The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS Is A Big Step Forward Into Chevy's Electric Future
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- Опубликовано: 12 дек 2023
- When the #ChevroletBlazer nameplate returned in 2018, it wasn't exactly the rock crawling Jeep fighter of the previous generations. Instead, #Chevrolet made the Blazer a midsize crossover SUV with a design that kind of resembled a Camaro SUV. For 2024, the #BlazerEV shares a name with the gas-powered #Blazer, but this is built on the excellent #Ultium platform which means this is a fully-electric SUV that challenges the Tesla Model Y directly. The 2024 #ChevroletBlazerEV is also very closely related to the Cadillac #Lyriq and with up to 324 miles of range and a massive 17.7" touch screen, it should help push GM to the front of the premium midsize electric SUV space.
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Timestamps:
1:08 Frunk?
1:41 Styling / Exterior (RS trim)
4:38 Chargeport, charge rate, range
5:41 More exterior
6:47 Trunk
7:31 Front interior
9:19 17" screen & infotainment
15:25 PHYSICAL BUTTONS and more front interior
16:39 Supercruise coming to RS trim later
16:57 Rear interior
18:58 Powertrain specs, RWD, FWD, AWD w/ pricing
21:40 Driving experience
33:18 Final thoughts, impressions, 2LT, RS trim w/ pricing
Wow, you have a lot of time on your hands 😂
@@lucasS0724 Be quiet and bless that man for his hard work!
Thank you for this
Thanks..how to you get these timestamp
Good design, nice interior, those are all pros. No CarPlay is a bummer, and the price is really steep. It's not going to sell that well until they lower the price, IMO.
agreed - you can pay a few thousand more and get the Lyriq - this car is WAY overpriced.
If you want something cheaper and similar to other compact EVs on the market that's what the Equinox EV is for. Blazer is a larger midsize EV with more interior room especially with width for better hip and shoulder room.
Totally agree. The high price and lack of CarPlay will really limit the sale of this car. It’s a good car, but not a great ev.
@@Wasabi9111 Have to factor in the $7500 tax credit... Can't forget about that. It puts it in the same price range as GM's own ICE Blazer RS(fully optioned). All of GM's Vehicles will still qualify for it next year while many of Tesla's will not. Also for me the lack of car play is a non-issue. I've rarely used it in my current Volt.
TESLA have the BEST car Software and does NOT have Apple car play.
That price is just ridiculous. $60k for a decent trim in the RS, compared to around $50k for the Model Y AWD.
I'll state this thing looks much better, but I'm not about to pay $10k more for a slower car with less range.
If you factor in the $7500 tax credit it's 53K and the same price as the ICE Chevy Blazer RS fully optioned.
Yeah, but the you are stuck with an ugly, duckface, rough riding egg. Worth it to spend more to not be in a Model Y.
no one would by that over Lyriq@@Nebula1701
Real range is probably the same or better in the Blazer EV vs the Y.
I'm excited to see how these new crop of GM EVs hold up. Interior and exterior wise they look good.
they stopped production due to issues.....LEMONS
$63,000 is fairly reasonable? Pricing of EVs is really holding sales back for would be customers interested in trying out EVs for sure.
Cadillac Lyriq version is 66k. Why would anyone get a Blazer?
A nice Honda CR-V ice is in the $30's. The Blazer is a rich persons second car. Did Edmunds or some tester have huge list of problems.
@@danr1920 did you actually drive new CRV? The only acceptable one is Sport Touring. It is 38k MSRP, but dealers slap extra 3-4k of accessories and they sell every single one. I test drove new CRV and it is horrible. It lost Honda sporty ride, it reminded me of an older Toyota handling. Very cheap inside, infotainment is straight from 1990’s. How and why people are buying new CRVs is beyond me when GMC Terrain, Buick Envision and Chevy Equinox drive better, much more comfortable inside and new GM infotainment is best in class.
Just got one for $45,495 ! Glad non EV people are so scared of EV’s and got me a good price!
