Monday, July 22, 2024

Camaro Swagger, SUV Versatility: Meet the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer

2024 Chevy Blazer

Models residing in the midsize SUV category here at Jim Butler Chevy of St. Louis have always been known for practicality. As many satisfied customers over the years have shown us, this doesn’t mean that they can’t also provide much-needed excitement! The 2024 Chevy Blazer starts its well-rounded appeal with aggressive styling that is reminiscent of the aggressive and sporty Chevy Camaro. The Blazer backs up its cool look with handling to match and distinguishes itself from the competition in many other cool ways.

The review team from the Truecar.com staff praised the Blazer for its “sporty handling and styling”, along with the very potent V6 engine option. New for 2024, heated front seats are now standard on all models. You also have the choice of adding a Riptide Blue Metallic paint hue, and the new Blazer comes in four trim levels. There’s the choice of the 2LT, 3LT, Premier, and RS, with the 3LT existing as the sweet spot for many. The 2LT starts things off with some awesome standard features such as 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights, LED taillights, heated power-adjustable side mirrors, and remote start.

The cabin features comfortable cloth upholstery, a heated 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a heated four-way manually adjustable passenger seat, a 4.2-inch information display, and dual-zone automatic climate control. You’ll also be enjoying the cruise courtesy of satellite radio, a 6-speaker stereo system, a 10.2-inch touchscreen, streaming audio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and in-car Wi-Fi. There are other extra-cool additives such as roof rails, the 308-horsepower V6, a power liftgate, wireless device charging, remote engine start, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The 3LT trim steps things up with blind-spot warning, leather upholstery, very comfortable heated rear seats, a six-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, an integrated turn signal mirror, rear cross-traffic alert, a garage door opener, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, roof rails, and a power liftgate. There are also available running boards, the powerful V6, a sunroof, and an amazing Bose audio system. For car buyers who want the added ideal protection of a power liftgate and blind-spot warning, the 3LT is the least expensive option equipped with these features.

The Premier is the trim where upper-end luxury begins to shine through! You’ll be rolling in style with 20-inch alloy wheels, memory settings for the side mirrors and driver’s seat, a hands-free liftgate, navigation, and a premium 8-speaker Bose system. The RS trim exists as the sportiest choice of the range, with the addition of the more powerful V6 as standard equipment. The standard engine is the 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, which cranks out 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The V6 adds an excellent dose of energy, which adds a fair amount of zip to the Blazer’s handling. This is one of the most formidable and muscular engines in its category, boasting more horsepower than the competing Honda Passport.

Drivers have loved just how fun the 2024 Chevy Blazer is at every turn, with crisp acceleration and very agile handling. The Blazer’s EPA rating is 22 mpg in the city and 29 mph on the highway, with all-wheel drive lowering the highway stat to 27 mpg. The cargo capacity is 30.5 cubic feet of cargo space and 64.2 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down. The very useful wireless charging pad is available on the lower trims and comes as standard on upper models. The Blazer earned a top five-star crash-test rating from the NHTSA, receiving the highest score of Good in all crashworthiness tests.