Chevrolet Blazer II - model description. Description CHEVROLET BLAZER Chevrolet Blazer description

Medium size Chevrolet SUV The Blazer (which replaced the compact S-10 Blazer in the model range of the American machine manufacturer) debuted in 1995 - compared to its predecessor, it was noticeably transformed in terms of design, increased in size and received new equipment, but at the same time practically did not change in technical terms (except perhaps just “armed” with modernized engines).

It is noteworthy that in Russia it was presented in a slightly different design 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 it was produced until 2011).

From the outside, the Chevrolet Blazer shows very attractive, balanced and laconic lines, and with its small dimensions it looks like a full-fledged SUV.

A solid front with neat lighting equipment and a raised bumper, a brutal silhouette with flat sides, rounded square wheel arches and a darkened rear roof pillar, a simple rear with compact lights and a large trunk lid - the appearance of the SUV does not shine with design delights, but it does not have any rejection either causes.

This is a mid-size rogue with a three- or five-door body, which measures 4639-4724 mm in length, 1834 mm in width and 1689-1709 mm in height. The distance between the wheels of the front and rear axles is 2553-2718 mm for the car, and its ground clearance fits within 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 analogue dials and warning lamps, a central console turned towards the driver, carrying a radio, three climate control controls and auxiliary function buttons.

Inside the car, high-quality but inexpensive finishing materials are used, and the build quality is at a good level.

The “apartments” of the mid-size SUV are designed to accommodate the driver and four of his companions, with sufficient free 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 good condition Chevrolet trunk The Blazer can hold between 855 and 1,056 liters depending on the number of doors, and with the second row of seats folded down it can hold between 1,849 and 2,098 liters. A full-fledged spare tire 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 palette consists of in-line four-cylinder and V-shaped six-cylinder naturally aspirated 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 engine available for the SUV – a 2.8-liter “four” with an in-line layout, turbocharging, direct injection Common Rail and 16-valve timing structure, producing 140 hp. and 339 Nm of torque potential.

The engines are mated to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, driving wheels rear axle or an all-wheel drive transmission with a rigidly launched front axle, a transfer case and a reduction gear.

The Blazer is based on a spar steel frame on which the power unit is longitudinally placed and other components are mounted. The front axle of the SUV is suspended by means of an independent suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers and a stabilizer lateral stability and coil springs, and the rear using a dependent design with leaf springs.

The car is equipped with a steering mechanism of a “worm” configuration, into which a hydraulic power steering is integrated. Disc brakes are used on the front wheels of the “American”, and drum or disc brakes on the rear wheels, depending on the modification (already in the “base” - with ABS).

On Russian market used cars, the “first” Chevrolet Blazer in 2018 can be purchased at a price of ~100 thousand rubles.

In the initial configuration, the SUV can boast: front airbags, alloy rims, ABS, radio with CD player, anti-theft system, automatic corrector headlights and other equipment.

Chevrolet Blazer II is a two- or four-door all-wheel drive SUV produced by the concern General Motors from 1995 to 2012. At different times, the model was assembled at factories in America, Brazil, Venezuela, Indonesia and even Russia.

Story

The second generation of the SUV was presented by the American manufacturer in 2005, and mass production began in the same year. From previous generation new Chevrolet The blazer featured increased sizes and a redesigned design. The first batches of cars began to leave factories in Brazil and America.

Later, the geography of production of the second generation model expanded, and at the end of 1996, Blazer II also began to be assembled at the plant in Elabuga in Tatarstan. From General Motors do Brasil factories, vehicle kits were supplied, which represented almost finished cars, only without bumpers, lights, mirrors, seats and other small things. These parts, neatly packed, lay in the cabin. At that time, only rubber mats and jacks were Russian. True, two years later the assembly had to be curtailed: sales of the Blazer II of Brazilian-Tatar production were not at all high level, plus the financial crisis in Russia was added to this.

Three years after its launch, the model was updated. The changes affected both the interior and exterior of the car: a new instrument panel, headrests for rear passengers, and different door handles.