@@ronalaska2472 did you get RS RWD with Bose?
I have the Cadillac version of this and can say it's an incredible vehicle. I've driven a lot of cars, but nothing compares to this.
They've announced a sales stop after many, issues were found. I wouldn't touch this thing with a 10 ft pole.
@@heisenballs it's for sale now, the car is solid just some software bugs they've already fixed. This car is actually four different cars: lyriq, honda prologue, and the acura
@@randomcheese1719 It is not for sale...over 28 defects hey can't fix....only a fool would buy
@@chadhaire1711i see that, that sucks. I'm sure they'll get it fixed though. I have a Lyriq and it's awesome. It has a few bugs too but they are minor.
It would be great to see you add 50-70 "passing" times for the EVs you test. While stoplight launches are fun, I feel most drivers will appreciate the oomph of an EV while already underway.
EV's are being rejected by the consumer. They suck.
Guys can you please give me a heads up or mute the "Hey Google" prompt? My entire house just lit up. Lol
With EV’s dropping their prices to around 40k it’s going to be interesting to see what Chevy does with pricing. I think they should’ve started at 45k. It’s alot cheaper options out now.
EV going be cheap like gas cars closer to 2030
Around $60,000 from Mexico
@@DWH300 With the $7500 Tax credit the Blazer EV RS is the same price as its counterpart fully optioned ICE Blazer RS. Also built in the same plant.
Saw one on the road yesterday. Really good looking vehicle. Price is pretty steep, tho.
My Bolt EUV is just as fast as this and was $21k after the tax credit
Bolt has horrible rock hard front seats and tiny front room, I rub the door with my left shoulder while driving. Too small
@@00_UU you must be a large person. I’m 6’ and fit perfectly, and have plenty of legroom
@@trevorweinstock4867 I am taller and wider, yes.
Crazy that a vehicle that tall has visibility that limited. I still don't understand why bodysides have gotten so tall and greenhouses so short. You can load the vehicle up with safety and still give me windows to see through.
One reason is you have a 4" or 5" thick battery pack under you.
The batteries are in the floor , so even a tall car is gonna have average interior space , EVs being a better package for interior space was a lie people were sold
Not a lie, they just have to be a bit taller. Large gains in length/leg room plus flat floor. Even though the pack maybe 4" tall that does not raise the floor the full 4". On some the pack pretty much is the floor! @@VaunShiz
That red interior is absolutely gorgeous!! With gas prices only going to increase even further, EVs are the future 🎉🎉🎉
When he says 245 miles is too far to go without charging... That's what kills it for me. These cars need far more range.
Until there are chargers everywhere that are reliable and can rival filling your tank in 5-15 mins no way I'd own one. I take road trips a lot and I have a 23' Blazer and driving on 2 lane highways in KS through small towns for hundreds of miles no EV chargers in sight I can tell you it will take at lest 10-20 years for EV's to even be close to ICE vehicles and for the infrastructure to be there to handle the volume of people charging. Just imagine charging stations along the interstates of this country with 100+ chargers since people have to sit and wait for 30 mins to an hour to charge.
agreed, this push for EVs just seems the epitome of cart before the horse.
@@DJAJ101
@@DJAJ101you live in the middle of nowhere. People have been living driving Teslas for years now, no issues. Also most people commute for less than 30 miles per day, they charge at home overnight. EVs are even more convenient since you never have to stop for gas.
@@00_UU umm news flash half the people in this country don’t live in a major metro. Also I live in the Phoenix area for work but I take road trips through KS, MO, NM to get back east time to time. Might wanna grow a brain and refer to everyone instead of being biased and only talking about half the population. I know how stupid you are though considering you said nothing about my point that was it takes minutes to fill up a tank on a road trip and if it’s snowing and freezing cold sounds like a great time sitting there for an hour waiting for your EV to charge doesn’t it? Also maybe when over half the population is driving an EV (not just your beloved Tesla since that’s all you could mention) you’ll have a point but right now it’s in the single digit percentage who actually own EV’s.
