Chevrolet Blazer rebooted as crossover SUV
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}2019 Chevrolet Blazer RS: An attention-grabbing midsize SUV offering style and versatility (Chevrolet)
The Chevrolet Blazer is coming back, and boy has it changed.
Instead of a truck-based SUV, the 2019 Blazer is a crossover. The five-passenger SUV is closely related to the current GMC Acadia and matches up against popular midsize models like the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano.
It’s a stark contrast compared to the reborn Ford Bronco that’s also on the way soon, which will be a rugged, off-road 4x4 truck.
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Its standout feature is a daring design compared to the brand’s other utilities, with a floating roof, sculpted sides, bulging fenders, razor-thin headlights and a large grille clearly inspired by the Chevy Camaro’s.
2019 Chevrolet Blazer RS: An attention-grabbing midsize SUV offering style and versatility (Chevrolet)
When it goes on sale early next year, the Blazer will be available with either a 193 hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or 305 hp 3.6-liter V6, both paired to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions will be offered, the latter aimed at providing all-weather more than all-terrain capability.
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Adaptive cruise control and a rear-view-mirror equipped with a video screen are among the high tech options available, while Chevrolet says that additional electronic safety features will be announced at a later date.
The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer RS interior features a driver-centric interior along with red accents and trim. (Chevrolet)
The top spec Blazer will have a tow rating of 4,500 pounds, and you’ll be able to order it with a camera-based system to help with hitching up a trailer.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer offers a Chevrolet-first Cargo Management System which helps drivers secure smaller items by dividing the cargo area. (Chevrolet)
Pricing for the Blazer will be announced closer to its on sale date, but it should fall between the $24,000 Equinox and $30,000 Traverse in the Chevy’s lineup.