Competes with: Ford Edge, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Murano
Looks like: Chevy took the gloves off for a more dramatic shape that’s sharp-edged and Lexus-like, but with a big grille and unusual, low-set headlights similar to the redesigned 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
Drivetrains: 193-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder or 305-hp, 3.6-liter V-6; nine-speed automatic transmission
Hits dealerships: Early 2019
Another badge from the distant past comes back in the form of Chevrolet’s new 2019 Blazer, reviving a Chevrolet SUV staple that ran from the 1983 S10 Blazer through the nameplate’s demise in 2005 (and that’s to say nothing of the big K5 Blazer of even earlier heritage). But this in no retro-looking ride — it’s a break from the recent past in Chevy designs, with more “hey, look at me” style.
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