@@DJAJ101 Do you know how many years it took to go from horses to gasoline cars? It didn't take 20 years then and it likely won't take 20 this time either.
995k so close! 🍾
Great review 👍🏼
I'm confused by the pricing. You can buy a Cadillac LYRIQ luxury AWD for around 66K. The SS version is about the same money. The LYRIQ is built on the same platform. It's a great looking vehicle and it has a nicer interior. Last, the EV Blazer is a ground up design. Why doesn't it have a frunk? That could be a deal breaker for a lot of people. Anyway, to each their own. For me it's a no brainer, the LYRIQ, all day long. Cheers!!!
Frunk’s are overrated. Never really use mine, and would rather they have more interior space.
Yes the Cadillac Lyric is the best choice. You get a lot for the extra cash. The Lyric works fine but the blazer was removed from production , and from sales due to many issues with the model.
@@EnriqueThiele Blazer EV was not removed from production. They have a temporary stop sale to solve some software issues.
Dont say ok Google..... LOL, I had to cancel all mine.... anyway that system looks very fast. Just wish the AWD had more power and range, whether needed or not... It is a sleek looking car for sure!
If Google were a serious company they’d figure out how to prevent “Hey Google” on RUclips videos from triggering devices by inserting a brief high frequency preamble. But, it’s Google, so Jank in = Jank out.
I'd really like this with the 6cyl Duramax
I would love this with a horse carriage. Cheers
Gorgeous color outside!!😮😮😮😮
I have the blazer rs, I wish my interior was like this one
Great review😀
No apple carplay/android auto support is going to be a dealbreaker. Especially if GM can't keep up with the infotainment software
Plus, you'll have to pay for subscriptions through GM if you're going to use their system to find charge locations.
What do you mean if they can’t keep up with the software? This won’t matter, it will only be a dealbreaker for the folks who tell themselves they need apple CarPlay/AA without ever giving the Blazer’s built in infotainment system a chance.
as someone who's had hands on GMs new system in the new colorado, I can comfortably tell you that apple carplay and andriod auto are USELESS for this car. GM's system is a modified version of android itself, so it is very intuitive and has things like a play store, voice integration, apple music, spotify, waze, etc already installed.
great. But why are they charging the car owner to use GM's preferred, in-house software? If GM's software is so great - it should be included with the price of the car - especially since this car is dramatically overpriced. It's almost a slap in the face at this price point.@@mal4951
@@mal4951 it’s insane when you think about it, can’t wait to tell my kids manufacturers’ in-house infotainment systems were such let downs at one point that Americans absolutely refused to buy a new vehicle if I didn’t come with Apple’s CarPlay/AA.
I’m glad to see *gm* invest in their own infotainment experience instead of relying on a competitor to make customers happy.
Radiant Red Tintcoat is my favourite car colour right now.
Looks nice but I miss some of the physical button still and the price makes it a harder sell for me.
It seems like a lot of you want a car for free or for very little money, heck even gas cars aren’t cheap.
There is a big difference between affordable and pricey. If this car maxed at about $50k I'd have no problem but for a first-generation vehicle with limited range, I think it could be priced more competitively. @@rogermartinez78
Great looking ride and awesome review.I would do the RST/RWD but would need winter tires for my Northern Ohio location!
That’s what AWD is for
If you are still looking for tires, I got the Michelin Cross Climate 2’s for my Bolt and it made the car perfect! I just bought the Blazer EV RS and will get them for it but I hate to think what the price will be for 21” tires???
Wow 600 horsey in the SuperSport version? Oh my God! That's insane! Yeah, it does look pretty good in blue. The interior of the EV RS looks so much better than the gasoline Blazer RS. I mean its night and day. I notice too, the A/C vents are not painted red. That's a good thing. Damn nice seats too! 5,000 pounds is pretty darn heavy, but batteries weigh a bunch. I wonder if there is a traction control thing going on with that acceleration test being so slow. Oh well, you can't race a Tesla with that Blazer. You will need to do that with the SS version. LOL
Electric chargeport doors are a waste. One more thing to break. My Model 3 one broke on a roadtrip and I had to break the off the door to finish my trip. My Volt was the manual push to release and worked just fine.
