All-Electric Blazer SS is Arriving to Supercharge Chevy’s Aggressive Performance Lineup

The teaser for the all-electric Blazer SS has been released, and it will officially arrive in time for next spring. Sky-high performance in EVs is just a bit easier to produce compared to their internal combustion engine counterparts, and some are certain that Chevy is going to rely on handling and aerodynamics to make the SS model thoroughly stand out. 

The Super Sport badge has long been a Chevy mainstay since the gloriously loud and ferocious edge of the muscle car era, and we are excited about the striking silhouette shown in spy shots. Focusing on cost-efficient offerings rather than premium upper-end alpha models is the plan for rolling out fully electric versions of some of Chevy’s most recognized models, as times continuously change, and families are searching for current technology and safety features within a reasonable budget. 

The current-model Blazer you can test drive at Jim Butler Chevrolet boasts an available 308-hp V6, an available two-tone exterior look, and an RS model that we think does a stellar job of channeling the high-powered pony in the form of the Camaro. The 2LT, 3LT, and RS models are all now available with a two-tone exterior paint scheme, and you can dip the exterior in your choice of either Yellow Metallic or Blue Glow Metallic paint color. The 2.0-liter engine now gets a tow package that’s standard with AWD and available with FWD, and you’ll be enjoying 22/29 MPG city/highway when equipped with the 2.0-liter turbo.

Everyone loves a well-concocted plot twist, and this is exactly what we expect the SS model’s arrival to provide for Blazer fans! For now, you can enjoy Chevy’s Safety Assist bundle, which becomes standard in all Blazer grades and provides you with automatic emergency braking, lane centering with departure warning, and automatic high beams. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic braking come as standard at the 3LT level, and the available Driver Confidence II package provides adaptive cruise control. 

2022 ZR2 Spotted Via Spy Shots in the Wild Boasting Even More Go-Anywhere Gear

The 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 is the ultimate in fulfillment of many GM truck fans’ desires here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis, as the very capable version of the pickup that could go anywhere appealed to lovers of the trail both here and nationwide. The experts on duty providing the digital scoop at GM Authority provided the story over the past week about spy shots they got their hands on that could indicate GM’s potential work on an even more extreme and off-road focused Silverado that could draw valuable inspiration from the Off-Road concept presented last year during SEMA.

The spy shots in question portray a Chevy Silverado prototype in Crew Cab Short Bed configuration, ideally knobby tires, side rock rails, and off-road wheels with concealed wheel covers. What is of particular interest in the concealed wheels, as GM may have a set of beadlock wheels beneath the covers. There’s also a fairly low-hanging front underbody skid plate, which has a similar design and shape that was witnessed on the Chevy Beast concept at SEMA. There’s quite a bit of camouflage covering up the sight-lines for the grille and front fascia, but interested readers can still make out the similar design to the Beast’s bumper.

There will most likely be an expansion or re-use of the Multimatic DSSV dampers, which offer replacements of the conventional damper with spool valves, resulting in better consistency damper to damper, and less possibility of repeated use over time making for positional changes in the orifice. This also enables the seasoned off-roader to really lay down on the truck while being fully confident that the suspension will behave the same lap after lap. 

Many eager truck fans are wondering exactly what powertrain may be sitting under the hood, and it could actually be quite possible that the supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine may be the designated and hefty provision! It was recently brought along for the fun into the truck and SUV category courtesy of the Cadillac Escalade-V, so it’s likely that a souped-up Silverado could be another one of its beneficiaries. Also, it would make it a prime and poised contender for rivals such as the 702-horsepower Ram TRX and the incoming and ready-for-battle Ford F-150 Raptor R. 

The Edmunds.com team were huge fans of the current-model Silverado when they took it for a lengthy spin, loving the variety of powertrain options, the long cabin with class-leading rear legroom, and the multiple tie-down points along with massive bed capacity. The very rugged and capable ZR2 is just as supreme and steep-hill prone rig as anyone could wish for, and the addition of this hyper off-road focused future model will only stoke the fire for anyone wanting to climb, forge, or otherwise force their way through uncharted territory in full-blown style!

Chevy Trailblazer Sways Safety-Conscious Crowd By Earning IIHS 2022 Top Safety Pick + Award

Many 1st quarter events are not a surprise to us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis, where we know that vehicles such as the 2022 Trailblazer have been honed-in on specifically by design teams to be the safest vehicles on the planet. The 2022 Trailblazer has just been officially noted by GM Authority for being named as an IIHS Top Safety Pick, following in the footsteps of the year before’s Trailblazer release. 

It received a best-possible overall safety rating of “Good” from the IIHS, after presiding at the top of many crashworthiness evaluations including passenger and driver’s side small overall front crash tests, moderate overlap front, roof strength, and head restraints/seats. An economical model that still displays a large amount of unique flair and personality, the 2023 Trailblazer will see production beginning this April 24th, as the tradition of safety and extreme roadworthiness at an attractive price continues. After a week of testing the Activ model, the Cnet.com Roadshow car experts deemed it as “solid, versatile in all ways, and easily earning any urban commuter’s respect”.

Activ and RS models gain a standard heated steering wheel, while roof rack cross rails and a trailering package including a hitch, harness and bezel are now available as extras installed by us right here at Jim Butler. Other goodies that come along for the ride at no extra cost include keyless entry with push-button start, and a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s chair, along with a folding front passenger seat backrest. The Trailblazer offers 25.3 cubic feet of cargo space in its hold, and 54.4 after the rear backrest is completely folded. 

This testing model also featured an ideal aftermarket Thule Canyon XT cargo basket on the roof, as the editor set out for a long drive and claimed that the driver’s seat felt immediately firm and perfectly elevated. The steering wheel is leather-wrapped, the 8-inch touchscreen is effective and functional, and the infotainment system wirelessly supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Adaptive Cruise control and an HD Rear Vision Camera are also included in the options group: your EPA figure for mileage will hover around 27.7 mpg, and it will remain a benchmark for quite some time regarding affordable SUVs that are practical and align with current expectations. 

Slimmed-down and city-friendly, this turbocharged and very stylish SUV will always be timelessly attractive, and we have all types of financing options available for you here this late winter’s season right here at Jim Butler Chevrolet! Headed to lots like ours with stylish wheels and the option for a black-painted roof that works well visually, we encourage you to check out the model that some think “may not be a sporty choice” and see just all the modern and popular elements that define otherwise!