The mid-size SUV Chevrolet Blazer (which replaced the compact S-10 Blazer in the model range of the American machine builder) debuted in 1995 - compared to its predecessor, it has significantly changed in terms of design, increased in size and received new equipment, but practically did not change in technical terms (perhaps only "armed" with modernized motors).
It is noteworthy that in Russia it was presented in a slightly different design option than in the USA and Europe.
In 1998, the car underwent a planned update, as a result of which it acquired a slightly tweaked exterior and interior design, as well as an adjusted range of power units, after which it was mass-produced until 2005 (however, in Brazil, its production was carried out until 2011).
Outside, the Chevrolet Blazer demonstrates a very attractive, balanced and laconic shape, and with its small dimensions it looks like a full-fledged SUV.
A solid front end with neat lighting and a raised bumper, a brutal silhouette with flat sides, rounded-square wheel arches and a darkened rear roof pillar, an unpretentious stern with compact lanterns and a large trunk lid - the exterior of the SUV does not shine with design delights, but there is no rejection calls.
It is a "rogue" mid-size category with a three- or five-door body, which is 4639-4724 mm long, 1834 mm wide and 1689-1709 mm high. The distance between the wheels of the front and rear axles is 2553-2718 mm, and its ground clearance is 200 mm.
The curb weight of the "American" varies from 1629 to 1915 kg, depending on the modification.
The interior of the Chevrolet Blazer looks simple, but functional - a large four-spoke steering wheel with a flat rim, a laconic and informative instrument cluster with analog dials and indicator lamps, a center console turned towards the driver, carrying a radio tape recorder, three air conditioning controls and buttons for auxiliary functions.
Solid, but inexpensive materials are used inside the car, and the build quality is at a good level.
The “suites” of a mid-size SUV are designed to accommodate the driver and four of his companions, with sufficient space provided in both rows of seats. In the front part of the cabin there are amorphous seats with weak lateral support and wide adjustment intervals, and in the rear there is a comfortable sofa with soft filling.
In normal condition, the trunk of the Chevrolet Blazer is able to accommodate from 855 to 1056 liters, depending on the number of doors, and with the second row of seats folded down - from 1849 to 2098 liters. A full-fledged spare wheel is suspended from the car on the street (under the bottom).
A wide range of power plants is offered for the Chevrolet Blazer:
- The gasoline range consists of in-line four-cylinder and V-shaped six-cylinder atmospheric engines with a working volume of 2.2-4.3 liters with a distributed "power" system and variable valve timing, which develop 106-200 horsepower and 195-353 Nm of torque.
- There is only one diesel for an SUV - a 2.8-liter "four" with an in-line layout, turbocharging, common rail direct injection and a 16-valve timing structure, producing 140 hp. and 339 Nm of rotational potential.
Engines are mated with a 5-speed "mechanics" or 4-band "automatic", the driving wheels of the rear axle or an all-wheel drive transmission with a hard-starting front axle, "transfer case" and a reduction gear.
The Blazer is based on a spar steel frame on which the power unit is located longitudinally and the rest of the components are mounted. The front axle of the SUV is suspended via independent suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar and coil springs, while the rear axle is suspended using a dependent structure with small leaf springs.
The car is equipped with a "worm" configuration of the steering gear, which is integrated with the power steering. On the front wheels of the "American" disc brakes are applied, and on the rear wheels - drum or disc, depending on the modification (already in the "base" - with ABS).
In the Russian market of used cars, the "first" Chevrolet Blazer in 2018 can be purchased at a price of ~ 100 thousand rubles.
In the initial configuration, the SUV boasts: front airbags, alloy wheels, ABS, radio with CD-player, anti-theft system, automatic headlight range control and other equipment.
