2020 Blazer To Offer LED Headlamps
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Last year, GM Authority found it odd that Chevrolet decided not to offer LED headlights on the all-new 2019 Blazer. After posting a poll on the matter, the consensus was clear: Chevrolet was, indeed, making a mistake by not offering LED headlamps on its latest crossover. Thankfully, it sounds like The General listened, because we now know that Chevy will offer LED lighting with the 2020 Blazer.
LED headlights will be included as part of an optional package on the range-topping Blazer RS and Blazer Premier trim levels. Notably, LEDs represent a considerable upgrade over the standard high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, as not only do they provide better light, but they also use less energy and have a longer service life.
The primary headlight in the new-for-2019 Blazer is positioned below the “thin” headlight cluster, which serves as the Daytime Running Light
For the 2020 Blazer RS, LED headlamps are offered as part of the optional Enhanced Convenience and Driver Confidence II Package. Meanwhile, the 2020 Blazer Premier offers LED headlamps via the equally-optional Driver Confidence II Package.
Enhanced Convenience and Driver Confidence II Package content for Blazer RS:
- Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system with connected Navigation
- 8-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen
- Bose premium eight-speaker audio
- Memory settings
- Wireless phone charging
- Rear outboard heated seats
- Driver and front passenger ventilated seats
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- HD Surround Vision
- Rear Camera Mirror
- Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control – Advanced
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Following Distance Indicator
- Forward Collision Alert
- Safety Alert Seat
- LED headlamps
- IntelliBeam headlamps
Driver Confidence II Package content for Blazer Premier:
- Wireless Charging
- HD Surround Vision
- Rear Camera Mirror
- Adaptive Cruise Control – Advanced
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Following Distance Indicator
- Forward Collision Alert
- Safety Alert Seat
- LED headlamps
- IntelliBeam headlamps
Opting for these packages equips the 2020 Blazer with full-LED headlamps, thereby giving the midsize crossover full-LED lighting.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Blazer lineup, including the L and LT trims, as well as the RS and Premier trims without the aforementioned packages, will continue to offer standard bi-functional HID headlamps. It’s worth noting that the Blazer’s primary lights are located lower in the 2020 Blazer’s front fascia, beneath the upper “thin” lights that serve as the crossover’s Daytime Running Lamps.
We’re glad to see the 2020 Blazer offer LED lighting, even as an option. While HIDs are nice, LEDs are really the right choice for a modern vehicle. What’s more, we feel as though the color and warmth of LED lighting does well to complement the aggressive styling of the 2020 Blazer. And with LED lighting already offered in models such as the 2019 Silverado, it makes sense to bring the technology over to the Blazer as well.
We expect to get our hands on some photos of the 2020 Blazer with LED headlights in the coming months. In the meantime, subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Blazer news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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Does it really make that much of a difference to the appearance of Chevrolet Blazer as it’s unlikely to make the difference whether someone would or would not buy the Blazer as they’re not going to say.. if only it had LED headlights in the showroom.
LED lighting is like most things today grossly overrated. And for the myth that they last 10 times longer and all the other claims well that depends on what LED products we are talking about and the manufacturer. We recently bought 100W LED bulbs for the shop and within a week 3 out 5 have been blinking on and off randomly after warming up. Another 60W LED bulb quit working within a month. A friend of mine has a 5 year old Lincoln with LED interior lighting and one of the map lights started going dim and now doesn’t work! And don’t get me started on LED Christmas lights. We actually had customers bring in one year old sets with half of the string out and several with burnt out plugs that actually melted!
You have many valid points, yet many should be expanded upon….You mention “3 out of 5” of your new LED shop lights are blinking; the majority of LEDs work correctly and also last a very long time…Which ever car you drive now most likely has many interior LED indicators that never “blink”…The problem is when LEDs fail, headlamps or otherwise, its it’s not the LEDs themselves but a problem with the circuitry assembly…Often auto manufactures will only replace the entire headlamp assembly at an expensive cost vs trying attempting to fix the source of the problem…
Can’t really compare aftermarket LED’s to OEM units that need to meet a much higher standard for reliabilty.
