What was once just a rumor has started transformed into something much more concrete: Chevrolet is definitely working a fourth crossover to add to its lineup, and the model will likely warrant the return of the Blazer nameplate. So, here’s everything we know so far about the 2019 Chevy Blazer.
The Proof
Rumors of Chevy bringing back the Blazer started in November 2015, when General Motors filed two trademark applications to register Blazer and Chevrolet Blazer with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Then, in December 2016, a new Chevrolet crossover was photographed undergoing testing. The vehicle featured a similar profile as the 2017 GMC Acadia, with which the 2019 Blazer will be mechanically related (more on that, later).
In April 2017, Autoline Daily reported that GM will relaunch the Blazer name on a midsize crossover utility vehicle (CUV) and prototypes of the new Blazer were subsequently seen undergoing testing in heavy camouflage a few months later, in August.
What It Is
Crossover Utility Vehicles (CUVs) – which are SUVs on car platforms – have become a red hot vehicle category that present automakers with very unique and interesting opportunities in terms of sales and profit generation. Not one to sit on the sidelines, General Motors has a barrage of crossovers coming in the near future, one of which is the new Blazer.
The model will represent the fourth crossover in the Chevrolet lineup, which currently consists of the subcompact Trax, newly-compact 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and full-size 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The hypothetical Blazer would slot between the Equinox and Traverse in terms of size, price and features.
| MODEL: | TRAX | EQUINOX | BLAZER? | TRAVERSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIZE: | SUBCOMPACT | COMPACT | MIDSIZE? | FULL-SIZE |
| SEAT ROWS: | 2 | 2 | 2 OR 3? | 3 |
| BASE PRICE: | 21000 | 24,000 | TBD | 30000 |
What It’s Not
In stark contrast over previous generations of the Blazer, the 2019 Chevy Blazer will not be a body-on-frame SUV. Instead, the new model will be a unibody crossover that will have a lot in common with the current, second-generation GMC Acadia that was introduced for the 2017 model year.
Whether or not Chevy made the right decision to utilize the Blazer name on a vehicle that (probably) won’t have the same kind of capability as its predecessors is still up in the air.
Exterior
We don’t know much about the design of the future Blazer just yet. However, we know that it will have mid-size dimensions similar to those of the 2017 GMC Acadia and 2017 Cadillac XT5, including a 112.5-inch (2,858 mm) wheelbase and an overall vehicle length of about 192 inches (4,876 mm). We also know that the model will have a more traditional roofline, rather than sloping more aggressively.
Roughly a year ago, GM Authority artists drew up the above renderings of the 2019 Chevy Blazer. Based on spy shots, we know that the actual production model will be the same size as these renderings, but the actual design will likely be more aggressive, with cues from the Chevrolet FNR-X concept (pictured below).
The latest spy shots, captured in August 2017, show a similar LED headlight treatment and character line over the front wheel arch as the FNR-X. Spy shots have also shown the model to have dual exhaust, with some models having two exposed pipes while others, likely the higher-end trims, featuring dual exhaust outlets integrated into the rear fascia.
The side mirrors, meanwhile, will be mounted on the body line of the front doors.
Interior
Very little is currently known about the interior of the 2019 Chevy Blazer. Perhaps the biggest unknown is whether or not the model will offer three rows of seating, or only two rows.
We can see Chevy wanting to give buyers a reason to “step up” from the Equinox with a third row, but we can also see the brand not wanting to cannibalize Traverse sales. We believe Chevy would be wise to offer the new Blazer in two- and three-row seating configurations. Offering a third row would target customers looking for a CUV that seats more than a two-row model, while customers for whom the Equinox is a tad too small would opt for the Blazer. Meanwhile, customers looking for the biggest three-row crossover would do well with the Traverse.
We expect the latest Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system as well as a plethora of GM active safety/driver assistance systems.
Mechanicals
We believe that the 2019 Chevy Blazer will ride on the short-wheelbase variant of GM’s new C1 platform shared with the 2017 GMC Acadia and 2017 Cadillac XT5. Notably, the long-wheelbase version of this platform will underpin the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and 2018 Buick Enclave. As such, we see the Blazer being mechanically similar, if not identical, to the 2017 GMC Acadia.
Furthermore, being based on the C1 platform means a transverse engine orientation. The 2017 Acadia weighs in just a tad under 4,000 pounds (1,814 kg), and we expect the new Chevrolet Blazer to have a similar curb weight – which is in line with other segment contenders.
The powertrain lineup is currently unknown, but the naturally-aspirated 2.5L I4 LCV could be the base engine. The turbo-charged 2.0L LTG I-4 or the naturally-aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX engine could be the optional engines. Power will likely be sent either to the front wheels as standard, or to all four wheels via a dual-clutch AWD system as an option. Shifting duty will likely be accomplished by a GM 6TXX 6-speed automatic or the new GM 9T65 nine-speed automatic transmission.
