GM Authority Highlights 5 Major Differences Between the Three-row and Four-row Blazer

Last year, GM Authority provided the excursive report that a three-row version of the new Chevy Blazer was being worked on. Since it is now seen release in China, it is possible to thoroughly compare the different functions and features, which is what was done on the blog this week. Here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis, our customers have loved the way this new Blazer drew design cue inspiration from the likes of the Camaro, and how its edgier stance makes it a hit with young professionals and recent grads alike. Here are five of the major differences between the two that will help you make your final choice.

 

Exterior Dimensions: The most obvious difference between the three-row Chevy Blazer and the standard version is in the dimension department. Even though the seven-seat Blazer uses the same 112.7-inch wheelbase variant of the GM C1 platform as the tow-row model, it has an extra 5.4 inches of length, 0.28 inches more width, and 1.34 inches taller than the five-seat model. This is mostly due to a longer rear overhang and a longer roofline, which has a less-aggressive tapered stance than the two-row Blazer. The three-row Blazer has different proportions that also include larger rear doors and a more upright tailgate.

Interior: The noticeably longer body that the three-row Chevy Blazer brandishes has a direct impact on the interior appearance. The longer exterior footprint makes way for the Chinese-market version to gain its third row of seating, expanding the capacity to seven passengers. In addition, the three-row model now has a maximum cargo space of 69.6 cubic feet, which is 5.4 cubic feet more when stacked up against the two-row model. The location and design of the dashboard elements are practically the same as those on the North American model, the Blazer's floating central touchscreen for China is 10 inches diagonally, as opposed to the hexagonal frame and 8-inch display of the two-row version.

Powertrain: Both Blazer models have notable differences when it comes to power sources. The North American model offers three engine choices: two naturally-aspirated numbers (the 2.5-L I4 LCV and the 3.5L V6 LGX) on top of the turbo-charged 2.0-L I4 LSY. The three-row Blazer is just offered with the turbocharged 2.0L IF LSY, and all engines are paired with GM's nine-speed automatic transmission.

Trim Levels: The three-row Blazer in China is offered in three trim levels – base, Redline, and RS, with all three drawing a major emphasis on the crossover's very sporty character. The two-row Blazer here in the US comes in base, LT, (with 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT equipment levels), the sporty RS, and the luxurious Premier.

Availability: As of this writing, each version of the Chevy Blazer is manufactured in specific plants to drive supply to different markets. We are very excited to offer the vehicle that Motor1.com claimed has a “perfectly mean stance” and possesses an engine that feels “incredibly muscle car-esque in a straight line”. It takes this SUV an admirable 6.8 seconds to hit sixty miles per hour by means of the all-wheel-drive option – and the exhaust doles out a robust and resonant note on the way there!

GM Authority Highlights Second-Row Seat Fold and Major Space Addition in 2021 Chevy Suburban and Tahoe

Back in December the 2021 Chevy Suburban and 2021 Tahoe debuted as all-new, next-generation vehicles boasting a long list of updates and upgrades, and as an excellent college indie rock band from the plains of Iowa once sang, “There's always great appeal to a house of large sizes!” Among the new goodies to be excited about are a new cabin design that features second-and third-row seating that is a snap to fold down. The knowledgeable staff on duty at GM Authority offered up a blog feature last week that showcased a video depicting just how much extra space you can get in the new model if needed.

This video shows the second-row captain's chair folding down all of the way to the vehicle floor. The seats also can slide forward and backward inside the cabin as well as flipping up towards the first-row seats to offer simplified third-row access. Both the 2021 Suburban and Tahoe ride on the GM T1 platform and come equipped with the new independent multilink rear suspension. This is a massive improvement to the way the vehicle handles each time on the road, and also paves the way for a lower and flatter load floor which makes getting cargo and people in and out much easier.

With the addition of this lower load floor, both the Suburban and Tahoe seats could drop or squat to assure the cargo space stays flat when the third- and second-row seats are folded. With the load floor now flattened, it makes for more cargo capacity as well as an added 23 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row. This is an extra 16.2-cubic-feet of cargo space behind the second row, and an extra 1.8- cubic-feet of cargo space right behind the third row. Here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis one of the requests we have had lately from families and small businesses out there trying their best to hustle is that “Space is the biggest commodity we could ever encounter!” 

Passengers will have more space due to an extra 10 inches of third-row legroom and this is the first time that the second-row seats can now slide forward or back by 5.5 inches. These are two big-and beautiful vehicles that we are excited to introduce in the Suburban’s 12- generation, and we are confident that the new platform will prove to be an enormous hit. When things begin to get better out there, the baseball games, soccer leagues, and barbecues are going to need hefty hauling; out their way, and the new Suburban will be the means to do so. The bloggers from Carbuzz.com also reflected that when it comes to these two numbers, “All missions are accomplished”, and that these heavyset and poised-for-prowess vehicles deliver on every single bullet point in existence!

