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2005 Chevy Blazer SUV

What's New on the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer Sport Utility Vehicle

By Dale Wickell, About.com

The 2005 Chevy Blazer is only available to retail customers as a two-door model, but you can choose a 2WD or 4WD configuration. All models can be ordered with a convenience group that includes:
  • cruise control
  • tilt steering
  • power door locks and windows
  • electric remote-heated exterior mirrors

2005 Blazer - New Features

  • Two-door Blazer models (four-door models available for fleet sales only)
  • Smoker’s package (includes ashtray and lighter) is standard on all models

Chevy Blazer Xtreme

  • Z87 Sport Suspension
  • P235/60R16 Eagle LS low-profile tires
  • Xtreme deep-dish, five-spoke aluminum wheels
  • Lower front fascia with fog lamps
  • Lower bodyside cladding and large wheel flares
  • Body-colored grille, bumpers, lower cladding and flares
  • Special "Xtreme" badging
  • Deep-tint windows
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Heavy-duty, weight-distributing platform hitch; maximum towing capacity with manual or automatic transmission is 2,000 pounds (900 kg)
  • Optional sunroof
  • Full range of audio systems available, including an in-dash, six-disc CD changer
  • Optional stripe or the new Flame/Heat decal packages

Blazer ZR2
The off-road ZR2 package is available in 2WD and 4WD configurations. Features include:

  • 46-mm Bilstein pressurized shocks
  • 3.9-inch-wider tread in front and rear
  • P265/R75R15 on-/off-road steel-belted radial blackwall tires
  • Specific strengthened front differential gears and drive axles
  • Specific rear axle with an 8.5-inch ring gear
  • Larger rear wheel bearings
  • Longer, larger diameter axle shafts
  • A specifically tuned rear suspension with revised rear multileaf springs
  • Rear axle track bar
  • Skid plate package
  • Locking rear differential
  • Large front and rear wheel flares
  • 2WD version has brush guards and tubular side steps

Blazer Powertrain

Blazer's standard engine is Vortec 4300 SFI V6 that generates 190 horsepower and 250 lb.-ft. of torque. A National Low Emission Vehicle (NLEV) system is available on Blazer.

Go with the standard five-speed manual transmission or choose the optional four-speed electronic automatic.

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