The new Blazer is not expected to be built for the trail.
The Chevrolet Blazer is back… sort of. Ford is preparing two SUVs that are off-road focused, while Jeep has success with the JL Wrangler. Chevy is waiting for the return to its iconic Blazer. New spy photos show that the SUV will return to the roads in just a few months. The nameplate has not been available since 2005.
The prototype was captured testing outside of GM’s Milford Proving Grounds, Michigan. It is covered in camouflage to conceal its final design. However, there are a few distinctive elements that we should point out. The new Blazer has a traditional look and ditched many of the boxy features of the previous model. If they were both covered up, you might not be capable of telling the Equinox apart.
It also features a standard ride height which could suggest it isn’t capable of traversing the same terrains that its Ford or Jeep counterparts. The new Chi crossover platform will be used to transport the Blazer. It will also support vehicles such as the second-gen GMC Acadia and the new Cadillac XT5. It will also likely have only two rows.
The grille and taillights appear ready for production. It’s not possible to identify most of these features due to the camo.
Two engines are expected to provide power: a 2.5-liter inline four and a 3.6-liter V6. They will be paired with a nine-speed auto transmission. The new Blazer will be directly competing with crossovers such as the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano. It will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and most likely before the end.