New 2026 Chevrolet Blazer Dimensions, Price, Interior 

New 2026 Chevrolet Blazer Dimensions, Price, Interior   –   It’s not always easy being the middle child, as the New 2026 Chevrolet Blazer can attest. In size and price, it sits between the smaller Equinox and three-row Traverse, both of which usually outsell it. But the Blazer has points in its favour, especially its driving performance, and shoppers should give it a closer look. New 2026 Chevrolet Blazer Dimensions

The first of four possible model levels is the basic four-cylinder LT with front-wheel drive (FWD). A non-negotiable delivery cost of $1,900 was included in the starting price of $42,893 for the LT with its optional V6 and all-wheel drive (AWD). Before taxes, my tester cost $46,603 in total, including packages and standalone extras.

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Exterior and Interior

Base LT includes items such as 18-inch wheels, automatic headlights, automatic high-beam control, an eight-way power driver’s seat, eight-inch touchscreen, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated seats – although that last feature was missing from my tester due to microchip shortages, with a cash discount for now and future retrofitting when the chip supply ramps back up.

The LT Plus Package added a power tailgate, integrated garage door opener, roof rails, blind-spot monitoring, auto-dimming mirrors, and rear parking sensors – that last one also a retrofit when chips are available. The LT’s standard four-cylinder was also swapped for a V6 in this tester for $595. If you’re going the V6 route, you might want to look at the next-step-up True North. It comes only with the six-cylinder, has all of the LT Plus features, and for $1,410 more than a V6 LT Plus, you also get floor and cargo liners, six-way power passenger seat, leather upholstery, and a leather-wrapped wheel.  New 2026 Chevrolet Blazer Dimensions

New 2026 Chevrolet Blazer Specs

The Blazer’s centre stack manages to look uncluttered while still maintaining buttons and dials for most functions. However, most of the climate control buttons are small, and if you sit high in the driver’s seat – as I do because I’m short – they can be hard to see because they’re under a lip in the dash. But the Camaro-style vents are brilliant, as they’re easy to adjust even with gloves on; you simply turn their bezels to adjust the temperature.

It’s easy to get in and out, thanks to wide-opening doors and a fairly low sill, but cargo access isn’t quite as simple, with a smaller hatch opening and high liftover. It isn’t impossible, of course, but some competitors do a much better job.

Engine and Performance

The standard 2.0L four-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It is the standard powertrain in the LT AWD and the only option in the LT FWD. My LT AWD was equipped with the 3.6L V6 that comes standard on all other models for an additional $595. A nine-speed automatic gearbox that shifts smoothly is used with both engines.  New 2026 Chevrolet Blazer Dimensions

The AWD runs primarily in front-wheel drive but transfers power to the rear as needed for more traction. The upper trims get a more sophisticated system that can also transfer power between the left and right rear wheels as required. The system is selectable, and you can leave it in front-wheel for better fuel economy if you prefer, although I’m more inclined to leave it on and let the system figure it out should I hit a wet or slippery patch and need more traction.

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The Blazer rated at a combined 9.9 L/100 km in AWD. The Blazer isn’t an exceptional fuel-saver, but it’s about average with its peers. The Ford Edge rates a combined 10.1 L/100 km with its 2.0L engine, and 11.2 with a 2.7L, while the Honda Pilot’s 3.5L V6 is 11.0 L/100 km. The Hyundai Santa Fe rates as low as 9.9 L/100 km with its conventional gasoline engines, but is also available as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid.  New 2026 Chevrolet Blazer Dimensions

New 2026 Chevrolet Blazer Safety Features

The National Highway Traffic Institute (NHTSA) in the United States gives the Blazer a top five-star crash assessment. Additionally, it has the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest crash rating of “Good,” but due to poor headlamp performance, it is not a Top Safety Pick.

In addition to the rearview camera that is required for all new cars, the lowest LT level comes with emergency front braking with pedestrian recognition, lane-keep assist, a rear-seat reminder, and OnStar linked services. While blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic warning is standard on all other trims, it is optional on the LT and can be purchased for $1,595 as part of the LT Plus Package. New 2026 Chevrolet Blazer Dimensions

New 2026 Chevrolet Blazer Price and Release Date

The Blazer starts at $39,398 in its single FWD trim level, including freight, and at $42,298 in AWD, running up to $49,498 before options. The upper trims can feel pricey, but overall, the Blazer is pretty much in line with some of its competition. All with all-wheel drive, the Hyundai Sante Fe runs between $35,964 and $49,854; the Ford Edge between $39,774 and $52,844; and the Honda Passport trims range from $47,270 to $53,870, all with freight charges included.

The Chevrolet Blazer doesn’t generate quite the same sales numbers as its Equinox and Traverse siblings, but it’s worthy of a look. It’s smaller inside than some of its competition, but if you don’t need the extra space, it has a lot going for it, including driving performance that really stands out in the segment. It’s definitely worth a test-drive.  New 2026 Chevrolet Blazer Dimensions