1985 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Manufacturer Promo

The compact truck market was the fastest growing of all the automotive markets in 1985, and the four-wheeling sports utility vehicle is a big seller within that segment. Several years before, of course, there were no compact utility wagons, which certainly could account for the rapid growth. But it was really not just a case of people buying compact utility vehicles instead of full-sized utility vehicles. What it was , was that the compacts created a broader market. People who would not consider buying a full-sized utility vehicle suddenly were buying the compact versions.

And one manufacturer certainly that slept very well, was Chevrolet, which had the best selling sports utility vehicle for 1984. It was an excellent year for all trucks, but this is still an accomplishment for the S-10 Blazer, especially when you consider the stiff competition it is getting from the Ford Bronco II and Jeep Cherokee.