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Chevy Blazer Outsells Honda Passport, Toyota Venza During Q4 2022

Chevy Blazer sales decreased in the United States but increased in Canada, Mexico, and Colombia during the fourth quarter of 2022.

Chevrolet Blazer Sales - Q4 2022 - United States

In the United States, Chevrolet Blazer deliveries totaled 16,631 units in Q4 2022, a decrease of about 17 percent compared to 19,986 units sold in Q4 2021.

During the complete 2022 calendar year, Blazer sales decreased about 4 percent to 67,246 units.
MODEL Q4 2022 / Q4 2021 Q4 2022 Q4 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
BLAZER -16.79% 16,631 19,986 -4.38% 67,246 70,325

Chevrolet Blazer Sales - Q4 2022 - Canada

In Canada, Chevrolet Blazer deliveries totaled 970 units in Q4 2022, an increase of about 23 percent compared to 788 units sold in Q4 2021.

During the complete 2022 calendar year, Blazer sales increased about 2 percent to 3,503 units.
MODEL Q4 2022 / Q4 2021 Q4 2022 Q4 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
BLAZER +23.09% 970 788 +2.46% 3,503 3,419

Chevrolet Blazer Sales - Q4 2022 - Mexico

In Mexico, Chevrolet Blazer deliveries totaled 410 units in Q4 2022, an increase of about 117 percent compared to 189 units sold in Q4 2021.

During the complete 2022 calendar year, Blazer sales increased about 25 percent to 1,160 units.
MODEL Q4 2022 / Q4 2021 Q4 2022 Q4 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
BLAZER +116.93% 410 189 +24.73% 1,160 930

Chevrolet Blazer Sales - Q4 2022 - Colombia

In Colombia, Chevrolet Blazer deliveries totaled 95 units in Q4 2022, an increase of about 239 percent compared to 28 units sold in Q4 2021.

During the complete 2022 calendar year, Blazer sales increased about 46 percent to 473 units.
MODEL Q4 2022 / Q4 2021 Q4 2022 Q4 2021YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 YTD 2022 YTD 2021
BLAZER +239.29% 95 28 +45.99% 473 324

Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)

Chevy Blazer sales during the fourth quarter of 2022 saw the Bow Tie brand’s midsize crossover place 13th in the midsize and full-size crossover segment, which is comprised of 21 entries. The Toyota Highlander took the top spot with a three percent sales drop to 58,354 units, while the Ford Explorer (see running Ford Explorer sales) placed second with a 14 percent slip to 51,430 units. The Jeep Grand Cherokee took third with a 32 percent drop to 50,800 units, while the Hyundai Santa Fe followed in fourth with a 49 percent jump to 33,460 units. The Kia Telluride rounded out the top five with a 20 percent bump to 27,595 units.

The Chevy Traverse (see running Chevy Traverse sales), the Blazer’s corporate cousin and the Bow Tie brand’s other entry in this space, followed in sixth with a 24 percent increase to 27,271 units, putting it within just over 330 deliveries of fifth place. The Chevy Blazer placed 13th with a 17 percent slide to 16,631 units. Meanwhile, the GMC Acadia (see running GMC Acadia sales), the Blazer’s other corporate cousin, maintained 15th with a 229 percent leap to 13,942 units.

