The Chevrolet Blazer is making a comeback as
Automotive News has posted pictures of the upcoming crossover. Set to slot
between the Equinox and Traverse, the Blazer will eschew its old truck-based
platform for the same architecture that underpins the GMC Acadia.
Chevrolet has been tight-lipped about the model but
it is expected to be introduced next year as a competitor to the Ford Edge and
Nissan Murano.
Little is known about it at this point but rumors
have suggested the Blazer could be offered with a third-row seat. The seat
would probably be a tight fit for adults but it would give the model one more
row of seating than its primary competitors.
Engine options are expected to carryover from the
Acadia so choices could include an entry-level 2.5-liter four-cylinder
developing 193 hp and 254 Nm of torque. Of course, most
owners will probably want to opt for the more powerful 3.6-liter V6 engine
which has 310 hp and 367 Nm of torque. The engines will
likely be paired to a six-speed automatic transmission which can be backed up
by an optional all-wheel drive system.
