@Boblib1970]

My OCD is killing me with Glove Box/Traction Control buttons. Intuitively, they should be switched.

[@bmartin7828]

Are you ever going to get that boot off? Did you tear your Achilles or what? The blazer is what it is, it’s pretty nice looking but I probably would not buy one. I’ll just get a loaded 4Runner, SR5 Sequoia, or maybe another Sierra for that price.

[@jamesjohnson-lf7ii]

Get a 4Runner off road premium and live life off the beaten path!

[@Hotpack7279]

I was hating what GM does to the "Blazer" Name - and afterwards i was loving the enormous hard Slap in the face from Ford. OK the Blazer was Truck-based but anyway in Essence they were Buddys in Hated Love

[@jayhiggins5239]

Saw my first Blazer EV add today.

[@panzr110]

Excellent review.

[@R.Nelson]

Good morning 🌻 Nathan!!😃🏁🏁🏁

[@cruise449]

Chevy should’ve called this trailblazer but the blazer should’ve have 4x4 one to compete with the Ford bronco and jeep wrangler

[@artley9]

Huh. A chevy lazer then? I dig it. I call mine a blazette. Child of a blazer and a corvette. When I first saw the 2019 blazer, I thought the equinox got a heavy refresh.

[@mikegoettina]

boring

[@kb9oak749]

It has small accessory buttons because it was designed for women.

[@ScubaProDiver]

Will suit you perfectly then lmao

[@mak450]

The K5 Blazer didn't even go anywhere really, it became the Tahoe. When I was growing up, the only thing in production being called a Blazer were rounded S10 derived versions, so I really don't mind the naming for this thing that much. And at sea level, there isn't much of a performance difference between this and an ST at all, due to the ST's weight. If I had to chop this class, I'd probably get one of these, more modestly optioned though. Definitely pricey when you throw all the options at it, good thing you don't have to do that. Problem is, these things are selling like hotcakes, so GM isn't likely to do much with its pricing strategy.

[@theAboodNet]

Does it have front parking sensors? i can't seem to find them. I only found the front camera.

[@kenyattaclay7666]

Personally it doesn’t really bother me that they used the Blazer name for this car and for that matter the trailblazer name for the subcompact because I know what they were trying to do, and it has worked. However I think they would have gotten less grief if they revived the Beretta nameplate instead.

[@StevenRobertsonTheOACS]

Yeah, I thought you might take it up Gold Mine Hill.

[@jedironin380]

GMH is closed to traffic now, it was in a video earlier this year. :(

[@ScubaProDiver]

The amount of angry Americans in the comments is priceless lmao.

[@terranempire2]

Michael Fernetti you actually make a good point in your whining about whining as these are Korean designed cars.

[@robbieharris5690]

Whatever man I got to Premier and I like it

[@thermogenesis]

I like it, I don't see a blazer cause it's not blazing nothing. it's a 4 door low end family camaro

[@JimmyTheMachine]

The RS gets a twin cliutch awd system tho

[@jook13]

It's nice looking in all honesty. I just hate it because it's not at all what I wanted out of something using the Blazer name

[@shawnhoskin1350]

It frustrates me when a reviewer does a 0-60 pull then comments how nice the transmission is. I would love give a review of how horrible that 9 speed transmission is in traffic.

[@tomh9470]

Shawn Hoskin...had one as a rental...the 3.6L and 9-speed...brilliant...as good as the best from any American or Japanese brand...almost forgot it was a GM.

[@worldtravel101]

9at performs quite well in traffic

[@WW-wf8tu]

Could call it a Bull - lazer but Bull is tough, this does not deserve a tough name. However, if you think of the clothing line, a Blazer does make sense. LOL. It is not a cover/over all. It is not work boots or work gloves. It is a leisure suit. Maybe a jogging outfit. Sports suit? Not in my opinion.

[@iggi70]

Buying one and taking off the B on the blazer to make it a LAZER

[@slide1234]

Should be called Chevrolet Failure

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

Stick to Nissan then.

[@ColJonSquall1]

You know what a better name for this would be, "Camaro Cross Sport." or something to that effect.

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

Yeah look at well the Eclipse Cross is selling for Mitsubishi 😂😂 my coworker bought one because she drove an eclipse and she said it's absolute shit

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

mid size 2row , like the Arcadia at4 just wish they where rwd

[@BramtheMan1]

So locking track system from an Xterra ...... but tow less than solid rear axle Xterra with good ground clearance ...... Come on Lazer ...

[@terranempire2]

It was designed for the Asian market. Nothing wrong with that but they wanted a more Station wagon SUV vs where the US wants. Trailblazer and Blazer were the forerunner of the modern Tahoe\Yukon. With concept art for a future Jimmy perhaps hope springs eternal. However I with they had brought in some other name badges. The Nova and Nomad would have fit the bill.

[@ClickBoom290]

Allow me the pleasure of introducing you to Blade... Laser... Blazer...

[@bigcwastaken2112]

fun fact: the vents in this car resemble the Ferrari vents

[@NoNegotiations]

They need to bring the SS back. Chevy SUV line up sucks. SUVs are gold right now with pick-up trucks.

[@alejandrogonzalezdelreal7017]

What is destination charge?

