2019 Chevrolet Blazer Premier AWD Reviewed: Worth Nearly $50,000?
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- The all-new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer brings something new to the mid-size crossover segment. Can the Chevy Blazer compete in the near-luxury segment? Should it? And what about that classic Blazer heritage? We take a look at it all in this full review.
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Should Chevy have saved the Blazer name for a proper offroad Bronco competitor?
Driving Sports TV Totally agree but 50K for a Chevy. Personally I would rather choose the 2019 Acura RDX after driving that it has blown me away with performance and has been leading the Torque Vectoring Trend that is getting popular now.
Driving Sports TV yes, they should have. Shows how clueless GM can be, haha! They should have made a Chevy ZR2 SUV and called that the Blazer!
For $50K I'm going Acura RDX and saving $6k. SH AWD is superior to GM awd system
'Nomad' would have been more appropriate if they wanted to be nastalgic.
@@Consolethumbs Sorry, but if you're paying $50K for a Blazer you don't know how to negotiate a deal. And if you're comparing a fully loaded Blazer to a $50K MSRP version of the RDX you're looking at a mid-level trim version of the Acura, at best.
Not a bad vehicle, but there a some issues.
1) $50 is too damn high for a 2 row mainstream crossover. You can save $2k on a Kia Telluride SX Prestige. It comes with better interior materials and 2 extra seats. The Blazer should be priced at $40-42k.
2)The transmission is lazy in sport mode. This seems to be common in some GM products.
Remember that for the final 4-5 years of its life, the Blazer was a compact SUV. Needless to say, we love the new Blazer!
Chevy has lost they mind $50K ?? There are better choices on the market for that price!!
Ford Edge?
I had a red k blazer and wanted one of those but not for that price!!
Then buy it.
Hahaha... That's me laughing at the price. And when GMC gets this, it'll be us$60k (because 'professional') ; and when Cadillac gets it, then we're talking us$70k (because extra chrome) . And we wonder why the avg new car transaction price is approaching us$40k. Good thing prices are negotiable...but you won't catch me w/in 50' of a Chevrolet dealer, so I've got nothing to worry about.
Have to disagree that the Blazer is a "really odd size." In fact, it's a mainstream size category (188"-192") that's becoming quite crowded. The Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Honda Passport, Subaru Outback, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the Nissan Murano are all in the category. Most are two row crossovers with the exception of the Sorento. Most offer V6 engines as standard or optional with the exceptions of the Santa Fe and the Outback. Most offer traditional geared transmissions with the exceptions of the Outback and the Murano where CVT's are the only option. For the most part this class adds cargo and passenger room compared to compact crossovers (179"-182") and are significantly more nimble in the jungle of suburban traffic than larger midsize crossovers (196"-203").
Personally, I find this "tweener" size very appealing. We can hang a bike rack on our Sorento that adds 18"-24" to the rear end and still fit it into a crowded garage or park in a crowded parking lot without one end or the other protruding into the lane. Its naturally aspirated V6 delivers smooth, linear, and quiet performance on long freeway slogs where a turbo4 in a two ton plus vehicle is more challenged and likely less durable.
As for the Blazer, well it's no Camaro SUV. But with the possible exception of the Edge ST and some versions of the Grand Cherokee a "performance" version isn't a high priority in this market segment. The take rate for such vehicles is minuscule. Most are in the 7-8 second range in the ubiquitous (but highly variable) 0-60 tests. (The Passport's a bit quicker.) Chevy may add a "halo" model just because Ford has the ST but they won't sell many.
Its cargo and passenger space is lower than most of the competition, but most rivals (other than the Passport) are only slightly larger. The AWD appears to be among the better systems though the Honda version of SH-AWD in the Passport is almost certainly superior. Towing capacity is mid-pack as well though several rivals are rated higher by 500 lbs and the Grand Cherokee is a much more capable tow vehicle in some configurations. Otherwise, for serious towing, look at another category of SUV's. The same applies to serious off-roading. Other than some versions of the Grand Cherokee each of the vehicles in this category won't be rock climbing; they're on-road vehicles that can cope with gravel roads and mild trails.
As far as pricing is concerned the upper trim versions of the Blazer are about the same as the competition in terms of MSRP. Journalists have no choice except to cite MSRP in their reviews but it's often very misleading. I'd expect a near $50K Blazer to go for $45K or less at a typical Chevy dealer. Of course, the same is true of several rivals. I purchased a 48K MSRP Kia Sorento last year for $40K. I could have purchased the Edge Sport (the previous version of the Edge ST) for the same price. I strongly suspect that the same discounts can't be had on the Acura RDX with an MSRP under $50K. And that's an RDX with nowhere near the bells and whistles of a Blazer, an Edge, or a Sorento.
