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2019 Blazer Premier: First Real-World Pictures

Behold the very first photos of the 2019 Blazer in the wild (on the road).

The model photographed here is the range-topping Premier trim level that’s positioned above all other 2019 Blazer trim levels. The vehicle is coated in white and looks like a champ undergoing final shakedown testing on the street of metro Detroit.

The front end is defined by a large, “open maw”-style grille (we’re sure some states will ruin it with a front license plate). The squinty headlamps, which are not really headlamps at all, but are rather the daytime driving lights, are done in just the right way: rather than looking cartoonish (looking at the pre-facelift Jeep Cherokee), they look menacing and poignant. The real headlamps, located in the cluster below the squinty DRLs, work very well with quite the aggressive design that is both unique and emotional.

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The fact that the 2019 Blazer is not trying to imitate any other crossover is obvious from the side profile. Yes, that front overhang is long – but not any longer than on any other transverse-engined, front-drive-based CUV. In fact, the design and placement of the headlight cluster, along with the surface detailing of the front bumper cover minimizes the overhang’s proportions.

The blacked-out A-pillar and sweeping belt-line treatment make it seem that the new Blazer has a floating roof panel. And check out the pronounced surface detailing on the bottom end of the doors. You ain’t gonna get that on a Highlander or Pilot. And those large, bright 21-inch wheels eat up nearly all the available space in the round wheel-wells.

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And then there’s the rear end. The roof-mounted spoiler looks in place, rather than an afterthought – as is the case with many modern crossovers. The taillights are totally representative of Chevrolet’s modern design language, the integrated dual exhaust outlets look the part, and even the surface detailing on the liftgate (check out those downward sloping lines originating to the left and right of the Chevy logo) is very attractive.

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Having seen Chevy’s new midsize crossover in person and in pictures, we think it’s safe to say that it has a significant amount of road presence, which doesn’t necessarily come across in the press photos or the studio shots that we took during the Blazer reveal event last month. Sure, the new Blazer is not an off-road-capable body-on-frame SUV that some really wanted it to be. But in a sea of bland crossovers, the Blazer is its own animal, and we have yet to see an angle on it that we didn’t like. In fact, we’re starting to appreciate its intricately bold and unreserved design.

About 2019 Chevrolet Blazer

The 2019 Blazer is a new midsize crossover from Chevrolet that slots between the compact Equinox and full-size Traverse. Riding on the regular wheelbase C1 platform shared with the second-gen GMC Acadia and first-gen Cadillac XT5, the 2019 Blazer features two rows of seating for five passengers.

The vehicle is conceptualized as featuring attention-grabbing design, with Chevrolet saying that the all-new Blazer is “a contemporary midsize SUV ” that “is rooted in attention-grabbing design with seamlessly integrated customer-focused technologies and superb functionality.”

Blazer production will take place at the GM Ramoz Arizpe plant operated by GM Mexico, with the vehicle scheduled to arrive across dealerships in the beginning of 2019.

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  1. That is a really nice looking vehicle. The front end is probably my favorite part of the crossover.

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    1. I like it – so does my Kia Soul who thinks that it is it’s big brother:)

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  2. It looks quite sharp in white.

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    1. I believe it was once a Lamborghini designer that said “if a car looks good in white, it’s a good looking car”. They obviously said it with much more Italian swagger. But it’s true, it’s easy to make a red sports car look good, or a black truck. But that same sports car or truck might look very “meh” in white.

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      1. I would think there’s a grain of truth in that. Black can mask and conceal the shape of a car so that its details are less obvious, whereas white shows every single crease, fold, panel gap, bend, swageline, and angle…..and on top of all that, dirt is more noticeable.

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  3. Beautiful. I want to see a silver RS. How long is it?

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    1. Roughly 190 inches, give or take. Won’t know until Chevy releases the specs, which hasn’t happened yet.

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  4. Lexus, THIS is how you design a gorgeous SUV with bold styling. THIS!

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  5. Still shocked that this all new from the ground up vehicle doesn’t offer LED Headlights.

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    1. That is a good observation and is definitely an omission.

      I have a feeling that the reason behind it involves GM’s profit per vehicle goals (read: objectives set out by bean counters). I’m sure they sell a significant amount of them still… and probably add the LED at some point in its lifecycle… but it does speak to GM’s overall positioning of no longer making class-leading vehicles that lead with features.

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      1. Actually would the HID light not be more expensive?

        I suspect that the platform was designed for standard lighting and will change at he first refresh.

