2024 Chevy Blazer EV RS Review: Buy AWD or RWD? No CarPlay a Dealbreaker? 

I had no idea the RWD had more power than the standard AWD model. Definitely agree it’s a no brainer and even with a little snow during the winters I bet it’ll be fine if you have decent tires to suit.

Love Blazer EV best car I had , beats our Tesla MY on quality finish leather info center and ride

I think the single most overlooked point regarding the connectivity is where their vehicles realistically are: rental fleets. Swapping drivers that constantly and requiring them to log in to their Google account, in theory should mainstream things for personalization, but is a bit more friction, and trust, than just syncing your phone. I'm not particularly bothered by the move, but it seems like they have loftier aspirations with that data. It's also pretty telling that they couldn't engineer a better interior design that's more space efficient, and outsourced their infotainment to Google, but thought directing their resources to software based headlight controls was a good move. If anything, it may seem more approachable to the Good Ol' Boys crowd so they can just easily get in without too much fuss, but it really doesn't move the needle.

Here’s the deal…the connectivity isn’t free, GM just rolled it into the price of the car. In essence, they forced Google on all buyer whether we want to use it or not. I already have connectivity in my always handy phone, and I carry it from car to car, whether it’s one of several cars I may own or even a borrowed or rental car. It’s why I have SiriusXM online instead of subscription for each and every radio I may be using in a particular car.

The Equinox EV and the Blazer EV have the same chassis and effectively the same interior. I don't understand the value in the Blazer outside of a slightly nicer finish.

I suspect there will be a way for Apple CarPlay to work on the Blazer even if GM doesn't support it though I wonder why Apple doesn't create a Android-based application for this very purpose.

Radar cruise gap button on wheel also adjusts automatic braking sensitivity, at least that’s how it has worked on my previous GM vehicles.

Funny you should talk about the emergency braking. I have a new 2024 CT4-V and experienced that just today. I'll tell ya, when it brakes it brakes. And like you said, turned on the parking brake. I was just trying to enter my garage. "No, I'm not going in there. No. You can't make me." hahahahaa

Thank you for the review! Can't wait for the Honda Prologue review. Basically the same car but with CarPlay/AndroidAuto. What I wonder though is the Honda Prologue going to be compatible with the new GM Energy home system?

Excellent review - I'm now subscribed. For someone who doesn't currently have Android Auto/Apple Carplay in his '17 Subaru Legacy, the lack of these options doesn't bother me (although your concern for the longevity of the tech is valid). I access Spotify via my Samsung phone and a Bluetooth connection, so as long as Spotify is a Google Auto app, I'm good. I wonder, though, for your case where you are using Apple Music or some other non-supported app for your driving music, is it possible to connect via Bluetooth in the Blazer EV? Also, a minor point: a panoramic sunroof is indeed available for the Blazer EV.

how is your experience with the prologue

Will be looking for the SS review. I was most pleasantly surprised that the choices are AWD or RWD. So glad that FWD is not the default.

I wish the Equinox EV had the same power as the Blazer RWD.

Love the Blazer EV, best car I have ever owned! I don’t race and don’t like tickets but it is fast as it moves quicker than my Hemi gas! I need the AWD as it snows here and I do like not spinning tires like my Bolt EV did all the time! This is my 3rd EV and I will never buy gas again! Love the space inside, almost enough buttons but still to many on screen things! The best controls were on my 2013 Focus EV, that is why I never considered Tesla which also has no Apple CarPlay! Businesses will probably come out with a workaround for apple stuff! I always leave lights on auto otherwise people drive with no light in the rain (which is illegal) sounds like emergency braking is weird in yours mine works perfectly and only warns with red in the Heads up display! My wife loves it!

The one question I have about all of these new EVs involves music. With my 2019 Kia Soul, I'm able to store my music on a cheap MP3 player and use an audio cable to plug into the car's stereo. I'm guessing that's not possible in the Blazer, Equinox of 2025 Bolt but is it possible to use the player's blue tooth to connect with the stereo or does GM refuse to allow that in order to make more money forcing a subscription service?

does anyone know when is the RWD will be available? I'm in california, cant seem to find any ......

Doesn’t the Blazer cost almost the same amount as a Lyric.

RWD and a good set of snow tires if you live in snow country. Remember AWD does not help one stop in the snow and ice.

I own one and its been one thing after another. The car i truly enjoy driving everyday! but just 3,000 miles in my car has been in the shop at least 5 times. The carplay segment is a joke! So i have to buy a Cadillac or a hummer to get something Chevrolet has given to the consumers as VALUE? Its a stupid direction GM took to control their customers like a Tesla....

I’ve never understood why Chevy used the Blazer name on a run of the mill EV. Why didn’t they create a Blazer to compete against the Bronco?

Iz nize! Leave headlights on auto

Your nervous and hysterical

GM SOON ON THE HISTORY CHANNEL..

That red is harsh- would have been better as red trim. Why don't they do a light and dark gray interior? Only all black and this one- come on Chevy for 50k we expect more.