Agree, just use a door that can easily be open and closed by hand. Too much unnecessary complexity with that design.
Nice interior design 😮😮😮!!
No CarPlay no go. GM really screwed up with that.
Yeah no, Can't just remove Carplay. Removing it completely is just a no-go for me.
One of the only EVS with the panoramic sunroof, somebody’s listening!!!
This looks more upscale to me than the Acura ZDX, especially the interior and I imagine this Blazer RS will be much cheaper than a Type S. Chevrolet knocked the Blazer EV out of the park! I’m not sure many folks understand how the infotainment system works, so many aren’t even willing to give it a try. If you’re paying attention then you’d know this vehicle doesn’t need apple CarPlay. The massive 17-inch touchscreen is beautiful and the software behind it is next level. It looks premium and certainly on the level to compete with the Tesla Model Y, which also does not offer apple CarPlay.
Honda Prolouge shares the same platform as the blazer
@@carljohnson7 that’s because *gm* builds the Honda Prologue and ZDX for Acura.
Why does gm hate rear window visibility? That rear window is tiny based on that mini rear wiper. I drive a 10th gen impala, and even with a big rear window, the design allows very poor rear visibility. Edit: yes this has the rear view camera, but I've driven vehicles with it and for just a quick glance, it made me feel kinda dizzy. Still prefer a normal mirror for just quick-checking
volvo doesnt even have rear windows anymore
I like this interior!!
Im gonna have to zonk that HP and TORQUE 😄. 5k lbs vehicle with not enough HP/TQ has to fell like your pulling 🛺🐘🦛. Good looking suv tho, maybe we will see an Impala SS SUV 🤷🏽♂️. Great review 👍
A 245 mile trip needed 37 minutes of charging?? What charge level was it at when you calculated that route?
Yay, another EV that may be delivered in years. I've been on the Lyriq preorder list for almost 2 years.
Everything else looks great, but the removal of CarPlay is a complete and total dealbreaker for me. Was looking at the Silverado EV, I'll just get the F150 Lightning instead when they switch to NACS.
Also, I hate that it wasn't called out that GM Is firmly *not* giving anything back. They're taking a better, free, interface away and replacing it with an inferior version that's paid.
How is mirroring you phone screen to use janky apps that were never designed for cars better than getting a UI designed for use while driving?
@@TroySavary The wording of your question isn't honest.
The apps aren't janky and the UI for an app, through CarPlay is quite literally designed for use while driving.
The apps while running on AndroidAutomotive serve the SAME UI. Have you actually looked into this?
@@shanecoleman2937 I have used Android Auto. The built in user interface tends to be superior. What do you need from your IPhone so badly whike driving?
@@TroySavary Again, have you looked into this? AndroidAuto and AndroidAutomotive are two different systems.
The interface for a given app is the exact same, they run the same APK. I'm not sure what you're referring to.
I use CarPlay for the same reasons people use AndroidAuto. Or the radio. Might as well ask why have infotainment at all?
Wow, to me the front of the LT looks better than the more expensive models. I'm not a fan of black panels that look like a radiator grille on an EV. Love the air vents and HVAC buttons. An opening sun roof on an EV is very rare, love that. Too bad you can't get it on the dual motor.
Has there ever been a car that you have said didn't have a good or solid sounding thunk? Just curious cause if every car you say it's good... Then it's really not a necessary review point anymore.
Yay! Another EV no one can afford.
You probably can't afford a rusted escort
Get a bolt or leaf
…..not sure where you live, (Flyover states?), but here in L.A., and ALL of Southern California, every OTHER car on the road is a high end EV!! 😎🤷🏼♂️🥂
No worries EVs are just a phase. There is not enough lithium on the planet for these to be sustainable.
