2021 Chevrolet Blazer

The Chevy Blazer offers half a dozen trims: L, 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, RS, and Premier. The L sets the stage for us with 18-inch silver aluminum wheels, heated power mirrors, LED front and rear lamps, and a four-bar, chrome-accented grille. You can also choose from unique metallic topcoats such as Cayenne Orange, Midnight Blue, and Pewter.

Optional add-ons include a hands-free gesture liftgate, molded assist steps, decals for both the hood and liftgate, and outback essentials such as roof-rack cross rails and splash guards. Also on the market is a set of 21-inch aluminum wheels in Gloss Black or Pearl Nickel.

This SUV pairs a base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Together they generate 193 horsepower and 188 pound-feet of torque. An available 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine bumps the figures to 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. A 3.6-liter V-6 further raises the output to 308 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque.

The Chevy Blazer debuts all-season blackwall tires, antilock disc brakes, electronic stability control, and a suspension with ride and handling calibration. Front-wheel drive is also a standard benefit. All-wheel-drive, on the other hand, is optional for the 2LT, 3LT, RS, and Premier.

There are trailering supplies on the market as well, from a seven-pin harness to trailer sway control to hitch view and guidance. With the right equipment in tow, this model can easily pull up to 4,500 pounds of trailer weight. And in terms of fuel ratings, this vehicle earns up to 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.

This two-row SUV seats up to five passengers and accommodates 64.2 cubic feet of cargo space. The cabin also incorporates active noise cancellation, dual-zone automatic climate control, premium cloth seating surfaces, and umbrella holders for convenience. In addition, a dash-mounted digital cluster lends access to a 4.2-inch color information display, an 8-inch infotainment touch screen, and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot.

Available amenities range from all-weather floor liners to heated and perforated leather seats to a panoramic power sunroof. Multimedia systems such as GPS navigation, an eight-speaker Bose sound system, a SiriusXM subscription, and a wireless charging dock are also up for grabs.

The 2021 Chevy Blazer received top scores for front and side crash protection from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. What's more, it flaunts seven total airbags for optimal support, an HD rear backup camera, teen driver monitoring, and roadside assistance for up to five years or 60,000 miles.

Upper tiers offer cutting-edge technologies such as front pedestrian braking, intelligent high-beam headlamps, lane change alert, and rear park assist. A safety alert seat also makes the cut. This handy tool sends out vibrational cues to help you pinpoint the direction of a potential crash.