Competitors
The 2019 Chevy Blazer will likely compete in the mainstream midsize crossover space with the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano. Toyota competed in the segment until the 2015 model year with the Venza, but for in a very strange turn of events decided to discontinue the CUV after the 2015 model year in the U.S. market.
Other models that tend to be cross-shopped in the segment include the Kia Sorento, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota Highlander, and Honda Pilot.
Pricing
Though the model or pricing have been announced, we imagine that the new Blazer will have a starting price between $27,000 and $30,000. The compact 2018 Equinox starts at roughly $24,000 while the full-size Traverse starts at $30,000.
Where It Will Be Made
It’s currently unclear where the 2019 Chevy Blazer will be produced. We believe that the manufacturing location will either be the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan (home to the Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave) or the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee (home to the GMC Acadia and Cadillac XT5).
Where It Will Be Sold
We expect the new Blazer to be sold in all markets where Chevrolet currently has a direct business presence, including North America, South America, China and Russia/CIS. It’s possible that the vehicle will be sold in other countries if Chevrolet enters new markets.
When Is It Coming
So, when might we see the 2019 Chevy Blazer announced? The Detroit Auto Show is in less than two weeks, followed by the Chicago Auto Show in February and the New York Auto Show in April. Our bet is that the 2019 Blazer will be unveiled at one of these venues, and launch by the end of calendar year 2018 as a 2019 model.
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Comments
Any rumors as to where it might be built , maybe the same facility that is currently building the XT5 and Acadia .
Being that the name ” Blazer ” is such an iconic name I hope GM produces it Stateside .
I hope it does have cues from the FNR-X , the horizontal headlamps are finding their way on alot of new vehicles as of late , even the new Silverado .
Although your renderings are okay , I’d really like to see a more aggressive looking CUV because if it goes with the current Chevy styled face like the Traverse and Equinox it will just be another crossover in an already crowded field of others .
And the Blazer should go with the Corporate 3.6 or better . Dropping a small 4-banger in it just misses the mark , if you want great fuel economy buy an Equinox . They can also tune the 3.6 to 310 hp , and if it comes with the start-stop system lets hope there is a button to turn it off .
The bland styling hasn’t prevented the equinox and Traverse from selling like gangbusters… but it would be nice to see more differentiated and aggressive styling.
Zach:
1. About where it will be produced: added “Where It Will Be Made” section.
2. Our rendering was done before the FNR-X concept was revealed and before there were any spy shots. That’s why we note that the final design will likely be more aggressive than the rendering. But the irony is that the bland styling of the Equinox hasn’t prevented it from selling well… as mentioned by Silent.
3. It’s possible that the 3.6L will be the standard engine… we’ll see.
The equinox is perfect, and great on gas, thee acadia is huge and bulky, lots of wasted space..i wish they would offer thee equinox in more new rich colors, deep dark purple plum, deep dark teal…sick of gm’s boring color choices..i currently own a equinox and chrysler town an country, i have owned a trsilblazer-loved it, and thee acadia-just too big…
Don’t you mean Traverse? The Current GMC Acadia is the same size as the old Envoy/Trailblazer.
I was comparing the equinox to thee acadia..acadia seems huge to me, i only kept it for about 18 months, i felt like it was a bus..love my equinox, its smaller, but can hold lots of stuff, and its great on gas, a better fit for my smaller body..i got the top of the line equinox, with lots of chrome trim, it looks sharp..
Chevy has now disgraced the iconic Blazer name. This CUV has a market and will be a good vehicle, but using the Blazer nameplate is just wrong. Shame on Chevy.
Now let’s see an S-10 sized truck return to market!
Even better, an Alpha based El Camino
I am not sure why people hate the use of the name blazer?
Unibody mainly, also I’d guess folks “forgot” the original base Blazer had a 87hp I4 and prefer not to see a four banger…The Gen2 Blazer was V6 only in the States…
The full size Blazer was built starting in 1969 on the C/K pick-up platform. It had two I6’s and several V8’s throughout its life span until 1991 including the old 6.2l Diesel. The original real Blazers never had a 4 banger.
You are thinking of the S10 Blazer which was not and is not what people think of when they hear the Blazer name. They were cool for what they were, but just like this new one they were not a good representation of the name either. For the first few years of their existence, the S10-Blazer and S10 trucks were woefully under powered and easily breakable if pushed too hard.
When people hear the name and know the history of what a Blazer was, they think of a rugged fully capable full size Blazer that could go anywhere, tow most things, and take on Jeep and Bronco. A vehicle that could “Blaze” a trail and make new pathways to adventure.
This is why people are upset over the name being given to yet another front wheel drive based pavement pounder. In other words a high riding Malibu station wagon. This new blazer will be virtually useless for all the things I mentioned above. This is why vehicle historians and even those who are fans of the original Blazer have a problem with this vehicle using the name.
