Their first glance at the interior led them to claim that this was the best interior Chevy had ever put on four wheels in terms of design and quality. The touchscreen has a very futuristic and functional presence, which is another trait that drivers have eagerly had their eyes on new releases for. Fundamentally the Blazer is the same car it was for its first full year on the market, with just a few package tweaks and updated style options from GM. After just two miles behind the wheel, this crew remarked that this SUV MUST be considered by anyone in the market at its price range.
Its overall design, in-car tech, and passenger space along a driving range topping out above 300 miles have rendered the Blazer a very worthy option within its segment. The Blazer EV is now in its second model year, which has given it some content availability changes. The RS eAWD can now be equipped with a sunroof, and the 2RS enjoys Bose premium audio as standard. Contrast black and white roof options are now available, while the RS and LT both now offer an exclusive white paint option.
The Midnight/Sport Edition smartly envelopes the roof rails, wheels, and badging in darkness, along with dark chrome air vents and black cloth upholstery. The Blazer’s interior received extra praise for not adopting the “stripped-down” appearance that other EVs have. The build quality and materials used are excellent, the switchgear is top-notch, and the large screens are not the hastily bolted-on variety. The RS cabin was billed here as having an even better appearance than the related and quite pricey Acura ZDX!
The Android-based infotainment system was very simple to figure out, with very user-friendly menu shortcuts directly on top of the 17.7-inch touchscreen. These are also just a short reach from the steering wheel, and a very seamless and reliable navigation service is provided by Google Maps. Your final search results can now show up in the layout options configurable 11-inch instrument panel, along with the inclusions of the full Google Built-in suite. The Blazer EV is about the same length as the gas-powered model, which offers an excellent amount of backseat legroom for taller passengers.
Optional on
the LT and standard on the RS trims is an added 90-horsepower
induction motor on the rear axle, good for a combined 288 horsepower and 333
lb-ft of torque. This resulting AWD system offers a significant performance
increase, stepping in to aid traction during acceleration. The RS is
available with rear-wheel drive courtesy of a different 250-kW motor which
powers the rear axle and cranks out 340 horsepower along with 325 lb-ft of
torque.
There is also
a massive sense of excitement coming with the SS model, which will crank
out 557 horsepower and 648 lb-ft of torque. This will be accomplished by
pairing the RS’s rear motor with a brand-new “secret weapon” for a more
powerful front motor. Every Blazer
EV now includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking
with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist and lane-departure warning,
automatic high beams, and GM’s ingenious Safety Alert Seat.
