Damn this thing is ugly

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt)
02/04/2019 at 17:28 • Filed to: 2019 blazer, 2019 chevy blazer, chevy blazer, chevrolet, chevrolet blazer

Couple of channels I subscribe to had new Chevy Blazer reviews, but inventory has been on sale for weeks apparently so I checked it out . The fancy ones they have for the press drive will not be common and something like this is what you’ll see mostly on the roads. And this is not even base, this is higher up 3LT trim with a $45K MSRP

What’s with that window kink?

Interior is Ok I guess

These things are expensive as well. But already discounted. You can load up the top level trim to over $50,000.

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This is the RS trim that they gave the reviewers, for comparison

DISCUSSION (55)

ShrimpHappens, née WJalopy > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 17:33

So they took the face of the Toyota iA and put it on the back. Nice.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 17:34

I’ll never understand who buys Chevys

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
02/04/2019 at 17:35

There are good Chevys and bad Chevys. People can say the same about any brand for that matter, including the ones you personally like .

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 17:37

I didn’t even know they were bringing back the Blazer. I fail to see the need for this product.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 17:38

I agree, but none of GMs vehicles speak to me. Other than a corvette

ttyymmnn > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
02/04/2019 at 17:39

I’m no automotive sales expert, but I guess they are looking at the death of the American sedan and realized that they couldn’t compete. I just read a comparison of this with the Ford Edge. All of these things are plug ugly.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
02/04/2019 at 17:40

I t’s 2019. No point questioning the “need” for more crossovers filling every single gap and niche anymore. It’s literally like the flavor of the month these days.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > ttyymmnn
02/04/2019 at 17:42

But whats need does this fit that the Trax and Traverse doesn’t? Why do they need another crossover when they already have a bunch?

Textured Soy Protein > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 17:42

Kinda funny that you get the rental car spec wheels with giganto sidewalls on the first 4 trims and only the RS and Premier get the bigly ones.

Then again, at least replacement tires will be cheaper.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Textured Soy Protein
02/04/2019 at 17:43

Those are 18's they seriously look like rental spec 15's

vondon302 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 17:45

What the hell are they drinking over at the GM design studio?

Thats really bad.

ttyymmnn > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
02/04/2019 at 17:46

Because the Blazer name sells?

Captain of the Enterprise > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 17:46

It looks tiny on the inside

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > vondon302
02/04/2019 at 17:55

What the hell are they drinking over at the GM design studio?

Beer with Corn syrup obviously.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > ttyymmnn
02/04/2019 at 17:56

So slap that on the Trax.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
02/04/2019 at 17:57

you forgot the Equinox so literately with every 6 inches of length they’re making a crossover. Trax-Equinox-Blazer-Traverse

More mediocre choices yay!

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 17:57

That color isn’t doing it any favors. The red looks decent, I’d imagine that most lighter colors would. The dark grey just looks like a blob.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Captain of the Enterprise
02/04/2019 at 17:58

It is, Passport and Edge are the space kings in this segment

https://www.autoblog.com/2018/11/28/honda-passport-vs-competition-comparison/

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 18:02

I will admit that the LTZ Traverse I had as a rental wasn’t that bad, I’m trying hard to figure out how this is not a Traverse Short box?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/04/2019 at 18:03

It is. They NEED one in every segment now right? Subcompact->Compact->Midsize->Large-> XL->XXXL whatever

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
02/04/2019 at 18:04

Direct competition to the Honda Passport, will soon be competing with the new Ford Bronco that will be a short wheel base Ford Explorer...

BeaterGT > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
02/04/2019 at 18:04

A new *sporty* c rossover to throw money at once you have a partner, kid/dog, etc and the V6 Camaro in the driveway doesn’t cut it anymore.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 18:05

Toyota needs to get in the game here and shorten up a Highlander and call it “ The Welshman”.

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 18:05

Uh, so like every other crossover out there??

This just s eems par for the course, really.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 18:06

I thought the Equinox was the big one?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
02/04/2019 at 18:08

Kinja'd!!!

wafflesnfalafel > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 18:09

T he c-pillar roof thing bugs me, but I don’t hate it - it’s kinda quirky like the first gen Nissan Muranos. T his is basically the same as what Honda did with the Passport, right? Tighten up the run of the mill midsized CUV platform to make it a bit more “offroady”. Pricing looks about the same too.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 18:10

This has gone badly, why are they trying to copy Toyota but doing a terrible job? Stop making alien shuttle craft.

fintail > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 18:12

Faux floating C-pillar still gives me a mild rage twitch.

Look for hilarious residuals thanks to fleets.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
02/04/2019 at 18:13

I’d full size truck chevy but that’s about it.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
02/04/2019 at 18:13

C O N S U M E R I S M

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > wafflesnfalafel
02/04/2019 at 18:14

This is set up to go against the Edge Murano santa fe but they don’t make any claims about off road capability. The passport is the #Rugged one in this class.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast
02/04/2019 at 18:16

CX5, Lincoln Aviator beg t o differ on the claim that all crossover s are ugly .

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/04/2019 at 18:20

https://jalopnik.com/1832304413

Textured Soy Protein > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 18:24

BTW, I happened to see one parked o ut in front of the Chevy dealer by my gym the other night, with similar rental-spec wheels.

Kinja'd!!!

It’s just....meh.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Textured Soy Protein
02/04/2019 at 18:25

Kinja'd!!!

wafflesnfalafel > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 18:26

I do admit... I just built a Passport on the Honda website , I’d rather have that over any of those others and the one I’d get is only $34,900...

E92M3 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 18:29

Chevy should consider outsourcing wheel design. These look like the came off a 2002 Malibu.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > wafflesnfalafel
02/04/2019 at 18:31

Seems to be a good overall package but not my kind of vehicle. I just built a mid level EX-L AWD with some options for over $ 40K, whoo boy!

Kinja'd!!!

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > E92M3
02/04/2019 at 18:32

They should consider outsourcing ALL design.

Monkey B > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 18:45

does anyone know who this thing is supposed to be for? There is no room between the Equinox and Traverse for it to be considered a medium...what am I missing?

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/04/2019 at 18:46

Totally disagree. The Mazda only looks decent because it just a version of the Mazda 6. Then you realize how swollen and fat it is in comparison and youre back to ugly crossover.

And the Aviator is a tacky mess with enough bling to make the 90s blush.