Back in November, General Motors pulled the sheet on the new three-row Chevrolet Blazer, dropping cover during the Chevrolet Gala Night in China. Offered as an exclusive product for the Chinese market, the three-row Blazer comes with more seats inside the cabin for accommodating up to seven passengers. Now, we’re taking another look at the midsize crossover with the following GM Authority Photo Gallery.
Anyone familiar with the U.S.-spec Chevrolet Blazer should also recognize this three-row model for the Chinese market. The two vehicles are essentially identical, although the three-row variant utilizes a different rear end and roofline, and is physically longer in order to accommodate the extra third-row seating.
Outside, we see the three-row Chevrolet Blazer draped in the same styling cues as the two-row Blazer. The front end uses thin upper lighting elements and angular lower lamps, while the grille is broad and tall, divided into an upper and lower section by a connecting trim piece that stretches between the upper lighting elements.
The profile is muscular, with styling creases that emphasize the ride height and wheel arches. The window line rises towards the back, emphasizing the rear haunches even more, while up top, we find a set of roof rails.
In back, we see a set of horizontally oriented tail lamps, which come with “dual spear” inner graphics.
As we covered previously, pre-orders for the three-row Chevrolet Blazer are already underway, with the official launch scheduled for Q2 of 2020. Early buyers will receive a special pre-order gift with their reservation. Three trim levels are on offer, including the base Standard, the mid-range Redline, and the top-of-the-line RS.
Output is sourced exclusively from the turbocharged 2.0L LSY four-cylinder gas engine, which is tuned to deliver 230 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. GM’s nine-speed automatic is on hand for shifting duties.
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I hope they leave it 2 row option in USA…it’s one of the selling points for me. Feels less like a mommy car
The Chevrolet Blazer is a wicked looking CUV in need of a proper engine to do it justice.. imagine if the C8 Corvette only had a 3.6L V6; you know it could be more except no one at the company is listening.
I don’t disagree about the power…problem is the price is already high with the V6.. don’t see people paying what it would be with a V8….it’s why I settled for a 2LT Camaro jmo
Have either of you driven a Blazer with a 3.6? Well I have and I can tell you at 308 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque, the 3.6l provides the Blazer with plenty of power for its weight.
And no, we don’t need a 3 row version, that’s what the Traverse is for
Yes, Bob, I have driven it and completely agree with you. Even the 4 cylinder was surprisingly peppy. I understand those who want more because it is so sporty looking & heck, who doesn’t like more? 🤗 I’m perfectly happy with it the way it is. Can’t wait for the timing to be right to get mine 😎
A transversely mounted v8 would be yucky, I wouldn’t hold my breath for the 3.0tt either. Also, I don’t believe that GM has a FWD biased AWD system capable of handling that type of power. For the group clamoring for more power or ground clearance out of the Blazer, I feel like Chevy offers that in the Tahoe. The Blazer is a great platform for small families looking for more size and towing abilities than Equinox offers. That being said, the 2.0t Equinox is an extremely competent vehicle.
If i were to ask for one specific thing to change, it would be to rear wheel drive.
Jack of all trades Blazer crossover isn’t a good idea. Quietly retire it after this product cycle.
Go for a sales crown with more Equinox variants (it’s already fairly close) including a stretch wheelbase 3-row XL. A short body Traverse variant can cover the bigger 2-row people.
Can the 9t65 survive a shorter stroke 5.3? If so that’s a better value proposition than the 3.6. Also would be attractive in a volume 7th gen Camaro/related sporty SUV.
Current Chevrolet styling isn’t resonating enough.
I dunno, those 5.3 put out over 400 ft lbf (or 540 Nm), maybe if they beefed up an existing transverse transmissions they could handle it, like the last gen Impala SS. However, that doesn’t sound like a vehicle I’d want any part of.
But, I think that GM simply does not have the transmission (a dual clutch, maybe) or dynamic all-wheel drive components for a project like this. Development of a dual clutch transmission might be nice for the next gen compacts. It’s kind of a bummer only the corvette has one, maybe that research can be passed along to other GM models.
The idea is a presumed lower cost engine, with similar power, but a flatter torque curve & at least the same real mpg. It might have to shrink way into 4.x (or the beefed up trans), so you may be right.
I think the vast majority want their front drivers’ AT smooth, especially CUVs. If they do a sporty fwd, source a dct elsewhere. I doubt GM can pull enough volume alone.
Transmissions are crucial for a next gen of performance cars. GM may not have the current parts bin needed, but…
Imagine the C8 with a slushbox.
Clarification: only intending a smaller V8 option in a rwd/awd camaro & suv. No tranverse power there.
As long as the Blazer is made in Mexico, I’ll never buy one. I’d rather have the Equinox.