With a rumored standard V8, this could be the most exciting GM revival in years.Front view of a vintage maroon and white GMC truck with California license plate MY77JIM on a rocky terrain.It seems the dreams of old-school GM four-wheeling fans may be coming true. Word from enthusiast site, GMAuthority, reports the General's upscale SUV and truck division could be injecting a major dose of nostalgia into its new rumored Jimmy off-roader revival.Not too long ago, hearsay began surfacing, indicating GM's apparent effort to revive the Jimmy as a new, dedicated off-roader. The model would set its sights directly on the likes of the current Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco.AdvertisementAdvertisementBut instead of disappointing fans from the get-go, another rumor popped up suggesting the new Jimmy will go completely retro with its design.Back to the "square body" daysGM truck and SUV fans have been clamoring for a revival of the old, square-bodied SUVs from the '70s and '80s. - Credit: General MotorsAccording to the report, GMAuthority spoke with some unnamed insiders close to the matter. In that discussion, GM's designers disclosed that they are taking inspiration from the original big, square-bodied Jimmy from the 1970s and 1980s.That would be the OG Chevrolet K5 Blazer-based models. The K5 Blazer and Jimmy both served as the original competitor to the big-bodied Bronco (yes, that Bronco) up through the early 1990s. Other competitors included the original Jeep Cherokee and Dodge Ramcharger.This is some exciting news as fans have been clamoring for a new Jimmy for years. The last time the model rolled off the assembly line was the smaller, S-10-based version from 1998 through 2005. By that point, the Jimmy had become a total shadow of its former self.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Envoy later succeeded the Jimmy as buyers sought more fuel-efficient, car-like and smaller alternatives to the original, rugged SUVs. For this reason, some have been skeptical of this supposed new Jimmy revival.The current Chevy Blazer is nothing like its original forefathers, which hugely disappointed fans from the get-go. - Credit: JESSICA LYNN WALKERThat's because GM has a known history of reviving old nameplates, only to slap them onto cars that simply don't do the originals justice. (Think the Blazer.)Since the rumors surfaced, fans have been hoping for a model that resembles the OG versions from the '70s and '80s. Now, Jimmy lovers can hopefully put any skepticism to rest.A GM off-roader would complete the Detroit trifectaThe new, rumored GMC Jimmy will supposedly sport a retro design inspired by the OG Chevy K5 Blazer-based models. - Credit: General MotorsFord and Jeep have been dominating Detroit's thoroughbred off-roader niche with the Bronco and the Wrangler for quite some time now. GM has been the only of the Detroit Big Three that hasn't fielded a dedicated four-by-four in years.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe company's tried spinning off some seriously rugged trucks based on their pickups. Such include the AEV versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and Colorado, along with the GMC AT4 models.Should the GMC Jimmy revival come to fruition, it will finally complete the Detroit Big Three off-roader trifecta. - Credit: enthusiastspec via BringATrailerBut not one has truly challenged the Wrangler and Bronco directly. This proves especially true from a design standpoint.Other rumors say the new Jimmy will strictly come with a V8 to appease old-school four-wheeling fans. Should all these rumors hold any water, the Jimmy could end up being the most exciting old-school GM revival in years. We're all for it.About the Author: Chris Chin is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, trucks and anything else with four wheels. He has over a decade of experience writing news and reviews but considers himself an enthusiast first, with a passion for classics and European cars. His daily driver is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL with nearly 250,000 miles (87,000 are his).AdvertisementAdvertisementWant to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.add as a preferred source on google
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