With the constantly booming SUV segment, GM wanted to present a new one to the market, to inject fresh life into the segment. They hence decided to reintroduce the Blazer name in the market, a name which was last seen in the old Truck like SUV. Sharing its underpinnings with the Cadillac XT5 and the GMC Acadia, the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer is the exact opposite of its forefather that bore this nametag first.
Customers get 2 Engine options in the 2020 Blazer that includes a 193hp Inline-4 motor and a mighty powerful V6 that belts out 305hp. What is even impressive is the fact that Chevrolet is offering the Blazer in an RS trim for people inclining towards more sportiness.
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Ratings
Features
8.2
Interior
7.0
7.5
OVERALL RATING
Expert Review, Pricing Analysis and Buying Guide
7.5
Overall Rating
While the Base L and 2.5L come only in FWD, all others in the family come with the option of an AWD setup as well. Prices start from $29,995 for the base FWD Blazer and go over $46,795 for the top of the line Premier trim. With a slew of features and updated styling, this "young" SUV is all set to take on the likes of Nissan Murano, Honda Passport, Hyundai Santa Fe XL and the Ford Edge. Its fuel-guzzling nature is something that doesn't work in its favor, but it has a lot of other things to compensate for it. Let's move ahead and uncover them.
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Front Three-quarter View
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Rear Three-quarter View
8.2/10 Features
7.0/10 Interior
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Features
8.2/10
The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer doesn’t showcase any resemblance from its forefathers and shares a lot of styling cues from modern-age. The New blazer comes in a total of 6 trims namely the L, 2,5L, 3.6L Cloth, 3.6L Leather, RS, and the Premier and all of them except the first 2 get the option of an AWD system as well. 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 while the breakup of other features have been tabularized below.
Trim
L
2.5L
3.6L Cloth
Price(FWD)
$29,995
$33,495
$34,495
Price(AWD)
-
-
$37,195
Features
18” Aluminum Alloys
Adds/Replaces to “L”
Adds/Replaces to “2.5L”
Auto On/Off Headlamps
18” Spare Tire
3.5L V6 Motor
HID Headlights, LED DRLs
Deep Tinted Glass
18” Spare Tire
Heated ORVM’s
18” Spare Wheel
Deep Tinted Glass
LED Taillights
Sirius XM Radio
18” Spare Wheel
Leather Wrapped Steering with manual tilt and telescopic column
8 Way Powered Driver’s seat
Driver and Front Passenger Visors with Illuminated Mirrors
HD Rear Camera
Driver and Front Passenger Visors with Illuminated Mirrors
8 Way Powered Driver’s seat
Dual Zone Climate Control
8” Touchscreen infotainment system with charging only USB
Trim
3.6L Leather
RS
Premier
Price(FWD)
$38,695
$41,795
$43,895
Price(AWD)
$41,395
$44,695
$46,795
Features
Adds/Replaces to “2.5L”
Adds/Replaces to “3.6L” Leather
Adds/Replaces to “RS”
Heated Front passenger seats
20” Aluminum Alloys
Heated and Ventilated Front Seat
Rear Park Assist
RS Signature Grill
Premier Signature Grill
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
120V Power Outlet
Heated Rear Outboard Seats
Roof Mounted Side Rails
Auto Heated Steering Wheel
Silver Roof Mounted Side Rails
Power Programmable Liftgate
Gesture Liftgate
Memory Settings
6 Way Power Front Seats
Ambient Interior Lighting
Bose 8 Speaker Audio System
Heated Auto Dimming ORVM with Integrated Turn Signals
8” Color Driver Information Display
Power Tilt and telescopic steering
Inside Rearview Auto-Dimming Mirror
Cargo management System
Body Colored Door Handles with Chrome
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
8” Touchscreen Color Infotainment System with navigation
8” Premium Touchscreen Color System
Remote Start, Universal Home Remote
We Recommend
3.6L Leather trim offers a lot of equipment for the price it is being offered at and hence is the trim to choose as per us.
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Engine and Performance
It’s gutsy, makes better noises, rides quite firmly, and has connective steering that swings fluidly through esses–and tracks very well on interstates- TheCarConnection.com
Engine and Transmission
The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer comes in 2 Engine options. The Base L trims have to live with a naturally aspirated 193hp, 4 Cylinder Motor that is good for daily commutes and a good FWD setup. On the other hand, people who want a more enthusiastic ride on their way to office or on the motorway, should definitely upgrade to the 3.6L V6 Motor.
Not only the V6 performs better than the Inline 4 but sounds far better than the same. With a massive 305hp on tap, the Blazer is one of the most powerful SUV’s in its class. The massive 269ft-lbs of Torque makes pulling through traffic easy and performing the odd overtaking maneuver, a lot easier than ever.
