Here’s What Students in Automotive Mechanic Courses Need to Know About the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer
It’s been more than 10 long years, but the Chevy Blazer is finally back—sort of. Unveiled this summer in Atlanta, the rebooted 2019 Chevrolet Blazer doesn’t actually look anything like the classic K5 Blazer for which it’s named. While that may disappoint those who were hoping to see a tough off-road vehicle, this crossover still has plenty of features to get automotive enthusiasts excited.
The New Blazer Is Not like the Old Blazer
The new Chevy Blazer, as is to be expected of a crossover, is built on a unibody foundation, which sets it apart from previous Blazers that utilized a body-on-frame construction. But the foundation isn’t the only thing that sets the new Blazer apart from its predecessors.
Unlike the old Blazer, which was far more truck-like, the 2019 Blazer is about comfort and convenience. This is less a vehicle for off-roading adventure and more one for trips to the grocery store and softball practice.
The lack of nods to the previous Blazer may be a bit of a letdown, but it is made up for by the fact that this new Blazer is extremely stylish. The exterior boasts swooping curves and LED lighting and the interior is spacious and sporty. Despite its nameplate, the 2019 Blazer takes most of its inspiration from the Camaro, especially with its rounded air vents and skinny headlights.
What Auto Mechanics Can Expect Under the Hood
Of course, anybody who is learning how to become an auto mechanic knows that the best way to measure a vehicle’s worth is by popping open the hood and taking a peek inside. With the 2019 Chevy Blazer here’s what you’ll be dealing with when one of these CUVs rolls into your garage:
- A 2.5L 4-cylinder engine boasting 193 hp and 188 lb-ft of torque, although buyers can upgrade to a 3.6L V6 engine with 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque.
- Standard FWD and optional AWD systems
- 9-speed 9T50 automatic transmission
- 4,500-pound towing capacity
Chevy has also announced that the new Blazer will come in three trim levels: the entry-level Blazer, the sportier Blazer RS, and the luxurious Blazer Premier.
Other Features Auto Mechanic Certification Trainees Should Know About
Beyond the nuts and bolts of what’s under the hood, the new Chevy Blazer boasts a lot of other nifty features that auto mechanics should familiarize themselves with. Those features include an 8-inch touchscreen, lots of USB ports, hands-free power liftgate, heated seats, an optional panoramic roof, electronic locking glovebox, and a heated steering wheel. Seats can heat or cool automatically in accordance with the remote starter and climate control settings and there’s also a button on the key fob that automatically rolls down the windows.
As for safety features, Chevrolet hasn’t released all of the details yet. What we know so far is that at least some Blazer models will have adaptive cruise control and rear mirror cameras. The rear view camera is also equipped with Hitch Guidance, which is a line projected onto the screen that will help line up the hitch with the trailer.
Various drive modes will be offered that will adjust traction and stability for different driving conditions. Finally, base version models run on 18-inch wheels, while the RS and Premier versions feature 21s wheels.
Overall, the 2019 Chevy Blazer doesn’t take a whole lot of inspiration from its namesake, but that’s okay. This is still a good-looking, sporty crossover that will at least please fans of the Camaro. Once you’re done your auto mechanic certification, you may get to see the new Blazers rolling into your garage.
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