Chevrolet's mid-size SUV started off in 1982 as the S-10 Blazer. Initially it was only available as a 2-door with 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive.
The S-10 Blazer was positioned in the middle of the compact sport/utility market, and competed against its GMC twin, the S-15 Jimmy, as well as the Ford Explorer and the Jeep Cherokee.
Year-to-year changes[]
1991[]
As of this model year, the S-10 Blazer was now available in both 2-door and 4-door body styles, both with 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive.
1993[]
As of this model year, the base engine was a 165-hp 4.3-liter, while a 200-hp Enhanced version of the same engine was optional.
1995[]
With an all-new, more contemporary and aerodynamic body that featured double-sealed doors and a larger swept-back windshield to reduce wind noise, the 1995 Chevy Blazer got its first complete overhaul since its 1983 introduction. The new compact sport/utility had a roomier interior with new seats and a new instrument panel. Also new this year was a revamped suspension designed to improve handling both on and off the road. A standard driver's-side airbag and a repositioned underbody-mounted spare tire (on 4-door models only) were also new additions to the line. An optional full-time all-wheel-drive system was made available on later selected 1995 4-door models. The Blazer was available in three trim levels: base, LS and LT (available on 4-door models only). The only available engine was a 4.3-liter ohv V6 now rated at 195 hp. The standard transmission was a 4-speed automatic overdrive. Later in the year, an optional 5-speed manual was offered on 2-door models only. Shift-on-the-fly 4wd operation was via a standard 2-speed manual-shift transfer case or an optional electrically shifted transfer case.
Retail prices[]
2DR Sport Utility[]
| Model year | Drive | List price | Destination charge | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4x2 | $18,145 | $485 | July 1, 1994 |
| 1995 | 4x4 | $19,905 | $485 | July 1, 1994 |
| 1995 | 4x2 | $18,470 | $485 | January 1, 1995 |
| 1995 | 4x4 | $20,230 | $485 | January 1, 1995 |
| 1996 | 4x2 | $19,444 | $490 | September 4, 1995 |
| 1996 | 4x4 | $21,204 | $490 | September 4, 1995 |
| 1997 | 4x2 | $20,516 | $515 | July 27, 1997 |
| 1997 | 4x4 | $22,241 | $515 | July 27, 1997 |
4DR Sport Utility[]
| Model year | Drive | List price | Destination charge | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4x2 | $19,851 | $485 | July 1, 1994 |
| 1995 | 4x4 | $21,953 | $485 | July 1, 1994 |
| 1995 | 4x2 | $20,176 | $485 | January 1, 1995 |
| 1995 | 4x4 | $22,278 | $485 | January 1, 1995 |
| 1996 | 4x2 | $21,150 | $490 | September 4, 1995 |
| 1996 | 4x4 | $23,252 | $490 | September 4, 1995 |
| 1997 | 4x2 | $22,041 | $515 | July 27, 1997 |
| 1997 | 4x4 | $24,241 | $515 | July 27, 1997 |
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