        GMC tried to go to LED back up lights and it messed up the energy management system of the body control module.

        The new update on the Acadia and XT5 May be the first of the change over in product cycles.

        Let’s face it the lights now are not crap so it is not like we are driving blind. To be honest the reflection from my Acadia lights on road signs can be distracting at times,

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        1. scott3. Can you tell me more about which GMC vehicle tried to have LED back up lights?

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      2. Agreed, But the Nox offers LED as an option. It is ridiculous on GM’s part to be honest.
        I just do not understand the choices they make sometimes. But if my only three gripes are the 2.5 as the base instead of the 2.0T, lack of three spoke steering wheel, and the lack of LED Headlights, this car is a winner and will sell in droves!!!

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        1. Well if that is your only complaints they did pretty good.

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          1. Agreed

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  6. Looks good, just needs a different name

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  7. It looks really really sharp!

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  8. Honestly one of the best looking crossovers in its class, if not the best!

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  9. Say it with me:

    “rebadged XT5!!”

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    1. Show me even one body panel, pane of glass, light, dashboard, door frame, door skin, or trim piece on the Blazer that’s interchangeable with the XT5 and is indistinguishable from the XT5.

      Just one.

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    2. Then it would be the same for Edge and MKX aka Nautilus aka Nautious

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    3. You really don’t have any clue, do you?

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  10. Chevy Blazer CUV, looking good.

    Chevy T1-Blazer two door 4×4 SUV based on 2019 Silverado. Make it so Chevrolet!

    There, I solved the Blazer name controversy.

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    1. Colorado based would be better. Slot in below the Tahoe. Smaller, lighter, better off roader.

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      1. I think there’s a thing called “TrailBlazer”?

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  11. Great pictures. GM’s photos are, usually, terribles.
    2019 Silverado real pictures the example.

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  12. The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is a great looking modern CUV and it’s good looks will serve it well as it should be attractive to both gender.

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  13. I wonder how those wing/bumps on the side look in real life.

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  14. Glad people like it, but I’m not so in favor of its looks – the top picture gives me the impression it got smashed between 2 trucks… I don’t know what it is, but some proportions seem strange to me, as if it got a punch on the nose and someone lifted the back over the rear wheels.

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  15. So why does the Blazer get turn signal indicators in the mirror but the XT5 doesn’t?

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    1. Simple…GM is why. GM is always the answer LOL
      Like I honestly would love to sit in these rooms when GM is deciding what options each car will have. Cadillac should always have everything. Always. As options I get it but nothing should ever be lacking on a Cadillac as far as options are concerned. I’m not talking drivetrain options or mechanical, simply exterior and interior options.

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      1. I really wish more people would have the opportunity to be a part of these groups. Most people on the web really have no idea all that goes into these choices and decisions.

        It is a very long and delicate process of details many people never realize are in play.

        The best example is like when the group for the Camaro were questioned. They were asked did they want the smell of leather in the car and how important it was. Yes the smell of leather is not natural and cost money to add to a vehicle.

        They were shown many things that you can have or what would be removed if you got this or that.

        Also the mirror turn signals are not required by law. They are more styling than anything else. Some folks love them and then some of us could care less for them.

        The other factor that may come into play soon too is Cadillac may soon be the first to eliminate mirrors all together. They would like to go to the camera for side mirrors and they are working on the government as well as a few other MFGS to remove the mirrors.

        Also some of these small trinkets that get added take away from other areas where things are more important like better suspensions and more insulation etc . that provide a much better car than some piece of chrome or light.

        The added value and quality is not always on the outside. Often it is what is added under the skin that makes a much bigger difference.

        Too many get hung up on the visuals and forget about the foundation of the vehicle.

        It is tough to price and option a vehicle today, We do see some where they give you a lot of options but stick you with a rubber timing belt that cost $600 to replace at 70K miles vs. a timing change that goes 200K plus. It is little details that get overlooked. Sure you got that fancy light on the mirror but you lose value elsewhere on things that may cost you money later on.

        This is why you see many GM cars still on the road 25 plus years later when you seldom see an old Hyundai, Chrysler or Mitsubishi. They may not be pretty but there are a ton of Cavaliers and S10 models on the road today as they got the investment in the platform and driveline.

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      2. I agree my wife just leased a XT5 but really got me was yesterday she let me drive. She laughed when I got to a stop light. Well for a second I thought how quiet the XT5 was. I am sure that will cost more long term. Something’s not right about this engine shut off. I drive a Harley (traitor) it is against the law for me to shut off my engine at a light.