After that, the model was updated annually: rear-view mirrors, bumpers and dashboard. The American manufacturer did not propose any significant technical changes.

In 2001 in America the company showed its new model– which replaced the Blaizer model in the manufacturer’s line. However, production of Blaizer II continued in Brazil for quite a long time - until 2012.

Technical features

The SUV had rich equipment. IN basic equipment The model included electrically adjustable windows and rear-view mirrors, electrically adjustable seats, headlight washers, an automatically dimming interior mirror, air conditioning system and system all-wheel drive with the ability to change settings and transmission modes.

The second generation Chevrolet Blazer SUV was equipped with only one power unit- petrol V-shaped “six” with a volume of 4.3 liters.

The chain-driven V6 engine (the chain lasts a very long time) is renowned for its reliability, and its design has long been proven in many Chevrolet models. At correct operation it can withstand more than 500 thousand km.

The Blazer's trunk volume is quite decent, and if you fold the back seat (in whole or in parts), you can get a whole cargo area that can accommodate up to two cubic meters of cargo. In addition, there are four metal eyelets in the floor that can be used to easily secure large items. Places on back seat also quite enough. The SUV has good sound insulation and a decent ride.

Advantages over competitors

The Chevrolet Blazer is a workhorse, a typical American SUV - large and gluttonous. Its main advantages over competitors (such as Jeep Grand Cherokee or Ford Explorer) is a huge trunk, excellent corrosion resistance (the body is completely galvanized), a powerful engine and an almost indestructible suspension. In addition, many owners cited the original appearance of the car and the interior, designed in the style of models of the 80s, as advantages.

In the Indonesian market, the SUV was offered with an "exclusive" 2.2 liter 4-cylinder in-line petrol engine. Later, production began with the same engine in Russia, but from low-power engine it was soon decided to abandon it, replacing it with the main 4.3-liter unit.

One of the meanings of the word blazer translated from English is “jacket, sports jacket.” There is a version that the creators of this model associated the car with a kind of “clothing” in which you can both comfortably drive out of town and appear in high society without shame.

In different markets, the model was also called GMC Jimmy and Opel Blazer.

Numbers and awards

In 2005, the SUV was awarded the title of “Truck of the Year.” True, he received this honor not from the automobile publication, but from Playboy magazine.

Production of the model in Russia began shortly before the default in 1998. Naturally, this had the most negative impact on car sales: about 2.5 thousand cars were produced during the year, but by the end of the year almost half of them remained unsold. Between January and May 1999, only 22 Trailblazers were sold in Russia.

The Blazer name first appeared in 1969, when the Americans began making the Blazer K-series car.

Interestingly, in the 80s, Chevrolet produced two different Blazers at once. One of them was introduced in 1982 and was called the Blazer S10. This car is based on the Chevrolet S10 pickup truck. For a long time, such a car was produced only in a 3-door version. This was done in order to separate the S10 from the larger 5-door Blazer C/K series (from which the latter model grew in the mid-90s Chevrolet model Tahoe). The Chevrolet Blazer S10 was equipped with engines of 2.5, 2.8 and 4.3 liters.

In 1991, the Blazer S10 was restyled. A 5-door modification appeared, and only a 4.3-liter engine (160 hp or 200 hp, depending on the modification) began to be installed under the hood. In 1993, the name of the SUV was slightly shortened - the car became known as Blazer S. And in 1994, when a new generation of the model was introduced, it was decided to remove the letter “S”. This is how the Chevrolet Blazer appeared. This Blazer came in 3- and 5-door body styles and a 4.3L engine. 193 hp

And the following year, 1995, another Chevrolet Blazer was born, which was intended for the South American market (it was made in Brazil). This car had a slightly different appearance and different power units: gasoline engines volume 2.2 l. (113 hp) and 4.3 l. (179 hp), as well as a 2.5-liter diesel engine (95 hp).

In our market there are cars of both American and Brazilian assembly.

