The Chevrolet Blazer was one of the most popular SUVs for five consecutive decades, though its name was shared by two completely unrelated model lines. Chevrolet first started affixing the "K5 Blazer" designation to two-door convertible SUV versions of its big trucks starting in 1969.
Chevy continued to produce full-size, two-door Blazers through 1994, after which it rechristened these vehicles with the now-current Tahoe name.
As an inexpensive choice for a small or midsize SUV, a second-generation Chevy Blazer might be worth a look. Most Recent Chevrolet Blazer
The second-generation Chevrolet Blazer was produced from 1995 to 2005. (Consumers should note that four-door Blazers from this era are unrelated to the superseding TrailBlazer that arrived for '02.)
The second-gen Chevy Blazer's mechanicals were largely consistent throughout its lifetime. Rear-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive were offered.
The Blazer initially came in three trim lines: base, LS and LT. In model year 2001 the Blazer Xtreme arrived. This 2WD, two-door model had a low-riding sport suspension, deep-dish wheels, a monochromatic exterior and tinted windows.
Past Chevrolet Blazer models
The original Chevrolet S-10 Blazer was produced from 1983 to 1994. The S-10 Blazer's first big improvement came in 1988 when it gained an optional 4.3-liter V6 with 160 hp. The Chevrolet S-10 Blazer's second major improvement came in 1991 when Chevy introduced a four-door version based on a slightly longer body.
TheChevrolet Blazer comes in two-door and four-door LS forms, as well as a two-door Xtreme model. Four-door Blazers can have optional Autotrac four-wheel drive and optional steering-wheel radio controls. Exterior
The four-door Chevy Blazer rides a 107-inch wheelbase and measures 183.3 inches long overall — that’s 6.5 inches longer in both dimensions than the two-door model. Four-door Blazers have split front and rear bench seats for a six-passenger capacity. Four-door Blazers have a roomier rear seat and more cargo space than the two-door versions. A floor-mounted automatic-transmission gearshift lever is standard in two-door Blazers. A standard five-speed manual and optional four-speed-automatic transmission are available on two-door models; the automatic is standard on four-door models. Two four-wheel-drive systems are available.
While it’s not luxuriously equipped, it covers the basics with a 190 horsepower V6 under the hood, a standard 5-speed manual transmission (with a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission as an option) and a nice list of equipment that includes air conditioning, cruise control and power seats.