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    2. That’s because Cadillac drivers don’t use turn signals.

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  16. Now will many learn from this as not to judge a model in camo till it is out.

    Let them show you what they really have. Photos seldom do justice and in camo they do nothing.

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  17. fugly. But not as fugly as other CUVs. What is up with the small windows? And when will “floating roofs” float away?

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  18. Made in Mexico ? No Thanks B

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  19. This is an absolutely awful looking vehicle. It looks like a fat lazy white indoor cat who just took a puff off its owners bong.

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  20. Looks like someone took a trip through the tacky aisle and left the crap magnet on.

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  21. I have a 2009 Equinox and it cost me less than $300 to replace all (100%) of the original incandescent bulbs to LED. GM can do the same for less per vehicle.

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  22. ” And check out the pronounced surface detailing on the bottom end of the doors. ” I expect that dark ridge is a rubber/plastic edge protector for mindless door openings in parking spaces. I added a rubber molding to the doors of my Equinox and it does help!

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  23. When the two main issues are the LEDs and the name you probably are on to something. The vehicle is being built where it makes the most sense for the company. I do not pretend to understand the financials but I sense you will see less and less cars/trucks made here until the number is 0.

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  24. Just don’t call it Blazer! Blazer is too tough for this and this is too sleek for Blazer! Hell, call it Astro or Celebrity or even Citation or Cobalt but not Blazer.

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  25. Call it Nomad! That would be a way cool name for this! A sleek, modern wagon! Don’t call it Blazer! Call it Astro or Venture but please, not Blazer!

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    1. Love it – about a decade or a bit more, I ended up in a GM focus group on the “Nomad” – we had trouble defining what a new Nomad should be, and what chassis could be used.

      PS: Don’t tell anyone I used to work at GM:)

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  26. Bloated hood line , visibility to rear side windows and rear window is pathetic , you now sit in a bathtub ! This is to replace the older Blazer which was a superior product with great visibility and had 4 wheel drive available ? This is a joke , pure and simple , yuck !

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  27. “The fact that the 2019 Blazer is not trying to imitate any other crossover is obvious from the side profile.”

    No GMA…the fact this is not a Canyon/Colorado based truck is a travesty. Seriously, there simply can’t be a customer out there that “needs” another crossover option that isn’t already offered in the GM catalogue.

    What isn’t offered is a reasonable sized version of the Yukon Denali…

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    1. They Could bring the Thailand Trailblazer which is based on the Colorado twins though

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  28. I AM SURE YOU CAN GET A LOT OF GROCERIES IN IT. MANY GREAT TRIPS TO THE MALL.

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  29. What a beautiful SUV. I will be trading my 2017 Ford Edge as soon as they are available

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  30. I want the all Elect. One G.M. !!!!

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  31. Is the 2.7 turbo a possibility in this cuv? Would seem to be home run for an awd version.

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  32. made in mexico no big deal,,, look better in white then the ugly red,,,, why gm dont have real nice colors they get the color in surplus store,,,,

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  33. Can we fire the GMC Acadia designers and have Chevy design the Acadia!!!

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    1. Why? The Acadia is attractive. These are different vehicles for different kinds of people. Many will not like the aggressive looks of the Blazer…

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  34. Has any body heard of traverse dealivery issues? We ordered one had damage so dealer ordered another and GM said the build date has come and gone but the order was place in March for the second one. Recently found out if I want this car I need to order a 2019. GM takes zero responsibility for this and blows it back to the dealer. G

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  35. Are you guys sure you know what “poignant” means?

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  36. Yep, I’m confident that this will be a seller, can’t wait to see one in Black or in Dark Gray paint, that’s really going to be a head turner. Hopefully GM will introduce an SS package within the following year or so after it’s introduction to the market.

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  37. I guess this just proves beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I don’t really like it. Too many sharp edges. My opinion doesn’t really matter though if most people like it. If that’s the case, good job, GM!

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  38. “Poignant”? Really? You pompous ass. That word has no relation to car styling.

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  39. Perfect design at the perfect time! I hope the Premier interior has refinements that match the exterior. Other crossovers look like they’r from the same cookie cutter mold and in terms of product differentiation, the Blazer really is eye catching. I can’t wait to see it in person at the auto shows. I’m curious to see what the professional auto critics have to say about it.

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  40. If it has stop/start technology give it back to the Indians!

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