All in all the Blazer is stepping into a growing and competitive SUV category. Careful consideration of one's priorities and serious comparisons are called for if one is shopping for a vehicle like the Blazer.
Good points, we have a Kia Telluride and really like it and it’s AWD and space it offers inside. The only other thing I’d say is that I feel the GC has the best AWD/4WD system by far in its segment because it’s Jeep lol. Off-roading and 4WD is their thing and they offer like 3 or 4 different 4WD systems in the GC plus the Trailhawk model. After that, then I’d say the Passport/Acura SH-AWD is next best, then the Blazer’s AWD system.
I ain't buying that junk for 48ks! No way!
Do they really think RX or X3 buyers would buy this?
Chevy would have to drug them 😂 no way I'm ever buying this juck over my rx
Wouldn't the "RS" (Rally Sport) edition have been the better choice to judge handling? I feel the Premier is biased towards Touring even though it has sport mode.
The Traverse should be the Blazer... or TrailBlazer and this the Traverse or Blazer. Also, not paying 50 for this when I can get the Traverse that’s bigger and better FOR THE SAME PRICE. What the hell Chevy? This is priced 10-15k to high.
You mean the $50k Transverse with less practicality. So overpriced. That interior is straight out of a $26k Camaro. Bad
What do you think a Honda Passport is but a cut off Odyssey or Ridgeline SUV?
Even if it could go down the same assembly line the difference in size is allot more than just rebadging it.
Do you think they took a Traverse/Enclave and just hack sawed the running rails for the shorter XT6? The floor pan is different along with the supports for a smaller design to withstand roof load tests.
The obvious to the eye is the sheet metal of which none is shared. The XT6 will have some sort of adapticlve shock that the Traverse does not have so the susenpsinon geometry will change from the subframe down. The engine bay and supports are probably very similar unless there will be a 400 hp Vsport version. All of the suspension tuning will be different also.
That goes to the closer Acadia too....
@@normt5463 dude no one likes you. All you do is comment how great GM is. Go away
@@swanblake ❤
There's no way Chevy sponsored this episode! Thanks for the Honesty Ryan!
I believe it's the same system GM uses with the Insignia/Regal/Commodore, XT4 and I'm certain other models which does shuffle torque between the two rear wheels but doesn't overdrive the rears like an Lancer Evo or a Focus RS.
I bought a 2019 blazer premier in black for my wife. One of the biggest things I was looking for is minimally intrusive electronics or ability to turn them off, Im a fan of the smaller screens. I don't like having a laptop in the car unless I'm road tuning. Living in a somewhat rural area and hitting gravel often, I wish it didn't have short sidewall tires. It would be a lot safer and more comfortable (cheaper even) for even 20" wheels. I don't care about the blazer name, no new vehicle matches the models from even 15 years ago. All that being said, I can't seem to turn off the autostart/stop by a setting, only if AC is at max. Upsetting. I enjoy the car, my Wife loves it. 2 kids, 3 dogs. not enough room for a road trip, especially given the gear we carry for it. Maybe putting that tow "capability" of the vehicle to use and throw the kids onto a small trailer that way I have room for my camping and fishing gear on the interior is the fix??
Now I realize why I've seen about about as many 2019 Blazers on the road as digits on one hand!!! I recently leased a Premier trim package to replace a 2016 Buick Encore (with almost the same number of instrument cluster 'pushers' s the space shuttle) - not to shabby, though, but the ex-salesperson never mentioned the Chevy Trax as an alternative which would have saved us some $$$. I'll take the blame for not checking deeper into the GM vehicle line
Underpowered transversely mounted engine(fwd biased platform) with a plastic laden interior. $48K? WTF?
The motor is the best thing about the Blazer Its the fasts a Blazer has ever been stock, but the off road ability is the worse ever for a Blazer.
@@edwardclement102 lol the ford edge sport from 2014 has the same power lol
Motor Trend 6.1 sec 0-60. And if you're looking for the more sporty version of the Blazer, and that seems to be what you were wanting, you should have known to test the RS trim. There is a difference.
MT uses a 1-foot roll-out. They don’t test from a complete stop. 🍎 and 🍌.
There are several other trim levels. It seams as though the sportier RS is what you're after
3) No standard active safety features available in the lowest trim. Almost every mainstream brand has these features standard in their lowest trim, but GM forces you to buy the top trim to get it.
I rather have a ‘70’s Blazer or Bronco which I used in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.
Would much rather own a mint one from the 70s or 80s. So cool back then.
Ride was bad though!
Craig Wolff You don’t really buy Jeeps, Broncos and old Blazers and similar stuff for ride quality. You buy them to go off-road and because they’re “rugged”. This new Blazer is more of an on-road comfort/style SUV. I’ll give it to my 2018 Compass too, it rides very smooth for a Jeep and has been great in bad weather at the same time. But many would argue “it’s not a REAL Jeep” I’ve noticed...