Sales Numbers - Midsize & Full-Size Mainstream Crossovers - Q4 2022 - USA

MODEL Q4 22 / Q4 21 Q4 22 Q4 21 Q4 22 SHARE Q4 21 SHARE YTD 22 / YTD 21 YTD 22 YTD 21
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER +3.16% 58,354 56,564 12% 11% -15.65% 222,805 264,128
FORD EXPLORER -13.85% 51,430 59,697 11% 12% -5.55% 207,673 219,871
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE -32.10% 50,800 74,816 11% 15% -15.54% 223,345 264,444
HYUNDAI SANTA FE +49.28% 33,460 22,415 7% 5% +6.71% 119,589 112,071
KIA TELLURIDE +20.08% 27,595 22,981 6% 5% +6.60% 99,891 93,705
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE +23.67% 27,271 22,052 6% 4% -16.59% 96,965 116,250
HONDA PILOT -9.79% 25,615 28,395 5% 6% -30.40% 99,567 143,062
KIA SORENTO +11.65% 21,806 19,530 5% 4% +5.65% 86,406 81,785
NISSAN PATHFINDER +63.04% 20,280 12,439 4% 3% +40.02% 57,862 41,324
HYUNDAI PALISADE -13.42% 18,932 21,866 4% 4% -4.45% 82,688 86,539
FORD EDGE -41.06% 17,842 30,274 4% 6% +0.28% 85,465 85,225
SUBARU ASCENT +4.40% 17,682 16,937 4% 3% +6.21% 63,704 59,980
CHEVROLET BLAZER -16.79% 16,631 19,986 4% 4% -4.38% 67,246 70,325
DODGE DURANGO +22.19% 15,890 13,004 3% 3% -15.93% 55,433 65,935
GMC ACADIA +229.29% 13,942 4,234 3% 1% -11.52% 53,014 59,913
MAZDA CX-9 +95.14% 11,111 5,694 2% 1% +0.25% 34,580 34,493
HONDA PASSPORT -3.81% 10,695 11,119 2% 2% -22.26% 41,306 53,133
TOYOTA VENZA -8.20% 10,552 11,495 2% 2% -45.66% 33,683 61,988
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER -17.02% 10,461 12,606 2% 3% +20.83% 40,942 33,883
NISSAN MURANO +12.69% 7,697 6,830 2% 1% -34.79% 30,074 46,117
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS -76.54% 5,366 22,872 1% 5% -29.10% 82,025 115,687
TOTAL -4.52% 473,412 495,806 -10.69% 1,884,263 2,109,858

From a segment share standpoint, the Blazer maintained a four percent share. The Highlander led with a 12 percent segment share, up one percentage point year-over-year, while the Explorer held an 11 percent share, down one percentage point. The Grand Cherokee earned an 11 percent share, down four percentage points, while the Santa Fe held a seven percent share, up two percentage points. The Telluride posted a six percent share, up one percentage point, and the Traverse similarly held a six percent share, up two percentage points, while the Acadia held just a three percent share, up two percentage points.

Sales of all three GM vehicles – the Chevy Blazer and Traverse along with the GMC Acadia – grew 25 percent to 57,844 units for a combined 12.2 percent segment share.

Sales Numbers - GM Midsize & Full-Size Mainstream Crossovers - Q4 2022 - USA

MODEL Q4 22 / Q4 21 Q4 22 Q4 21 Q4 22 SHARE Q4 21 SHARE YTD 22 / YTD 21 YTD 22 YTD 21
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE +23.67% 27,271 22,052 47% 48% -16.59% 96,965 116,250
CHEVROLET BLAZER -16.79% 16,631 19,986 29% 43% -4.38% 67,246 70,325
GMC ACADIA +229.29% 13,942 4,234 24% 9% -11.52% 53,014 59,913
TOTAL +25.01% 57,844 46,272 -11.87% 217,225 246,488

The midsize and full-size mainstream crossover segment, comprised of crossovers with a starting price in the vicinity of $30,000, contracted five percent to 473,412 units during Q4 2022, meaning Blazer sales underperformed the segment average.

Sales Numbers - Two-Row Midsize Mainstream Crossovers - Q4 2022 - USA

MODEL Q4 22 / Q4 21 Q4 22 Q4 21 Q4 22 SHARE Q4 21 SHARE YTD 22 / YTD 21 YTD 22 YTD 21
HYUNDAI SANTA FE +49.28% 33,460 22,415 35% 22% +6.71% 119,589 112,071
FORD EDGE -41.06% 17,842 30,274 18% 30% +0.28% 85,465 85,225
CHEVROLET BLAZER -16.79% 16,631 19,986 17% 20% -4.38% 67,246 70,325
HONDA PASSPORT -3.81% 10,695 11,119 11% 11% -22.26% 41,306 53,133
TOYOTA VENZA -8.20% 10,552 11,495 11% 11% -45.66% 33,683 61,988
NISSAN MURANO +12.69% 7,697 6,830 8% 7% -34.79% 30,074 46,117
TOTAL -5.13% 96,877 102,119 -12.01% 377,363 428,859

Narrowing down the segment to only midsize crossovers with two rows of seating puts the Blazer in third place out of a half-dozen entries with a 17 percent segment share, down three percentage points. The Santa Fe placed first with a 35 percent share, up a segment-best 13 percentage points. The Edge took second with an 18 percent share, down a segment-worst 12 percentage points.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee, which we typically include in the midsize two-row segment, is now offered in both two- and three-row configurations. Unfortunately, Jeep’s parent, Stellantis, does not break out sales figures of both models, leading us to remove it from this comparison.

