The 2024 Blazer EV is the first Chevrolet vehicle on General Motors’ new Ultium electric platform, which is shared by the Honda Prologue EV and Cadillac Lyriq. We offer our first impressions of the new Blazer, including its driving dynamics, build quality, and why GM ordered dealers to stop selling it. We also discuss the future of internal combustion engines and whether or not EVs will dominate the car market in the next decade. Also, we debate whether the 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid is worth the wait, or is the recently updated 2024 Honda Accord hybrid.
More info on the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2024-chevrolet-blazer-ev-review-a1328332871/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - First Impressions: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV
01:26 - Issues we encountered
02:58 - Lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
06:16 - Charging
06:40 - Interior Quality
07:08 - Driving Dynamics
10:14 - The Brakes
11:49 - Design oddities
12:35 - Controls
13:26 - Stop Sale Order
14:39 - More issues
16:43 - Things we liked
17:20 - Visibility
18:00 - Seat Comfort
19:44 - Question #1: What will be the prevalent fuel source for vehicles in the next decade?
25:26 - Question #2: Is the 2025 Toyota Camry worth the wait?
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First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Is a Bumpy Ride
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2024-chevrolet-blazer-ev-review-a1328332871/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/blazer-ev/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Hybrid & EV Ratings
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Preview: 2024 Honda Prologue Electric Vehicle Is Sensible and Roomy
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2024-honda-prologue-review-a8015429336/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Preview: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Shows GM’s Commitment to Electric Cars
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/cadillac-lyriq-review-a5185208455/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Car Safety Guide
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/car-safety-guide-a6462424223/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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