General Motors has commenced production of Chevy’s all-new 2019 Blazer at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, GM Authority has confirmed with the automaker’s representatives in Mexico. GM plans to launch the 2019 Blazer in the beginning of 2019.
“We’re on track for the Chevy Blazer to be available for customer purchase in early 2019”, Chevrolet spokesperson, Maureen Bender, told GM Authority in an emailed statement.
January has often been cited, albeit unofficially, as the month that the 2019 Blazer midsize crossover SUV will go on sale in the United States. Other markets will follow shortly thereafter.
Located in the state of Coahuila, the GM Ramos plant also produces the Chevy Cruze. But, due to GM’s recently-announced decision to discontinue the model, the massive, 268-hectare complex, which also houses stamping and powertrain operations, will soon discontinue the compact model. Instead, GM officials have stated that the automaker plans to replace Cruze capacity with that of the Blazer.
GM Ramos Arizpe Plant
Notably, the Ramos complex is currently the only plant that is making the 2019 Chevy Blazer. A GM China plant is expected to begin making the vehicle, perhaps in three-row form, for the Chinese market during the 2019 calendar year.
The Chevrolet Blazer is a mid-size crossover utility vehicle (CUV). It is currently Chevrolet's second-biggest CUV, slotting between the compact Chevrolet Equinox and full-size Chevrolet Traverse. The current model was introduced for the 2019 model year and represents the fifth generation of the Blazer nameplate, which dates back to 1969. The model rides on the regular-wheelbase variant of the GM C1 platform shared most directly with the second-gen GMC Acadia and first-gen Cadillac XT5. The long-wheelbase variant of the same platform is shared with the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, and Cadillac XT6. The 2019 Blazer flaunts attention-grabbing exterior design, seamlessly integrated customer-focused technologies and superb functionality. Many of the exterior and interior design elements are borrowed from the sixth-generation Camaro. The 2019 Blazer range consists of four trim levels, including the base L, three mid-tier Blazer trim levels (consisting of three LT trims), the sporty Blazer RS and the range-topping Blazer Premier trim. New technology offered on the 2019 Blazer includes capless fuel fill, HID headlights, LED daytime running lights, and a Cargo Management System. Under the hood are two engine options: the base 2.5L I4 LCV and the optional 3.6L V6 LGX. Both motors are mated to the GM 9-speed automatic transmission. Pricing starts at the $29,995. The Chevrolet Blazer is built at the GM Ramos Plant by GM Mexico.
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I’m surprised they didn’t make it a 2020….
I guess it will be worth a look see when they get to the dealer.
A vehicle I would have considered for sure, but not if it’s made in Mexico.
Was prepared to make it my next vehicle but no longer considering it due to production in Mexico along with closing down of US production facilities. This vehicle should have been scheduled for Lordstown Oh to replace the Cruze. Cannot in good conscience support Mexican auto workers while GM is putting American workers on the street.
Get over it–its a global world; someone has to pay for the WALL
Don’t like it . Should be based on the Colorado or GMC Canyon pickups like the old one was This Sucks. Will not buy
Sorry GM, but you blew it. Not one thing about this design looks unique or original. The new Blazer looks like every other SUV on the road. Except for a few body lines, it looks like the cookie cutter body that many manufacturers have been using the last several years. It’s hard to tell it apart from a Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep, or so many others SUV’s with that same body style and window patterns. You would think, a vehicle with so much history and heritage would have been given more attention to its original classic looks and power. I will save my money for the new Bronco. It looks awesome.
Ordinary! Obviously playing it safe was the philosophy. Why not use some generic off the shelf ordinary name rather than revive an icon to adore a mule? I’m not criticizing the vehicle, it looks good, rides on a proven chassis but it just another CUV.
So this money spend on retooling Mexico plant couldn’t be done for the Ohio plant I’m just asking ,Mary needs to go ASAP
Where’s the Build and Price site on Chevy’s website so we can see what the options are etc. so we can have some idea what we’ll be paying for.
The first 1000 units will come with a Sombrero and a ticket to jump the border
Didn’t like the idea being built in Mexico even before the shutdowns in the states. Was all ready to trade in my ’14 z51. Nothing against Mexico.. but…Chevrolet USA 1…Will pass,..m
Any idea when they’ll be on dealer lots in MN?
Needs more performance, or at least a performance option, ala Ford Edge! Come on GM!
3 row seat option for US too please, make the 3rd row removable to use as cargo area.
Its sad that GM Lordstown is going through this .Just like someone mentioned that GM could build the Blazer at Lordstown instead of closing the plant and laying off all these people.It doesnt make any sense.
Interesting design approach towards what’s popular on the car market.