[KMPrenger]

So first off...the naming thing. I wasn't someone who had a real issue with the new Blazer being called Blazer. In my mind, it was OK, seeing as how the last Blazer was essentially the same thing with the same purpose.

I do however, have a bit of an issue with this being called the TrailBlazer. Yeah I'll get over it lol. But my issue is that the last Trail Blazer was actually a mid-size SUV...as large or larger than the last gen Blazer. Now suddenly the Trail Blazer is a compact small SUV. OK then.

Next, I think it looks fine, and the interior looks good. But its pretty obvious to me that Chevy is going to milk the crap out of the look of the Blazer. They know they have a good looking vehicle (sorry to anyone that disagrees, but the Blazer gets mostly positive remarks for its looks. Even my wife thinks it looks fantastic). Now the Trail Blazer is here, and its a cheaper looking version of the Blazer. You KNOW that the MCE for the equinox is also going to get this look (OK my opinion) but pretty soon we are going to be seeing this look everywhere, which is going to really water down this look after another year or two. The Blazer is going to be cool and sorta unique to have....for now. I understand brand recognition and all of that, but I don't have to like it.

Finally, speaking of the wages and made in America thing. There is no good answer. People generally want to make good money, but pay the cheapest price for their stuff. Unless Americans as a whole decide we want to really support American workers and pay more to do it (never gonna happen) this issue is not going to change.