2019 Chevy Blazer is here – and nothing like what you remember

The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer midsize SUV is poised to jump to the head of its class, thanks to great looks, a roomy and comfortable five-passenger interior and good performance. The new Blazer just started showing up in dealerships.

The Blazer’s handling and steering are responsive, making it feel like a smaller vehicle in heavy traffic. The ride is comfortable, and the cabin is quiet at highway speeds and over rough pavement.

The styling is unique, with narrow LED running lights, a sharp nose, fast windshield and roof and sculpted sides. It’s one of the few SUVs you’re likely to recognize 100 yards down the road.

Blazer prices start at $29,995 for a front-wheel drive model with a 193-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The Blazer is expected to compete in a growing new segment of high-styled five-passenger midsize SUVs. It fits in the lineup between the compact Equinox and three-row Traverse.

The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer RS interior features soft surfaces and a modern design.

The Blazer RS’s sporty handing and responsive handling should win over buyers who have been skeptical about switching to an SUV. It’s at least as much fun to drive as the front-wheel-drive midsize and large sedans automakers are abandoning in favor of SUVs.

The Blazer’s interior has the head and shoulder room of a large luxury sedan, and plenty of cargo space. The doors, dash – just about everywhere you touch – is wrapped in soft materials. Infotainment included a WiFi hotspot, wireless charging and an 8-inch touch screen.

Other features include:
-4,500-pound towing capacity
-Sport-tuned all-wheel drive for the RS for improved handling and response
-Faster steering on the RS that less sporty models
-Surround view video
-High-definition video rearview mirror
-Adaptive cruise control
-Forward collision alert
-Autonomous front emergency braking with pedestrian detection
-Lane-keeping alert and assist
-18-, 20- or 21-inch wheels
-Sliding and reclining rear seat
-Dual-pane panoramic power sunroof
-Standard HID headlights and LED daytime running lights

2019 Chevrolet Blazer at a glance
Price range: $29,995-$45,600
Blazer RS AWD tested
3.6-liter V6 engine
9-speed automatic transmission
Power: 308 hp @ 6,700 rpm; 270 lb-ft of torque @5,000 rpm,
Towing capacity: 4,500 pounds
EPA fuel economy rating: 20 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined
Price as tested $48,270 (excluding destination charges)
Assembly location: Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.

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