The new blazer is not far away from the s-10 blazer, blazer, and trailblazer. So this should be a normal progression for the name.
This is coming from a guy who owns a 1972 C10!
Original Blazer, S10 Blazer,and Trailblazer were rear drive or 4 wheel drive and body on frame, big difference.
Thank you, I guess I’m showing my age…lol
I’m 44 and I get it!
I loved my chevy trail blazer
A midsize CUV will complete Chevrolet’s lineup. A midsize SUV would really add a lot of sales to the brand and bring a lot of competition to the Jeep Wrangler.
Considering how important Buick is in the Chinese market, will it also get a midsize CUV based on the C1 platform?
The Chevy Blazer will be based in 2 row seater cady xt5 body size and engines with fwd and awd with estimated 32900 veh/ yr, production out of their plant in ramos arizpe mexico. Launching dec 2018
The Chevy Blazer will be based in 2 row seater cady xt5 body size and engines with fwd and awd with estimated 93500 veh/ yr, production out of their plant in ramos arizpe mexico. Launching dec 2018
It’s a world market and this means Chevrolet isn’t designing a vehicle to be sold in the United States and Canada as this Chevy Blazer will be sold world-wide meaning the possibility of a PHEV variant that will achieve the same mileage of a diesel which means the new Chevy Blazer should be well received in China.
Lol. China. The country that doesn’t give a f#{k about electric cars. Why do you think EVs would do well in China, again? Any really numbers to back up your claims?
China just decided to make all ev cars maditory in the future
That’s what they say now. Making it a reality is another thing and a long way off to becoming a possibility.
it’s China, if government says its gonnaa happen, it will happen
its China, if that government says its gotta happen, then its gonna happen
https://cleantechnica.com/2018/01/29/2017-china-electric-car-sales-blow-world-water-baic-ec-series-superstar/
I would rather it be an SUV than a CUV but whatever puffs their panties. It would be nice also to get an SUV that had a real transfer case and 4WD Lo even if it was this in a unibody configuration.
It may not be a good use of the Heritage in a name like Blazer….but Chevy is definitely drawing more attention on this forum than they would if they were bringing out a new CUV called ‘FNR-X’ or something similar. Maybe it will carry over to better marketing in the real world….and if the name was just going to collect dust anyway…..but they need to make a BOF SUV based on the Colorado ZR2 no matter what they call it.
As much as I would like to see a blazer the way it use to be it doesn’t make any since to have 2 door blazer and a 4 door Tahoe that look the same! And you know they Will!
The blazer name lost it mean in the 90s when the s10 blazer came along, then came blazer, then came trailblazer, so this is just the next logical step for this type of vehicle. Most soccer mom’s won’t even remember what the original blazer looked like or drove like!
I’d love to see a voltec version of this truck!
Where’s our U.S.-spec’d GMT 31XX-based SUV, GM?! I got no problem with another FWD-based, econo-box mommy-mobile coming from the brand! Gotta make sales where you can, and sedans/coupes just aren’t cuttin’ it nowadays! But I’d rather GM give us a true small-midsized SUV! Something akin to the Durango/Grand Cherokee! A V-8 would be nice, but I’d settle for a turbo-6 option! Not everybody want Tahoes and Suburbans! I want a relatively small, RWD-based SUV! With a ZR2 package! And a real transfer case and 4WD Lo, like Paul suggested above! And a panoramic sunroof!
the blazer is officially being built in mexico. i work at spring hill, we already build over 200k combined acacias and xt5s. we just started to launch the holden acadia which is a planned for 20k/yr production, and are planning for another cadillac suv later this year. we are at full capacity after the 2nd cadillac comes and most likely a return to 3 shifts. lansing has the traverse and enclave and also expecting a cadillac crossover on the longer c1 wheelbase. they too will likely be at 3 shifts and full capacity to build their vehicles when they start their cadillac project. the blazer is supposedly being built at the san luis potosi plant where they build the terrain. hopefully with a new NAFTA agreement this will be brought to the US with the next generation
i hope Buick enters a 4th suv market Encore much too small not American made–Envision too small not made in America –Enclave too big made in America–hope the Enspire ( maybe that is the name ) will fit between the Envision and Enclave and will be built in America
I agree with a lot of the individuals that are chiming in on the subject “Blazer” my thoughts: Look back before moving forward.
First K5 Blazer was and still is a very capable off-roader. The after market was all over this vehicle. The S-10 version also had the ZR2 off-road package that made it a lot of fun. Bought the 1st year “97” the highway ride sucked on a 90 inch wheel base. However, was a fun vehicle. Point: this should be marketed as a niche vehicle. Big tire/wheel and brakes, turbo charged with 400 hp. Total Bad Ass! The FNR-X is a great start, with the future looking at antonymous/self driving lets roll with the cool niche vehicles for those of us that love to personalize. Otherwise Ford is going to eat your lunch with the Bronco.
