Chevy reintroduced the Blazer nameplate for the 2019 model year as an all-new mid-size crossover utility vehicle. Although the latest 2021 Chevrolet Blazer drops in mostly unchanged, there are a few alterations here and there, including a revision to the equipped AWD system based on trim level.
First, a little background info. The latest generation Chevrolet Blazer comes standard with FWD, while AWD is offered as an available option. As it turns out, customers can get one of two different AWD systems based on the trim level selected. These include either the “regular” All-Wheel Drive system (RPO code F48), or the Advanced Twin-Clutch All-Wheel Drive System (RPO code G99).
For 2019 through 2020 model year vehicles, the more advanced twin-clutch G99 system was offered on RS and Premier trim levels. All other trim levels offering AWD (2LT, 3LT) were equipped with the “regular” F48 All-Wheel Drive system.
Now, with the introduction of the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, that changes. For the latest model year of the next-gen Blazer, the Premier trim level is equipped with the “regular” All-Wheel Drive F48 system. As such, the sporty RS trim level is the only 2021 Chevrolet Blazer to offer the more-advanced G99 Advanced Twin-Clutch All-Wheel Drive System.
To note, the base-model L and 1LT trim levels are both offered exclusively with FWD, which is unchanged compared to previous model years.
While the “regular” F48 All-Wheel Drive system enhances traction considerably over the standard FWD setup, the G99 Advanced Twin-Clutch All-Wheel Drive System takes it a step further, independently controlling torque at each rear wheel, and thus providing even greater control and less braking intervention. The G99 Advanced Twin-Clutch All-Wheel Drive System is equipped with an automatic locking rear differential, and will accurately apply torque between the left and right rear wheels, as needed.
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If GM doesn’t rid themselves of the Beancounters ASAP, I fear they will file for Bankruptcy once again down the road.
What a Joke.
The vast majority of customers don’t know and don’t care about any differences between the two set-ups. So why waste the resources? It would be like putting those ZR2 DSSV on every Colorado model.
That thinking is exactly why GM is getting Beat by the Competition.
Wall street keeps their Stock Stagnant because they always look to cut corners and not innovate at all.
Nothing wrong with this. It will bring the price down some on the premier. The RS is the sportier version and is really the only one that needs it. Most people probably didn’t know the difference any way and driving one normally back to back i guranttee you can’t tell the difference.
Once again when they go high GM goes cheap.
So, when they say the G99 Advanced Twin Clutch is offered, does that mean it comes standard on AWD? I have A 2020 RS on order and was just wondering if it will have it.
The Blazer has been way too high priced from the start. I think it’s a fantastic looking vehicle with a nice interior. But the price would stop me from buying if I were in that market. This move seems to be a way to reduce those high prices some, and I think it’s a super idea. For one, the vast majority of people out there could easily do with front drive anyhow. For those who really do need AWD/4WD, the majority most likely would never be able to tell the difference between the two. For the very small number of people who actually need more, they would probably choose a different model or brand and go with a true 4WD system anyhow.
After all, how many soccer moms and urban dads need the more advanced G99 system for the parking lots and occasional drive over the grass in the park next to the cars and vans?
Chevrolet is making things too complicated as they need to recognize their customers as being relatively stupid to the GM Universe; but one has to think a potential customer will ask about AWD systems and what is considered as being the most expensive and capable.. Advanced Twin-Clutch All-Wheel Drive System (RPO code G99).
So why bother have an “Premier” model if you are not going to offer the most advanced options available for the model. GM has this code that they will spend millions on system just to watch it die when they don’t sell due to the lack of marketing and just poor packaging of options. It seems the only thing GM is willing to force down our throats consistently is the anemic 2.0L and 3.6L engines.
G99 belongs on the Premiere otherwise drop the name and price $10,000.
All I have to say is I absolutely love my 2019 Blazer RS. I love it so much I allowed my husband to drive it once and only once.
Was it over priced? You bet ‘cha. When a friend pointed it out to me I told her no way would I ever pay that much. But then I saw the first one in my area on the show floor at the dealership on St. Patrick’s Day 2019 while looking at the Equinox and that was it. The salesman let me drive it out of the building after signing on the dotted line.
Here we are in 2021 and my “Black Beauty” as I call her, still looks like it did the day I bought it. I have nothing but praise for it and still get compliments on what a beautiful vehicle it is.