Models
Chevrolet Blazer LT V6
Nissan Murano S
Honda Passport Sport
Hyundai Santa Fe XL SE
MSRP
$34,495
$32,315
$33,035
$31,995
Engine
3.6L V6
3.5L V6
3.5L V 6
3.3L V6
Transmission
9 Speed automatic
CVT
9 Speed automatic
6 Speed Automatic
Horsepower
305hp@ 6600rpm
260hp@ 6000rpm
280hp@ 6000rpm
290hp@ 6400rpm
Torque
269ft-lbs@ 5000rpm
240ft-lbs@ 4400rpm
262ft-lbs@ 4700 rpm
252ft-lbs@ 5200rpm
For the Transmission part, GM has opted for a 9 Speed Unit which, isn’t the fastest to respond but not dull to drive with either. We do however like the prompt response of the transmission from standstill but we don’t particularly like the (+/-) buttons on the gear lever to change gears manually.
Acceleration
The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox’s acceleration from the 3.6L is one of the best in the segment and with a 6.3 second time to do the 60mph dash from standstill, the Blazer has its head held high against the competition.
Models
Chevrolet Blazer LT V6
Nissan Murano S
Honda Passport Sport
Hyundai Santa Fe XL SE
0-60 MPH
6.3
7.5
6.1
7.2
Quarter mile
N/A
15.6
N/A
15.8
Engine
3.6L V6
3.5L V6
3.5L V 6
3.3L V6
Curb Weight (lbs.)
4007
3823
3959
4026
Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
7.6
7.7
7.3
8.9
In terms of the competition, the newly launched Honda Passport is the fastest of the lot, thanks to its lower curb weight and powerful motor. The Nissan Murano and the Hyundai Santa Fe XL are the slowest of all the cars with a time of more than 7 seconds to do the dash to 60.
Ride and Handling
In lieu of the Sporty characteristics, the Chevrolet Blazer has a relatively firmer ride as compared to its rivals and that translates to its precise handling manners. The New Blazer isn’t based out of a Big Chevy truck and is based on a modern SUV platform. The Chevy Blazer uses independent suspension and this allows the blazer to handle small bumps and cracks on the road quite easily. In terms of Enthusiastic driving though, it’s the Blazer RS that steals the show with its sports-tuned suspension and steering that takes the driving experience to a whole new level.
The Steering also adds to the driving character of the Blazer and the strong handling characteristics are aided by the light steering in city speeds. However, once you climb to Highway speeds, the steering weighs in a lot heavily than most people would expect it to and tends to be less pleasing to drive on the same. However, this isn’t exactly a deal breaker as the centering force of the Blazer has been programmed well and helps the SUV, maintain a straight line with great poise and composure.
Braking
We don’t have the 60-0 figures for the Blazer for now but considering the big brake rotors and super grippy tires, we expect the Blazer’s braking performance to be similar to the other SUV’s in the segment.
Model
Chevrolet Blazer LT V6
Nissan Murano S
Honda Passport Sport
Hyundai Santa Fe XL SE
Brake Front (in.)
12.64
12.6
12.8
12.6
Brake Rear (in.)
12.40
12.1
12.8
11.9
60-0 MPH (ft.)
N/A
119
126
116
In terms of the competition, the Hyundai Santa FE XL is the best of the lost while the all new Honda Passport, struggles to keep pace with the rest.
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Fuel Economy
Chevrolet claim that the Blazer not only blazes the others with its performance but also with its MPG figures as well. As per company claims, the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer returns a superb 22MPG as an overall figure while the massive 19.4 gallon fuel tank takes the driving range to at least 388 miles. To add to the MPG figures, all trims of the Blazer come with Active Grill Shutters and Start/Stop System that helps in conserving fuel when the engine isn’t being used fully.
Model
Chevrolet Blazer LT V6
Nissan Murano S
Honda Passport Sport
Hyundai Santa Fe XL SE
MPG (city)
20
20
20
18
MPG (highway)
26
28
25
25
MPG (combined)
22
23
22
21
Range (city/highway)
(miles)
388 / 504
380/532
390 / 488
338 / 470
Tank Capacity (gal)
19.4
19.0
19.5
18.8
If you are looking for the most frugal SUV in the segment then the Honda Passport is the one that should suit you well. The Honda edges out the Chevy by the whisker of a Cat while the Murano comes a close third. The Hyundai Santa Fe XL is the least frugal of the lot thanks to it big performance and heavy weight.
