I own a 2020 Blazer Premier V6. It's the nicest car I've owned in a long time. We love the infotainment system that allows customer user accounts. The Blazer replaced my 2019 Acura RDX that was lemon lawed.
The main difference between this and the equinox is the platform. This was built on the traverse platform, and the one MAJOR advantage of this over everything else in the category, including the cherokee, grand cherokee, edge and so on, is the 2000lb payload rating. This thing has insane payload for what it is, and 5 people, all their cargo, and a 4000lb trailer still don't overload this thing They NEED to put the 5.3 V8 in this thing. It was designed for FWD, they had it in the Impala SS about 12 years ago. This thing with a 5.3 and AWD would be absolutely insane. I would say the 2.7T would also work but they just put that torque through the roof and I doubt the 9 speed can handle 420lbft
Last Friday, I picked up my 2022 Black on Jet Black Blazer RS. I test drove the '23... the extra inch on the wheels ruin the ride a bit, and I actually like the smaller screen allowing for the flat grippy dash to be utilized when working in park etc... I think they should save the V8 for an SS version later, I got a great deal, and prefer the lines of the 2022 over the '23 as well. I grabbed one of 2 remaining *new 2022's within 300 miles, fully loaded, sunroof etc... I'm happy w/ it, for 43k. one year later lol... and that's about the time I was sharing a vehicle after an accident... I agree w/ you 100.... it's just different, solid, feels heavy, built right, no creaking... Very happy w/ it. I want to say it's the 2019 debut, tweaked and perfected before the '23 "refresh."
Blazer ... offroad capability gone , more road and style focused and costs more despite doing less . Disgusting disguise of profits grabbing. Style up a p.o.s. and they will buy it . Or maybe not , Americans are waking up and buying Japanese.
I wish Chevy was a more reliable vehicle. We have owned 3 chevy's and each one cost us gut wrenching amounts of money to keep running. Each was purchased each less than 4 years old with less than 50k miles and we traded them in before 80k because we could not afford to keep fixing all the issues. We had a 2007 Equinox, 2012 Malibu, 2015 Impala. Every single one of those vehicles left us stranded multiple times. (Head gasket issues, Electronics, wiring, computers, fuel pumps, CV joints, Alternators, AC Compressor.) All of these issues were between 50k-80k miles. FAR to many issues for it to be a fluke. I love the look of chevy, but reliability is more important to me. Toyota all the way for us now until American made can last past 100k. EDIT: for all the people asking "Why did you keep buying chevy's" Well, those chevys were spread out among 3 different people. One person was not buying chevy each time. 3 different people bought 3 different chevy at the recommendation of 2 different friends. As stated before. We love chevy styling, and we have learned from our mistakes. All different vehicles.
@@Natethegreat200c Sir, I'm not gone take the time to go pull something u can research yourself it's well documented. Chrysler has made crappy products over the years from the LHS, 200, jeep Cherokee, renegade and grand Cherokee they are always at the bottom as far as reliability is concerned
True, they don't seem as aggressive in their promotion as some brands. Maybe it's just that they don't keep spawning pointless variants every year like some brands, so have nothing to promote.
Looks good, except GM lost me back in the 80’s. I have never considered a GM product since then. Prices up every year, quality down. Too little, too late IMO
50/50 is being generous. 90% of Chevys start having major issues before 100,000 miles. Many before 60,000 mile warranty is even up hence why resale value of them is so low. Resale market never lies.
GM/Chevy crossover interiors are the worst, and I'm not going to waste my time going to a dealer just to find out what the actual price with discounts might be.
"...The Blazer is the family vehicle that actually appeals to the whole family, and for that reason it upsets the Honda(Passport)on its home court." I think the Motor Trend staff was weeping when they wrote that!
James.... agreed. ALL American automakers are so far behind their European and Asian competitors when it comes to sharp interior design, materials, and trends in style for the inside of the car. Non-American makes have so much more creativity, luxury feels, and sylish looks. Makes it hard to pick an American car over them. The Sata Fe is a great example of this compared to the Blazer, yet not just this example. I also wish ALL automakers would Stop with this ugly "pop-up" info-tainment tablet that "raises out" and up above the dashboard. Never have been a fan of that design and I see it in almost every car now. I prefer a continious inset design that is larger and emdedded into the dash. Some makes and models do have it now, but too many are using the style that raises up out and looks like a tablet sticking out of your dashboard. I've ways wondered if that is a possible safety concern in the event of a collision.
Alex, as a car nut, I subscribe to many auto review channels on RUclips. Your channel is always top-notch and I really enjoy the effort and detail you put into your content. Keep up the great work.
4:14 It worries me that GM feels they need to use two different 9-speed transmissions: one weaker transmission for the 2.0T and a stronger one for the V6. It’s the cost-cutting “quality” you come to expect from GM.
Two words: fuel economy. The new 2.0T should see similar mpg as our Regal TourX 2.0T that never dropped below 30 mpg and would sit at 35 mpg on long highway drives.
@@normt430 the transmission doesn’t affect the fuel economy except if it is programmed very differently or is much heavier or lighter. I’m not talking about engines, but what transmissions are paired with each engine
This is exactly like my 3.6L V6 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. I love my Equinox it has fantastic horsepower and it's been super reliable. GM should've kept that 3.6L in their Equinox's and not that turbo crap.
GM will continue to expand the Hummer lineup, it won’t stop after the truck and SUV. A Bronco fighter could be in the works. I wouldn’t be so hard on GM, look at the GMC Hummer EV, besides the price tag, it’s an awesome off-road truck. It has features that the Bronco and Wrangler doesn’t even offer. Lots of folks are willing to pay $100,000+ for the Hummer, reservations are full.
And its sad how Ford massacred the Mustang nameplate. How does that even matter? It sells well, looks good, drives well. But I agree a real blazer would have been cooler.
@@joskjj3625 I am just saying every brand is massacring name plates left and right for sales. I agree with you that they screwed up. But it really is an excellent crossover, except for the price which is 5K to much. Also they should offer it with a twin turbo v6, or put their turbo 4 from their truck lineup. I think it would make the car perfect. If it isn't an off roader then atleast it would be a good on road performer.
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 I agree. Even though it’s not a Bronco/Wrangler fighter, it’s a great crossover, and it sells well. Plus, GM will continue to expand the Hummer lineup, it won’t stop after the truck and SUV, a Bronco fighter could be in the works.
We bought the Honda Passport AWD. Roomy, plenty of cargo space, wide comfortable seats. V6, 9 spd. auto EX-L trim. Couldn't pass up the price... with only $2000 down, our monthly lease is $361 for 36 months. I think that's a steal for the type of vehicle we got. Yes, it was brand new. We will most likely buy it at end of lease for considerably less $$ than a used version.
"...The Blazer is the family vehicle that actually appeals to the whole family, and for that reason it upsets the Honda(Passport)on its home court." I think the Motor Trend staff was weeping when they wrote that! The Blazer also ranks higher in Consumer Reports rankings than does the Passport.
Thanks for detailing the "manual shifting" particulars. I find it so annoying how so many other reviewes obsess about the "manual shifting" (grear select) functionality and how it doesnt have paddle shifters therefore its bad. It's not designed for sporty self-shifting, as you point out, its there for low speed towing and engine breaking. Thanks for detailing how it works. Basically every other car reviewer thinks its there for spirited driving/handling and they totally miss the point.
I hate that Chevy used the Blazer name on this vehicle. This is NOT a Blazer. They should have given it a different name, and made a mid sized full frame SUV out of the Colorado and called that the Blazer. Shame on Chevy.
i been seeing the new santa fe everywhere , i think it looks decent enough and would look into those. the top trims are to expensive and look at the hybrid low to mid spec
But I bought a Blazer RS in October My favorite SUV in the snow used to be my Equinox, but wow, the blazer is now my favorite. It's fantastic in the snow. First time my wife drove the Blazer, she took off like normal and smoked the tires. LOL The blazer has that much more raw power than the Equinox.
