We heard a lot of news from Chevrolet’s national dealer meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, but there wasn’t a peep surrounding the brand’s new mid-size crossover. We’re talking about the 2019 Blazer, which may, or may not, where that name.
An outspoken dealer source spilled details on the mid-engine C8 Corvette, a battery-electric performance vehicle and the 2019 Camaro refresh, but he didn’t mention anything on a new Blazer—or any crossover and SUV news, at that.
The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer (we’ll refer to the crossover as such until we have a formal name) will share plenty with the GMC Acadia. It will ride on the shortened version of General Motors’ C1 platform, but obviously, wear its own unique design. Expect more angles, and potentially a longer front overhang.
What isn’t clear if the Blazer will potentially usher in new powertrains that a refreshed Acadia will soon adopt. Right now, the 2018 Acadia runs GM’s 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, while a 3.6-liter V6 is optional. Six-speed automatic transmissions pair to either engine choice. GM has newer small-displacement engines at its disposal and a nine-speed automatic that could come to the Blazer.
If the Blazer will arrive for the 2019 model year, which it should, a debut will still likely occur sometime this year. Chevrolet has more often debuted its vehicles outside of the traditional auto show circuit as of recent, so we may see a separate event solely for the new crossover later this year.
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No one ever said it was a 2019.,
May be a 2020 that could appear early in the 2019 model year. This would account for little being said. They may just show it in Detroit and then release it in March to June. This is how the Acadia was released.
They have just now settled labor talks at the plant and the vehicles is still in pretty much heavy camo stage in testing yet.
Mmmmm 4 cylinder, 9 speed, Chevy Blazer. Just rolls off the tongue so nice. Oh and FWD, Just like they used to make them….. Not! If thing turns out to be a Blazer i will lose all hope for GM
4 Cylinder, 9 Speed, Cadillac XT4 power
I hope Chevy changes its mind and not bring it out ! Chevy does not need another crossover !
Actually, Chevrolet does need another CUV. Chevrolet offers a CUV from every segment except the midsize segment. Whatever this future CUV will be called, it will fill the missing space in Chevrolet’s CUV lineup.
Agreed. We are in the market for a crossover to replace our Mazda CX-5. We want something a bit bigger but WITHOUT 3 rows. Right now that leaves us considering the Santa Fe and the Edge. I’d love to have a Chevy option there to choose from.
There is always the GMC Acadia All Terrain, which features two rows of seating.
Outside of GM, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is a very good option… the Cherokee is decent.
If GM brings back the blazer it should be no less then a 2 door on the Colorado chassis but should really be on the Silverado regular cab chassis with a V-6 and the standard V-8’s.
They need a RWD, or RWD/AWD, Colorado, Canyon, size. Like the old trail blazer. They are giving a lot to the Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
I agree with lifelongGMowner 100% , As for you frontwheel drive lovers , You know nothing about competition !