Used 2023 Chevrolet Blazer

The Chevy Blazer is the American brand’s midsize 2-row SUV offering, and its unique personality makes it stand out. It boasts sharp styling inspired by the Camaro but with the increased practicality of an SUV. It has roomy seating and cargo space, and it’s pretty engaging to drive, especially with the optional V6 engine. The updates this year include revised styling and a standard 10.2-inch infotainment system. The Blazer competes in a tough segment with the likes of the Ford Edge, Honda Passport, and Hyundai Santa Fe.

The standard turbo engine in the Blazer strikes a satisfying balance of performance and efficiency. Acceleration and passing power with the base turbo engine are more than adequate, pairing well with sharp handling and confident braking.

If you really want performance that matches the muscular look of the Blazer, you’ll want the 308-horsepower V6. Blazer’s so equipped are more enjoyable to drive than most of the similarly priced competitors, especially in Sport mode.

Driving around town or on the highway is pleasant and quiet. Active noise cancellation helps keep noise from the road and the engine out of the cabin. The suspension does a nice job absorbing road imperfections while still being firm enough to have a little fun in the corners and on twisty roads.

There are some design cues borrowed from the Camaro in the interior of the Blazer, but it’s much more practical and family-friendly than the 2-door sports car.

The rear seat space and cargo area are roomier than the smaller Chevy Equinox, but some rivals in the midsize SUV class, like the Honda Passport, are more spacious. We’re comfortable in the rear seats, but we found that headroom suffers when the optional sunroof is installed.

Up front, there’s the new 10.2-inch infotainment touchscreen replacing last year’s 8-inch display. This stands detached from an agreeable dashboard design, and the infotainment system itself is easy to navigate. This year, even the 2LT offers wireless charging.

The sporty RS comes with an 8-inch digital driver’s instrument cluster, which is also in the Premier model. But yes, there are a few plastics in the cabin whose quality is not up to the same level as the Honda or a Hyundai Santa Fe.

Changes this year are focused mostly on the front end, with a revised — larger — grille, new LED headlights, and new LED daytime running lights. Chevrolet has also fitted new LED taillights to the 2023 Blazer.

Color choices now include Fountain Blue, Sterling Gray Metallic, Cooper Bronze Metallic, and Radiant Red Tintcoat. The RS model also offers an exclusive Nightshift Blue. Two-tone color schemes with a black roof remain available. And there are new designs for the alloy wheels.

10.2-inch infotainment system
Along with gaining a larger standard touchscreen this year, this setup is easy and logical to use, with hardly any kind of learning curve. It includes the handy Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity features.

Standard remote start
No matter which trim you choose, you can start your Blazer from your key fob. We like seeing this feature come standard; you’ll love it in winter if you live in a cold climate.

Chevy Safety Assist
This standard safety tech suite bundles automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, a following distance indicator, and automatic high beams. Additional optional safety features include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

Two engine options
There are two engines available under the hood of the Blazer, and you can’t go wrong with either. The base turbocharged engine is both punchy and fuel-efficient, while the V6 option packs over 300 horsepower for more effortless merging and passing. Both are popular with buyers.

Sporty RS trim
The RS trim makes the Blazer a sportier SUV without sacrificing practicality. For starters, the 308-horsepower V6 engine comes standard. It also has a sporty appearance package with black Chevy emblems, unique wheels, and a black perforated leather interior with red accents.

Appearance packages
The Blazer has multiple stylish appearance packages available. The Midnight Edition adds sleek black trim and black wheels, and the Redline Edition gives the Blazer a sporty look without having to upgrade to the RS trim.

The base engine in the 2LT, 3LT, and Premier trims is a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, striking a nice balance of performance and efficiency. It’s a good value thanks to its lower starting price and better fuel economy compared to the V6, which cranks out 80 more horsepower than the base engine.

Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard, and all-wheel drive (AWD) is optional on every Blazer, regardless of engine. Every Blazer is also equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
228 horsepower @ 5,000 rpm
258 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500-4,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/29 mpg (FWD), 22/27 mpg (AWD)

3.6-liter V6
308 horsepower @ 6,700 rpm
270 lb-ft of torque @ 5,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/27 mpg (FWD), 19/26 mpg (AWD)

More Blazer fuel economy information is available on the EPA’s website.

3-Year/36,000-Mile Warranty

The Chevy Blazer is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. This is about average for an SUV in this class.