A few things I'm disappointed on, is the fact that this is a FWD based model, and/or no performance model. One can be remedied if a new engine can be applied. If you are giving it a Camaro look, it should be a RWD based model. If not a RWD based model. The LF3 FWD/AWD 3.6tt (from the XTS V-Sport) would be a perfect match for this SUV. Both ride on similar platforms, so it shouldn't be too difficult.
Blazer engineer Larry Milhalko says in the TFL review the RS has Twin Clutch AWD system that sends up to 60% of torque to the rear and also torque vectors(100%) the differential left and right. TFLcar
@@normt430 Beings that some of the other Cadillac CUV/SUV's ride on a similar platform to the Blazer and XTS. They could add V or V-Sport models to their CUV/SUV line up as well. Depending on whichever they use, due to the V Blackwing being the top of the line model.
@@normt430 Exactly Ford is going bold for their models and reaping rewards. There's reasons why people talk about Raptors and Shelbys. People talk about the Corvette but rarely do you hear anything about the ZL1 or the Silverado. That's part of a advertisement that Ford is using. They advertise their extreme models which bring people in. They don't need to buy those models. But if they make a sale then it's a win.
I just bought the 2021 Blazer. When I picked it up and took it for its first drive, I did down 1 window only to find it had an intense wind-tunnel effect. So i did down a 2nd window, no better. Then I did all 4 windows down and it STILL has a wind-tunnel effect. Did you discover this not-so-satisfying easter egg as well?
This is the best CUV for under $800,000.00 U.S. Has everything: Chevrolet quality, luxury brand status, good looks and top of the line performance! RS stands for Rally Sports!
This is faster in a straight line than RDX 2.0T and also handles better in RS trim, according to Motor Trend. The handles is on the heels of the smaller Stelvio Ti in their testing.
I just picked up one of the last *new 2022 Black on Jet Black Blazer RS in my area of 300 miles... It has the Panoramic Sunroof, NA 3.6L V6 w/ 4 cylinder eco mode while maintaining gears over distance. It's fully loaded w/ *20" wheels that make it a smoother ride against the 2023 I test drove back to back. Not to mention I feel the lines and edges are exactly what I wanted if I got an SUV... I love the flat dash, the individual climate control, stadium seating, driver presets for steering column/ seats, fan cooled and heated seats, heated steering wheel etc... All this is to say, if you can find a *new 2022 RS, Grab it now! the 2024 has been announced, the 2023 only has the larger screen that *for me... gets in the way of the grippy flat dash and if not able to relay a video signal, not worth the extra 5k, as well as losing some sportier lines/ exterior aesthetic of it's 2022 counterpart... I drove off the lot w/ 53 miles on this vehicle, it cost me 43k after 2 promotional discounts... and I'm absolutely in love w/ it. Took me 11 months of looking at small/ med pickups, SUVs that don't look like UFO's and Banks GMC/Chevy out of Concord, NH wasn't playing pricing games w/ me from the jump. I love this vehicle, I work in operational/ maintenance for the state, this is exactly what I wanted w/ a more than modest look, but heavy solid feel... it's just different... The first time you close the door, you'll know what I mean. I can't think of a feature I'd want, that the 2022 Blazer RS doesn't have, or can't be optioned in that the '23 has... Truly a home run imo.
This really needs to come in fully electric version, as an AWD model. The exterior design is already great, I like it more than any Japanese or South Korean alternatives or the Ford alternatives.
Ales, I appreciated your comparison with the Santa Fe. With your excellent help, I think I will look more in the Santa Fe direction, or the Sorento. Always find your coverage Super. I would give you a score of A+, (and well deserved).
I can't believe GM is still in business. Their decisions to provide poor quality and reliability to customers have gotten them nowhere and they are retreating away from many global markets. Even if they switched up now and decided to go all in on quality it would take a minimum of a decade for the consumer base to try them out again. Same for Ford. Why is the concept of making good vechiles such a forign concept to these guys?
@@normt430 Probably. It's dated and not very impressive. The Blazer gets a slightly better road test score, but they're in the same category (2/5) for reliability. Pretty lousy.
Because Chevy cares only about their quarterly earnings. They don't spend time testing or refining their products hence brutal reliability (EVs included 🔥) and resale value.
@@James-il3tq LG Chem made the batteries for Chevrolet and Hyundai. They are all being recalled. When you factor in GM discounting their vehicles offer the best for the buck. With lower entry prices they will hold their value better at trade-in time.
@@markmiller3279 then why is Chevrolet Equinox rated above the RAV4 today? They came out within a year of each other for redesign, does GM do a better job fixing than Toyota?
I test drove an RS version a few years ago (pre-covid) at a car show and really liked it. Different than a lot of the other crossovers. I've heard and read that the reliability isn't that great though. Do you know if Chevy addressed any of the issues that caused such low reliability scores?
@MJ I wouldn’t dream of buying a Chevy I own a 2015 Chrysler 200. I’m just saying that whole Japan is the only place to house reliable cars thing is false.
Does the SAE's definition of torque vectoring really necessitate the rear axle is overdriven versus the front? I thought it was just to do with side-to-side distribution of power/torque.
@@normt430 didn’t answer my question but okay. Also those two all wheel drive systems are made by different manufacturers. I believe Chevy sources from GKN, which to my knowledge doesn’t have a fluid change interval (at least in the Focus RS which also uses it and has an overdriven rear axle).
If I were in the market today, based on the competition, I would get the blazer. I do prefer the look of it to many others. I do wish they would have put a hybrid or electric drive train in by now, and the screen, much like you stated, was perfect in 2017 but it is (and will be small) based on 2021 and 2022 standards.
That's exactly what they should have called it Camaro cross because it damn show isn't a blazer that name to a lot of people associates a different type of vehicle ... Why put Camaro styling on something you call the Blazer then on top of that they got the audacity to name that little shit they got ...the trailblazer... When it should have just been the brand new Chevy Trax... I just don't know what we're going to do with GM 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
II suspect you were provided a '21 Blazer since the '22 will not be available any time soon. The assembly plant in Mexico has been closed since the end of August with the reopening continually delayed by the supply chain issues. Funny how I just received a Costco incentive for GM vehicles. Really? There are a total of 37 RS trim levels within 2000 miles of me, so how are you supposed to redeem this discount when there’s no vehicles available? With all the supply chain constraints, why does GM still advertise at all? Also, I'm somewhat surprised to see recycled tech from over 6 years ago. The gauge cluster looks straight out of a 2014 Buick Regal GS with minor software updates.
You can work with any GM dealership within the lower 48 states to have one shipped. My Dad got his RS in the springtime and it looks like he got it just in time.
I'm not so sure I'd put the GC as a competitor to any of these. In fact, I was more surprised to see the Murano omitted, which is perhaps a very close and direct competitor to this vehicle. The GC is RWD, tows 7200lbs, offers a V8, has 3 4WD systems, and has a price band of $34k-$100K. As to this Blazer...c'mon GM, kill this and make a K5 or REAL truck-based redux.
@@jimnevin763 "...The Blazer is the family vehicle that actually appeals to the whole family, and for that reason it upsets the Honda(Passport)on its home court." I think the Motor Trend staff was weeping when they wrote that!
There are too many competitors to compare them all. The Murano doesn't sell that well, and the GC does. In its lower trim levels it's a direct competitor, though not in the higher trim levels.
@@markmiller3279 Except for power and handling. This RS is faster and better handling than a Acura RDX and is nipping the heels of a smaller Stelvio Ti. It is a very good recipe in a very good looking package.
