2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS Takes on Hyundai Ioniq 5 N With a Bold Price
Pricing Details
The starting price for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS is $61,995 (SAR 232,481), which includes a mandatory shipping and delivery fee of $1,395 (SAR 5,231). This places it at a lower price point than some of its biggest competitors. The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, for example, starts at $67,475 (SAR 253,031), making the Blazer SS a more affordable option in the high-performance electric SUV segment.
Despite being priced lower, the Blazer SS stands out due to its larger size, offering more space than its Korean competitor while still delivering competitive performance. Within Chevrolet's Blazer EV lineup, the SS trim is the most powerful and highest-priced model, but more affordable versions are also available:
2025 Blazer LT – $45,995 (SAR 172,481)
– 2025 Blazer RS – $51,295 (SAR 192,356)
Performance and Mechanical Features
The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS is designed for speed and performance, featuring dual electric motors that generate a total of 615 horsepower. This marks a notable improvement from the 557 horsepower Chevrolet originally announced when the model was first revealed in 2022. With its advanced all-wheel drive system and Wide Open Watts mode, this electric SUV can accelerate from 0 to 96 km/h (60 mph) in just 3.4 seconds.
All Blazer EV variants come equipped with a 102-kWh battery pack. However, the SS version, being the highest-performance model, delivers a driving range of up to 455 km (283 miles) on a full charge. This provides a balance of thrilling performance and practical long-distance travel without the need for frequent recharging.
Interior Features and Technology
Inside the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS, the cabin is designed to blend technology, comfort, and sportiness. The driver's cockpit features an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, providing key vehicle data in a modern, high-resolution display. This is complemented by a large 17.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google integration, ensuring seamless connectivity, entertainment, and navigation.
A standout feature in the Blazer SS interior is its air vent styling, which draws inspiration from Mercedes-Benz models, adding a premium touch. The SS model further enhances its sporty aesthetic with a flat-bottom steering wheel, emphasizing its performance-driven nature.
As the flagship model in the Blazer EV lineup, the SS variant comes loaded with advanced features as standard, including:
GM's Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system , allowing hands-free driving on compatible highways
, allowing hands-free driving on compatible highways High-performance Brembo brakes , ensuring powerful and precise stopping capability
, ensuring powerful and precise stopping capability A surround-view camera system , improving visibility and enhancing safety
, improving visibility and enhancing safety A head-up display, providing essential driving data without distracting the driver
Manufacturing and Availability
Chevrolet produces the Blazer EV lineup at GM's Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, ensuring efficient production to meet growing demand for electric SUVs. With the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS now officially on sale, customers finally have the opportunity to experience its thrilling combination of power, technology, and affordability.
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