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22-04-2025
- Automotive
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2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS midsize SUV is brand's fastest SS ever
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Chevrolet's renowned SS performance badge makes a leap into the future ― and the really fast lane ― with the electric 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS midsize SUV. The SS badge has adorned legendary Chevrolets since it debuted on the 1961 Impala SS. Other bearers included Chevelle and Malibu SS vehicles in the muscle car era. Leading Chevy's charge into the EV era, the Blazer EV SS is the quickest vehicle in the line's history: 3.4 seconds 0-60 mph. The upgraded SUV also boasts a 303-mile range on a charge and a host of mechanical upgrades to handle the SS package's 615 horsepower and 650 pound feet of peak power. The Blazer EV SS is in dealerships now. Ford Mach-E GT: $52,495 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: $66,200 Kia EV6 GT: $61,600 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition: $70,200 Tesla Y Performance: $51,490 Source: Free Press research, Edmunds. Prices exclude import tariffs and destination charges. LT: $44,600 RS: $49,900 SS: $60,600 Source: Edmunds Prices exclude new import tariffsand $1,495 destination charge. I recently experienced the Blazer SS on roads ranging from the 10/10s Motor Club private track in the shadow of Charlotte Motor Speedway to the backroads and hills around Kannapolis, where pennants hanging from light poles, a park statue and more honor favorite son and professional fast-Chevy wheelman Dale Earnhardt. The Blazer SS is fast, easy to drive, comfortable, roomy and practical ― at a price that compares very favorably to other high-performance electric SUVs. The steering ― a faster ratio than lesser Blazer EVs ― and suspension ― stiffer roll bars and springs ― deliver responsive handling in quick maneuvers. Front Brembo brake calipers combine with well-tuned one-pedal driving for good stopping power that's easy to modulate. Selectable driving modes include Wide Open Watts ― you're going to make me say "WOW Mode," aren't you? ― that raises output 100 hp and 200 pound-feet of torque from "normal" mode's already admirable 515 hp and 450 pound-feet. Competitive mode, a subset of the Z-mode performance setting, reduces traction control and tunes power delivery and brakes for maximum grip on fast, twisty tracks. Supportive sport seats feature contrast stitching including a signature 'Argon Orange' that extends to bright seat belts. 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds 11.9-second 1.4 mile at 115 mph Up to 615 hp and 650 pound-feet of torque Full-time all-wheel drive Brembo front brake calipers Customizable drive modes 22-inch all-season Michelin or summer Continental tires Faster steering ratio 102 kWh battery Up to 190 kW charging speed Mew inverter materials and magnet construction dissipate heat to boost range. Launch mode Available video YouTube and Peacock streaming during charging More: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV: Tech, value, power make it a top luxury SUV, but no off-roader More: Honda's $1B Ohio EV hub has an assembly line other automakers will want to see The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS leaves almost nothing to be desired if you want a high-performance electric SUV. It looks great, thanks to eye-catching unique orange or blue colors, a black roof, unique rocker panels and bronze Brembo front brake calipers. There's plenty of room for people and cargo, and more power than any owner's ever likely to need. The big battery makes it a heavy vehicle ― Chevy doesn't reveal its curb weight, never a good sign ― but capable tires, steering and suspension upgrades compensate for that mass in enthusiastic driving. All-wheel drive five-seat midsize electric performance SUV Base price: $60,600 (All prices exclude import tariffs and $1,450 destination charge) On sale now Price as tested: $60,995 Power: One electric motor on each axle Output: 515 hp; 450 pound-feet of torque in normal modes; 615 hp, 650 pound-feet in Wide Open Watts mode Transmission: Single-speed direct drive Battery: 102 kWh lithium-ion EPA estimated range on a charge: 303 miles Maximum charging speed: 190 kW DC; 11.5 kW 240v AC Charging time: 78 miles in 10 minutes w/190kW DC; about nine hours @ 240v. Wheelbase: 121.8 inches Length: 192.6 inches Width: 78 inches (86.5 including mirrors) Height: 64.8 inches Ground clearance: 7.5 inches Passenger volume: 104 cubic feet (estimated) Cargo volume: 25.8 cubic feet behind rear seat; 59.8 rear seat folded (25.5/59.1 without sunroof) Curb weight: NA Assembled in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico Contact Mark Phelan: 313-222-6731 or mmphelan@ Follow him on Twitter mark_phelan. Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS midsize SUV is brand's fastest SS ever
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30-01-2025
- Automotive
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Gabriel Iglesias Showcases Pristine 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS on Jay Leno's Garage
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious For comedian Gabriel Iglesias, car collecting is more than just a hobby—it's a way to relive his youth. The stand-up star, also known as 'Fluffy,' has been steadily building a collection of '90s dream cars, with his latest gem being a 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS. Naturally, he couldn't resist taking it to Jay Leno's Garage, where the two car lovers bonded over the legendary big-body muscle sedan. The 1994-1996 Impala SS remains a cult classic, blending Corvette-powered performance with the spacious practicality of a full-size sedan. Its LT1 5.7-liter V8, derived from the Corvette C4, delivered 260 horsepower—modest by today's standards but impressive for a family-friendly cruiser of its era. The Special Ride and Handling suspension, monochrome blacked-out styling, and center console-mounted shifter added to its appeal, making it a standout in Chevrolet's lineup. Iglesias' particular Impala SS is a rarity. While over 41,000 units were produced in 1996, many were driven extensively or modified over the years. His example, however, is practically untouched, with under 1,000 miles on the odometer. Even the original window sticker remains attached, and the factory-fresh gray leather interior is still wrapped in protective plastic. During their time together, Leno, a well-known car enthusiast, took the Impala SS for a spirited test drive. Though Leno typically prefers pre-1975 classics due to California's strict emissions regulations, he praised the Impala's handling and V8 power. Iglesias, meanwhile, was visibly nervous as Leno pushed the car to its limits, thankful that the protective plastic was still covering the carpeting. The 1996 Impala SS represents the end of an era. It was one of the last body-on-frame, rear-wheel-drive, V8-powered American sedans, sharing its fate with the Buick Roadmaster and Cadillac Fleetwood as GM shifted focus to SUVs. Yet, as Iglesias points out, it's a car that still commands attention on the road—not forgotten, just rare. For Fluffy, this Impala SS isn't just another car in his collection—it's a time capsule from his high school years, a testament to the golden age of American muscle sedans.