The Outback Touring XT is an easy choice over the Blazer here. Better interior, 260 hp turbocharged flat four, and standard AWD. Subaru owners don't care about having a CVT, unless they want the WRX/STI with the 6MT. The Premium and Limited 2.5i outsell the base by a country mile.
“Solid “ and “Chevy “ don’t belong in the same sentence Have you seen the repair ratings on most Chevy cars compared to Toyota and Honda ? They become endless money pits around the 100k mark !
@@J_Alex_Carr_95 When Consumer Reports rates the quality of cars, it surveys its own subscribers. So it’s really capturing the opinions of a universe of its own subscribers who fill out surveys. JD Power captures a wider audience, but it’s also capturing the opinions of car owners who fill out surveys. I’m not convinced those are statistically valid methods. And that’s why I like the IHS Markit loyalty awards. Every year IHS Markit analyzes over 12 million new vehicle registrations to see what kind of car people had, and what kind of new car they went out and bought or leased. That allows Markit to measure which companies, brands and models have the highest loyalty. 12 million is a lot, and there are no surveys to fill out, so I like that methodology. Guess which car companies have the highest loyalty? GM and Ford. They usually don’t do that well when CR or JD Power rate them. But having the highest loyalty speaks loud and clear about their quality. JD Power and Consumer Reports also rate Land Rover and Alfa Romeo at the bottom. But IHS Markit shows Land Rover has the highest loyalty with full size luxury SUV owners. And Alfa Romeo is the most improved.... Years ago the Packard Motor Company’s advertising slogan was “Ask The Man Who Owns One.” That’s kind of sexist way to state it today, but it’s also considered one of the most effective taglines in the history of automotive advertising. Autoline Daily
@@normt430 You're so good at copying and pasting. I put more trust in third parties like Consumer Reports than in polling firms hired by automakers. They invariably give their customers what they want. There is no sensible reason to think CR subscribers aren't reporting accurately on their cars. I've filled out their survey. It is highly detailed about what kinds of mechanical problems the respondent had that year. If you had a catalytic converter problem, you tell them so. It's very objective. There's no reason to think the respondents don't drive their cars in the normal way everyone else does, though I suspect they might be a little more careful than average.
@@markmiller3279 Cam they all be incorrect though? "...Chevrolet commissioned independent research company Ipsos to conduct a survey. The details specify that reliability is defined as "the percentage of vehicle owners who reported they have not repaired or replaced any vehicle components in the past 12 months (excluding fluids, filters and those related to accident/collision)."... "...The survey sent out 840,979 letters to 2015 model-year vehicle owners, with time in service starting December 2014 through June 2015. Overall, Ipsos received 48,679 responses from Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ram, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo owners. Full details on the survey can be found online...." Autoblog.com
Chevy is not even competitive with Toyota, Honda, Hyundai or Kia anymore. The outside of this vehicle isn't bad, but that interior, controls, dash etc are trash and in need of desperate updates.
@@stillwaters4097 my Dad picked up a 2021 RS in the springtime. Has 10,000 miles on it and only returned to the dealership for free oil change and tire rotation.
@@stillwaters4097 you need to update your bias. "...Chevrolet commissioned independent research company Ipsos to conduct a survey. The details specify that reliability is defined as "the percentage of vehicle owners who reported they have not repaired or replaced any vehicle components in the past 12 months (excluding fluids, filters and those related to accident/collision)."... "...The survey sent out 840,979 letters to 2015 model-year vehicle owners, with time in service starting December 2014 through June 2015. Overall, Ipsos received 48,679 responses from Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ram, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo owners. Full details on the survey can be found online...." Autoblog.com
@@normt430 Keep trying. You wasted all that space telling me about short term reliability which isn't saying much. Tell me about your dad's car around the 50k to 60k mark. I guarantee he will singing a different tune. Chevy's long term reliability is trash.
In my opinion a chevrolet blazer 2022 I like an exterior design, the problem is interior they need to improve to make with a digital gauge cluster like Chevrolet Silverado 2022 and entertainment touch screen need to be improve with bigger size of touch screen and software but air vents need to change place it should be a top of entertainment touch screen it will look good. For V6 engine it should be upgrade up to 350 hp. For 4 cylinder turbo engine it needs to be more than 250 hp. The last disadvantage of a Chevrolet blazer 2022 it is not available with auto fold side mirrors. Otherwise a Chevrolet it is really amazing design of exterior and affordable price with American competitive like a Ford edge.
"...The Blazer is the family vehicle that actually appeals to the whole family, and for that reason it upsets the Honda(Passport)on its home court." I think the Motor Trend staff was weeping when they wrote that!
My wife's had a Sorrento 4 cylinder turbo for the past several years on lease, and just paid it off as she can't find her next dream vehicle. That thing is almost comparable quality and feature wise to my old Q45, and it runs and accelerates like you wouldn't believe. IIRC, its a 10y warranty on powerplant, and its surprising how they've snuck up on the Japanese for qualty vs price. I would love to support USA-made, and a vet, however until they start innovating and giving a shit about quality, my hard-earned bucks are going to elsewhere.
@@boots7859 >.> Bruh you do realize Hyundai/KIA, Toyota, Mazda, and Honda all have factory's in the USA now right?... The most American vehicle you can buy is a Honda RidgeLine pickup truck as its not just assembled in the US but like 98% of the parts are sourced from the US. Chevy, Ford, and Dodge are not American anymore and haven't been in years. If you didnt notice they abandoned the US worker in favor of cheaper labor in Mexico, India, and China long long ago. They are only "American" in name and nothing else, this Blazer is assembled in Mexico.
Just finished test driving a blazer. It feels exactly like my 2013 equinox, just a different design.. But the 4cyl engine and the overall sound and feel.. Is very equal feel.. Definitely a chevy..I just feel like the blazer has a tad more tech.. If you loved a equinox, give the blazer a try..the blazer just feels more sexy. Lol
I watched a tv program more 10 years ago about some union car workers. One guy said he was making ~65 dollars an hour on the assembly line. Right there I understood why American cars weren’t reliable. If they had to pay the assembly line workers that much, they had no choice but to use crappy parts on the cars to meet the price target.
Top union guys at a local engine plant are making less than $40/hr after 30 years. Assuming this is normal for most UAW workers pay-scale wise, things are nothing like they were before the Big Three tumbled a couple decades ago along with the bail-outs, etc. Some of the equipment there is just decades old, and its considered 'smart' to keep dumping money in fixing it vs buying newer, more modern equipment as it comes out of OpEx vs CapEx. Saving pennies is worth more than improving quality according to the MBA's in Detroit, reputation can always be regained by a slick marketing campaign so they say...
@@normt430 Teslas are made in a very old GM plant that was co-owned with Toyota for some years, then sat largely idle for a while before Tesla took it over. Their build quality is crappy because they're pushing out cars as fast as they can.
I think it I was shopping in this segment, I would be looking at a Subaru Outback. I at first thought I would want the Passport but I don’t like that it doesn’t offer an electronic parking brake or auto brake hold. I am a little hesitant on the Subaru though. While our 2015 Forester 2.5 Limited is a fine vehicle, the cost of ownership seems a bit high. Also we have seen a few things go wrong, namely with the power lift gate and more recently the A/C compressor.
It is behind the driver's seat is where things change. The Acura RDX 2.0T beating 0-60 mph, near Stelvio Ti handling, is all part of the package for a great driving suv which can't be said today.
@@naveenthemachine No, all cars from that era were junk. If they weren't breaking down they were rusting. 100k was as long as most cars lasted, and then only with a lot of repair work. When it comes to cars, older was definitely _not_ better.