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Interior
7.0/10
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
Ergonomics and Comfort
Passengers inside the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer, won’t complain for the amount of space inside as GM engineers have carved out a lot of space in the cabin. There isn’t extensive levels of bolstering in the seats that adds to the movement of the body in the SUV while reducing tiredness. For long distances however, the Seats are a bit too stiffer than the competition and may seem unpleasing while doing long stints in the same.
Model
Chevrolet Blazer LT V6
Nissan Murano S
Honda Passport Sport
Hyundai Santa Fe XL SE
Passenger capacity
5
5
5
7
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
39.8/59.1/41.0
39.9/59.5/40.5
40.1/62.0/40.9
39.9/59.4/41.3
Second
(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
38.6/58.6/39.6
39.8/58.9/38.7
40.1/61.9/39.6
39.4/58.3/40.4
There are plenty of adjustments available for the front seats while the rear seats can be folded to add space inside the cabin. The cabin has active noise cancellation on offer in all trims but the Engine noise may still creep in when revving the motor hard. What will please the rear passengers are the rear reclining seatbacks, which reduces strain on the back on long trips and adds to the comfort.
Infotainment
Chevrolet decks out some good set of features in its infotainment systems of all its cars and the new Blazer, is no different. The Blazer packs in all modern features, expected of a SUV of this class while doesn’t skip on the same even on the base trims, which get a Touchscreen Infotainment System as well.
These are the list of Features available from the infotainment system of 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/SriusXM Radio and Bluetooth
Interior Features
As with the Infotainment, the Blazer comes loaded with a terrific set of features on the inside, some of which includes
Dual Zone Auto Climate Control
Cruise Control
8 way power adjust front seats
Keyless Ignition
Blind Spot Monitors
Cargo Management System
Heated and Ventilated Leather Front Seats
Heated Leather wrapped Steering with Controls
Sunroof
Reclining Rear Seats
Heated Leather Rear Seats
Cargo Capacity
Being a 5 Seater, the Equinox doesn’t disappoint with its Cargo Capacity as it manages to offer 30.5cu.ft of the same. For added capacity, the rear seats can be flat folded for even higher space.
Model
Chevrolet Blazer LT V6
Nissan Murano S
Honda Passport Sport
Hyundai Santa Fe XL SE
Cargo Volume (ft.3)
30.5
32.1
41.2
13.5
Ranking the competition, it’s the Honda Passport that takes a comprehensive lead with its 41cu.ft of space while the 7 seater Hyundai, houses the least space.
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Exterior
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
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 the rear. There is a floating roofline to the Blazer’s design that seems inspired from the Camaro and the side sculpting and curves gives 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 Grill changes from variant to variant where the RS gets a glossy and sporty look while the premium trim gets a more chrome laden design.
Model
Chevrolet Blazer LT V6
Nissan Murano S
Honda Passport Sport
Hyundai Santa Fe XL SE
Length(in)
191.4
192.8
190.5
193.1
Width(in)
76.7
75.4
78.6
74.2
Height(in)
67.0
67.8
71.6
66.9
Ground clearance (in)
7.4
6.9
7.5
N/A
Wheelbase (in)
112.7
111.2
111.0
110.2
The Rear End of the Blazer, clearly seems inspired from 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 Lift gate
Heated powered auto-dimming ORVM’s with integrated turn signal indicators
Roof Rails
Upper Active Aero Stutters
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Safety
One of the Areas where GM engineers seem to have skipped on is the Safety of the Blazer. You get the basic ABS and Multiple Airbags on offer and some more features but we do miss other features that we see on the competition as standard on the lower trims.
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 Competition
Chevrolet Blazer vs 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 SUV’s 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.
Chevrolet Blazer vs Honda Passport
The Honda Passport is a newbie in the segment like the Blazer. The Passport tons of space on the inside and packs in a lot of safety features as well as standard. What makes the Honda stand out is its good balance between MPG figures and performance. The Chevy on the other hand look more striking than the Honda and offers a more thrilling performance behind the wheels. The RS Trim in the Blazer allows people to go all out when they want to and the sporty tuning to the chassis and suspension, adds to the occasion.
Chevrolet Blazer vs Hyundai Santa Fe XL
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.
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Final Verdict
With the All New 2020 Blazer, Chevrolet has a lot going in its way. With a superb ride quality, good infotainment system, great looks and a Sporty Engine, the Chevy Blazer is certainly a well-rounded SUV. It may not be as cushy to ride as the Santa Fe or as Spacious to be in as The Honda but it does everything what you ask it to do. With a relatively lesser asking price of $29,995 and striking exteriors, the Chevy Blazer is surely one of the most formidable SUV’s in the segment and definitely asks to be checked out.