@@matthewflakes1481I guess all types of transportation methods are “phases”. But you do have a point. Fortunately, engineers and scientists are smart enough to work with other less scarce materials. Lithium just happened to be a mature enough tech due to being used in consumer electronics. Sodium ion is one such example that will leapfrog lithium.
I like this EV is RWD, it's good enough for me, it also has the room I need. However I don't like the fact that you have to go to the screen to turn on and off the lights. Please a physical knob or lever is the right way to do that. Range is also good enogh .
Nice car and video. Greetings from El Salvador
My SIL brought home a 2024 Blazer EV RS on a test drive today. The dash showed "Service High Voltage System", "Acceleration Limited", and "Turtle Mode". Wouldn't charge on her home EVSE, although it knew it was plugged-in. $49k after discounts, MSRP $60k. Not much in the way of options and no sunroof. Must do better on price, and the salesdude is ignorant about EVs.
But does it do messages via voice both ways? and Apple Music/podcasts? I use both of those every single day so heavily that I’m sadly tethered to Apple until I die
They might add Apple Music and Podcasts because they did that in Tesla’s system. Until then they tell you to use Bluetooth or move to Spotify.
My understanding is It has access to apps on the google play store, and Apple Music is on there.
Do you get GPS without signing up for a monthly plan?
Is the GPS different once you connect your phone?
Do they have one pedal driving like the Bolt EUV,.. where you can pull stalk to get extra hard slowdown without using brakes?
Yes on both. Just log on to your Google account
I drove a blue AWD RS today and it was great. I like how it has actual knobs and buttons, in addition to screens. I'm 50, go figure.
Nice but too expensive IMO. SS is probably going to run $70K+...meh
I think you start including the warranty on these EV vehicles, and the break down of the Warranty, example the battery etc..
The federal government requires manufacturers offer an 8 year/100,000-mile warranty on all EV batteries.
In Canada, Ionic 5 went over something, minor damage to battery cover and dealer stated battery must be replaced at $45,000 USD! Kia said every car is different, except there was a part number with $42,000 battery cost. Insurance costs are going to be high. Car companies refuse to share price of batteries. Why? After 10 years, 200,000 miles, car could have no value
@@theequalizer2727my other car has 150k miles right now. I just don’t want to keep it any longer. It is worth 5k right now. So how does any car hold value with 200k mileage?
Yikes is all I have to say, especially at the end I hear compromise after compromise compared to the ICE Blazer. As someone who owns the 23' Blazer I still find myself scratching my head why I would want this thing especially at the price. I take road trips and the last thing I want to do is drive an hour outta my way to spend 30 mins to an hour to "charge up". Maybe there are tons of EV enthusiasts who will buy this vehicle but till charging time and the ease of charging rivals filling up a tank in 5-10 mins or less I will never own an EV or consider it to be "better" than ICE vehicles. Especially at that price since the batteries will have to be replaced and no one wants to know how expensive that will be when the day comes! Also I've heard towing in EV trucks takes the range down tremendously compared to ICE trucks so I can't imagine towing with this thing will be something anyone wants to do unless it's every once in a while at best.
LoL some reviewer got stuck in West Virginia - whole car crapped out. Stop sell at the moment…
Thank goodness they fixed the charge door. The one in Lyriq was so cheap looking I was wondering if it was designed by an intern.
Hey, it a feat of engineering to move the whole damn quarter panel like that 🤣🤣🤣
If this doesn’t have AA or CarPlay via your phone, do you need to set up a separate data plan for the car itself for navigation and Spotify?
Yes, eventually you'll have to pay to keep the Google integration working. They just aren't answering yet on how long until they start charging. I have the SS on pre-order but it's looking more and more like I'm looking elsewhere with how this rollout is going. Not to mention the crazy price jumps from when I put my deposit down.
@@LiohJuney Wow. No bueno. I don’t want to have pay for an extra subscription to use GPS or play music
It comes with 8 years of connectivity
@@bahamatodd Ok. That’s not too bad then. I usually keep my cars more than 10 years. There was also the issue with OnStar where it stopped working because the cars’ 3G radio became obsolete when the cell carriers all moved to 5G. 5G should stick around for more than a decade.