I love the look of a lot of Chevrolet's vehicles but in my opinion $44,000 is too much money for a Chevrolet, Chevrolet in general only has average to bad reliability which also goes back to $44,000 being too much money for a Chevrolet
When Consumer Reports rates the quality of cars, it surveys its own subscribers. So it’s really capturing the opinions of a universe of its own subscribers who fill out surveys. JD Power captures a wider audience, but it’s also capturing the opinions of car owners who fill out surveys. I’m not convinced those are statistically valid methods. And that’s why I like the IHS Markit loyalty awards. Every year IHS Markit analyzes over 12 million new vehicle registrations to see what kind of car people had, and what kind of new car they went out and bought or leased. That allows Markit to measure which companies, brands and models have the highest loyalty. 12 million is a lot, and there are no surveys to fill out, so I like that methodology. Guess which car companies have the highest loyalty? GM and Ford. They usually don’t do that well when CR or JD Power rate them. But having the highest loyalty speaks loud and clear about their quality. JD Power and Consumer Reports also rate Land Rover and Alfa Romeo at the bottom. But IHS Markit shows Land Rover has the highest loyalty with full size luxury SUV owners. And Alfa Romeo is the most improved.... Years ago the Packard Motor Company’s advertising slogan was “Ask The Man Who Owns One.” That’s kind of sexist way to state it today, but it’s also considered one of the most effective taglines in the history of automotive advertising. Autoline Daily
Your simple argument about looking for a deal or get subaru or hyundai tells all about the quality of Chevy plus the resale market. And a lot of people talking about ratings, those are all fudged and baised. If I really have to buy American brand I would choose Ford over any other every time
The Korean's and domestic have offered some of the best discounting in the past compared to overpriced Japanese. When you work your deal the lower discounted prices is like having prepaid depreciation that no Japanese brand can match.
Dear followers!! Don't let the beautiful pictures confuse you . Anyone who buys a new car from GENERAL Motors the chance you threw your money into the trash is very large. In this company there is no customer service, the company's management does not care at all, if you have a problem or a malfunction, you can only pray to God there is a chance that the help will come faster. GM is a very dangerous company, be careful and keep your money safe.!!!Share so more people don't get screwed.GM is a big bluf
WAIT, WAIT, WAIT! We are going to consider GM for having the "decency" to not call this the Camaro Cross. How about they have the decency to not drag the Blazer name down to a dorky crossover? At least Ford gave us a cool vehicle for the Bronco nameplate, but they are not entirely innocent giving us that 4 door electric Mustang. I am a bit on the fence with the Bronco Sport, but they did at least offer a reasonably capable version of that vehicle. Perhaps we just need to get used to living in a world of reboots and sequels that never live up to the original...although True Grit was pretty damn good.
@@fabulousprofound I generally agree, but the same could be said of the Bronco name. Ford managed to give the enthusiasts and purists a vehicle that does the Bronco name proud and also an option for those who don't care as much.
I’d bet Chevy makes more $$ with the blazer than Ford makes with the bronco. Blazer will sell in higher volumes, is cheaper to make, & should have lower warranty cost given all the weird roof, etc. on the bronco.
Why not? I see you like Hyundai? Are you trying to get a new house via a insurance claim from a overnight fire via your genesis? Because Kia motorGroup has both massive engine failure and fire issues.
Alex, When can we finally expect a new GMC Jimmy 4x4 along the lines of the new Bronco? If enough people demand a new Jimmy, we might at least end up with a new Tracker. ;-)
I think a Mitsubishi Mirage is more of a Metro than the Spark. And the Swift looks almost as nice as a Mini Cooper on the outside and looks like a Subaru Impreza inside.
In this price class it is absurd that adaptive cruise is not standard, even more absurd that you have to go to an uplevel model to even get it as an option. It is standard on Subaru, Toyota, Honda, and Mazda. That alone makes the Blazer a no go for me. if price is no object, it is nice to get a V6 and conventional automatic.
I own a 2020 Blazer Premier V6. It's the nicest car I've owned in a long time. We love the infotainment system that allows customer user accounts. The Blazer replaced my 2019 Acura RDX that was lemon lawed.
My Dad just loves how quick and how well his RS handles. I told him it is a better performer car than the new RDX!
The main difference between this and the equinox is the platform. This was built on the traverse platform, and the one MAJOR advantage of this over everything else in the category, including the cherokee, grand cherokee, edge and so on, is the 2000lb payload rating. This thing has insane payload for what it is, and 5 people, all their cargo, and a 4000lb trailer still don't overload this thing
They NEED to put the 5.3 V8 in this thing. It was designed for FWD, they had it in the Impala SS about 12 years ago. This thing with a 5.3 and AWD would be absolutely insane. I would say the 2.7T would also work but they just put that torque through the roof and I doubt the 9 speed can handle 420lbft
We have a equinox and just bought this exact blazer. The blazer is more muscular: just has a look that stands out more.
@@hurshrd654 Transmissions are not the same
Last Friday, I picked up my 2022 Black on Jet Black Blazer RS. I test drove the '23... the extra inch on the wheels ruin the ride a bit, and I actually like the smaller screen allowing for the flat grippy dash to be utilized when working in park etc... I think they should save the V8 for an SS version later, I got a great deal, and prefer the lines of the 2022 over the '23 as well. I grabbed one of 2 remaining *new 2022's within 300 miles, fully loaded, sunroof etc... I'm happy w/ it, for 43k. one year later lol... and that's about the time I was sharing a vehicle after an accident... I agree w/ you 100.... it's just different, solid, feels heavy, built right, no creaking... Very happy w/ it. I want to say it's the 2019 debut, tweaked and perfected before the '23 "refresh."
This Blazer screams for a high performance version.
On the other end of the spectrum, it could use a hybrid
And majority of the buyer can’t afforded it. Just like the Subaru frosted XT….
So Chevy would have another slow seller?
Blazer ... offroad capability gone , more road and style focused and costs more despite doing less . Disgusting disguise of profits grabbing. Style up a p.o.s. and they will buy it . Or maybe not , Americans are waking up and buying Japanese.
@@g4do They should make a raised off-road z71 version with more aggressive tires and suspension.
I test drove it and loved it. Screen could be bigger but other than that no complaints.
I don't like it
check out the 2023 blazer
The most professional and interesting car reviews channel on RUclips. Great one as always. 4 thumbs up!
I wish Chevy was a more reliable vehicle. We have owned 3 chevy's and each one cost us gut wrenching amounts of money to keep running. Each was purchased each less than 4 years old with less than 50k miles and we traded them in before 80k because we could not afford to keep fixing all the issues. We had a 2007 Equinox, 2012 Malibu, 2015 Impala. Every single one of those vehicles left us stranded multiple times. (Head gasket issues, Electronics, wiring, computers, fuel pumps, CV joints, Alternators, AC Compressor.) All of these issues were between 50k-80k miles. FAR to many issues for it to be a fluke.
I love the look of chevy, but reliability is more important to me. Toyota all the way for us now until American made can last past 100k.
EDIT: for all the people asking "Why did you keep buying chevy's" Well, those chevys were spread out among 3 different people. One person was not buying chevy each time. 3 different people bought 3 different chevy at the recommendation of 2 different friends. As stated before. We love chevy styling, and we have learned from our mistakes. All different vehicles.
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."
-Albert Einstein
Until CHEVY American made can last past 100k. All our Chrysler’s have 110-206k at our house. Can’t lump all American brands together.
Yep, GM and Chrysler are the worst when it comes to reliability especially electronics
@@mikeharris7261 show me.
@@Natethegreat200c Sir, I'm not gone take the time to go pull something u can research yourself it's well documented. Chrysler has made crappy products over the years from the LHS, 200, jeep Cherokee, renegade and grand Cherokee they are always at the bottom as far as reliability is concerned
*Chevy's interiors need more improvement.*
Id be more concerned about under the hood and electrical issues on Chevys
@@James-il3tq this is similar electrical as the Cadillac XT4/XT5 that has been proven for years now.
My family just bought that same car in that color. Ordered it in April got it at beginning of July. We love it so much.
