GM Previews 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS

FenwickHockey65 · 03-09-2022, 08:06 AM

Chevrolet Previews the All-Electric Blazer SS
General Motors

March 9th, 2022

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DETROIT – Chevrolet provided a glimpse of the all-electric Chevrolet Blazer SS, which will be the first Chevy EV to feature a performance SS model. The all-electric Blazer SS will make its debut later this year and will be available in spring 2023.

lbls1 · 03-09-2022, 08:50 AM

Well, my thoughts:
The wheels are nice.

If you are going to do an SS version, then it should be done right. We all know that historically the 'SS cars were attractive coupes and a couple of sedans with potent v8s. SS cars also featured smaller engines with less power. If Chevrolet is really interested in bolstering this "SS" model, then perhaps it should feature their powerful turbo 4 with an aggressive exhaust.

I don't see the point in making an ev "SS" variant. Even if it is quick; The model could easily be called something else.

shaffe · 03-09-2022, 09:03 AM

So Mach-E competitor?

snizzle · 03-09-2022, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lbls1

Well, my thoughts:
The wheels are nice.

If you are going to do an SS version, then it should be done right. We all know that historically the 'SS cars were attractive coupes and a couple of sedans with potent v8s. SS cars also featured smaller engines with less power. If Chevrolet is really interested in bolstering this "SS" model, then perhaps it should feature their powerful turbo 4 with an aggressive exhaust.

I don't see the point in making an ev "SS" variant. Even if it is quick; The model could easily be called something else.

This is not your grandfather's GM. It's all out the window.

KMPrenger · 03-09-2022, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lbls1

Well, my thoughts:
The wheels are nice.

If you are going to do an SS version, then it should be done right. We all know that historically the 'SS cars were attractive coupes and a couple of sedans with potent v8s. SS cars also featured smaller engines with less power. If Chevrolet is really interested in bolstering this "SS" model, then perhaps it should feature their powerful turbo 4 with an aggressive exhaust.

I don't see the point in making an ev "SS" variant. Even if it is quick; The model could easily be called something else.

You missed the part where it's all electric.

Well...part of me is excited to see this! The other part of me is sad that it will be electric only and we are not yet at a point where we are ready to go all electric, so I don't see this one in my future for a good while.

But...being an SS, we know this thing is going to be quick. We should assume it will be just as quick as the Mach-E GT or GT-Performance version.

Expunge · 03-09-2022, 10:35 AM

Weak-sauce

crysalis_01 · 03-09-2022, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Expunge

Weak-sauce

Compared to what in it's segment?

If it has anything near, or besting, the Mach-E GT's 480hp/600tq, it'll perform head and shoulders above the current 308hp/270tq on tap.

lbls1 · 03-10-2022, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

You missed the part where it's all electric.

Well...part of me is excited to see this! The other part of me is sad that it will be electric only and we are not yet at a point where we are ready to go all electric, so I don't see this one in my future for a good while.

But...being an SS, we know this thing is going to be quick. We should assume it will be just as quick as the Mach-E GT or GT-Performance version.

Lol.............gotcha.

Looking back, the original blazers, based on the S10 smaller platform, were almost begging for an 'SS version in the late '80s and '90s. Of course that dream was answered in the millenium around '06, but it was short lived. The last Blazer SS (aka TrailBlazer SS) was true to form. It had a great exhaust, good looks, and one hell of an engine.

I just feel that the theme will be lost with this upcoming variant. Perhaps this new Blazer should be called ....eh....E-Blazer or Blazer Mach.....or you get it..........something in line with its power. If they are killing off IC engines (not really........silvie, tahoe, Suburbs and Escalades are carrying the company), then the past visages need to die with it.

Bhobbs · 03-10-2022, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by crysalis_01

Compared to what in it's segment?

If it has anything near, or besting, the Mach-E GT's 480hp/600tq, it'll perform head and shoulders above the current 308hp/270tq on tap.

It’s GM. Of course it won’t come close to the Mach E GT.

KMPrenger · 03-11-2022, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

It’s GM. Of course it won’t come close to the Mach E GT.

I have a different feeling on this one. I don't think GM is going to screw up the SS nameplate yet again. I think it will be at least comparable to the Mach-E GT. It had better be.

Martinjlm · 03-11-2022, 03:12 PM

Hopefully it will be revealed at the NY Auto Show in April. I expect to be there.

snizzle · 03-14-2022, 07:30 AM

They'll get folks excited about this only to price out of reach for many. That's the strategy it seems right now.

crysalis_01 · 03-14-2022, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by snizzle

They'll get folks excited about this only to price out of reach for many. That's the strategy it seems right now.

Right?! And it's all over the industry. I understand the use of the highest trim first, as a halo type draw. But, if you're going to do that also debut the lowest trim too. Then fill-in the line up as the product is launched.

Look at how much buzz came from something like the Maverick's low starting MSRP (too bad every dealer is adding AMV to everything). That seemed to work well. But some will say that, from a marketing standpoint, appealing to the lower end of the buyer pool is a bad look too.

hrpiii · 03-14-2022, 11:57 AM

Since this is more along a whole new line of EV's, then just drop the "SS" and go with all new package names... 'XS', 'ZS', or something. You can't say we are developing all new EV stuff, then keep naming it all the old names. Pick one and stop confusing those people that know what the old names are tied to.

03-09-2022, 08:50 AM	#2
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	Well, my thoughts: The wheels are nice. If you are going to do an SS version, then it should be done right. We all know that historically the 'SS cars were attractive coupes and a couple of sedans with potent v8s. SS cars also featured smaller engines with less power. If Chevrolet is really interested in bolstering this "SS" model, then perhaps it should feature their powerful turbo 4 with an aggressive exhaust. I don't see the point in making an ev "SS" variant. Even if it is quick; The model could easily be called something else. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

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03-14-2022, 07:30 AM	#12
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,419	They'll get folks excited about this only to price out of reach for many. That's the strategy it seems right now. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

03-09-2022, 10:35 AM	#6
Expunge Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 890 View My Garage	Weak-sauce

03-14-2022, 11:57 AM	#14
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	Since this is more along a whole new line of EV's, then just drop the "SS" and go with all new package names... 'XS', 'ZS', or something. You can't say we are developing all new EV stuff, then keep naming it all the old names. Pick one and stop confusing those people that know what the old names are tied to.

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