Yep, makes perfect sense.Devilchrono wrote: ↑Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:54 pmI get why they used the name, but it’s super silly at the same time.Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Dec 20, 2021 2:36 pm
It's actually how they sold the thing internally...a sporty/nice to drive CUV has more opportunity in the market because there currently isn't much out there like it. And being able to utilize an existing platform to make it happen was a no brainer.
If people would stop thinking of it as a "missed off roader opportunity" and more like a sporty tall midsized hatchback, it would make more sense to people. I honestly think they look cool, and I've always been curious to drive one. I'm sure it's more fun than it gets credit for.
An Explorer ST would’ve been ideal, but they’re expensive as fuck and the interior of the Fords is dated as hell. An R/T or SRT Durango would’ve been great, but gas would’ve sucked; same for the Jeep.
I considered a Pacifica to the point of even driving one at it was but the only thing it had going for it was the sliding doors and ease of putting rear seat entertainment in for the kids.
The Edge, and Flex, were non-starters cause they’re both dead and the seats suck; large, flat bottoms with no support whatsoever.
That brought us back to the Traverse/Acadia and that platform cause we both like it so much. From there, the Blazer made too much sense. Throw in the discounts and what they gave me for my truck, it would’ve been stupid not to do it. I love it and can’t wait to make it more my own, just gotta wait for the aftermarket to catch up/on for them
Not that it matters now, but I was actually responsible for pre-planning the accessory portfolio for the Blazer launch. Curious how you're hoping the aftermarket develops?
Since they were going after the sporty market, I wanted things like intake, cat back exhaust, lowering springs, spoiler (front and rear), etc. I left to be the Colorado brand manager shortly after and all those parts got killed by my replacement who thought none of that would sell. I was hoping to add some performance credibility to the thing with unexpected parts.