HIDs are superior to some of GM’s LED implementations. I could see if it were halogen projectors offered as the only option, but this is pure consumer marketing conjecture. Someone should actually do a comparison between the specific HID and LED variants on this vehicle.
Sorry, but not quite good enough.
A $50,000 vehicle from Volvo, Lexus, or Acura gets you full LED lights. Headlights, tail lights, turn signals…everything.
Why doesn’t a similar $50,000 Chevrolet not have full LED? It should be a better value, not worse.
IMO Chevrolet should go full LED across the line. It would set itself apart from the other mainstream brands.
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Yes, but for $13K I could get a base model Chevy Spark. Which has a better infotainment system than Lexus, Acura or Volvo.
Wow, it’s an option? Shocking!
I guess now we know why GM infused the Blazer with Camaro DNA. Apparently, as it turns out, Blazer is the new Camaro as the latter is reportedly slated to die again with the current car being the last of the line.
Nothing ever changes at GM. They do a botch job redesigning the Camaro then cancel it blaming car buyers for not supporting it in the marketplace. Other automakers own up to their mistakes, fix them, and go on to win with buyers.
As the article linked below says, Mustang has won. Again.
https://carbuzz.com/news/chevrolet-to-discontinue-the-camaro-after-2023
ps: I’m commenting on the Camaro cancellation here because there is no mention of t elsewhere on this site and it seems like it should be big news on a GM enthusiast site.
Cars like the Mustangs, Camaro and Charger are going to struggle against EV’s. The Tesla Model 3 can smoke most of them and has more interior room. Maybe the next Camaro will be an EV?
Cars like the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger are also 110% better looking and sounding, far less expensive unless your speaking about the Hellcat series, can go a much longer range, fill up in under 5 minutes, aren’t dependent on batteries that cause oodles of pollution to create and in many cases charge, can be had with that thing called a manual transmission and can be brought to your local dealer generally the same day for service issues without waiting for someone to show up at your home or repair anxiety.
Better sound for sure but what kind of service would you need on an EV that would require you to visit the Dealership?
Oh things like potential fires, electrical issues, failed motors, door handle sensors that fail to respond, plenty of electronics that can fail, power operated items like seats, windows, mirrors and varying degrees of body integrity issues all of which have been reported by many Tesla owners!
You mean like GM vehicles break down as well?
No ICE engine to worry about. No Transmission to worry about. No exhaust system to worry about. No fuel lines to worry about. No trips to Gas Stations. Oh and if you actually look up facts prior to posting, you will see ICE cars catch fire waaaaaay more often percentage wise than EV’s but whatever makes you feel better. Tesla is an American Car company and I for one am very glad to hear that my beloved GM is allegedly finally taking them serious like VW has already.
Camaro was not a mistake, and it is not dying.
Agreed. It might get partial electrification though on the next Gen.
LED is a major issue with some folks who just want the latest tech. It is much like when the high brake lights first appeared and only some cars got them. Others went right out to retro fit them or they bought the cars with them. Everyone wants what makes their model look the newest.
Anyone remember the first cell phone antennas? People were sticking fake ones on just to look like they had the latest thing.
It is not like the old headlamps are not any good it is more a buyer thing.
As for cost the LED is cheaper than the HID and lighter.
As for the Camaro and all other coupes they are all up for debate. It is not so much the EV but the lack of use a coupe provides in a market where people expect utility anymore. I don;’t think we will ever see the volumes we once did on coupes and it will be interesting to see if and how they plan to deal with it.
Any vehicle under 100K units is either going to change, go global, go away or get more expensive to justify the development cost. It will take a combination of several of these things too.
I believe the Challenger is in the last days. The Camaro may survive but will have to change. The Mustang also will face major changes as they are even looking to 4 doors. None have a guaranteed future.
In ten years if they are still around, Camaro, Mustang, will be electric. Some people will be out with torches. Truth is if you look at the numbers. A six cylinder Camaro is faster today,then a 396 Camaro in 1969. Now hold on I am not saying that a 396 is junk,it is wonderful.but I’m so glad that performance will never die.
If they are around they will be ice with an electric option.
There is more to performance than just being a second faster on the track.