[@brianklauss6749]

they need a zr2 version of it with a lift kit it would look better with 33s

[@sunshine48213]

For all the haters this is still out here so obv there’s still a market for it..I just bought my 2022

[@yorkchris10]

I never knew the origin of the name - I thought it was a gentlemans apparel. The GMC Jimmy came from WW2 guys nicknaming their trucks.

[@Tully3674]

Would I choose this over a loaded Acura RDX w/ SH-AWD for $3,000 less??? Hmm...This is a nice crossover. This is a buy (not a lease). Take away some of the sportiness and you might be driving an upscale Buick (or this is what the XT4 should have been - would prefer this over the XT4)). Wish all these NA 6 cylinders (whether GM, Infiniti, or Lexus) would have more low end torque. They rely too much on horsepower to get them off the line.

[@ZeroPlanB]

People still buy Chevy’s??? I guess they’re nice vehicles for the first 30,000 miles (if you’re lucky) but past that the Elmer’s glue starts wearing off and the vehicles start falling apart and have issues I’ll pass. Never again

[@4673962]

No one pays the full price. I've talked to two people who have a blazer. They didn't pay full price. They liked them a lot. I actually see several of these every time I go to town. So people are buying these.

[@sunshine48213]

Me being one.. i just bought my fwd saturday for 45000 and am very happy with my purchase ❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉

[@tosil]

Does anyone know if GM fixed the timing chain issues with the 3.6s?

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

First I ever heard of it.

[@jmoore4156]

We've been howling about the fact that this is just another mall crawler totally misnamed since its debut! I'd have no problem with it if the Blazer were called something else! Maybe GM will get serious if they see the Bronco succeed in the market, which we all know it will!

[@MrJamesLuz]

Even as a car guy, I have trouble telling the difference between the Blazer, trailblazer, traverse, and Equinox. Sadly, who is going to buy the $40k crossover when you can’t tell it from its $25k little brother? I feel like GM missed the Mark so far with the Blazer that this a sign they may not survive post-pandemic.

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

Then you're not a car guy.

[@rockford2523]

Great review on a weird looking suv.

[@dontelindsey5846]

Im kinda glad they made it look just a little different compared to other vehicles in its class. It is expensive so I wonder how many they sell......

[@rockford2523]

Donte Lindsey They are selling but they are rated low by Consumer Reports.

[@dontelindsey5846]

@@rockford2523 that doesn't surprise me. I think they need to work on interior quality.

[@rockford2523]

Donte Lindsey Yes and they need to fix the 3.6 engine so it works. It is plagued by mechanical issues.

[@dontelindsey5846]

@@rockford2523 if I'm not mistaking that engine has long been a problem in all their vehicles.

[@mikeeaton9822]

Chevy screwed the pouch on this one. Maybe they should have called it the the BEATEN PATH BLAZER 🤔

[@gearjammer5499]

I'm sorry this is not a Blazer this is a Jeep Grand Cherokee

[@johnleslie9493]

All the vehicles you mentioned that compete with the B-Lazy are a much better value (well, maybe not Murano). The base price for this heap is $30k, which includes an anemic 195hp 4cylinder and bare bones features. For another 2 grand you can buy a base Honda Pilot with a 3.5V6 with loads of standard features and quality everything. Or for the same price you can get a Durango with a true truck frame, rear wheel drive, a 100 more horsepower and loads more room. Seriously, Andre, this Chevy is one fancy-looking waste of money.

[@bigby1000]

Camaro Station Wagon is what they should name it

[@dam4274]

Go to the Chevy parts department and order a Camaro nameplate. Then go to the Chrysler parts department or a junk yard and locate a Laser nameplate. Put them on the back of your Chevrolet Camaro Laser!

[@user-uj5zc6vx2k]

Its just a modern-day Saturn Vue

[@jamespiroli823]

Which was a great SUV

[@polarbear4686]

Front looks like a kia kona

[@jameshall4385]

it’s a cool looking suv. it will never live up to the name and it is way too expensive.

[@timboutler6716]

just watched a vid on the new Bronco ...............and that's all I have to say about that

[@edwardclement102]

Chevy hit it right on the street good motor ok mpg for a big package, but a Blazer that is like last in its class offroad and less towing than the S10 Blazer bad. It is just a family Camero and where is the SS, and 50000 is a lot of money because for 60000 you can get a Stingray Corvette. The bottom line a family car with a little sportiness, Chevy you are full of family vehicles, can you not give a least one offroad two-door vehicle, you have everything else.

[@kc0lif]

nice but just like a equinox tho.

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

Equinox is considerably smaller. That's why we bought the Blazer.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

The RAV4 is more off road worthy than this thing and 20k cheaper. What is the point of this class? The Blazer, Passport, Edge, and Murano shouldn’t exist. They are pointless.

[@ted101975]

Those headlights are ugly. Jeep had the same type and I don't understand why car companies do this.

[@2010challengerRT]

I know it's not. It's a Malibu hatch with a lift kit.

[@gregorydavis5210]

Way to expensive for what u get

[@greggmccleary1440]

All the big car makers reuse all their old nameplates from their classic car days. None of the new cars compare to the originals so just get over it...

[@jameela7899]

The interior looks like it won't age well.