The Final Call
With the Chevrolet Blazer set to shift assembly from Mexico to the U.S., production of the 2026 model will end on September 30, 2026. No 2027 model will reportedly be offered, so interested buyers should place their orders as soon as possible.
According to GM Authority, order books for the 2026 Blazer will close this week. The 2028 model is also expected to arrive with a refresh, which could be seen as a much-needed update given that the last facelift debuted for the 2023 model year. Few details are known for now, but the more important thing is for prospective owners to secure an allocation before the books close.
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The Blazer Proposition
The Chevy Blazer competes in the two-row midsize crossover segment, rivaling models such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Murano, and Honda Passport. Ford once competed in this space but exited after discontinuing the Edge following the 2024 model year. Among these models, the Blazer has the lowest starting price at $34,300, excluding destination charges.
Factory orders are now limited to the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four, which produces 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. The larger naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6, previously offered on the RS, is no longer available to order.
For those who no longer want to gas up, the model is also offered alongside an all-electric counterpart called the Blazer EV, which provides an EPA-estimated range of up to 312 miles.
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Tariffs Change the Math
After years of production at GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, the gas-powered Blazer will move to the company’s Spring Hill facility in Tennessee during the first half of 2027. Although U.S. assembly will likely bring higher labor costs, it should reduce the model’s exposure to import tariffs. This dynamic is particularly apparent among affordable models, which are becoming increasingly difficult to sell profitably in the current U.S. market.
Another GM model moving to U.S. production is the Buick Envision, currently built at the SAIC-GM Jinqiao plant in China. GM plans to build its next generation at Fairfax Assembly in Kansas beginning in 2028, although the automaker has not confirmed whether it will retain the Envision name.
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