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!