Chevrolet Blazer

The Blazer is a midsize crossover SUV with room for up to five passengers. In Chevrolet’s sport-ute lineup, it slots between the compact Equinox and the three-row Traverse. The Blazer shares a platform and some components with the GMC Acadia and the Cadillac XT5, which are built by Chevy’s sister companies.

Chevrolet sells the Blazer in a variety of trims, which correspond not only with equipment levels but also with the included engine. The entry-level L and 1LT trims (available through 2021) employ a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 193 horsepower. The mid-tier 2LT and 3LT trims offer a choice between a 230-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (starting in 2020) and a 305-hp 3.6-liter V6. And at the high end of the range, the performance-themed RS and the fully loaded Premier trims get the 3.6-liter V6 exclusively. All versions utilize a nine-speed automatic transmission, and the 2LT and higher can be equipped with optional all-wheel drive. No hybrid or electric versions have yet been released.

Standard equipment on the Blazer includes keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera, and an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Higher-level trims offer additional goodies, such as remote start, a power liftgate, leather upholstery, heated seats, and a blind-spot warning system. In 2021, Chevrolet made some active safety features, including forward collision mitigation and lane-keeping assist, standard on the 2LT and higher trims; before that, they were optional. Other notable options include adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera, and a wireless device charger.