2020 Chevy Corvette C8 Base-Level 1LT's Features Examined Close-up on Motor1.com

This year's Corvette 2LT and 3LT trim levels have been closely examined on the many blogs and internet news sources that have a love for all things car-related, and for very good reason! This amazing mid-engined model that has seen so many years in the making has been reviewed as completely iconic, game-changing, and has been billed as having the best interior of any Corvette that ever existed. Adrian Padeanu of Motor1.com took a close-up look this past week at what the base 1LT offers and put this video on the blog laying out all of the details.

Even without the head-up display, wireless charging pad, front-facing camera, and heated steering wheel, many who have taken the plunge and took this breathtaking machine for a spin have thought it appears a bit cleaner this way. On the shown model there is no Z51 trim, no magnetic ride, and the still very striking number makes its appearance in placidly stark orange exterior paint. The host first describes in detail how there is 490 horsepower generated from the 6.2-liter V8 engine. The transmission does also come with paddles, and it is stressed here that it in all ways is “exceptionally quick!”

The tires flaunt 19-inch rims in the front and 20-inch in the back, and the base-level trim does come with a removable top that easily clicks in place. You do also score GT1 seats on the entry-level 'Vette, which the review team agrees are absolutely “more than just OK.” They do a good job of showing the viewer here how everything on the interior facing the driver almost feels like an awesome fighter jet, and the steering wheel is calibrated just as one for racing would be. 

The driving modes available are touring, sport, and track, and track is where this crew claims the most fun is had. It's where the steering and braking really stiffens up, and you get to open up and embrace every bump and corner in the road. The Motor1.com expert on duty also claims that the Bose 10-speaker audio system on board is one of the best he's ever heard and that he was able to get it sounding “absolutely perfect.”

This base-level does not come with a rear-view camera, and even though that is more of a family-friendly safety feature we recognize it adds a feeling of safety and security. Everyone here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis has been amazed by the raw performance ability and power of the new Corvette, and this video does a great job of laying out just what you get when exploring the entry-level purchase! For most of us in the automotive sales and service realm, the new C8 was a definitive moment in history, and we love to relish every chance out there to explore the way it feels to push its limits!

Chevy Blazer Vs. Traverse Comparison Via Motor Trend: How do they Drive?

The Motor Trend team has tested the Chevy Blazer quite a bit since its release in 2019 and were very impressed by the RS trim at their SUV of the Year competition. Last week they decided to see how the Blazer stacked up against the larger 2019 Traverse Premier FWD, in some ways defying the typical comparison test. Since the Blazer and Traverse are not in direct competition with each other, it's not a classic stack up and showdown, but you will want to know which one is right for you.

Experienced writer Nick Yekikian says of the Traverse that it is “like a pair of Chuck Taylors – easy to live with and use every single day, but maybe not the best choice for any kind of exercise.” The Blazer, on the other hand, is illustrated by Nick as one that can “help you tackle the 5K” but has perhaps more limited uses as a result. One thing in common that both of these great SUVs have is that they are very similar in price range, as the Motor Trend crew compared the Traverse Premier and the Blazer RS.

There is quite a difference in interior that was pointed out here after investigation, as one issue to be immediately addressed is that the Traverse boasts three rows and seating for up to eight, and the Blazer has two rows and seating for five. As far as interior goes, this testing troupe regarded the Blazer as a “properly modern place to sit.” Climate controls are laid out in a straight line, and the temperature control knob on the larger side is so massive it's difficult to miss. The gauge clusters in the Blazer are a bit sportier, and the four-spoke steering wheel in the Blazer is has a bit sportier of an appearance.

Both vehicles derive power from 3.6-liter V6 engines, pared with nine-speed automatic transmissions. The Blazer cranks out 308 horsepower compared to the Traverse's 310 but finishes out ahead in the torque department with 270 stacked up to the Traverse's 266 lb-ft. Mainly due to its size, the Blazer is much easier to control than the Traverse, and you feel behind the wheel that the car will “do whatever you tell it to.” Even though the Traverse ranked a bit lower on the athletic side with this group, it needs to be addressed that you are carrying more people or cargo, and it is still surprisingly capable all-around for an SUV its size.

All of us on staff here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis would have to agree with Motor Trend that when you are making this decision it mostly depends on how large your family is and your daily driving habits. If there are fewer than five of you, the compact nature and competence of the Blazer is going to appeal to you and still be suitable and practical. You can test drive both of these outstanding SUVs here this spring and see which one meets your needs. We are going to go out on a limb and say that our personal favorite is the Blazer, with its slightly more aggressive stance and styling, but the task of having more to haul can be accomplished with the Traverse hands down, and with the same promise of safety, security, and longevity that every Chevy vehicle proudly offers!