It would be great to see some equinox ev reviews
Does this car have security cameras? I seen a camera button
Of the 5 vehicles on this platform, I'd probably take the ZDX.
Prologue and ZDX are the best
If it starts once you step on the brake, stupid question how does it turn off
When you ooen the door to get out.
NO CARPLAY NO DEAL
@x7wolverines7x that was my reaction at first. But, given the difficulties Apple CarPlay has interacting with some vehicles (including my new Mercedes), I would welcome a well-executed, native, google-based interface.
Only 5k away from hitting 1 million subscribers🎉
What's the difference between the Blazer EV and the Equinox EV?
Blazer is larger. Equinox is more similar in size to a Mach E or Ioniq 5.
Is this the one with the stop sale order on it?
Yes it lifted as of March 8 2024
What’s the point of that large screen if your camera only takes up a quarter of it. I understand aspect ratio but I’m sure they could have done better than that.
All that wheelbase and length but no frunk, limited cargo space and adequate rear seating space. Where did the space go?
Amazing job Sofyan.
Coming to a Chevrolet Dealer near you starting at 110k!!
American automakers are still making cars😮
You're sharp as a marble!
As for the average acceleration, I’m sure they’ll offer something like the brand-new Cadillac LYRIQ “Velocity Upgrade”. Buy more power right on the screen. Another revenue source. Mary Barra implied Equinox/Silverado EVs were delayed due to software work that will make them more profitable. Gotta be working on more in-car purchases. More Power, more features, etc…
This has the Google OS just like the Honda Accord Touring which is way better than Android Auto. This car is nice and is actually better looking than the ZDX imo and I'm an Acura/Honda fanboy. I would get the SS trim though.
How is it better?
It's a paid subscription (you pre-pay for a few years when you buy the car), it's harder to share (forget about renting a car with this system), and I can't proactively set maps/etc up.
With my iPhone, if I'm traveling I just plug the address in on my way to the garage and plug the phone in. Boom, done. CarPlay pops up with the route ready. No nonsense accounts/subscription/etc.
Want to own this thing past 5 years? Get ready to pay $80/mo for what used to be free.
@@shanecoleman2937 it was my understanding that there isn't a fee to just use the OS on the car. If there was a data fee then I could see that but still you should be able to pair your phone for that data requirement. I believe this isn't like Tesla. I also think that the one in the Accord is subscription free as well. You would pay extra for that Honda link whatever they call it.
@@volcalstone That's kind of a solution, phone hotspots are not only limited, but their bandwidth is throttled.
There will be a data fee for the system. GM will be charging for all vehicles. The point of removing CarPlay/AndroidAuto is for GM to make money from an inferior service that was previously free.
Currently have the Blazer SS on pre-order but I'll probably be looking elsewhere. Very disappointed with the pricing as when the pre-orders began, SS pricing was supposed to start around $60K. All in an SS is probably gonna be around $72-74K and that's being generous if they only charge like $5K for Super Cruise. Also I'm happy they've improved on there infotainment systems, but a true show of having a better product is also offering what was available to be compared. It's all BS marketing for locking you into paying them for what you could get for free before when the trial runs out. After a couple years, I'll have to pay you to put navigation on the display or be forced to have a 17 inch blank space and go back to using my phone on my windshield...
Totally agree with you with the high pricing. My dad has the lyric and the software is extremely glitchy and poorly designed. The good thing is we use CarPlay 99% of the time. The subscription ran out and we didn’t even notice because we don’t ever use that crappy system
It's 8 years Free for Google Maps and Google Assistant, as well as other audio apps. It's right on the vehicles window sticker. Also You can still tether your Car to your phone for most of the data needs. Lyriq owners also found you can download and save off-line maps to the vehicle. You don't need a data connection.
Carplay is overrated.
Super Cruise is going to be standard on the SS btw.
