Regard it as the ambition to provide something exhilarating, or the sheer opportunity to perform a unique experiment, Chevrolet certainly turned heads and eyeballs when it revealed the electric iteration of its gorgeous Blazer SUV. The model captured mass interest when the gas-fed model was revealed a few years back as it struck a chord between the presence of a typical SUV and the sass of a sports car. Enticing its clientele in some regions, the Blazer EV forays into Saudi Arabia.
DESIGN
The elegance a blazer radiates onto a person, is a hallmark of the Blazer EV too. Whether one opts for the LT (Base), RS (Mid) or SS (full-option) trims, each variant beautifully captures the essence of beauty. The former is kept deliberately reserved to refer to the typical appearance of an EV. A closed-out body-colored grille distinguishes it from the latter two.
The RS trim leans toward the sportier angle of things by flanking haute couture to incorporate an ‘RS’ badge, blacked-out Chevrolet ‘bow-tie’ logo and a gloss-black diffuser kit to conceal the bumper.
Opting for the full range SS trim will reveal a set of idiosyncrasies such as a large black mass taking centre-stage in the grille and dual-tone colour options that wonderfully augment its aggression.
The side profile of each of the versions appear identical and exhibit a rising shoulder line to impart burliness on the street and small glass area around each pillar to bequeath tautness to its design.
The rear exposes familiarity with the Traverse, courtesy the boomerang-shaped tail lamps. This is also the angle from where the large tire section is apparent. Other bits of interest are a rather petite glass area and chrome finish around the area where one would normally gaze at exhaust pipes.
INTERIOR
The cockpit certainly strives hard to deliver a sense of occasion as it looks posh. Grabbing attention instantly are two screens- an 11” digital instrument cluster that relays vital driving information and a 17.7” diagonal display unit that enables access to a bevy of functions such as Maps, Camera, Drive Modes, Charging information, climate and hotspot. The turbine shaped AC vents is another highlight of the Blazer EV. For those seeking attention to detail, glossy body-coloured embellishment of the side AC vents would be pleasing to the eye.
Doors and seats being wrapped in the combination of beige, black and orange stitching works well for its sporty intent. Cup holders and storage spaces are cavernous enough to stow large items and ensure no compromise on practicality front.
The car comes bristling with features such as tire pressure monitoring system, ventilated front seats, 8-speaker Bose® sound system, rear seat reminder for belongings, windshield collision alert that provides a flashing red alert to draw the driver’s eyes on the road when front collision threats are perceived, ambient lighting, 8-way powered driver’s seat, wireless phone charging, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, memory seats, rear park assist, heated steering wheel and head-up display.
PERFORMANCE
The Blazer EV can be had in FWD, RWD and AWD configurations, depending on the trim chosen. Opting for the SS trim will allow you to harangue about Chevrolet’s most powerful model till date. When engaged in Wide Open Watts (WOW) mode, the car is capable of achieving 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds. The electric battery produces 595 hp and 875 Nm of torque.
In a nutshell, the Blazer EV comes across as a versatile package that offers oodles of pizzazz, tech and power. What clinches victory in its favour is the extremely inviting cabin ambience against most EVs that appear too Fabian in comparison.
*Features and Specifications mentioned might vary according to region. We advise contacting your local dealer for the trims offered and prices in KSA.
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