Interior
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While the wheelbase remains unchanged with its makeover, the Blazer is now longer,
lower and wider. This means you'll find front seat shoulder room is increased by more
than three inches, and even though there is a lower step-in height, ground clearance
remains unchanged. And, because the spare wheel and tire is now stowed under the
floor on four-door models, cargo capacity is increased by 1.6 cubic feet. Chevy
boasts that you can carry a washing machine in its box.
Our testers found ingress/-egress easy and accomodating for all drivers, especially
those who wear skirts. We were particularly impressed by front seat room and
ergonomics with dash, dials and controls, but found the rear seat leg room to be too
small. Accessibility to the rear in two-door models is somewhat compromised.
The Blazer/Jimmy/Bravada was redesigned from the inside out and it shows. Depending
on the model, the upscale interior is full of many comforts and comes with a cache of
the latest car luxuries. There are sophisticated sound systems with CD players,
adjustable reading lamps, built-in stowage bins, compass and outside thermometers, and
options such as cellular phone hook-ups. One of our favorite features is the center
console which sets the stage for eating, drinking, writing and stowing with cupholders
(front and rear) and nifty spaces for storage. Seats come as bench, bucket and
split/folding in the rear. We like the optional plush leather power bucket seats with
power lumbar adjusters.
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