I love Chevy and my family has m bought many of them but this price is crazy imo they were supposed to make a affordable evs what happened to all that bs
@@MsKillaDJ Late 24 and 25 happened. That's when LT Equinox will come and when the New Bolt should make its appearance.
Where did you get a RS with a sunroof. I canceled my RS order they told me none will come with sunroof
Insane Chevrolet Blazer EV I can buy Sofyan.
I get Acura vibes on the interior....looks like some Acura MDX/TLX influences
I just bought one last week. Best value car period. Look for new discounts and $7500 rebate/tax credit. Amazing vehicle.
Ripped on Hyundai forever for not having wireless CarPlay and now that it’s totally removed he’s like….hmmm it might bother me I dont know. Please…..
I use Apple Music so I guess I'm SOL.
Just get a Lyriq or Prologue or ZDX version
I remember when 5.9 seconds zero to 60 was considered fast. But in the EV world it's not really. To be fair the base Tesla Model Y is rated at 6.6 seconds.
Naw it's slow for the money , back in the day you didn't have to pay 50k for a sub 6 second 0-60, now add terrible range and the car will be totaled when that battery goes bad
I wish they still had Apple CarPlay - the convenience of just tapping the address from your phone compared to speaking/typing address
i want the SS trim (Schutz Staffel)!!!😂😂😂
Why don't they provide spares anymore. All that storage space under the floor of the trunk and not even a donut spare?!?!!
Must be a blazer RS day.
*gm* has so many haters. People wish for this brand to fail and when they put out amazing products like this and the Lyriq folks just *look* for whatever they can complain about and they’ll make whatever _that_ is an issue. Like the charge port door being electronically assisted on the Blazer, or the electric assisted doors on the Lyriq. It never fails.
This is an amazing offering from Chevrolet for this to be part of the first generation Ultium EVs. Their designs have not only been very upscale both inside and out, but they’re all uniquely styled and look like nothing else your money can buy you. Then you drive it and realize *gm’s* done all their homework with the software and Google based system as well as the build quality, materials, and platform. I, for one, am genuinely impressed by the new Chevy Blazer EV. Can’t wait to test drive an AWD Lyriq and the Blazer SS.
Absolutely agree. Great design, long range, new tech. The only thing is Lyriq is almost the same price and Prologue is going to be much cheaper. To me pricing is the only thing they had missed.
Glad everyone is scared of EV’s, I just ordered a 24 Blazer RS AWD with adaptive cruise! Wish I could have gotten supercruise but not yet available as I needed a bigger car than my Bolt and due to EV phobia I got about $20K off!
I drove one at the state fair and it kinda drove like the new rx 350
Their native OS intrigues me, how do they run both android and apple applications? What OS is underneath their native one? Surly they did not write one from scratch.
Cadillac Lyriq version is 3k more while providing a much better vehicle. Nobody should be buying this over Lyriq, makes zero sense
25:00 It would have been nice to have a 5mph to 60 run. Not everyone floors cars from dead stop.
So any money you would save over the course of a 3 year lease u have to pay upfront in the price
I love EV’s but the pricing is RIDICULOUS at least as of right now. 63 grand for a Blazer is unbelievable.
Why I bought a new Subaru for $25k, actually affordable and it was the last crosstrek with a manual so it makes it kinda fun, is slow up in the mountains though
why in the world would you want a hard button for one pedal driving? It's a setting most people probably will set once and won't change again.
Well, this will be one vehicle I won’t purchase to expensive.
What? Explorer ST is 10k lower!
That style looks almost like the Fisker Ocean Sport!! I don’t that’s good idea where that charge door is right near the tire. All that sh*t from the road in the winter time will freeze and salt.
Is was nice that it didn’t breakdown on you while filming this review. From what I’ve read early adopters are going through software glitch hell. It’s so bad Chevy has halted sales! If they haven’t figured out the software upon mass release, what else have they rushed?!?
Perhaps I’m experiencing schadenfreude for them dumping Apple CarPlay because they think it’s “unsafe”. I guess GM feels that their software is ultimately safer because it bricks their vehicle so you can’t drive it to even get in an accident.
