Autoblog Deems 2019 Blazer as “Sophisticated, Full-Dimensioned, and Fresh”

It's definitely the time of year when crossover-hungry customers are literally salivating at the mouth, and wondering what kind of features and upgrades the new models will have. The new Blazer is one of the vehicles that West Chevy of Knoxville customers are anticipating most. Autoblog did a feature on how cool the Blazer will be, and its raw appeal that will be evident from any first glance.

When the rear seats are flattened, the Blazer will have 64.2 cubic feet of cargo space, and it is expected to be a bit wider overall than its sibling the Equinox. It is going to be exciting to see how the Blazer fares against the likes of the Honda Passport, Ford Edge, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Nissan Murano next year: we are confident that you will walk off the lot after a test drive knowing it's the best crossover for your business, family, or weekend leisure needs. It will come standard with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 193 horsepower, and 188 lb-ft of torque. By changing up the trim level, you can also opt for a 3.6-liter V6, that cooks 305 hp, and 269 lb-ft of torque, which is quite a bit more gusto than its competition.

With either choice of engine, front-wheel drive and a 9-speed automatic are standard, and the heftier of the two can be paired with its choice from two all-wheel drive systems. The lesser version has the ability to fully disconnect the rear axle to save fuel at the touch of a button, and the Premier, as well as RS models, have a “sophisticated twin-clutch AWD” system that automatically allocates power to the front and rear to benefit overall handling. Standard equipment on the entry-level L trim includes 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic bi-xenon headlights, LED running lights, a rear-view camera, and leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The 2LT trim is where you gain the V6 engine, and It is also the first trim level available with all-wheel-drive. The RS level is one of our personal favorites: this is where you get to enjoy specialized styling, and 20-inch wheels plus integrated navigation, a cargo management system, and a heated steering wheel. The Blazer Premier trim foregoes the RS's gloss black trim for chrome pieces, and 20-inch wheels. You also get the very exciting Bose sound system upgrade, driver memory settings, a power-adjustable steering wheel, and heated rear seats. Check back here at Autoblog periodically for more info on the new Blazer, and get ready to experience the crossover of the year: Cars.com lamented that there was “perfect simplicity” in the design and boisterous branding of the new Blazer!