1997 CHEVROLET Blazer 3 doors 4.3L V6 5MT (193 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The 1995 Blazer had the difficult mission to continue the legendary K5 lineup, which was very appreciated by the offroad community. But the Blazer three doors took a different approach.

With its rounded shapes and front independent suspension, the 1995 Blazer positioned itself right from the start as a family vehicle more than a hard-core offroad-er. GM’s management considered that those who loved the K5 when they were young would appreciate the comfortable new car, which was available with a three or five-door version.

The three-door version was made mostly for empty-nesters or for those who didn’t have time to make the baby-room. It looked sportier and practical as well. With the headlights separated by the turn-signals by a wide, horizontal chromed slat, its front fascia inspired more passion for roads than for trails. On its side, it featured a triangular window behind the doors with a pop-out opening system. Due to the blackened C-pillars, the greenhouse’s back looked like it had a wrapped-around glass area.

Inside, the Blazer featured cloth seats with an option for velour. The 1995 model featured a steering-column mounted gear selector and a knob for the 4×4 system: 2WD, 4WD auto, and 4×4 lock. The vehicles fitted with manual transmission featured floor-mounted gear-stick and a transfer-box selector.

Under the hood, GM installed the same 4.3-liter V6 engine paired to either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual. Since some areas didn’t require all-wheel-drive systems, GM made the SUV available with either a rear or 4×4 system. The latter featured a transfer case with high and low-range gear.