What is it?
Chevrolet K5
What's special about it?
With K5's two-door appearance (it actually utilizes modified versions of the Silverado extended cab's reverse-opening rear doors to assist entry and exit to the rear seats), this concept represents a new spin on an old idea. Like the full-size K5 Blazers sold since 1969, when Chevrolet first brought the first Blazer to market, the K5 provides a compact package with a removable rear roof and four driven wheels.
Unlike Blazers of yore, the K5's rear roof is constructed of carbon fiber, and with both side doors opened, provides a 5-foot-wide opening to allow passengers to clamber aboard. In back, K5 has a 6-foot-long cargo bed when the rear, 60/40 split folding seats are collapsed. When the seats are erect, the cargo space is more than 3 feet long.
Special trim on the outside includes dual exhausts with bright finish, a modified front fascia with lowered fog lights, exposed tow hooks and a special nickel-colored grille. Side-view mirrors contain turn signal indicators. Body-color fender flares, lower-body cladding and industrial-looking five-spoke, six-bolt 18-inch wheels shod with LT285/60R18 BFGoodrich T/A tires complete the appearance.
Inside, leather and carbon fiber trim greet passengers. Unique gauges are sportier than regular Silverado models. OnStar communications, featuring Virtual Advisor and Personal Calling, is used via a three-button interface integrated with the rearview mirror.
Powering the K5 is a massaged, 440-horsepower Vortec 6000 V8 engine. With 450 ft-lbs. of torque and a four-speed automatic transmission, not only is the K5 speedy, it can tow a large load. Power was boosted over normal Vortec 6000 output through the use of larger heads and modified intake and exhaust systems. Power flows to all four wheels.
Why should you care?
Chevrolet killed its full-size, two-door SUV when the new Silverado-based Tahoe was introduced. Currently, nobody sells a full-size, short-wheelbase SUV with a removable roof. The K5 would give GM a unique niche vehicle in a hot segment, and with the release of the K5 concept, it's clear that someone at Chevrolet would like to see the return of the original Blazer.
Chevrolet K5
What's special about it?
With K5's two-door appearance (it actually utilizes modified versions of the Silverado extended cab's reverse-opening rear doors to assist entry and exit to the rear seats), this concept represents a new spin on an old idea. Like the full-size K5 Blazers sold since 1969, when Chevrolet first brought the first Blazer to market, the K5 provides a compact package with a removable rear roof and four driven wheels.
Unlike Blazers of yore, the K5's rear roof is constructed of carbon fiber, and with both side doors opened, provides a 5-foot-wide opening to allow passengers to clamber aboard. In back, K5 has a 6-foot-long cargo bed when the rear, 60/40 split folding seats are collapsed. When the seats are erect, the cargo space is more than 3 feet long.
Special trim on the outside includes dual exhausts with bright finish, a modified front fascia with lowered fog lights, exposed tow hooks and a special nickel-colored grille. Side-view mirrors contain turn signal indicators. Body-color fender flares, lower-body cladding and industrial-looking five-spoke, six-bolt 18-inch wheels shod with LT285/60R18 BFGoodrich T/A tires complete the appearance.
Inside, leather and carbon fiber trim greet passengers. Unique gauges are sportier than regular Silverado models. OnStar communications, featuring Virtual Advisor and Personal Calling, is used via a three-button interface integrated with the rearview mirror.
Powering the K5 is a massaged, 440-horsepower Vortec 6000 V8 engine. With 450 ft-lbs. of torque and a four-speed automatic transmission, not only is the K5 speedy, it can tow a large load. Power was boosted over normal Vortec 6000 output through the use of larger heads and modified intake and exhaust systems. Power flows to all four wheels.
Why should you care?
Chevrolet killed its full-size, two-door SUV when the new Silverado-based Tahoe was introduced. Currently, nobody sells a full-size, short-wheelbase SUV with a removable roof. The K5 would give GM a unique niche vehicle in a hot segment, and with the release of the K5 concept, it's clear that someone at Chevrolet would like to see the return of the original Blazer.
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