When these first hit the market, they borrowed the name from another Chevy vehicle from years past. Unlike other new models, this one launched with two engine options, there’s the 2.5L I4 and the 3.6L V6. Of these two, the most efficient one is the I4 which shouldn’t be a surprise to most. This engine comes with an EPA rated 24 MPG combined, making it a solid option for those who want something a bit larger, but don’t want something that guzzles gas. While the V6 is the less efficient option, Chevy knows that sometimes people want something with a bit more power, and if that sounds like you, then you can keep an eye out for the V6 engine, as this one comes with 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque.
This generation comes with a few trims to pick from, as well as drivetrains. For the drivetrain, you have both AWD and FWD. For trim levels, you have the L, 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, RS, and Premier.
No matter which trim you find yourself looking at, they will come standard with the 8-inch touchscreen that has phone integration. Other features are keyless entry with keyless access and push-button start, as well as Wi-Fi capabilities.
If you’re lucky, you’ll find a used model that was equipped with remote start, a Bose premium audio system, GPS navigation, a power sunroof, heated and ventilated front bucket seats with driver's memory, and even a power tailgate, giving you plenty of creature comforts to look for.
When 2020 came around, Chevy wasn’t quite happy with the engine options, so they added the 2.0L turbocharged I4 as an optional engine for the 2LT and 3LT trims. This engine comes with slightly better mileage in the later years at 25 MPG combined.
For 2021, the VR2 Trailering Package was added to the line, and this unlocked the ability for FWD models to tow up to 4,500 pounds, which was once reserved for AWD models that were equipped with the V6.
Due to drivers not really wanting the lower-end trims, the L, and 1LT were dropped, and being that these were the only ones to use the 2.5L I4 engine, this was also lost. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
When 2023 came around, Chevy decided it was time for an update, and with it, they equipped all trims with the larger 10-inch infotainment screen, as well as standard wireless charging on the higher-end trims. While most everything else stayed the same, this made better tech features more accessible.
While the Blazer hadn’t received any awards or titles from the NHTSA or IIHS, respectively, it still is a very safe SUV. The IIHS has given the Blazer an overwhelming amount of “good” ratings, proving that not everything needs an award to keep your family safe. On the NHTSA side of things, the Blazer has received a 5-star rating in terms of safety, further proving that this will keep you and your family safe.
Some safety features that you can look for are lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.