2019 Chevy Blazer
11-18-18, 04:06 PM
#61
Lexus Fanatic
When I think of the Blazer I think of the "S10" Blazer. I don't even think of the K5 Blazer. The S10 was the more popular iteration, and like was said the K5 may have a "redneck cult following" but those people aren't going to be buying the new Blazer.
I'm a pretty well versed car guy and it would never occur to me to think this new Blazer was odd because its 4 doors....
I'm a pretty well versed car guy and it would never occur to me to think this new Blazer was odd because its 4 doors....
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 11-18-18 at 04:11 PM.
11-18-18, 04:09 PM
#62
Lexus Fanatic
It's true that a lot of traditional full-size, two-door, truck-based Broncos could be found in backwoods places, ranches, construction areas, etc.....but the so-called "redneck" image (as with many automotive stereotypes) is clearly overdone. I've seen a number of people who work in high-tech office buildings, sitting in cubicles, that like these vehicles. In fact, one of my former colleagues bought an F-150 simply because Ford, at that the, had dropped the big two-door Broncos (as Chevy also had done with the big K5 Blazer) and he couldn't get one brand-new any longer.
He can buy an old Bronco, but since he didn't he's not the sort of person we're talking about.
11-18-18, 04:36 PM
#63
Lexus Fanatic
My first car was a 95 Explorer Limited that was an awesome truck, but it rode terrible, it was loud, clunky to drive.
11-18-18, 04:56 PM
#64
Lexus Fanatic
There's plenty that GM makes that does not impress me. To start with, even in the Buick line, I'm not a terribly big fan of the Encore, even though it is well-built and reliable.
True. And it was a body on frame vehicle.
Agreed we're probably spending too much time on it (me included). No matter what any of us think, it's not going to change anything.....the new Blazer is the new Blazer, period. We either buy it or we don't. Like some others, I think it will indeed sell, but not to traditionalists.
surprised you missed that he said below. The Trailblazer was the high end trim line of the S-10 blazer.
All of this is just making an issue out of nothing.
Last edited by mmarshall; 11-18-18 at 05:01 PM.
11-18-18, 05:01 PM
#65
Lexus Fanatic
11-18-18, 05:04 PM
#66
Lexus Fanatic
Not pretending anything. We were discussing Blazers vs. Trail Blazers. With the four doors came a name change....and, of course, its Ascender, Rainier, Bravada, and Envoy variants. And the Envoy, of course, introduced another new feature...the partially cut-away/roll-away roof that allowed tall items such as refrigerators to be carried. I may be wrong, but I don't remember any of the others having that feature.
11-18-18, 05:11 PM
#67
Lexus Fanatic
Read what I posted above.
11-18-18, 05:14 PM
#68
Lexus Fanatic
You are correct. I remember the when GM brought out the Trailblazer trim (above Blazer) along with the Envoy (above GMC Jimmy). Then there was an new gen of models in 2002ish, I think GM dropped the Blazer name all together and just went Trailblazer. Same with GM and just went Envoy.
11-18-18, 05:28 PM
#69
Lexus Fanatic
Yep, I believe it was 02
11-18-18, 05:31 PM
#70
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11-18-18, 05:42 PM
#71
Lexus Champion
Not pretending anything. We were discussing Blazers vs. Trail Blazers. With the four doors came a name change....and, of course, its Ascender, Rainier, Bravada, and Envoy variants. And the Envoy, of course, introduced another new feature...the partially cut-away/roll-away roof that allowed tall items such as refrigerators to be carried. I may be wrong, but I don't remember any of the others having that feature.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_S-10_Blazer
Last edited by tex2670; 11-18-18 at 05:46 PM.
11-18-18, 08:18 PM
#72
Lexus Fanatic
While we can talk all night about Blazers, Trailblazers, and different platforms, the main question boils down to the one at hand....a crossover with four doors, and if it will sell. While I myself am not impressed with the basic concept, the short answer is clearly yes.......enough other people are that it will have no problem going out the door at all.
11-19-18, 04:20 AM
#73
Lexus Fanatic
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 11-19-18 at 04:28 AM.
11-19-18, 07:07 AM
#74
Lexus Fanatic
For a while, Isuzu didn't even have any U.S. market vehicles of their own....they depended on the Ascender (a decontented Trailblazer) and the I-Series trucks, which were simply rebadged versions of the (IMO) truly awful 1Gen Chevy Colorado.
11-19-18, 07:10 AM
#75
Lexus Fanatic
Back to the topic at hand, anybody know if GMC will introduce a new Jimmy or Envoy version of this upcoming Blazer? I didn't see it mentioned in the OP article. I'd lean towards predicting a yes, but not not necessarily putting money on it.