Daring to January Daydream: What A Chevy Blazer Activ Would Look Like

Every time a new customer is envisioning their perfect car or truck, different trim levels and special editions come up as ideal ways to add a unique and personal touch. The Activ level has been offered for several models to offer an off-road variant without every single element of added gear and has proven to be very popular on the Chevy Trailblazer. The GM Authority blog released their proposed renderings of what an Activ trim for the Blazer could look like during the fall, with nice black detailing, chunky all-terrain rubber, and black five-spoke wheels.

Power would be derived from either the turbocharged 2.0-Liter I4 LSY or the naturally-aspirated 3.6-Liter V6 LGX gas engine, offering both torque-vectoring and all-wheel-drive as standard. What is Shown Here has a pretty aggressive stance in the name of wishful thinking, and if this ever materializes the front end may have a slightly different appearance allowing for an improved approach angle. The GMC Acadia AT4 is another model that offers more of an off-road appearance without the addition of every single element needed for capability, sporting a characteristic grille, badging, and black chrome exterior accents. 

One feature the Acadia has that a Blazer Activ trim could see is the 17-inch gloss black wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, as well as a very capable AWD system and unique front fascia like the Trailblazer Activ. Since demand has been steadily on the rise for crossovers, a trim like this could eventually see a home in every crossover we proudly offer here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis. As soon as the new Blazer came out last year, people seeing it in showrooms everywhere appreciated how it took it upon itself to leave its truck roots behind and shares much more in common with the current style of a crossover. 

Battling sworn rivals in the form of the Honda Passport, Ford Edge, and Hyundai Santa Fe, this year the Chevy makes automatic emergency braking standard on the 2LT Blazer and continues to draw appeal with sharp handling, a 4,500-pound two rating, and some definite nods to muscle-car themed charm. RS versions also receive an all-wheel-drive system that spreads the power across the rear end for the best response. All Blazers sport the 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and are proudly manufactured in the USA at the Spring Hill, Tennessee plant. 

The side view reveals a canopy-style roof with blacked-out pillars, and we love the perfectly sport multiple cues taken from the Camaro. Be sure to pay extra attention to the delightfully raspy quality of the exhaust you find on the RS edition and the 308 horsepower at the top of the range you can get from the 3.6-Liter V6, coupled again with the 9-speed transmission. 

Check out the pictures here.