Chevy: Built “Like a Rock” … or should I say “Like a Brick!”
I like the overall design & the color is a beauty but inside the door panel with the red it has too much going on. I prefer simpler. Overall a nice looking car.
Maybe there wasn't room for a frunk with the AWD and FWD versions but seems like they should have been able to put one in the RWD RS. I wish we could have measurements of the length and width of the cargo space with the rear seats up and down. Pretty hard to tell much from just a cubic feet measurement. That gets measured differently, it could look worse because a car has a lower ceiling, etc. Cubic Feet doesn't tell me much about how usable that space is.
GM has generally opted to put more of the HVAC and other stuff in front of the passenger space bulkhead to maximize interior volume and make the interior quieter. A reviewer did luggage test with a blazer and model y, and they easily fit two large bags and two carry-ons in the trunk of the Blazer, but had to put one carry-on in the frunk of the Y.
I saw another video without the cover and it looked like there was a decent amount of unused space. There was some stuff along the sides but a big open space in the front.
Hopefully they fixed the charging curve for DCFC over its cousin the Cadillac Lyriq. Car is not cutting edge in either software or user experience and then lack of up front storage. What gives Chevy. . Then the native system will mean a subscription service once one decides to not renew much of the system will become useless and without the option for CarPlay to fall back on . And then there is elephant in the room, Price is a deal breaker. GM gave lots of promises for EV future, and like there prior promises given but promises not delivered.
It looks too long..
The OS is Chevy - and they plan to charge a monthly fee to use it sooner rather than later. No Apple Car Play or Android Auto like in the Ford models. GM says they are unsafe, but won't remove it from the gas models which means they don't really believe that - they just want the new revenue screen for you to use your electric vehicle. Their OS will tell you where charging stations are for example so if you don't pay for it, you won't know where to charge your car if you drive outside your region. Good luck with that Chevy. Tesla does not charge for their OS, only GM seems to plan for this.
The question becomes: Why get this over a Tesla Model Y?
Musk has gotten prices down to $44k-52k, while the Blazer STARTS at $56k. Tesla offers the same range, more cargo space, more speed and power, and a national supercharging network.
Cheaper, faster, roomier and more convenient to use. That's a winning formula.
I agree with everything you say, but I like the interior and screens in the Blazer. I wish Teslas had nicer interiors with real leather. At this point in history, you still gotta go with Tesla unless this is just a second vehicle for a run around town.
i drive my moms model y pretty frequently and would 100% take the blazer over the Y. Yes, the Y is faster and has better space but.. oh my GOD the interior is honestly awful compared to the blazer. Cheap plastics falling apart, panels that look like they dont even fit the car, excessive rattling from the doors, etc. And the Model Y doesn't offer vent. seats, ambient lighting, an opening pano roof, no sunshade, no play store, no rear heated seat buttons (you'll have to ask the driver), tiny, tiny steering wheel, turn signal stalks that are the worst in the business, etc. And all this is before we talk about the superior materials on the blazer.
This has beret fit finish and build quality and many more comforts for the price instead of ELONS 330 mile lie for the model Y. You’re lucky to get 250-270 on the Y and that’s if it’s not really cold or hot or you have the air conditioning on.
@@mal4951 Interesting. What about charging?
The Blazer is wider. Better hip and shoulder room, especially with 3 seated on the rear. Plus GM EVs actually tend to exceed their range ratings.
Like EVs or not (I’m not totally sold), you can’t argue with the compactness and simplicity of the motors. It’s quite amazing that you can get so much power and torque from relatively tiny units.
Yea.. now imagine how advanced the stuff is in the real manufactures that took this seriously and are building millions already each year!!!!
Beautiful, expensive, and...where is the acceleration off the line? My base Model 3 Tesla is just 3,550 lbs, and 270 hp makes the passengers scream. Chevy seems confused: FWD, RWD, 4WD. Why? Still, I love that Blazer's styling, and the red looks yummy.