Late last year, General Motors revealed the Chevrolet FNR-CarryAll Concept in China as a version of the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer with a revised roofline and a third row. In February, we managed to dig up some key intel about the vehicle, exclusively reporting that GM is, in fact, bringing the concept to market. The vehicle will be based on the automaker’s C1 platform and is assigned program code C1UC. And now, we have our very first spy shots of a prototype undergoing testing.
Our spy managed to capture shots of a three-row Chevrolet Blazer prototype while it was parked in a parking lot in the United States. As he was taking photos, a guard employed by the property (a hotel) where this was taking place decided to go all Jason Bourne on him, proceeding to chase him around the vehicle in a game of cat-and-mouse. Fortunately, our spy is a very stealthy creature, and managed to make an escape from the really athletic rent-a-cop.
As for the shots, what we see here is a vehicle that’s pretty much the new Chevrolet Blazer, except in three key areas: the rear overhang, the roofline, and the rear section of the interior.
The three-row Chevrolet Blazer, which will likely be called Blazer XL, will have an overall length of 196.9 inches – 5 inches longer than the two-row model currently on sale in North America. Those dimensions put it squarely between the midsize two-row Blazer and the full-size Chevy Traverse as a sort of “midsize plus” crossover offering. The added length comes as a result of a longer rear overhang and and a more traditional roofline, elements that allow for the addition of a third row in the cabin.
| Dimension | Blazer Two-Row | Blazer Three-Row | Traverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length (in / mm): | 191.4 / 4862 | 196.9 / 5000 | 204.3 / 5189 |
We should also note that the wheels on the prototype appear to be identical to the units seen on the FNR-CarryAll Concept. The show car sat on 22-inch aluminum wheels hiding bright red calipers.
Chevrolet FNR-CarryAll Concept previewed the three-row Chevy Blazer
The vehicle will debut some time in 2020, and we expect it to be available exclusively in China as Chevrolet’s largest crossover utility. Notably, the Traverse is not and has never been sold in China. What’s more, this three-row Blazer will share its variant of the C1 platform most directly with the new Cadillac XT6 as well as a future Buick vehicle that we’ve been calling the Buick Envoy (though it might end up being called Enclave).
And for those of you wondering, the cars parked next to the three-row Blazer XL are the Cadillac CT5 and Cadillac CT4.
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Comments
Just what the world needs another CUV with no room in the third row. Do yourself a favor and buy a mini van.
The “world” is buying vehicles like the ones you’re describing faster than vans… that should tell you something.
its sad that the Blazer is assembled in Mexico for 3.00 an hour.and being sold in USA for 40grand.
The name of the game is capitalism. GM is simply playing the game to win it.
We can disagree with it all we want, but it’s reality.
The solution is protectionist policies/measures like the ones implemented by China, Australia, Japan… and various other countries.
It is not $3.00 an hour in Mexico. Stop the lies.
Name = fail
Likely built in Mexico = fail
Consumer sales = possibly the best selling of the vehicles listed (Blazer, Blazer XL, Traverse) as most consumers are not enthusiasts who frequent sites like these and are mostly oblivious to thing like a name and build site. It will fit many active suburban lifestyles and have more dramatic styling. Price will be better than Traverse but sized better than Blazer.
The vehicle seen here is probably exclusively for China… which means built in China, for China. Where did you get Mexico from?
Why focus on the Chinese/ Mexican vehicle when he had a CT4 to photograph?
Simple: the CT4 prototype didn’t have anything we haven’t already seen, while we have never seen a prototype of the 3-row Blazer.
Suuuuure except there are no stationary, close up spy shots of the CT4 which can reveal the kind of details seen with these Blazer XXXXL shots. Tell your sleuth dude to take more pics and run faster next time lol!
Mind you, I should be grateful we get spy pics on this site, having recently come from the other GM site where they had zero original content!
The CT4 was covered. By touching it to remove the tarp, he would be violating private property. All within limits. We don’t want to have to bail people out of jail.
Not interested in the Blazer since jt is made in Mexico!
That’s racist.
That guard doesn’t look like hes going to catch anything but his next meal at a diner.
Seriously though, why focus on a vehicle that is not even for this market?
Because we exist to cover anything and everything related to GM and its products.
Simple and straightforward as that.
Alex, when you say the future Buick vehicle that you’ve been calling the Envoy might be the Enclave, do you mean they will market it like the Encore and Encore GX, so it would be the Enclave and an Enclave GX? Or do you mean it simply will be the NG Enclave? Or that it will be the Enclave in the USA and the Envoy in China? Or none of the above LOL Thanks for any info.
Great question. Here’s more info on that very subject:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/04/buick-pre-announces-all-new-enclave-for-end-this-year/
I believe what might end up taking place is that the new Chinese-market Enclave (the “midsize plus” one) will become Enclave, and the U.S.-market Enclave will become Enclave GX. That’s my personal expectation, anyway.
I would trade my Acadia on this in a heartbeat if it were to become available for North America. And I have no problem buying a Mexican made (likely where it would be built) vehicle, especially if it is the vehicle I want. There is likely still a bunch of American/Canadian content in the parts that make up the Blazer, so I don’t see why people want to ruin the Blazer’s sales.
Ughhhhh. Memories of the tragically disproportionate TrailBlazer EXT anybody?
Yep
Alex, how does this compare to the Buick ‘Envoy’ slated for the Chinese market?
It will be the same vehicle, skinned for Chevy and Buick. Here’s the Buick:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/04/buick-pre-announces-all-new-enclave-for-end-this-year/
I truly believe that all of the naysayers just want some ink. Nobody knows what GM is going to do and they do not want you to know. Please leave them alone. I truly believe that they know what to do and are going to do same. GM knows how to build good automobiles and does a really good job. NO, I am not a GM person. Fact is I generally buy Chrysler Corp automobiles.
I agree 100%. The big Three know exactly what they are doing and what they are going to do on the drawing board five years from now.
Mark
One can just imagine a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer with 3-row 6-passenger seating and captain chairs for the best combination of comfort and sportiness.
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Yeah, because those are flying off dealer lots right?!
It’s sad that you have to belittle the female security officer. She makes poverty wages, clearly does a good job at her job and is merely doing as she is instructed to. Also, I do not think commenting on her weight “really athletic rent-a-cop” adds any positive flow to your already trash article. You are a sad case of a man. Have a pleasant day.
^ I think we found our rent-a-cop!
Oh no! I must have struck a nerve. No one is belittling anyone. It’s just sarcasm… for the sake of entertainment. But you’re actually missing the bigger picture.
1. Nobody instructed the person in question to do anything. The decision to chase after our spy was made on this person’s own accord.
2. The person in question was chasing the spy for no particular reason. Last I checked, it is not illegal to stand outside and take photos of random things… cars included.
Moreover, how do you know that what she makes is “poverty” level wages? Are you her employer?
I feel like if I keep this going you’re going to get even sadder… and more sensitive… and I wouldn’t want that! But by all means, please continue down the path described by George Orwell.
YAWWWWN! new blazer is boring as heck, adding an extra row of seats wont change the epic disappointment that is the new Blazer.
Live to dream.. a 2022 Chevrolet Blazer-E equipped with a 400 hp electric motor.
Well at least the spy photographer gave her a workout. lol
I don’t think it would make sense for a 3 row blazer as that would make the traverse redundant. There’s a reason why the highlander didn’t make it as big as a sienna