The renders look very good…let’s hope the end product looks as aggressive or even more so. And the 3.6 V6 seems a good fit here.
it would be great if it didn’t look like the other vehicles in the Chevy line-up as it is a brand itself. GM needs to capitalize on this. Brazers have a look , a shape, a given level of performance and of course history.. something those other nameplates don’t have. this needs to be maintained.
The new Traverse has no defeat for the start-stop. I assume the Blazer will have this handicap as well. Deal Breaker for me
To disregard a car because of this is just sad and pathetic!
its too bad that Chevy didn’t come up with a true midsize SUV rather then a crossover, more similar to the Jeep Grand Cherokee
i have a 2006 trailblazer and i love it it doesnt really matter to me what would be the name is as long as they will truly come out or bring back this vehicle as this is all i need i dont need a big vehicle or small vehicle this is just right for me and my family one kid and a husband… will see…im hanging on until i see this vehicle and get one for myself and say bye bye to my 2006 trailblazer…
They dropped the ball here. They should of made the blazer on the Colorado frame and offer a zr2 package. Build it to compete with the upcoming bronco. I believe a reasonably priced midsize suv on a truck frame would sell really well. Just my opinion.
I completely agree
also agree.
horrendous! Chevy makes yet another bonehead move and builds another worthless crossover. Why not bring the global spec trailblazer to the US and call it a Blazer? Body on frame, actual 4wd, maybe even a rear LSD, but in a smaller and nimbler package than the Tahoe. Oh and don’t make it as ugly as the H3…
it better be rear wheel drive!!
Chevy doesn’t need another crossover–it does need another midsize real 4wd (high low transfer case) SUV to compete with the Jeep Grand Cherokee. I gave up waiting and gave my wonderful 2008 Trailblazer to my son, and replaced it with a Grand Cherokee.
why would anybody compare a Equinox with a Acadia and say it is huge – well yea they are too different body styles one is compact and the other is full size –gee what a concept– also someone my need that size suv for its size
Oh, because-that’s the vehicles i owned.
This is complete crap no blazer name shuld be on a crossover the blazers shude be a truck truck frame truck body like the k5 a real blazer and the drive trane shuld be a v8 or v6 but no smaller
Allow me to weigh in…
I usually drive alone or with one passenger. Occasionally take another 2 or 3 and enjoy the option of being able to put down the back seat to allow room for more cargo, loved the ability and option of a removable top all while being able to secure my cargo inside my vehicle behind a tailgate and tinted windows to prevent passersby from seeing my tools.
I have owned: 1985 GMC full size Jimmy 4×4 (crashed into a bridge abutment and burned entire vehicle, got out and walked away), 1987 Chevy full size Blazer 4×4 (Loved this fully optioned blue on blue 350 tbi automatic w/overdrive), 1995 Chevy Tahoe 4×4 2 door (rolled vehicle off side of snow covered black ice road, down 15 foot drop – totaled truck but walked away just bumped and bruised), and currently own/maintain/preserve/ 1997 GMC 2 door Yukon GT 4×4. I have repainted this truck twice and have enough parts in back of the truck to put towards at least 2 car payments (not including labor to install those parts). I get comments frequently regarding…you just don’t see these on the road anymore and that it looks great.
I feel something has to be said about the ruggedness of the full frame from a safety standpoint, the ability to tow a car or boat on a trailer, get through some of the toughest road conditions, and keep on going. I would definitely trade my 1997 Yukon GT for a new full size V8 or diesel powered 2 door Blazer/Yukon/Jimmy if GM would stay true to the vehicle type I have driven for over 25 years.
While the design of the FNR-X is awesome and differentiating form all the other cars out there that look the same, GM should have learned something with the redesign and resurgence of sales of the Camaro to resemble the 1969 model. We’ve seen the Camaro, Mustang, Ford GT, (SSR pickup, HHR, PT cruiser retro design elements), and new Bronco resemble the original classic designs with a modern interpretation with great success and great cumulative sales numbers.
I think the designers could hit this one out of the park if they utilize the off the shelf, rugged, full frame borrowed from a Chevy short-bed regular cab 4×4 pickup, modern V8 or diesel, and incorporate the classic (full size) Blazer front end design features, a new XT5, or even the FNR-X. That sounds like a recipe for success in an abandoned market segment to me.
Ford is coming out with a new Bronco in 2019 that should resemble the little 2 door models of the 60’s and 70’s. It seems to me that GM already has 3 CUV’s and could easily modify one of those to fit into the market segment they are shooting for with another CUV.
If the new Bronco is what is being rumored with the throwback classic design, maybe it will be time for a lifetime GM owner to consider purchasing a Ford.
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