How quieter it is inside on Highway..?
buy it used, a year older model will be only 5 grand :D
For that price I would rather have a Wrangler Sahara or a GMC Canyon Denali
It will depreciate so fast in one year its used value will be 15 grand :D
For some people this vehicle is still expensive for free
GM is pricing these and their other SUVs with an all-the-market-will-bear philosophy. If someone is silly enough to go for it, fine. They'll enjoy the profit. But these are already being discounted 5K. At the lower price it's a decent alternative, though I'd prefer a RWD. I'm sure that there will be a sportier version in a year or two. Maybe a inch or so more on the screen, just for easier scanning while driving, but I reject the idea that everyone needs a big screen like the newer RAM pickups.
Should have used a different name. It's a different vehicle. Too many fondly remember the K5s.
I loved my 91 k blazer. The only reason I sold it was neck damage from my job took the fun out of it.
Who buys an SUV for racing driving dynamics? Why do reviewers make that comparison? Seems ridiculous to me!
Equinonx SS
same engine as the traverse.....we love our Blazer!!!!!!
$48,000!!!!!!! wtf chєvч ?
50k? No thanks. Id rather go with a more reliable Acura RDX
Acura RDX is $68k.
@@Y10Q the Acura RDX isn't even near 68k maxed out with every option in the U.S
Acura and Honda’s reliability has been in the gutter the last couple years.
Lol when he's talking about the torque vectoring. "Up to 85% of the 50% available".... Kind of reminds me of the Anchorman sex panther scene..... "60% of the time it works EVERY time!"
This car's awesome! But for 50k I'll pick an Audi Q5 technik.
$50,000 dollars that’s funny.
For the price and Mexican quality ill go with hyundai or kia
Oh golly I wish they would have kept the old design not to upset the old backwoods hillbilly's.
The old backwood hillbillies can’t afford it 😂 lol. I think the name is controversial too, but in the end Chevy did the right thing. Most SUV buyers don’t care about “off-roading and heritage” (hence, why the Equinox is Chevy’s best selling car now) and they were missing a midsize SUV entry. They probably should’ve called it Trailblazer tho....
GM completely missed the opportunity to cash in on the off road segment. Period
"...The Blazer is the family vehicle that actually appeals to the whole family, and for that reason it upsets the Honda on its home court."
I think the Motor Trend staff was weeping when they wrote that!
My first SUV was a 1998 Chevy Blazer, my daughter was 3 years old. I finally donated it to charity when my daughter was 21 years old because the kids just dogged it. However, it was the most faithful vehicle I ever owned. It never broke down on me, in the almost 20 years I owned it. It was the best $19K I ever spent. That said, I hope Chevy placed the same quality as it did in Blazers' past but just like the Ford Edge, I think pricing the top of the line Blazer at almost $50K is insanity and I would not pay that much money for either vehicle.
"Blazer" NOT!
I don't want Apple or Android needing to be "plugged-in". Why can't they be Bluetooth?
Latency and bandwidth are problems Bluetooth. There is a WiFi-based CarPlay, but so far we’ve only had a BMW with it and it wasn’t as reliable as a cabled connection.
@@drivingsports Thank you for responding
Very nice..but that's way too much for a vichle...that's a house almost
Chevy really knows how to make cheap generic plastic interior look good. $50k? Wow what an amazing price for such basic suv lacking originality in design.
Chevy launched the Blazer with a zero excitement vehicle missed opportunity.
I like this firmat
Pass... waiting to buy a used Honda Passport next year instead for way less money. GM doesn't build good midsize SUVs in my opinion. And don't even mention their resale value or reliability. This suv should cost 40k tops with rebates. Not impressed with their build quality.
They should've called this the Phazer & saved the Blazer nameplate for a more befitting suv designed after the original! This design does no justice to the original k5 Blazer Chevy!! $50 Grand are you trying to sell these are just recycle the metal after they sit on lots for years to come! Shooting themselves in the foot once again!!
GM ruined the success of this vehicle by pricing it so high from the roll out. Dumb.
napkin and duck tape, 1st aid setup i call...duck aid
Love it.
$50,000 wtf ??? I rather go buy 2 cars for that price.
Doctor before vlog?
After the bleeding and swelling went down it looked like it would heal okay without a doc. Still looks a bit gross, but it’s usable.
Once again. GM has destroyed the name of another classic vehicle... *facepalm*
GM smoking crack as usual. $50K LOLOL. LEXUS/ BMW/ MERCEDES and BMW are in that territory. GM playing the over inflated MSRP game just like their shit trucks and then offer 20% off at the end of the year. So dumb GM is.
I hate it!
Even 25K is over priced for this vehicle.
OVERPRICED.....by a lot !!!!!