Many Mid-Missouri Powerhouse customers have been understandably
pretty jazzed up about the release of the 2019 Blazer: some of the leaked stats from earlier this month were
not correct in some circles, and the official specifications from Chevy dealer
sales material have now been made public. Some diehard Chevy fans have claimed
that they were a bit leery regarding the “crossover SUV” category that the
Blazer occupies: this is the fifth generation of the Blazer namesake, which has
its hefty and haul-ready roots dating back to 1969.
The new model rides on the regular wheelbase
variant of the GM C1 platform, and this year's model possesses eye-catching
exterior design, well-integrated customer focused tech, and a level of
functionality that is clearly evident during every single drive. At a glance,
one can tell that many of the design elements are shared with the
sixth-generation Camaro, an intense mix that would not have appeared nearly the
same a few decades ago. The vehicle range consists of four trim levels,
including the base L, three mid-tier Blazer trim levels, the sportier Blazer
RS, and the top-of-the-line Blazer Premier.
New features for 2019 include the very useful in
cold weather capless fuel fill, HID headlights, LED daytime running lights, and
a Cargo Management System. All of the wheelbase, height, front and rear track
specs, ground clearance, legroom, step-in height, and more measurements can be
found at the URL here. The well-esteemed and trusted folks on staff at Consumer
Reports thought that the active noise canceling as standard on all trim
levels was a great benefit, as well as the raw and glorious grunt of the
305-horsepower V6.
Maximum towing is rated at 4,500 pounds, and there
is a useful “hitch view” within the rearview camera that gives you a closeup
shot to make sure you are right on point. All trims come with the Teen Driver
feature: something that was only dreamed about two decades ago, this is the way
to fully track your younger ones, and generate a high-tech “report card” to
allow them to continue safe use and/or insurance coverage. The Equinox received
very competent reviews, and the Traverse was definitely something special: this
was part of what ultimately paved the road for the creation of the new Blazer.
Crossover SUV's are frankly quite a big deal in this market, and we are
standing by to assist you here at the Powerhouse for your pre-spring selection!
