2020 Chevrolet Blazer

The 2020 Chevy Blazer lineup starts from the front-drive L trim, which has an MSRP of $28,800, excluding a destination charge of $1,195, bringing the total price to $29,995. Next is the 1LT, priced from $33,495. The new engine for 2020 is available from the 2LT trim level, starting from $33,995 while the 3LT costs $38,195. The top-spec RS (reviewed separately) and Premier trim starts from $41,795 and $43,895 respectively.

Basically, the 2020 Blazer has four trim levels: L, LT, RS, and Premier. The entry-level Blazer L comes equipped with a generous amount of standard equipment. But you're going to find the next-level Blazer trim mostly on dealer lots, and it's divided into three sub-trims: 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT. With each sub trim, you are going to get more safety equipment plus upgraded engines. The Premier is the most luxurious of the Blazers.

For satisfying the sporty enthusiastic range of customers, the RS trim does its best to present a sporty ride and handling to the driver and massive fun while driving hard. All trims get an 8” Touchscreen Infotainment System and LED Headlights and Taillights as standard.

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For most shoppers, the base L trim is a good choice since it has a decent amount of standard tech and features including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. However, Its engine isn’t the most powerful in the lineup, so, anyone looking for more power and all-wheel drive should jump to the 2LT trim. It comes standard with the new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and the 3.6-liter V6 is optional.

The Blazer's base 2.5-liter engine gets excellent fuel economy estimates, the front-wheel-drive model delivers 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. The midlevel turbocharged four-cylinder gains 1 mpg on the highway while the V6 powered Blazer only drops 1 mpg in the city and on the highway. This is possible because all Blazer trims come with Active Grille Shutters and a Start/Stop System with a deactivation feature that helps in conserving fuel when the engine isn’t being used fully.

The Chevy Blazer has a massive 19.4-gallon fuel tank which takes the driving range to at least 446 miles in mixed driving situations. If you are looking for the most frugal SUV in the segment then the Toyota RAV4 is the one that should suit you well. The Hyundai Santa Fe XL is the least frugal of the lot thanks to its high-performance figures and heavyweight.

The Blazer's front and rear legroom are competitive for the class, but it falls behind class leaders when it comes to overall cargo space- Edmunds.com

2020 Blazer Interior and Comfort

Passengers inside the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer won’t complain about the amount of space as GM engineers have carved out plenty of head- and legroom up front, but the rear seats are a mixed bag. Their front seats are supportive so is the rear. However, the legroom is unquestionable at the back but Blazer's sloping roofline limits the headroom for tall adults. The cabin has active noise cancellation on offer in all trims but the Engine noise may still creep in when revving the motor hard.

The Blazer's cabin showcases a cool Camaro-inspired design and a modern outlook. The streamlined dash houses the 8-inch touchscreen display infotainment system, circular air vents allow temperature adjustment while there are available red accents. The interior quality is decent as most of the surfaces are soft to the touch, but there are some hard plastics, even in upper trim levels.

Chevy adds convenience features for the rear-seat passengers as well, not only giving them ample space, but climate-control vents, and convenient slide/recline seats. The Blazer’s cargo capacity is rated at 30.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats, which is smaller than the Ford Edge and Toyota RAV4. The space is decent in an absolute manner and to load more bulk you can easily release levers located in the cargo area to create a flat load floor.

Interior small storage items will find places in a passenger-side map slot, door and seatback pockets, plus an electronically locking glove box. Below is the list of infotainment features available on the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer:

• Android Auto and Apple Car Play Compatibility
• 4 USB Ports
• 8” Touchscreen with Navigation
• HD Rear View Camera
• Bose Audio with 8 speakers
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot and Internet
• AM/FM/SiriusXM Radio and Bluetooth

While some design elements such as the grille and taillights come across as overwrought, we do like the Blazer's athletic stance on the road-CarandDriver.com

2020 Blazer Design and Dimensions

The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer draws no inspiration from the Old Blazer and tends to take a more modern approach to the design. The Blazer looks premium from all angles, be it from the sides, front, or rear. There is a floating roofline to the Blazer’s design that seems inspired by the Camaro and the side sculpting and curves give the same impressions.

The Front design looks futuristic with the Sleek LED DRL’s on the top and the Headlights placed where you usually see Fog Lamps in other cars. The front grill changes from variant to a variant where the sports-oriented RS gets a glossy and athletic look while the top-range Premier trim gets a more chrome-laden design.

The Rear End of the Blazer clearly seems inspired by the Camaro and the High taillights give an impression of the same. There is a lot of sculpting thrown all throughout the body of the Blazer and the High ground clearance, gives the Blazer a clear edge over the rivals. In terms of the other dimensions as well, the Blazer is similarly poised against the rivals and there is not much to differentiate among the same.

Exterior Features

The new Blazer is an absolute looker from the inside, courtesy of its big set of features present in it. Some of those features include

• 20” Alloy Wheels
• Body-Colored Antenna
• Auto On/Off HID Projector Headlamps with LED DRL’s
• LED Taillights
• Intermittent Front and Rear Wipers
• Hands-Free Gesture Liftgate
• Heated powered auto-dimming ORVM’s with integrated turn signal indicators
• Roof Rails
• Upper Active Aero Stutters

The NHTSA gave the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer an overall safety rating of five out of five stars, despite a four-star rollover rating. The IIHS gave the 2020 Blazer a top rating of Good in the only two tests, other test data is missing.

Chevy offers limited standard advanced safety features on the 2020 Blazer including a rearview camera and a rear-seat reminder. The higher trim levels get more advanced driver assistance features such as lane keep assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and the following distance indicator. 

Some of the Safety Features present in the Blazer includes

• 7 Airbags
• HD Rear Vision Camera
• LATCH system
• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone alert
• On-Star and Chevrolet Connected Services
• ESC with Traction Control
• Teen Driver Assist
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Tire Fill Alert

2020 Chevrolet Blazer vs 2020 Nissan Murano

The Nissan Murano has been the segment stalwart in the SUV space because of its Well Built cabin, good refinement levels, and Tank-like build quality. The Nissan’s design however feels a bit dated as compared to other SUVs in the segment and the Blazer is a stark example. The Chevy Blazer looks like it is 10 years ahead of its class in terms of both the exteriors and the interiors. The Blazer also packs in more punch with its V6 and offers a better MPG figure as well.

2020 Chevrolet Blazer vs 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa FE XL is a new entrant to the segment as well and Hyundai has done everything it could, to present a segment-worthy offering. The Santa Fe outshines the Blazer with its comfort and convenience features on offer and packs in a lot of tech equipment as well. The Blazer, on the other hand, looks futuristic and leagues ahead of the competition in terms of styling. For people looking for a more driver-focused SUV, the Blazer is the one with its firmer suspension tune and a powerful V 6 motor as well.

With the all New 2020 Blazer, Chevrolet has a lot going in its way. With superb handling, a good infotainment system, great looks, and a sporty engine lineup, the Chevy Blazer is certainly a well-rounded SUV. It may not be as cushy to ride as the Santa Fe or as spacious as the RAV4 but it does everything. With a relatively lesser asking price of $29,995 (including destination charges) and striking Camaro-like exteriors, the Chevy Blazer is surely one of the most formidable midsize SUV in the segment.