Cars aimed at the US market can be distinguished by a more aggressive grille and a powerful 4.3-liter engine (193 hp). This, by the way, is the largest V6 engine in terms of volume. Of no small importance is the fact that the power unit has an impressive torque of 338 Nm, which develops already at 2800 rpm. According to the passport data, acceleration of a car from 0-100 km/h takes 10.1 seconds, and maximum speed is 180 km/h.

The appearance of South American SUVs is slightly different, and they were equipped with 2.2-liter engines producing 106 hp. or 4.3 liter with 179 hp. In addition, cars with such a power unit had rear wheel drive, so it’s a stretch to call them SUVs.

They began to be assembled in the period from 1996 to 1999 at the plant in Elabuga in Tatarstan. Car kits arrived from the General Motors do Brasil factories, which were practically finished cars, only without bumpers, lighting, exterior mirrors, seats and other small items. These parts, neatly packed, lay in the cabin. Only rubber mats and jacks were Russian. This project ended rather ingloriously - after the financial crisis of 1998, Brazilian-Tatar Chevrolets were poorly purchased, despite very attractive prices.

Corrosion on the second generation Blazer is quite rare. The car is based on a powerful frame that can serve for quite a long time.

The interior design is made in a typical American style. The interior does not boast of designer delights, but everything is done simply and clearly. A significant portion of American Blazers have leather trim.

In standard situations, the trunk volume is decent, and if you fold the back seat (in whole or in parts), you can get a whole cargo area - 2.1 m³ in the five-door version. In addition, there are four metal eyelets in the floor, with which you can easily secure any large load. There is enough space in the back seat. The SUV has good sound insulation and a decent ride.

The American Blazer's equipment is rich. Cars have electric windows and mirrors, and often the seats are also adjusted using buttons.

All-wheel drive modifications of the Chevrolet Blazer also perform well off-road, because the model has high ground clearance and a lower range of gears.

In 2001, a new SUV was introduced in the United States, which replaced the Blazer. True, it was called differently - TrialBlazer.

The Chevrolet Blazer was produced in two different models. One of them was introduced in 1982 and was called the Blazer S10. The basis of this car is the body Chevrolet pickup S10. The difference was that the Blazer C/K series was a 5-door, and the Blazer S10 was a 3-door. The Chevrolet Blazer S10 had a choice of 2.5, 2.8 and 4.3 liter engines.

In 1991, the Blazer S10 was restyled. The result was a model with five doors, and a 4.3-liter engine remained under the hood. In 1993, the car was slightly renamed Blazer S. Again in 1994, they decided to “erase” the letter “S”. The result is a Chevrolet Blazer. It was produced in a version with 3 or 5 doors and a 4.3 liter engine. and output power of 193 hp.

In 1995, the Chevrolet Blazer was released, which was aimed at the South American market (produced in Brazil). This car had a different appearance and engines: gasoline engines with a volume of 2.2/4.3 liters. with a power of 113/179 hp, as well as a 2.5-liter diesel with a power of 95 hp.

Cars intended for the US market can be distinguished by a “predatory” radiator grille and a powerful engine with a displacement of 4.3 and a power of 193 hp. The data sheet states that acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h occurs in 10.1 seconds, and reaches speeds of up to 180 km/h.

The design of the “Brazilian” SUVs is slightly different, and the equipment is also different. An engine with a volume of 2.2 or 4.3 liters and 116 and 179 hp was installed on it. respectively

Corrosion is very rare on the second generation Blazer. The car is based on a powerful frame made of fairly high-quality metal.

The interior design is made in American style. The interior does not boast of itself, there are no designer delights, but everything is done conveniently and simply. Most American Blazers come in leather trim.

The trunk volume is decent, you can get 2100 cm?, with the rear seats folded down in the five-door version - a real truck. The seats in the back seat are comfortable. The SUV has good sound insulation and excellent ride comfort.

The Blazer comes with power windows and mirrors, and often also comes with power seats.

At the beginning of 2001, a new SUV was shown in the United States, which was based on the Blazer - TrialBlazer.