How’s it doing now?
Is it just me or does it feel like Alex rarely get press vehicles from Chevy. I’ve yet to see Alex’s review on the traverse
True, they don't seem as aggressive in their promotion as some brands. Maybe it's just that they don't keep spawning pointless variants every year like some brands, so have nothing to promote.
They probably break down before Alex can get his hands on one.
Looks good, except GM lost me back in the 80’s. I have never considered a GM product since then. Prices up every year, quality down.
Too little, too late IMO
Typical gm vehicle. Looks beautiful on the outside; questionable interior. Reliability and quality 50/50 chance good or bad.
This is a Chevrolet and not a Buick or Cadillac. They do deliver on reliable powertrain and is segment leading in testing.
50/50 is being generous. 90% of Chevys start having major issues before 100,000 miles. Many before 60,000 mile warranty is even up hence why resale value of them is so low. Resale market never lies.
@@James-il3tq the Resale is low as the entry price is low. A less expensive car will depreciation less than a more expensive one.
@@normt430 not too accurate. Look at Lexus rx, gx, lx, they all expensive models with less depreciation.
Having been in one of the lower trims today, I have enough proof to prove the questionable interior wrong. It was surprisingly nice for a Chevy.
GM/Chevy crossover interiors are the worst, and I'm not going to waste my time going to a dealer just to find out what the actual price with discounts might be.
Materials are terrible, design is beautiful .
"...The Blazer is the family vehicle that actually appeals to the whole family, and for that reason it upsets the Honda(Passport)on its home court."
I think the Motor Trend staff was weeping when they wrote that!
James.... agreed. ALL American automakers are so far behind their European and Asian competitors when it comes to sharp interior design, materials, and trends in style for the inside of the car. Non-American makes have so much more creativity, luxury feels, and sylish looks. Makes it hard to pick an American car over them. The Sata Fe is a great example of this compared to the Blazer, yet not just this example. I also wish ALL automakers would Stop with this ugly "pop-up" info-tainment tablet that "raises out" and up above the dashboard. Never have been a fan of that design and I see it in almost every car now. I prefer a continious inset design that is larger and emdedded into the dash. Some makes and models do have it now, but too many are using the style that raises up out and looks like a tablet sticking out of your dashboard. I've ways wondered if that is a possible safety concern in the event of a collision.
Alex, as a car nut, I subscribe to many auto review channels on RUclips. Your channel is always top-notch and I really enjoy the effort and detail you put into your content. Keep up the great work.
Well said and very true.
4:14 It worries me that GM feels they need to use two different 9-speed transmissions: one weaker transmission for the 2.0T and a stronger one for the V6. It’s the cost-cutting “quality” you come to expect from GM.
Two words: fuel economy. The new 2.0T should see similar mpg as our Regal TourX 2.0T that never dropped below 30 mpg and would sit at 35 mpg on long highway drives.
@@normt430 the transmission doesn’t affect the fuel economy except if it is programmed very differently or is much heavier or lighter. I’m not talking about engines, but what transmissions are paired with each engine
@@garrettw99 transmission technology has changed the last decade.
This is exactly like my 3.6L V6 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. I love my Equinox it has fantastic horsepower and it's been super reliable. GM should've kept that 3.6L in their Equinox's and not that turbo crap.
Sad how Gm massacred the blazer nameplate
Could have done what Ford did with the new bronco
GM will continue to expand the Hummer lineup, it won’t stop after the truck and SUV. A Bronco fighter could be in the works. I wouldn’t be so hard on GM, look at the GMC Hummer EV, besides the price tag, it’s an awesome off-road truck. It has features that the Bronco and Wrangler doesn’t even offer. Lots of folks are willing to pay $100,000+ for the Hummer, reservations are full.
And its sad how Ford massacred the Mustang nameplate. How does that even matter? It sells well, looks good, drives well. But I agree a real blazer would have been cooler.
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 wow I never knew the Ford Mustang was a 4x4 off-roader 🙄
@@joskjj3625 I am just saying every brand is massacring name plates left and right for sales. I agree with you that they screwed up. But it really is an excellent crossover, except for the price which is 5K to much. Also they should offer it with a twin turbo v6, or put their turbo 4 from their truck lineup. I think it would make the car perfect. If it isn't an off roader then atleast it would be a good on road performer.
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 I agree. Even though it’s not a Bronco/Wrangler fighter, it’s a great crossover, and it sells well. Plus, GM will continue to expand the Hummer lineup, it won’t stop after the truck and SUV, a Bronco fighter could be in the works.
We bought the Honda Passport AWD. Roomy, plenty of cargo space, wide comfortable seats. V6, 9 spd. auto EX-L trim. Couldn't pass up the price... with only $2000 down, our monthly lease is $361 for 36 months. I think that's a steal for the type of vehicle we got. Yes, it was brand new. We will most likely buy it at end of lease for considerably less $$ than a used version.
"...The Blazer is the family vehicle that actually appeals to the whole family, and for that reason it upsets the Honda(Passport)on its home court."
I think the Motor Trend staff was weeping when they wrote that!
The Blazer also ranks higher in Consumer Reports rankings than does the Passport.
Thanks for detailing the "manual shifting" particulars. I find it so annoying how so many other reviewes obsess about the "manual shifting" (grear select) functionality and how it doesnt have paddle shifters therefore its bad. It's not designed for sporty self-shifting, as you point out, its there for low speed towing and engine breaking. Thanks for detailing how it works. Basically every other car reviewer thinks its there for spirited driving/handling and they totally miss the point.
I hate that Chevy used the Blazer name on this vehicle. This is NOT a Blazer. They should have given it a different name, and made a mid sized full frame SUV out of the Colorado and called that the Blazer. Shame on Chevy.
Blazer and trailblazer are not back
Damn right, theses are a disgrace to Chevy and gm.
i been seeing the new santa fe everywhere , i think it looks decent enough and would look into those. the top trims are to expensive and look at the hybrid low to mid spec
I like how you compare models at the end of the video. Very well done.
Definitely the only SUV from Chevy that interest me especially the RS and Premier V6.
My Father loves his RS!
I bought the Santa Fe, 2.5 Turbo...Love it, best car I ever owned.
Why do manufacturer's put such ridiculous top-speeds on their speedometer? 170 mph? Really?
Why would someone who buys this car need to go above 170 mph tho.
I had that engine 3.6 in an impala many years ago and I was averaging 16 mpg !
But I bought a Blazer RS in October My favorite SUV in the snow used to be my Equinox, but wow, the blazer is now my favorite. It's fantastic in the snow. First time my wife drove the Blazer, she took off like normal and smoked the tires. LOL The blazer has that much more raw power than the Equinox.
I made my wife sell her mid-2000s TrailBlazer when we got married. She asked me why, since it only had to go to the shop a few times a year.
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A few things I'm disappointed on, is the fact that this is a FWD based model, and/or no performance model. One can be remedied if a new engine can be applied. If you are giving it a Camaro look, it should be a RWD based model. If not a RWD based model. The LF3 FWD/AWD 3.6tt (from the XTS V-Sport) would be a perfect match for this SUV. Both ride on similar platforms, so it shouldn't be too difficult.
Blazer engineer Larry Milhalko says in the TFL review the RS has Twin Clutch AWD system that sends up to 60% of torque to the rear and also torque vectors(100%) the differential left and right. TFLcar
We had a XTS Vsport 3.6TT and with a ecu tune was putting out 550 lb-ft of torque. Even with Haldex AWD it still put down the power very well.
@@normt430
Beings that some of the other Cadillac CUV/SUV's ride on a similar platform to the Blazer and XTS. They could add V or V-Sport models to their CUV/SUV line up as well. Depending on whichever they use, due to the V Blackwing being the top of the line model.
@@99-Zulu yes, Ford/Lincoln have some nice turbo engines in almost every model!
