The S10 Blazer was now simply the Blazer, however it carried on utilizing the truck platform it was initially named after. The design grew to become sleeker and extra aerodynamic however wasn’t too removed from its predecessor in perform. The wheelbase remained the identical with two- and four-door variations accessible with a carryover in engine and transmission choices. A few years in, 1997 grew to become its most vital replace interval with a traditional hatchback supplied on four-door fashions over a cut up tailgate, a full-time four-wheel-drive system was launched, and a ZR2 trim degree arrived particularly for off-roading. The ZR2 improve was solely accessible on the two-door mannequin with four-wheel-drive, however it wasn’t the one upgraded mannequin supplied. In 2001, Chevrolet launched the sporty-looking Blazer Xtreme, which featured lowered suspension, distinctive wheels, and a physique package.
Because the Blazer wound down for 2005, solely two-door fashions have been accessible to most of the people, and the four-door mannequin was unique to fleet consumers. The Chevy Equinox, on its unibody platform and front-wheel drivetrain, was launched to switch the Blazer for those that simply needed the on a regular basis utility, whereas clients who needed a conventional SUV have been left with the bigger TrailBlazer. The Trailblazer was initially a trim degree for the Blazer, however from 2001, Chevy turned it right into a full mannequin.
