Everyone here on staff at Jim Butler of St Louis
loves to explore new vehicles for ourselves, and let all of our customers know
the reasons why we think they would be a good fit for their needs. The
tech-savvy and knowledgeable crew at the NOQ Report blog was
righteously excited about the new Chevy Blazer over the past week, which they claimed is the “most
visually stunning SUV Chevy has released in years.” You can see the video from
Chevy here, which does a great job of detailing the various
trims and features.
One of the best elements of the Premium trim is
the leather and sueded microfiber that adds a very luxurious feel, and it has
been amazing and exciting to see the progression of upgrades in general. Just
two decades ago, it seemed that the Italian brands that existed among other
luxury icons that were financially out of reach for the everyday buyer were the
only way to get truly lavish features in the interior. Taking the design
aesthetics to a new level was one of the reasons customers really started to be
excited about the new Blazer, and the appearance that seems a bit more from the car
camp will be appreciated by many.
Many with any type of stake in the auto industry
knew that it was only a matter of time before features such as the in-vehicle
report card would be put to use: gone are the days where your teen could “sneak
away” untracked. Owners even get an alert when the music Is playing too loud,
just in case a severe uptick in the decibel factor is on the “not approved”
list. Some of the customers that come here to talk to us let us know that they
feel Chevy already has plenty of SUV options, and we can understand that
sentiment. The Blazer is one of those vehicles that everyone from the avid
camper to busy rock drummer favored after its creation: when you look at early
models circa 1979, you can just feel the freedom from the concrete jungle
oozing from every square inch.
The NOQ Report staff agreed that
“naysayers can complain all they want about the crowded segment, but Chevy has
knocked it out of the park with the 2019 Blazer.” We are large fans here of the
original GMC S-15 Jimmy 2-door: it did not feature removable hardtops, but was
truly part of the iconic build style that evoked the fun and go-anywhere spirit
that is the Blazer's essence. It was one of the first vehicles to exist that
had a somewhat tight and car-like driving sensation, but offered room in the
back that was a hauler and transporter's dream.
We always love heartily the possibilities that
open themselves up to anyone with a wayfarer's dream and a roadmap, after
quickly throwing in a tent and sleeping bag or two. The spirit of wanderlust is
still stoking Blazer owners nationwide, and don't think for a minute that this
is just an urban explorer: just as the sure coming of spring, the Missouri wild
will be beckoning to you in no time.