Will Chevy ever bring back the Blazer?
Yes. Chevrolet has already revived the Blazer as a modern two-row SUV and is expanding the name with an all-electric Blazer EV, signaling that the brand intends to keep the badge relevant in the evolving SUV market.
This article examines the Blazer’s revival, its current lineup, and what General Motors has publicly signaled about future variants, including questions about a return to larger, full-size Blazer configurations.
A revived nameplate: from TrailBlazer to Blazer (and beyond)
The Blazer name has long roots in Chevrolet’s history, dating back to a full-size SUV lineage. After a period of absence as a distinct model, Chevrolet revived the Blazer in 2019 as a mid-size, two-row SUV designed to compete in a crowded crossover segment. The revival focused on contemporary styling, modern technology, and a more carlike driving experience than some of Chevrolet’s larger SUVs. In parallel, GM kept the TrailBlazer as a separate, smaller entry, illustrating how the brand uses related names to cover different niches.
In addition to the gasoline-powered Blazer, GM unveiled an all-electric variant—the Blazer EV—built on GM’s Ultium platform and positioned to offer an electrified option within the same name family. The Blazer EV represents Chevrolet’s broader push into electric crossovers and public-facing commitments to electrification in the midsize segment.
Current Chevrolet Blazer lineup
The gas-powered Blazer remains a staple of Chevrolet’s lineup, offering a blend of sportiness, practicality, and a choice of drivetrains. The following bullets summarize the core aspects of the current gas Blazer options.
- Gas-powered Blazer with turbocharged engine options and all-wheel or front-wheel drive, available across several trim levels for buyers who want performance and versatility.
- Typically paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a modern infotainment setup, with optional advanced driver-assistance features on higher trims.
- Trims generally include entry, mid-range, and higher-end variants designed to balance price with features such as upgraded interiors, wheel designs, and technology packages.
In summary, the gasoline Blazer emphasizes styling and everyday practicality, with multiple trim levels and drivetrain choices to fit a range of buyers.
- Blazer EV lineup includes multiple electric trims designed to offer varying ranges, tech, and performance on a shared Ultium platform.
- Expected features across the EV family include modern driver-assistance systems, large touchscreens, and connectivity geared toward EV charging and energy management.
- Range and charging capabilities vary by trim and drivetrain, reflecting GM’s approach to offering options suited to different commuting and road-trip needs.
Overall, the Blazer EV represents Chevrolet’s and GM’s strategy to electrify popular nameplates, giving buyers familiar styling with modern electric propulsion.
What the future may hold for the Blazer badge
GM has reiterated its commitment to electrification and to offering electric versions of popular Chevrolet models. The Blazer EV is a clear example of that strategy, and it signals that the Blazer name will continue to evolve within Chevrolet’s crossover family. As for a return to larger, full-size Blazer configurations—the original full-size Blazer lineage—the market realities and GM’s current product architecture make a classic, full-size revival unlikely in the near term. Instead, Chevrolet appears focused on expanding the Blazer family through its current two-row design and by plugging the name into the electric future.
What the company has said
GM executives have emphasized a broader push toward electric crossovers and SUVs, with the Blazer EV serving as a concrete example. While there has been no formal announcement of a new full-size Blazer, GM has continued to leverage the Blazer name in its mid-size lineup and to pursue electrification across the Chevrolet portfolio. Market demand, regulatory considerations, and platform strategy will shape any future decisions about additional Blazer variants or size classes.
Summary
The answer to whether Chevy will bring back the Blazer is already partly realized: the name has returned in two key forms—a gasoline-powered two-row Blazer since 2019 and a forthcoming or available Blazer EV that expands the name into electricity. Chevrolet’s current strategy suggests the Blazer will continue to live as a mid-size crossover with electric options, rather than a reintroduction of a classic full-size Blazer. As the market evolves, GM may refine how the Blazer family is positioned, but for now the badge is firmly tied to both modern gas-powered practicality and a growing electric lineup.
In the end, the Blazer is here to stay in Chevrolet’s lineup, with the electric future likely defining its path forward in the coming years.
