jasonj80 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 The 3.6 RS should match the Edge ST in performance because of the 9-speed and lighter weight, pricing will be a decision factor also. Won't even be close, the 9 speed as shown has done little to performance and manages a 1mpg over the 8 speed in units uses. Edge ST will be hitting 60 in low 5 second range, The RS will be around mid 6's. The Edge and XT5 are almost exactly the same weight as is, The Blazer will be a few lbs lighter (maybe 200) as it just has less equipment and the I4; But not enough to make up for the huge power difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) I remember a time when GM always made the fastest competitor in each car segment, but now Ford just outright owns everybody on fun factor across the board. It's one of the reasons I still love this company, I'm never disappointed when I get behind the wheel. I love Ford's consistency, they seem to understand what their returning customers like and it's that vision I appreciate even when they are struggling. Edited June 22, 2018 by Assimilator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Won't even be close, the 9 speed as shown has done little to performance and manages a 1mpg over the 8 speed in units uses. Edge ST will be hitting 60 in low 5 second range, The RS will be around mid 6's. The Edge and XT5 are almost exactly the same weight as is, The Blazer will be a few lbs lighter (maybe 200) as it just has less equipment and the I4; But not enough to make up for the huge power difference. Looking at how the Regal GS and Fusion sport are dead-even in acceleration despite Ford's big power advantage is what im going on (also the Buick out brake and handle the Ford), I'm sure on top-end the ST would out-gun the Blazer marginally but with them being CUVs the Blazer's 4500 lb tow capacity interest me the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 They're not dead even. Fusion Sport is several tenths faster to 60 and faster in the quarter mile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 They're not dead even. Fusion Sport is several tenths faster to 60 and faster in the quarter mile. https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/tested-2017-ford-fusion-sport-review Fusion Sport 5.1 0-60 13.7@ 101 mph https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-buick-regal-gs-test-review Regal GS 5.4 0-60 13.9@ 101 mph Virtually dead-even though Ford gets the slight advantage, the Edge and Blazer probably have simular results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 5.1 and 5.4 are not dead even. They're close. Edge will be faster due to the 8 speed and the Ford Performance tuning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Boom. https://twitter.com/mrlevine/status/1010064709553410048?s=21 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Boom. https://twitter.com/mrlevine/status/1010064709553410048?s=21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) Mike Levine is awesome :lol: Edited June 22, 2018 by fuzzymoomoo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 "Trailblazer"....solved! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Boom. https://twitter.com/mrlevine/status/1010064709553410048?s=21 Well, atleast GM have a mid-size, BOF truck on sale now....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I agree that if Chevy wants to respond to Wrangler and Bronco, they probably should have saved the name. But it's probably best to see if Ford can crack the Bronco, I have my doubts right now that it might be an exercise in design nostalgia instead of the versatility wonder that is the truly outstanding Wrangler. If GM decides to take on Jeep, I have a feeling we'll see a "GMC Hummer" or something like that so they can keep it as "premium". For some reason, they don't like Chevy to go upmarket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 In the sea of SUVs it looks like another Chevy product. The bow tie fans will adore it. They will say the interior is fantastic. Ya da ya da.... no worries for me buying one. Im still amazed at how different tastes are between customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I hate those round air vents. The rest is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 No wonder they didn't show pictures of the rear of the red one....look how terrible that giant piece of black plastic in the middle of the bumper looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 I agree, that doesnt look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 No wonder they didn't show pictures of the rear of the red one....look how terrible that giant piece of black plastic in the middle of the bumper looks. I'm guessing that's there because sometimes when people load large or heavy cargo, there is a tendency to place it on the bumper to slide it in and that won't scratch like paint. I'm thinking along the lines of a large LCD or heavy Ikea like furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I think that’s correct. A lot of Edge owners end up buying various things to cover up the painted bumper in that area to protect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 The higher trim models on the Blazer (with painted bumpers) have that area painted body color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-Mo Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) GM is joining the Asian brands with sharp angles and body crease a-palooza design - Not my style but smart move for Chevy because the buying public is eating that up! They want their new car to look modern. Blend-in handsome, non-offensive design is the new 'boring'. I am surprised that the iconic 'Blazer' name is on this Hyundai/Lexus clone CUV. Edited July 12, 2018 by Kev-Mo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) I've been seeing them all over Michigan. GM has a more modern and trendy design aesthetic going on, to me this looks somewhat similar to the GMC Terrain which I see EVERYWHERE in Michigan. Lots of new GM products have this same sort of new age design with the play on longer hoods and proportions with sculpted creased lines overlapping smooth surfacing and foating greenhouse designs. To me it tends to look very tortured and over designed and it's not something I expect Ford to ever do. Ford is not exactly a design innovator anymore but I do trust them to be smarter about it...although I'm not that impressed by Focus and 2020 Escape...2020 Explorer is amazing however. Edited July 12, 2018 by Assimilator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/tested-2017-ford-fusion-sport-review Fusion Sport 5.1 0-60 13.7@ 101 mph https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-buick-regal-gs-test-review Regal GS 5.4 0-60 13.9@ 101 mph Virtually dead-even though Ford gets the slight advantage, the Edge and Blazer probably have simular results. 100 mph is 146 ft/second, a 2/10 lead in time over the 1/4 mile for the Ford mean 29 feet gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Saw two of these with MFR plates last weekend, looked better in person than I thought. Anyone know when they hit showrooms? My sister is in the market to replace her Equinox and the current Equinox is too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Anyone know when they hit showrooms? Early 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Early 2019 Thanks - I thought it was a ways off. I was surprised to see them. I was on my way back from MI and Im accustomed to seeing cars like that there, but not here in Illinois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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