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Expunge · 08-25-2017, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

https://www.motor1.com/photo/1915973...y-cuv-testing/

More Blazer.

What a disappointment.

The Blazer should be a full size V8 2 door Tahoe.. not this mediocre soccer mom vehicle.

EPIC Failure

*DGthe3* · 08-25-2017, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Expunge

What a disappointment.

The Blazer should be a full size V8 2 door Tahoe.. not this mediocre soccer mom vehicle.

EPIC Failure

You realize that WAY more people want crossovers than SUV's, right? And the fact that you don't like crossovers doesn't really have any impact on the people do want them.

Rwarchol · 08-26-2017, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Expunge

What a disappointment.

The Blazer should be a full size V8 2 door Tahoe.. not this mediocre soccer mom vehicle.

EPIC Failure

Chevy doesn't need anymore $60k+ SUVs. Those are more of a niche vehicle than RWD V8 sedans.

What they should have done was made a true Trailblazer replacement. RWD/4WD, 2.8 Duramax, LGX, and the 5.3. THAT would sell considering how many Trailblazers I see a day and they haven't been made in 9 years.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-26-2017, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Sorry for my ignorance.

A2XX? Does this mean Alpha 2?

Also, I thought there was just going to be a CT5.

Also...VSS?

Your time appreciated.

Basically Alpha II.

There's supposed to be a smaller vehicle to slot in below CT5, think Audi A3/Mercedes CLA competitor.

VSS is the new vehicle platform GM is moving to. Essentially just 4 extremely versatile/scaleable platforms across the lineup.

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Did they let it slip out of their possession, or are they simply renewing it 'just in case'

Not sure...they need to demonstrate use of it at some point so...

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Originally Posted by Expunge

What a disappointment.

The Blazer should be a full size V8 2 door Tahoe.. not this mediocre soccer mom vehicle.

EPIC Failure

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

You realize that WAY more people want crossovers than SUV's, right? And the fact that you don't like crossovers doesn't really have any impact on the people do want them.

^^This.

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Originally Posted by Rwarchol

Chevy doesn't need anymore $60k+ SUVs. Those are more of a niche vehicle than RWD V8 sedans.

What they should have done was made a true Trailblazer replacement. RWD/4WD, 2.8 Duramax, LGX, and the 5.3. THAT would sell considering how many Trailblazers I see a day and they haven't been made in 9 years.

To be fair, GM sells a ton of $60k+ SUVs.

huggercamaro21 · 08-26-2017, 03:28 PM

I would sell both kidneys if they brought a full size 2 door SUV with a V8.

cooden · 08-26-2017, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rwarchol

Chevy doesn't need anymore $60k+ SUVs. Those are more of a niche vehicle than RWD V8 sedans.

What they should have done was made a true Trailblazer replacement. RWD/4WD, 2.8 Duramax, LGX, and the 5.3. THAT would sell considering how many Trailblazers I see a day and they haven't been made in 9 years.

Chevy doesn't need anymore $60K SUV's because they are a niche vehicle? Have you lost your mind? Your in Buffalo and I live in Rochester--go count how many new Tahoe LT & Tahoe LTZ are driving around Western, NY. You can't go to Wegmans, Tops, Walmart, Target, Cabellas, etc without seeing a bunch of them. They sell these things like crazy--unlike a RWD V8 sedan in our part of the country.

KMPrenger · 08-26-2017, 04:20 PM

Yeah. Calling the large SUVs a "niche" vehicle, and saying a V8 RWD sedan is less of one....is just wrong.

*DGthe3* · 08-26-2017, 04:48 PM

Full size SUV's overall aren't much of a niche. I think the total for the segment is 350-400 thousand units a year, most of which are sold by GM. But a 2 door would absolutely be a niche product. Most people who buy large SUVs probably want to be able to use the space in the back for passengers (otherwise, why not just get a pickup with a cap?). Removing 2 doors sorta hinders that.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-26-2017, 05:32 PM

I love how people are thinking it'll be a 2 door full size SUV when this is the Blazer the vast majority of consumers remember...

6spdhyperblue · 08-26-2017, 05:46 PM

I had one of those. Horrible

PYROLYSIS · 08-26-2017, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by huggercamaro21

I would sell both kidneys if they brought a full size 2 door SUV with a V8.

They have a chance to make a really cool Blazer like that but 2door vehicles dont sell like they used to. It would be sweet and could make some waves in the industry since the Bronco doesn't appear to be anything special. The Tahoe with the 6.2 looks promising.

cooden · 08-26-2017, 08:24 PM

Fenwick,

Any idea when the Chevy website will have the build configurator with the 2018 Tahoe? I want to build a Tahoe RST and see how much this think really is!

FenwickHockey65 · 08-27-2017, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cooden

Fenwick,

Any idea when the Chevy website will have the build configurator with the 2018 Tahoe? I want to build a Tahoe RST and see how much this think really is!

You can build an '18 here: https://www.gmfamilyfirst.com/build-and-price/

Just ignore the Employee Pricing. I don't think RST is an option there yet though.

Angrybird 12 · 08-27-2017, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I love how people are thinking it'll be a 2 door full size SUV when this is the Blazer the vast majority of consumers remember...

I usually think of these two.

08-26-2017, 03:28 PM	#4499
huggercamaro21 Sales Manager for Chevy Drives: Tahoe RST Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,313	I would sell both kidneys if they brought a full size 2 door SUV with a V8. __________________ 2016 2SS Nightfall Grey Metallic, Adrenaline Red interior, auto, NPP, MRC, and Nav. Killed 06/23/2016 #2 2016 Red Hot 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC, Nav, and Sunroof. VIN #115750

08-26-2017, 04:20 PM	#4501
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Yeah. Calling the large SUVs a "niche" vehicle, and saying a V8 RWD sedan is less of one....is just wrong. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-26-2017, 04:48 PM	#4502
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Full size SUV's overall aren't much of a niche. I think the total for the segment is 350-400 thousand units a year, most of which are sold by GM. But a 2 door would absolutely be a niche product. Most people who buy large SUVs probably want to be able to use the space in the back for passengers (otherwise, why not just get a pickup with a cap?). Removing 2 doors sorta hinders that. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

08-26-2017, 05:32 PM	#4503
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	I love how people are thinking it'll be a 2 door full size SUV when this is the Blazer the vast majority of consumers remember... __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

08-26-2017, 08:24 PM	#4506
cooden Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS & '15 Durango R/T Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 505	Fenwick, Any idea when the Chevy website will have the build configurator with the 2018 Tahoe? I want to build a Tahoe RST and see how much this think really is! __________________ '16 2SS: Summit White/Adrenaline Red/A8/Whipple Supercharger/ARH Longtube Headers/Corsa Xtreme Exhaust/Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake/Eibach Pro Kit/M228 Wheels/Lots of GM Accessories

08-26-2017, 05:46 PM	#4504
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,670	I had one of those. Horrible