@@normt430
Exactly Ford is going bold for their models and reaping rewards. There's reasons why people talk about Raptors and Shelbys. People talk about the Corvette but rarely do you hear anything about the ZL1 or the Silverado. That's part of a advertisement that Ford is using. They advertise their extreme models which bring people in. They don't need to buy those models. But if they make a sale then it's a win.
I just bought the 2021 Blazer. When I picked it up and took it for its first drive, I did down 1 window only to find it had an intense wind-tunnel effect. So i did down a 2nd window, no better. Then I did all 4 windows down and it STILL has a wind-tunnel effect. Did you discover this not-so-satisfying easter egg as well?
If you have the driver window down, just crack the driver side rear window an inch or two. Gets rid of 90% of it.
This is the best CUV for under $800,000.00 U.S. Has everything: Chevrolet quality, luxury brand status, good looks and top of the line performance! RS stands for Rally Sports!
$800,000.00?????????!!!!!!!!!!!!😳
Does the rear hatch open if you kick your foot under it?
In the RS and up yes
This seems like a good candidate for an eventual EV version in a couple years.
That edition they should call the Fire Blazer 🔥 😂
Santa Fe or Sorrento with the 2.5 AWD... And their significantly better warranty
Just needs a AWD with torque vectoring differential.
if the mission is road focus SUV. I'd consider the RDX, or Santa Fe. If off-road is a must, then The Grand Cherokee is a good option.
This is faster in a straight line than RDX 2.0T and also handles better in RS trim, according to Motor Trend. The handles is on the heels of the smaller Stelvio Ti in their testing.
Gm should have made this on a RWD platform.
I just picked up one of the last *new 2022 Black on Jet Black Blazer RS in my area of 300 miles... It has the Panoramic Sunroof, NA 3.6L V6 w/ 4 cylinder eco mode while maintaining gears over distance. It's fully loaded w/ *20" wheels that make it a smoother ride against the 2023 I test drove back to back. Not to mention I feel the lines and edges are exactly what I wanted if I got an SUV...
I love the flat dash, the individual climate control, stadium seating, driver presets for steering column/ seats, fan cooled and heated seats, heated steering wheel etc... All this is to say, if you can find a *new 2022 RS, Grab it now! the 2024 has been announced, the 2023 only has the larger screen that *for me... gets in the way of the grippy flat dash and if not able to relay a video signal, not worth the extra 5k, as well as losing some sportier lines/ exterior aesthetic of it's 2022 counterpart...
I drove off the lot w/ 53 miles on this vehicle, it cost me 43k after 2 promotional discounts... and I'm absolutely in love w/ it. Took me 11 months of looking at small/ med pickups, SUVs that don't look like UFO's and Banks GMC/Chevy out of Concord, NH wasn't playing pricing games w/ me from the jump. I love this vehicle, I work in operational/ maintenance for the state, this is exactly what I wanted w/ a more than modest look, but heavy solid feel... it's just different... The first time you close the door, you'll know what I mean. I can't think of a feature I'd want, that the 2022 Blazer RS doesn't have, or can't be optioned in that the '23 has... Truly a home run imo.
This really needs to come in fully electric version, as an AWD model. The exterior design is already great, I like it more than any Japanese or South Korean alternatives or the Ford alternatives.
It destroyed the blazer spirit
Ales, I appreciated your comparison with the Santa Fe. With your excellent help, I think I will look more in the Santa Fe direction, or the Sorento. Always find your coverage Super. I would give you a score of A+, (and well deserved).
Why GM removed the automatic AWD activation when slippage is detected is a mystery?
NIce pooch. Saw the pooch in the reflection in the paint.
I am seeing a lot of VW Atlas on the road in Bay Area California, but no Chevy Blazer yet
I can't believe GM is still in business. Their decisions to provide poor quality and reliability to customers have gotten them nowhere and they are retreating away from many global markets.
Even if they switched up now and decided to go all in on quality it would take a minimum of a decade for the consumer base to try them out again.
Same for Ford.
Why is the concept of making good vechiles such a forign concept to these guys?
The Blazer ranks higher than the Honda Passport in Consumer Reports rankings. Should Honda be put 6-feet under like Acura should?
@@normt430 Probably. It's dated and not very impressive. The Blazer gets a slightly better road test score, but they're in the same category (2/5) for reliability. Pretty lousy.
Because Chevy cares only about their quarterly earnings. They don't spend time testing or refining their products hence brutal reliability (EVs included 🔥) and resale value.
@@James-il3tq LG Chem made the batteries for Chevrolet and Hyundai. They are all being recalled.
When you factor in GM discounting their vehicles offer the best for the buck. With lower entry prices they will hold their value better at trade-in time.
@@markmiller3279 then why is Chevrolet Equinox rated above the RAV4 today? They came out within a year of each other for redesign, does GM do a better job fixing than Toyota?
I test drove an RS version a few years ago (pre-covid) at a car show and really liked it. Different than a lot of the other crossovers. I've heard and read that the reliability isn't that great though. Do you know if Chevy addressed any of the issues that caused such low reliability scores?
@MJ oh lookie here, another brainwashed Kilmer fan😒.
@MJ Reference is to Scotty Kilmer a 400,000K miles or bust Toyota fanatic.
@MJ I wouldn’t dream of buying a Chevy I own a 2015 Chrysler 200. I’m just saying that whole Japan is the only place to house reliable cars thing is false.
@MJ please, before you do, visit a fiat forum and lookup fiat owners on RUclips. Then you too can educate people.
@MJ *throws up looking at it*
Renault-Nissan group stole the tail lights design to use it on their Logan / Sandero car models
This or Ford Edge ST/Explorer ST
Does the SAE's definition of torque vectoring really necessitate the rear axle is overdriven versus the front? I thought it was just to do with side-to-side distribution of power/torque.
GM skipped the over driving as it would necessitate rear diff oil change every other motor oil change like SH-AWD/i-VTM.
@@normt430 didn’t answer my question but okay. Also those two all wheel drive systems are made by different manufacturers. I believe Chevy sources from GKN, which to my knowledge doesn’t have a fluid change interval (at least in the Focus RS which also uses it and has an overdriven rear axle).
These vents were nice in my Sonic in 2012 but for such level of car in 2021 seems to look cheap.
They're based on the Camaro's vents, but I agree that they're ugly, in both vehicles.
Also be aware you can't sell a GM lease to a 3rd party. You would have to buy it out first.
Yes, you can depending on the state was leased in.
If I were in the market today, based on the competition, I would get the blazer. I do prefer the look of it to many others. I do wish they would have put a hybrid or electric drive train in by now, and the screen, much like you stated, was perfect in 2017 but it is (and will be small) based on 2021 and 2022 standards.
That's exactly what they should have called it Camaro cross because it damn show isn't a blazer that name to a lot of people associates a different type of vehicle ... Why put Camaro styling on something you call the Blazer then on top of that they got the audacity to name that little shit they got ...the trailblazer... When it should have just been the brand new Chevy Trax... I just don't know what we're going to do with GM 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
Yeah call it the camaro cross
The trailblazer was a handsome looking suv and chevy turned the poor trailblazer smaller
II suspect you were provided a '21 Blazer since the '22 will not be available any time soon. The assembly plant in Mexico has been closed since the end of August with the reopening continually delayed by the supply chain issues. Funny how I just received a Costco incentive for GM vehicles. Really? There are a total of 37 RS trim levels within 2000 miles of me, so how are you supposed to redeem this discount when there’s no vehicles available? With all the supply chain constraints, why does GM still advertise at all? Also, I'm somewhat surprised to see recycled tech from over 6 years ago. The gauge cluster looks straight out of a 2014 Buick Regal GS with minor software updates.
You can work with any GM dealership within the lower 48 states to have one shipped. My Dad got his RS in the springtime and it looks like he got it just in time.
