Chevy Trailblazer Gets Rugged Redesign, Looks Like Toyota FJ Cruiser

Like almost the entire internet car community, YouTube artist TheSketchMonkey loved the look of the 2021 Ford Bronco. It's rugged, cool yet still modern. If it's successful, Chevy is likely to bring a rival to the market sooner rather than later.

Responding to changing trends is a typical Chevy thing to do. They've been known to rush a Camaro facelift from time to time, and the Blazer was their vehicle for roughing it in the mud, aka a Bronco rival.

Ford launched the Mustang of off-roaders in 1966 and it quickly became a success. Three years later, Chevy had to answer with its Blazer. It was kind of like a roadster version of the Suburban, which itself was derived from a K10 truck.

People enjoyed the combination of a convertible and a rugged truck. They also liked the big engine and available detachable hardtop. It's this early model that inspires the YouTube artist. He starts not with a 1971 model, but with a 2021 Trailblazer. Yes, that's the wimpy model.

Going over the body of the crossover, he adds boxiness while eliminating pointless design elements. But it doesn't become a copy of the Bronco, as you won't find any rounded headlights here.

Instead, this reminds us of several Kia models, starting with the Soul. But because of the chunky off-road tires and white roof, this also resembles the iconic Toyota FJ Cruiser. This is still not something we want to see in production, as even the Jeep Renegade has more cub appeal. But people will buy just about anything if the price is right and it's got a famous name.