As various
reports and news blurbs confirmed that the Blazer was indeed coming back last
year, all of us here at O'Rielly Chevy of
Tucson instantly became excited. Styling cues were highly reminiscent of
the Camaro, and as soon as it hit the showrooms, the new Blazer gained heaps of
attention. This is not the Blazer of the 1990s, as midsize crossovers are
admittedly where much of the need is for the daily driver, and it is situated
in between the smaller Equinox and larger Traverse.
Seasoned auto
writer Aaron Turpen from New Atlas claimed that the stately drive
quality, nice ride, and great infotainment system were qualities that
immediately swayed him to give the Blazer very high marks. The base model is
the “L”, the next trim level up is the Blazer, then you move up to the RS and
Premier. The engine choices are the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that cranks out 193
horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque, while higher trim levels see a 3.6-liter
6-cylinder engine that cranks out 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. This
is where the all-wheel drive becomes an option as well, while the nine-speed
automatic stays.
The New
Atlas crew drove the 2019
Blazer in the top-line Premier package, which includes forward-collision
warning with pedestrian detection and adaptive cruise control. The 3.6-liter
engine offered up spry and aggressive performance, and the handling and drive
quality were deemed as excellent. Lovers of tech will greatly appreciate the
Blazer's four USB ports and excellent infotainment system, which Aaron
immediately claimed was one of the best in the business. Response to touch is
very quick, and comes with high-end extras like a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot as well as
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
With the V6 and
towing equipment installed, the Blazer can pull a very impressive 4,500 lbs,
and the overall report after a few lengthy tests drives was that the Blazer is
a good, comfortable drive with a satisfying interior and great daily dynamic.
Coming for 2020, there will be a turbocharged 4-cylinder option, and we hope
that we see you here this fall for a test drive to experience the Blazer for
yourself!
Remembering back
through the years, one of our favorite models of all time was the S-10 Blazer
in 1982: offered in a two-door body style, we affectionately referred to them
as the “drummer's choice”: many musicians loved the incredibly useful blend of
car and truck, as well as storage space for the percussionist's arsenal. We
will share with you more great reviews and test drive experiences with the
Blazer as they continue to move through our newswire pipeline, and as excited
professionals bestow the highest of rankings on this revitalized namesake and
practical vehicle for a growing family or business!
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