Higher-Performance Power as Holiday-Ready Protocol: 2021 Blazer Receives 2.0-Liter Turbo Engine As Standard

The latest 2021 Chevy Blazer celebrates its arrival as the third year for the all-new crossover, and has seen some feature updates that are sure to see all of our customers here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis brimming with holiday curiosity! One of the major changes is with the power source, which will now see the turbocharged 2.0-Liter I4 LSY gas unit offered as standard. Front-wheel drive is now standard on the top-of-the-line Premier trim, and AWD is available with either the V6 LGX or this newly-introduced engine.

This new Inline-four produces 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque and is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Higher fuel economy ratings are sure to instill a sense of New Year's Cheer as the incoming Blazer model will see 22 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg combined when equipped with front-wheel-drive. There are also some awesome new colors to pick from in the coming Blazer's lineup: Iron Gray, Pewter Metallic, Cayenne Orange, and Cherry Red Tintcoat are some of the options to dashingly deck out the exterior.

Whether you are dealing with holiday-prone snow or the well-groomed roads of summer, the 2021 Chevy Blazer also now gains new safety features for protection through the Chevy Safety Assist Package. This long-awaited crossover that Car And Driver claimed is “perfectly sporty, engaging, and without even slight compromise” also received praise for the 2LT trim level, which can tow 4500 pounds when equipped with the trailering package. The four-cylinder models can tow up to 1500 pounds, and this has been deemed by many other auto experts as the most responsive and confident crossover in the entire segment. 

During two recent test drives in the hilly outskirts of LA, the Blazer was quick to respond and confident on the twisty sections of road, and the four-cylinder engine provided more might off the line than a slew of competitors. The 18-inch wheels provided a very smooth and quiet ride and displayed a fluid characteristic at lower speeds. The RS model came to a stop during braking testing a 165 feet from 70 mph, and getting up to that speed is certain to  be an outright blast in this design that draws inspiration from the legendary and track-poised pony in the form of the Camaro.

Other great features such as ambient interior lighting and heated and ventilated front seats are a welcome addition, as well as 31 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 64 cubic feet with the seats folded. Each Blazer comes with an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, and can also be upgraded to be equipped with a Wi-Fi hotspot, 8-speaker premium Bose sound system, built-in navigation, and wireless charging. Key safety features to assure that you are arriving to deck the halls with all of your health and vigor are forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.