Autoblog Post Test Drive Notes on 2020 Chevy Blazer 3LT: “Stylish, Contemporary, and Chic”

The 2020 Chevy Blazer is now entering its second year of rebirth, and we can finally provide the answer to a question that many customers here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson have been asking: Will it have a new engine option? The answer is YES, and it comes in the form of a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, and it was the one under the hood for a test drive that the staff of Autoblog embarked on last week. This new variant produces 230 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, slotting below the 308-hp V6 and just above the naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter 4-cylinder.

This turbo is now mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission and comes as the standard motor for those who opt for the 2LT and 3LT trims. When paired with all-wheel drive, it is the most fuel-efficient Blazer engine choice, finishing across the line at 23 mpg combined, as opposed to the V6's 21 mpg combined rating. There is also now the ability to turn off the start-stop system, all seats are covered in perforated leather, and the front seats are heated. Rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and rear park assist now are on board as included safety systems.

While making your decision for a new vehicle this year, make sure to closely check out the Sound and Technology package: this is where you get the rear camera mirror, a 4.2-inch digital screen in the instrument cluster, navigation and additional power/USB outlets. Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore thought that the Blazer is definitely one of the better-looking crossovers in its segment, and appreciated the design similarities that it shares with the Camaro. After a few long drives, he reflected that the Blazer is among the best handlers in its class and that Chevy is truly chiseling our way into a brand new identity of sorts with this release.

When Senior Editor John Snyder first tested the Blazer he wasn't as much a fan, but after seeing it in more colors out on the road, he gradually got used to its looks and was more impressed. He liked the power derived from the turbo motor and stated that the vehicle feels pleasantly wide in the way it delegates body roll during cornering.

Road Test Editor Zac Palmer has consistently been one of the auto reviewers that we have had our eyes on for concise information regarding auto performance the past few years. He concluded that the design stood out uniquely, and that it stoked much more interest than that of the sworn rival in the form of the Honda Passport. The ease-of-use as far as infotainment is concerned was a huge positive for Zac, who also had a great appreciation for the simple gauges and instrument cluster.