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2019 Chevrolet Blazer review

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Customer rating

Pros

  • Comfortable ride, without sacrificing handling
  • Easy-to-use infotainment system

Cons

  • Base engine feels underpowered
  • Less luggage capacity than rivals

Mileage (EPA estimate)

18 city, 25 highway, 21 combined

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Chevrolet Blazer returns for 2019 in all-new form

An old name for a new car, the Blazer badge returns to the Chevrolet range as a five-seat crossover SUV. The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer takes on the Ford Edge, Honda Passport, Toyota 4Runner, and many more family-friendly vehicles in this popular category. The Blazer stands out with its stylish lines. Its design takes elements of the Camaro's look and successfully applies them to an SUV. It's a head-turner that's also enjoyable to drive, thanks to a suspension that manages to blend comfort with handling agility.

What's slightly less appealing is the base model's 193-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. It lacks the sort of get-up-and-go you'd want in a vehicle this size. That makes the 3.6-liter V6 a more appealing choice. It gives the Blazer strong performance as well as good towing capability. All models come with automatic transmissions and standard front-wheel drive, and all have all-wheel drive as an option. Trim levels start with the L, followed by Blazer (also called LT), RS, and Premier. Within that Blazer trim level are Cloth or Leather subtrims, which describe the differing upholstery as well as a few other equipment enhancements. The RS is more sporting in styling and equipment, while the Premier adds plush features such as heated and ventilated front seats, chrome accents, and Bose® audio.

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2019 Chevrolet Blazer trims

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L

Blazer

  • Building on the well-equipped L trim, the Blazer trim is available in Blazer and Blazer V6 versions, depending on your choice of cloth or leather seats. Standard features also include satellite radio, heated front seats, rear-facing parking sensors, and rear cross-traffic alerts.

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RS

  • A sport-themed trim that adds some unique exterior trim pieces. Added standard equipment includes a foot-activated power tailgate, navigation, and a heated steering wheel.

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Premier

  • The top-level trim with luxury touches, the Premier trim includes perforated leather seats with suede inserts, a Bose® eight-speaker audio system, and ventilated front seats.

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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer

1. Attractive styling

Some crossover SUVs come with inspiring styling and the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is one of them. With its modern fresh looks and bold body lines, the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer stands out in a crowd. The RS trim gives the Blazer an aggressive and sporty look by darkening the wheels and tail lights. Stand-out colors like Red Hot and Sunlit Bronze Metallic can really make the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer pop.

2. Modern, economical engine choices

2019 Chevrolet Blazer Review: Engine | CarMax

Standard on all 2019 Chevrolet Blazers is a 2.5L four-cylinder engine making 193 horsepower. When combined with a nine-speed automatic transmission, the EPA-estimated fuel economy is 22 mpg city 27 mpg highway.

An available 3.6L V6 engine making 308 horsepower is optional on the Blazer trim and standard on RS or Premier trims. When configured with the all-wheel drive and V6 engine, the EPA-estimated fuel economy is 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.

3. Modern driving aids

No matter the driving technology you're interested in, it's likely the Chevrolet Blazer has the available options. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts are standard on Blazer V6 trims and higher. Adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, forward collision braking, and lane-keep assist are available options on RS and Premier trims.

4. Comfortable interior

2019 Chevrolet Blazer Review: Front Seats | CarMax

If you have five passengers that need to travel, there should be enough space for you all to be comfortable in the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. With standard heated front seats and available second-row heated seats on Blazer, RS, and Premier trims, you can stay warm in the cold. Power seating is standard on Blazer trims and higher, too.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer Review: Backseats | CarMax

5. Smart infotainment technology

2019 Chevrolet Blazer Review: Dashboard | CarMax

Taking advantage of current audio-streaming technology may be of interest to you. The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer offers a system that features an eight-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth® connectivity, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay® as standard. A mobile LTE hotspot is optional on all trims too.

This means your passengers will always be connected and entertained.

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With seating for five, the Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV that offers a comfortable ride, great handling, and plenty of cargo space. 2017-2021 models have 29.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, which opens up to 63.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. Base trims are powered by a 170-hp 1.5L inline-four engine; a 252-hp 2.0L turbo-four and a 137-hp turbodiesel 1.6L engine are available as options.

Standard features on the 2017-2021 Chevrolet Equinox include:

  • Seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone integration

  • Rear-seat reminder

  • 17-inch alloy wheels

  • Heated side mirrors

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is a car that customers like because it is roomy, has a great color, and is very sporty.
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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Blazer an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Chevrolet Blazer 3rd out of 29 among Compact SUVs.

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Chevrolet Blazer features and specs

L 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

193

Torque (ft-lbs)

188

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

19.4

Wheelbase

112.7"

Overall length

191.4"

Width

76.7"

Height

67"

Leg room

F 41"/R 39.6"

Head room

F 39.8"/R 38.6"

Front tires

P235/65R18

Rear tires

P235/65R18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

150/1500 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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Exterior colors

  • Black

  • Cajun Red Tintcoat

  • Graphite Metallic

  • Kinetic Blue Metallic

  • Oakwood Metallic

  • Nightfall Gray Metallic

  • Red Hot

  • Silver Ice Metallic

  • Summit White

  • Sunlit Bronze Metallic

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