The v.6 engine ? Suits the vehicle ?ah beautiful?. Love 💝 it 😂.
I'm not so sure I'd put the GC as a competitor to any of these. In fact, I was more surprised to see the Murano omitted, which is perhaps a very close and direct competitor to this vehicle. The GC is RWD, tows 7200lbs, offers a V8, has 3 4WD systems, and has a price band of $34k-$100K. As to this Blazer...c'mon GM, kill this and make a K5 or REAL truck-based redux.
I think more the Honda Passport which is a front wheel/all wheel drive design.
@@jimnevin763
"...The Blazer is the family vehicle that actually appeals to the whole family, and for that reason it upsets the Honda(Passport)on its home court."
I think the Motor Trend staff was weeping when they wrote that!
There are too many competitors to compare them all. The Murano doesn't sell that well, and the GC does. In its lower trim levels it's a direct competitor, though not in the higher trim levels.
@@markmiller3279 Except for power and handling. This RS is faster and better handling than a Acura RDX and is nipping the heels of a smaller Stelvio Ti. It is a very good recipe in a very good looking package.
Plus the new Grand Cherokee is more upscale than the class.
There’s no such thing as “regular “ usb. One is type c the other is type a
That interior is not good.
What does the car called with the moon roof?
The Outback Touring XT is an easy choice over the Blazer here. Better interior, 260 hp turbocharged flat four, and standard AWD. Subaru owners don't care about having a CVT, unless they want the WRX/STI with the 6MT. The Premium and Limited 2.5i outsell the base by a country mile.
Then you have Subaru recalls and the lack of quality found in new Subaru's
“Solid “ and “Chevy “ don’t belong in the same sentence
Have you seen the repair ratings on most Chevy cars compared to Toyota and Honda ? They become endless money pits around the 100k mark !
And brag about awards they gave themselves on quality
@@J_Alex_Carr_95 When Consumer Reports rates the quality of cars, it surveys its own subscribers. So it’s really capturing the opinions of a universe of its own subscribers who fill out surveys. JD Power captures a wider audience, but it’s also capturing the opinions of car owners who fill out surveys. I’m not convinced those are statistically valid methods. And that’s why I like the IHS Markit loyalty awards.
Every year IHS Markit analyzes over 12 million new vehicle registrations to see what kind of car people had, and what kind of new car they went out and bought or leased. That allows Markit to measure which companies, brands and models have the highest loyalty. 12 million is a lot, and there are no surveys to fill out, so I like that methodology.
Guess which car companies have the highest loyalty? GM and Ford. They usually don’t do that well when CR or JD Power rate them. But having the highest loyalty speaks loud and clear about their quality. JD Power and Consumer Reports also rate Land Rover and Alfa Romeo at the bottom. But IHS Markit shows Land Rover has the highest loyalty with full size luxury SUV owners. And Alfa Romeo is the most improved....
Years ago the Packard Motor Company’s advertising slogan was “Ask The Man Who Owns One.” That’s kind of sexist way to state it today, but it’s also considered one of the most effective taglines in the history of automotive advertising. Autoline Daily
@@normt430 You're so good at copying and pasting. I put more trust in third parties like Consumer Reports than in polling firms hired by automakers. They invariably give their customers what they want. There is no sensible reason to think CR subscribers aren't reporting accurately on their cars. I've filled out their survey. It is highly detailed about what kinds of mechanical problems the respondent had that year. If you had a catalytic converter problem, you tell them so. It's very objective. There's no reason to think the respondents don't drive their cars in the normal way everyone else does, though I suspect they might be a little more careful than average.
@@markmiller3279 Cam they all be incorrect though?
"...Chevrolet commissioned independent research company Ipsos to conduct a survey. The details specify that reliability is defined as "the percentage of vehicle owners who reported they have not repaired or replaced any vehicle components in the past 12 months (excluding fluids, filters and those related to accident/collision)."...
"...The survey sent out 840,979 letters to 2015 model-year vehicle owners, with time in service starting December 2014 through June 2015. Overall, Ipsos received 48,679 responses from Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ram, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo owners. Full details on the survey can be found online...." Autoblog.com
Chevy is not even competitive with Toyota, Honda, Hyundai or Kia anymore. The outside of this vehicle isn't bad, but that interior, controls, dash etc are trash and in need of desperate updates.
This runs rings around any SUV from those brands. Plus it has a active torque vectoring differential and not brake based like those economy brands.
@@normt430 You conveniently left out how unreliable it is.
@@stillwaters4097 my Dad picked up a 2021 RS in the springtime. Has 10,000 miles on it and only returned to the dealership for free oil change and tire rotation.
@@stillwaters4097 you need to update your bias.
"...Chevrolet commissioned independent research company Ipsos to conduct a survey. The details specify that reliability is defined as "the percentage of vehicle owners who reported they have not repaired or replaced any vehicle components in the past 12 months (excluding fluids, filters and those related to accident/collision)."...
"...The survey sent out 840,979 letters to 2015 model-year vehicle owners, with time in service starting December 2014 through June 2015. Overall, Ipsos received 48,679 responses from Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ram, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo owners. Full details on the survey can be found online...." Autoblog.com
@@normt430 Keep trying. You wasted all that space telling me about short term reliability which isn't saying much. Tell me about your dad's car around the 50k to 60k mark. I guarantee he will singing a different tune. Chevy's long term reliability is trash.
The prices of vehicles are just getting ridiculus, 40k for a blazer, at this price just get a truck
Why? Most buyers of these things need a car, not a truck (or they would have bought one).
Are the twin exhaust fake?
Nope!
In my opinion a chevrolet blazer 2022 I like an exterior design, the problem is interior they need to improve to make with a digital gauge cluster like Chevrolet Silverado 2022 and entertainment touch screen need to be improve with bigger size of touch screen and software but air vents need to change place it should be a top of entertainment touch screen it will look good.
For V6 engine it should be upgrade up to 350 hp.
For 4 cylinder turbo engine it needs to be more than 250 hp.
The last disadvantage of a Chevrolet blazer 2022 it is not available with auto fold side mirrors.
Otherwise a Chevrolet it is really amazing design of exterior and affordable price with American competitive like a Ford edge.
I think I would go with the Honda Passport.
"...The Blazer is the family vehicle that actually appeals to the whole family, and for that reason it upsets the Honda(Passport)on its home court."
I think the Motor Trend staff was weeping when they wrote that!
I think you’ve got an extra cut in there starting around 11:53. Love the video though.
Looks good new but given the dismal quality and reliability of GM products these days, there are several better alternatives.
What lapel mic are you using? So clear and crisp, I want one for my own videos ! Thanks.
BTW have a 2021 Blazer, love it.
I'd go for the Hyundai in the Calligraphy trim, with the bigger turbo motor. In bright red no less.
My wife's had a Sorrento 4 cylinder turbo for the past several years on lease, and just paid it off as she can't find her next dream vehicle. That thing is almost comparable quality and feature wise to my old Q45, and it runs and accelerates like you wouldn't believe. IIRC, its a 10y warranty on powerplant, and its surprising how they've snuck up on the Japanese for qualty vs price. I would love to support USA-made, and a vet, however until they start innovating and giving a shit about quality, my hard-earned bucks are going to elsewhere.
@@boots7859 >.> Bruh you do realize Hyundai/KIA, Toyota, Mazda, and Honda all have factory's in the USA now right?... The most American vehicle you can buy is a Honda RidgeLine pickup truck as its not just assembled in the US but like 98% of the parts are sourced from the US.
Chevy, Ford, and Dodge are not American anymore and haven't been in years. If you didnt notice they abandoned the US worker in favor of cheaper labor in Mexico, India, and China long long ago. They are only "American" in name and nothing else, this Blazer is assembled in Mexico.
Casually bumpin" the Blazing Saddle OST, ...as one does🤷♂.
