Back in style: the Chevy blazer

Following in Ford's footsteps with his Bronco, Chevrolet resurrected a legendary plaque: the Blazer.

The original Blazer was a staple product, one of the first SUVs to be marketed in 1982. Produced until 2005, it fell out of favor because it was was energy-hungry However, a brand new 2019 Blazer is back to try to take advantage of the craze for SUVs.

Split between Equinox and the Traverse, it's a flagship – the most beautiful vehicle in the crossover Chevy SUV family, which also includes the Trax, Tahoe and Suburban.

"Our goal was to offer an eye-catching style with the versatility and convenience of an SUV that also showed a natural progression of the language of Chevrolet design, "said Mike Pevovar, director of exterior design for Blazer. , during its global revelation last month in Atlanta.

While the Blazer does not look like its boxy predecessor, it's still powerful and aggressive, with large wheels, well-honed folds and a mbadive grille that strangely resembles the iconic Camaro. You can also spot Chevrolet stylistic signals on the LED taillights and dual exhaust outlets.

"This vehicle is fashionable," Alan Batey, president of GM North America, said after the unveiling. "Interestingly, the number one reason for buying for people in the middle segment who buy a two-row vehicle is style." So we gave free rein to our designers and said, "Go ahead »

And they did it.The cabin is modern and young.On the RS sport display model Red is the color of choice for the color, and bright colors continue in. The red accents embolden the circular vents and the gearshift while the red stitching covers the steering wheel and the interior. There is a standard eight-inch color touch screen, but you do not need to rely on it for everything.There are conventional dials for volume and buttons for the temperature control system. There is also Apple CarPlay compatibility and Andriod Auto, the wireless charging, six USB ports and 4G LTE WiFi, all features designed to attract young buyers.

With so many players in the SUV segment, the Blazer is considered a medium-sized mid-size SUV. It has two rows and seats for five people. The rear seats are adjustable and can slide or tilt for more comfort and more legroom. The free space in the second row is excellent, even for those over six feet.

The rear seats also fold flat for additional cargo space. A cargo management system with rails and a loading fence allowing you to divide the loading area so that the smallest elements remain in place safely are available options. The panoramic double sunroof is huge and makes the cabin spacious, especially at the rear. Other options include a heated steering wheel, cooled front seats, adaptive cruise control and a hands-free power liftgate.