In an era where some automobile launches can be described as “trivial,” Chevy continues to do what it does best: thwart the competition and even flip the auto industry on its head. While shopping for a Chevy Blazer for sale, you may notice that the Blazer does some things that other automakers rarely (if ever) do: provide premium features at no extra price.
That’s right, there are a host of features that we believe can be described as “premium” that come with the base 2024 Blazer experience, but what’s the fun in only telling you what comes with the standard Blazer? Instead, we’ve come up with a buyer’s guide that will go over some of the most crucial facets of the Blazer, including performance, comfort, and tech. Let’s get rolling!
Performance Options
There are two options for how you plan on powering your 2024 Blazer. Although your Blazer will be built with one of two engines, a nine-speed automatic transmission comes paired with either one. The trim level you choose can play a factor in which engine comes with your SUV, but the trim you buy can also open you up to potential upgrade paths.
For example, both the 2LT and 3LT trims come equipped with the turbocharged 2.0L I-4 engine, but if you go with the latter, you can replace the turbocharged I-4 unit with a 3.6L V6 engine, which you aren’t able to do with the 2LT. The Premier operates on the same terms as the 3LT, which is to say the V6 engine is available but not standard, but if you buy the top-end trim—the RS—you get the V6 engine standard with the turbocharged powertrain not available at all.
Let’s talk about these two engines. With the trims that support the base powertrain—the 2LT, 3LT, and Premier—the turbocharged 2.0L I-4 engine provides an output of 228 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Excellent horsepower and torque ratings are only half of it; the turbocharged 2.0L I-4 engine is an incredible performer, especially for a standard powertrain, and if you need any more proof of that, then look no further than the maximum towing capacity of 3,250 lbs. This capacity can provide you with some great versatility and makes the Blazer an excellent tool for camping—but it gets even better with the V6 engine.
If your 2024 Blazer is equipped with the 3.6L V6 engine, whether it came standard or was swapped out in a 3LT or Premier trim, you’ll get a performance output of 308 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. You may be drawn to the 35% increase in horsepower, but another draw to this powertrain is the increased towing capacity of 4,500 lbs, which is an even better 38% more than what the base engine produces. It’s also worth mentioning that both engines support AWD, so if this was an interest of yours, you can lay those perturbations to rest.
Comfort Features
Something unsurprising about the 2024 Blazer is that, the more you spend for a higher-level trim, the more elevated the experience you get. Regardless, the base experience is so great that you’ll get the same type of driver’s seat across all four trim levels. This means the 2024 Blazer you buy—whether it’s the entry-level 2LT trim or the flagship Premier trim—will come with an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat complete with a two-way adjustable head restraint and two-way power lumbar support.
What can change, however, depending on the trim you pick is the seating material. In the 2LT, the seats are made with premium cloth, but each of the additional three trims instead utilizes perforated leather. Going back to what we said earlier about the pricier Blazer trims providing a more lavish experience, a great example of this is how Chevy presents the front passenger seat.
In the 2LT, the chair beside you will be a four-way manually adjustable seat that still comes with a two-way head restraint but doesn’t come with the power lumbar support. The chair still provides a comfortable place to sit, and the premium cloth material is great, too, but there’s no denying that moving up to any of the other three trims will give passengers a far better seating experience thanks to the four-way manually adjustable passenger seat being taken out and replaced with a six-way power-adjustable seat.
No matter which 2024 Blazer trim you buy, you’ll get heated front-row chairs. If you want to warm your hands while you drive, the heated steering wheel will cost you a bit extra because it isn’t available on the 2LT or 3LT but comes standard on the RS and Premier. Something available for the RS and Premier but not the 2LT or 3LT is heated rear seats, which add heading capabilities for outboard back-row passengers. Also, RS and Premier owners can opt for ventilated seats that combine with the heating components as the final pieces of the puzzle to achieve the Blazer’s best possible seating configuration: power-adjustable heated and ventilated perforated leather seats.
Tech Features
The 2024 Blazer doesn’t require any kind of deep research regarding which trims come with what tech because it’s relatively clear-cut across the board. An example of what we mean is the 10.2-inch infotainment center that comes with every trim, regardless of whether you’re spending the least amount possible on a 2LT or putting down all your chips with the Premier.
The 10.2-inch screen renders its UI at a high resolution, so the larger screen size doesn’t result in a smudgy image—and although this infotainment center comes standard with each trim, the Premier and RS also implement Chevy’s in-house navigation software, which you can also add to the 3LT (but it’s not available on the 2LT). The lack of in-house navigation tech on the 2LT (or as standard on the 3LT) isn’t as unfortunate as it may sound because you can still use your preferred navigation apps as you normally would on your mobile phone thanks to standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
That’s right: you don’t need to bring along a USB cable unless you’re looking to charge your phone on one of the charging-capable USB ports—including type-A and type-C—and even then, you don’t need to use a USB cable to charge your phone if you purchase the 3LT, RS, or Premier trims because a wireless charging pad comes standard. A nice and unexpected benefit for 2LT drivers, however, is the option to add the wireless charging pad, so even if you buy the base Blazer, you can still indulge in a 100% untethered tech experience.
Are there any other ways the Blazer is a technological powerhouse for its price? Yes, there are, and it’s called Chevy Safety Assist. Even with the base 2LT trim, you’re getting features like Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, all coming standard.
Some features that are available for the 2LT come standard on other trims like the 3LT and above, such as Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Rear Park Assist is also available for the 2LT and 3LT but standard on the Premier and RS. And, of course, the 2024 Blazer comes with Chevy’s Teen Driver mode on every trim, so the Blazer is also a guaranteed great choice for teaching the newest drivers in your household the rules of the road.
This Year’s Blazer Is a Winner
The 2024 Blazer is a winner in our eyes—an SUV that not only has room for growth across its four trims for the savvy shoppers among you but also an outstanding base trim that gives you features that are often foreign to base models, like its power-adjustable driver’s seat, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and more.
If you’re shopping for a 2024 Blazer, you’re making a smart decision both fundamentally and financially. We hope this buyer’s guide has given you some insight into what the 2024 Blazer can offer you. Use this knowledge to get a headstart on your shopping!
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