Just finished test driving a blazer. It feels exactly like my 2013 equinox, just a different design.. But the 4cyl engine and the overall sound and feel.. Is very equal feel.. Definitely a chevy..I just feel like the blazer has a tad more tech.. If you loved a equinox, give the blazer a try..the blazer just feels more sexy. Lol
there was a 2021 blazer? there's a blazer?
I watched a tv program more 10 years ago about some union car workers. One guy said he was making ~65 dollars an hour on the assembly line. Right there I understood why American cars weren’t reliable. If they had to pay the assembly line workers that much, they had no choice but to use crappy parts on the cars to meet the price target.
Top union guys at a local engine plant are making less than $40/hr after 30 years.
Assuming this is normal for most UAW workers pay-scale wise, things are nothing like they were before the Big Three tumbled a couple decades ago along with the bail-outs, etc. Some of the equipment there is just decades old, and its considered 'smart' to keep dumping money in fixing it vs buying newer, more modern equipment as it comes out of OpEx vs CapEx. Saving pennies is worth more than improving quality according to the MBA's in Detroit, reputation can always be regained by a slick marketing campaign so they say...
You like Tesla quality?
@@normt430 Teslas are made in a very old GM plant that was co-owned with Toyota for some years, then sat largely idle for a while before Tesla took it over. Their build quality is crappy because they're pushing out cars as fast as they can.
@@markmiller3279 they are not building Tesla in any facility but a tent! I have seen many with mis-matched body panels, it is pretty bad!
I think it I was shopping in this segment, I would be looking at a Subaru Outback. I at first thought I would want the Passport but I don’t like that it doesn’t offer an electronic parking brake or auto brake hold. I am a little hesitant on the Subaru though. While our 2015 Forester 2.5 Limited is a fine vehicle, the cost of ownership seems a bit high. Also we have seen a few things go wrong, namely with the power lift gate and more recently the A/C compressor.
Ok. But why is it named Blazer?
Target market is marijuana smokers
Yeah why is it named a blazer
Do a edge titanium
Still a yawn when you get past the front.
It is behind the driver's seat is where things change. The Acura RDX 2.0T beating 0-60 mph, near Stelvio Ti handling, is all part of the package for a great driving suv which can't be said today.
Was Kid Rock on the design team?
Woops. Adaptive Cruise Control available as a package option upgrade only on RS and Premier trims. FAIL
I want to see you do a vid on the new edge I haven’t seen one
Are they going to give you a Lucid Air soon?
Solid was an older Blazer, this is not.
Gm products at least from what I heard were better made back then.
@@naveenthemachine No, all cars from that era were junk. If they weren't breaking down they were rusting. 100k was as long as most cars lasted, and then only with a lot of repair work. When it comes to cars, older was definitely _not_ better.
@@markmiller3279 even the 2001-2002 gm SUVs? I’ve heard Scotty say that the old Chevy suburban with the 4 speed auto was bulletproof
Yup
Lol no one wants a crossover. Gm is the next blockbuster
Is that a dog I see reflected in the front of the Blazer? How do you stop him/her from roaming into your reviews?
I love the look of a lot of Chevrolet's vehicles but in my opinion $44,000 is too much money for a Chevrolet, Chevrolet in general only has average to bad reliability which also goes back to $44,000 being too much money for a Chevrolet
When Consumer Reports rates the quality of cars, it surveys its own subscribers. So it’s really capturing the opinions of a universe of its own subscribers who fill out surveys. JD Power captures a wider audience, but it’s also capturing the opinions of car owners who fill out surveys. I’m not convinced those are statistically valid methods. And that’s why I like the IHS Markit loyalty awards.
Every year IHS Markit analyzes over 12 million new vehicle registrations to see what kind of car people had, and what kind of new car they went out and bought or leased. That allows Markit to measure which companies, brands and models have the highest loyalty. 12 million is a lot, and there are no surveys to fill out, so I like that methodology.
Guess which car companies have the highest loyalty? GM and Ford. They usually don’t do that well when CR or JD Power rate them. But having the highest loyalty speaks loud and clear about their quality. JD Power and Consumer Reports also rate Land Rover and Alfa Romeo at the bottom. But IHS Markit shows Land Rover has the highest loyalty with full size luxury SUV owners. And Alfa Romeo is the most improved....
Years ago the Packard Motor Company’s advertising slogan was “Ask The Man Who Owns One.” That’s kind of sexist way to state it today, but it’s also considered one of the most effective taglines in the history of automotive advertising. Autoline Daily
Your simple argument about looking for a deal or get subaru or hyundai tells all about the quality of Chevy plus the resale market.
And a lot of people talking about ratings, those are all fudged and baised. If I really have to buy American brand I would choose Ford over any other every time
The Korean's and domestic have offered some of the best discounting in the past compared to overpriced Japanese. When you work your deal the lower discounted prices is like having prepaid depreciation that no Japanese brand can match.
Santa Fe for me.
Great review m
No hybrid?
This out handles and is faster in a straight line than a Acura RDX! My Dad loves his RS!
Chevy beside the Corvette, all other vehicles design look like shiz
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WAIT, WAIT, WAIT! We are going to consider GM for having the "decency" to not call this the Camaro Cross. How about they have the decency to not drag the Blazer name down to a dorky crossover?
At least Ford gave us a cool vehicle for the Bronco nameplate, but they are not entirely innocent giving us that 4 door electric Mustang. I am a bit on the fence with the Bronco Sport, but they did at least offer a reasonably capable version of that vehicle.
Perhaps we just need to get used to living in a world of reboots and sequels that never live up to the original...although True Grit was pretty damn good.
Only us old timers know what the Blazer was really like… otherwise today’s generation looking for this class of vehicle don’t really care 😣
@@fabulousprofound I generally agree, but the same could be said of the Bronco name. Ford managed to give the enthusiasts and purists a vehicle that does the Bronco name proud and also an option for those who don't care as much.
I’d bet Chevy makes more $$ with the blazer than Ford makes with the bronco. Blazer will sell in higher volumes, is cheaper to make, & should have lower warranty cost given all the weird roof, etc. on the bronco.
Looks like Lexus anyway.
Will never buy " Subsidize GM".
Same here. The last GM vehicle I had was 1984. Haven’t even considered one since then.
Why not? I see you like Hyundai? Are you trying to get a new house via a insurance claim from a overnight fire via your genesis? Because Kia motorGroup has both massive engine failure and fire issues.
Then you won't be buying from any manufacturer as they all are subsidized in the past few decades.
Right now i would steer more toward a Tucson PHEV i think
Alex, When can we finally expect a new GMC Jimmy 4x4 along the lines of the new Bronco? If enough people demand a new Jimmy, we might at least end up with a new Tracker. ;-)
We should end up with a new Geo Metro. I wonder what one of those would look like in 2021
@@garrettw99 Just like a Chevy Spark is a safe guess. And it would sell just as badly.
@@garrettw99 That sounds like a compromise on a compromise. Search for Suzuki Swift to preview the next Metro ;-)
I think a Mitsubishi Mirage is more of a Metro than the Spark. And the Swift looks almost as nice as a Mini Cooper on the outside and looks like a Subaru Impreza inside.
@@garrettw99 I used the historic comparison because the Metro was a re-badged Swift back in the days of the Tracker.
I would probably do a Honda Passport if it didn’t have that horrible button shifter.
I really hope that lighter interiors are offered. So over Black!
This screams throwaway vehicle/rental fleet
They still make Chevy’s 🤔
I joke I joke
In this price class it is absurd that adaptive cruise is not standard, even more absurd that you have to go to an uplevel model to even get it as an option. It is standard on Subaru, Toyota, Honda, and Mazda. That alone makes the Blazer a no go for me. if price is no object, it is nice to get a V6 and conventional automatic.