Chevrolet is working on a larger, seven-seat version
of the Blazer that has just made an appearance thanks to China’s Ministry of
Industry and Information Technology. Unsurprisingly, the crossover
looks virtually identical to the standard Blazer. However, it has a
significantly longer rear end, which is instantly obvious from the larger third
quarter windows.
While the Ministry’s website has been finicky today,
Indian Autos Blog reports the Blazer XL measures 4,999 mm long, 1,953 mm wide and 1,736 mm tall, with a wheelbase
that spans 2,863 mm, which makes it 137 mm longer, 5 mm wider and 34 mm taller than the standard Blazer.
Since the wheelbase remains unchanged, all that extra length has been tacked
onto the rear end.
In China, the model will reportedly be offered in
five- and seven-seat configurations. It will also be available with only one
engine option, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 227 HP, and exclusively with front-wheel drive.
The crossover is expected to be offered in
additional markets, including the United States. While nothing is official yet,
the U.S. version could get assortment of engines, including a naturally
aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 193 HP and 255 Nm of torque, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder developing 230 HP and 350 Nm, or a 3.6-liter V6 which with 308 HP and 366 Nm. Besides having more engine options,
the US-spec variant could also be offered with all-wheel drive as well in order
to cater to those living in northern states.