The two-row mid-size mainstream crossover segment contracted five percent to 96,877 units during Q4 2022, meaning Blazer sales underperformed this segment average as well.

The GM Authority Take

The drop in Chevy Blazer sales during the fourth quarter of 2022 was the result of low inventory.

Blazer new-vehicle inventory supply was at 23 days supply in February 2023, up from 17 days in January 2023 and 16 days supply in December 2022. For reference, a 60-day supply was considered optimal in the U.S. auto industry prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. More specifically, a 60 day inventory level means that dealerships have enough inventory on-site to sustain current sales volume for roughly the next 60 days.

About Chevy Blazer

The refreshed 2023 Chevy Blazer arrives with revised front and rear fascias, different LED headlights and taillights, and a larger new center stack screen. One of the new interior changes is the addition of the Jet Black colorway with Nightshift Blue accents. Additionally, the 2023 Chevy Blazer gets separate Convenience and Driver Confidence packages, splitting the content previously included with the Convenience and Driver Confidence Package offered for the 2022 Blazer. The 2023 Blazer adds two new Arctic appearance packages and expands availability of the wireless phone charging feature, which is now offered on all trim levels.

GM’s turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine remains standard on the 2023 Blazer 2LT, 3LT, and Premier, producing 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX gasoline engine – rated at 308 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque – is standard on the RS trim level and is available as an option on the 3LT and Premier. Both of these engines are paired with the GM nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel-drive is standard and all-wheel-drive is optional.

Production of the 2023 Chevy Blazer began at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico on August 1st, 2022. The online configurator tool is live for the 2023 Blazer. Production of the 2024 Chevy Blazer is currently scheduled to kick off on July 10th with production of the 2023 Blazer ending two days earlier on July 8th.

2024 Chevy Blazer EV RS

In July 2022, the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV finally made its official debut, ushering in the next generation of mass-market electric crossovers from the American brand with a maximum GM-estimated range of 320 miles from a full charge. The Chevy Blazer EV will be available in front-, rear- and all-wheel drive configurations, while the trim level lineup will include 1LT, 2LT, RS, and Blazer EV SS, along with a Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) model for law enforcement, making it the quickest police package ever offered by Chevy.

The Bow Tie brand is even bringing back a Super Sport model with the first-ever 2024 Chevy Blazer EV SS. A standard performance AWD propulsion configuration delivers up to 557 horsepower and 648 pound-feet of torque in the crossover, enabling a zero to 60 mph time of under four seconds in the Wide Open Watts (WOW) acceleration setting. Additional performance-focused features include a specific sport-tuned chassis and Brembo front brakes.

Set to go on sale this summer, we recently spotted the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV RS in black and in Radiant Red Tintcoat.

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV 2LT

The introduction of the Blazer EV begs the question: does the ICE Chevy Blazer have a future? All indicators point to the 2025 model being its last year.

As the all-electric Blazer EV enters the market and eventually replaces the ICE Blazer, it’ll be interesting to see how sales pan out for the midsize crossover.

About The Numbers

Vince grew up in a GM family, likes manuals, and thinks this is the golden age of the automobile.

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Comments

  1. Top 5 ’22 YTD Mid /Full Size Sales by Company

    HYUNDAI 388,574
    FORD 293,138
    STELLANTIS 278,778
    TOYOTA 256,488
    CHEVROLET 217,225

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  2. The table “Sales Numbers – Midsize & Full-Size Mainstream Crossovers – Q4 2022 – USA” isn’t useful: it mixes sizes. No one cross-shops a Traverse with a Blazer.

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  3. There is currently a 6-12 MONTH wait for a new Toyota Venza in the US, which is currently made in a single factory in Japan. The same factory also manufactures the Japanese market version, the Toyota Harrier, which is enjoying an increase in sales after Nissan stopped selling the Murano in the Japanese market.

    Couple the “supply chain shortage” with Toyota trying to balance domestic demand and US demand, and they simply can’t make enough of them.

    Honestly, in my region of the US, I see the current Venzas daily on the road. I can’t tell you the last time I saw a current generation Blazer on the road. Perhaps they are more popular in other parts of the country.

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  4. Toyota sure sells lots of highlanders.

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