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

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 most professional and interesting car reviews channel on KZfaq. Great one as always. 4 thumbs up!

I test drove it and loved it. Screen could be bigger but other than that no complaints.

*Chevy's interiors need more improvement.*

I like how you compare models at the end of the video. Very well done.

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.

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.

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

This Blazer screams for a high performance version.

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.

Alex, as a car nut, I subscribe to many auto review channels on KZfaq. Your channel is always top-notch and I really enjoy the effort and detail you put into your content. Keep up the great work.

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.

I had that engine 3.6 in an impala many years ago and I was averaging 16 mpg !

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

Why do manufacturer's put such ridiculous top-speeds on their speedometer? 170 mph? Really?

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.

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.

Does the rear hatch open if you kick your foot under it?

I want to see you do a vid on the new edge I haven’t seen one

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.

What does the car called with the moon roof?

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?

I am seeing a lot of VW Atlas on the road in Bay Area California, but no Chevy Blazer yet

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.

I bought the Santa Fe, 2.5 Turbo...Love it, best car I ever owned.

Definitely the only SUV from Chevy that interest me especially the RS and Premier V6.

The v.6 engine ? Suits the vehicle ?ah beautiful?. Love 💝 it 😂.

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.

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.

NIce pooch. Saw the pooch in the reflection in the paint.

Great review m

These vents were nice in my Sonic in 2012 but for such level of car in 2021 seems to look cheap.

This or Ford Edge ST/Explorer ST

Are they going to give you a Lucid Air soon?

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.

there was a 2021 blazer? there's a blazer?

Renault-Nissan group stole the tail lights design to use it on their Logan / Sandero car models

Typical gm vehicle. Looks beautiful on the outside; questionable interior. Reliability and quality 50/50 chance good or bad.

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

Casually bumpin" the Blazing Saddle OST, ...as one does🤷‍♂.

This seems like a good candidate for an eventual EV version in a couple years.

Sad how Gm massacred the blazer nameplate Could have done what Ford did with the new bronco

Also be aware you can't sell a GM lease to a 3rd party. You would have to buy it out first.

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 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

Are the twin exhaust fake?

Was Kid Rock on the design team?

Is that a dog I see reflected in the front of the Blazer? How do you stop him/her from roaming into your reviews?

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!

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.

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.

Do a edge titanium

There’s no such thing as “regular “ usb. One is type c the other is type a

i got 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.

The prices of vehicles are just getting ridiculus, 40k for a blazer, at this price just get a truck

I think I would go with the Honda Passport.

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 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 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.

Woops. Adaptive Cruise Control available as a package option upgrade only on RS and Premier trims. FAIL

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

Santa Fe for me.

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. ....

Santa Fe or Sorrento with the 2.5 AWD... And their significantly better warranty

I'd go for the Hyundai in the Calligraphy trim, with the bigger turbo motor. In bright red no less.

Still a yawn when you get past the front.

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

Right now i would steer more toward a Tucson PHEV i think

Ok. But why is it named 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.

I would probably do a Honda Passport if it didn’t have that horrible button shifter.

This out handles and is faster in a straight line than a Acura RDX! My Dad loves his RS!

No hybrid?

1:30 you can see dog

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. ;-)

That interior is not good.

Looks like Lexus anyway.

Chevy beside the Corvette, all other vehicles design look like shiz

They still make Chevy’s 🤔 I joke I joke

This screams throwaway vehicle/rental fleet

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.

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?

Decency!? They didn’t inspire or derive ANYTHING from any of the blazer either!

That thing needs a hybrid/EV.

I really hope that lighter interiors are offered. So over Black!

Lol no one wants a crossover. Gm is the next blockbuster

Lexus inspired

Should take a breath and let us hear the engine a bit.

door chime needs to go reminds me of that shitty 05 Colorado too bad they didn't take more cues from the 90s blazer i doubt it will be as popular as a vehicle the numbers look good but the gms we've owned through the early 2000s were such a drop in quality vs the 90s. this thing just reeks of gm china it lacks that american muscle appeal