Most of these cars are on the street and it is more about how fast you look than how much faster than 0-60 in 3 seconds.
Much of performance is the sound the feel and the attitude. This is why a Camaro has 100 different exhaust available.
The real problem is kids today can’t afford performance nor in many cases care about performance. Most of the performance market is aging and shrinking.
In my day you had the guys with the hot Rods or the guys who wanted the hot rod. Today many kids are just happy with a used fwd Malibu sedan as long as it starts and gets them from home to work and back.
Most real performance guys are not interested in Electric yet and may only adopt it once there are no other options.
I am familiar with the performance aftermarket and you find few things for electric cars. Even a true hot toddler would at least put wheels on a Tesla.
“The real problem is kids today can’t afford performance…”
True.
“… nor in many cases care about performance.”
False. I read this all the time, and it just doesn’t make sense to me. Kids still love performance and speed, and that’s never gonna change. The problem is that between the huge MSRP, gas, and insurance, cars are very, *very* expensive. That doesn’t mean interest is down, just accessibility.
“Today many kids are just happy with a used fwd Malibu sedan…”
No kid is “happy” with a used FWD Malibu sedan. But it sure beats the bus!
As a member of SEMA I can assure you that performance car interest has declined with the youth. Yes there are still some but not like it was.
Trust me my job depends on it and my customer base is getting older and older.
Yes kids like cheap to own sedans and many Care less about image.
There was a time the car was your path to your social network. It represented you status in that social image. Today many kids social networks and systems are their phones and video games.
There is a segment loyal to trucks in the rural areas. But it is going to get tough for the performance segment,
Many aftermarket venders have gone out of business and many have been bought up. If Holley ever went out of Business it would take a good number of big name companies with it they have absorbed.
FYI my kid is just fine with his Malibu. He and his friends show little interest in cool cars as they spend their money on non automotive things.
Ok, I’ll bite.
As an automotive journalist, I can assure you that performance car interest has not declined with the youth, at least not during my lifetime. Trust me, my job depends on it.
“Yes kids like cheap to own sedans and many Care less about image.”
Kids are happy to have any car they can, just so long as it’s not a terrible financial burden. That’s the key here – interest versus accessibility. If you offered a 16 year old either a used Malibu or a brand-new Camaro, I think we both know which one he’d choose.
“There was a time the car was your path to your social network. It represented you status in that social image.”
I agree that socialization is no longer dependent on owning a car, but we’re talking about interest in performance here, so let’s stick to the topic.
“Many aftermarket venders have gone out of business and many have been bought up.”
Is this indication that performance interest is down, or that aftermarket parts and performance vehicles are simply too expensive for today’s youth? I’d argue the latter.
“FYI my kid is just fine with his Malibu. He and his friends show little interest in cool cars as they spend their money on non automotive things.”
I have an idea. Offer to take your kid to a HPDE day or high-performance driving school. I’d be shocked if he wasn’t interested.
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again – kids are just as interested in performance and speed as ever, it’s just insanely expensive and not as accessible as it once was.
Older enthusiasts will continue to point to electric cars and autonomous systems and declining car ownership as “evidence” that interest in performance and speed are on the decline, but in response, I’d point to drifting events, or Ken Block’s Gymkhana video series, or even racing video games as proof that it’s indeed alive and well. These things aren’t going away, just evolving and changing. So enjoy the ride!
Why is good lighting(safety) always something you have to pay extra for?
Because the lighting you have standard is not bad to start with. It meets all regulations and you are far from blind.
Hello, Just to confirm, will the 2020 Blazer in the top trims offer full LED lighting front AND rear, or, just at the front only? This article isn’t clear on that point. Also, is it just me, or, don’t the real headlights, placed below the narrow daytime running lights at the top, make the front end look a little weird? I M O, I think that this is a polarizing design, like the previously designed Jeep Cherokee. Anyone care to “weigh in” on this opinion?
Come on GM. Like on one hand they did the proper thing in offering LED Headlights (should’ve been there all along though) but then they make them an option and not Standard on RS and Premier Models.
Mazda 3, Corolla, Jetta amonst other cars have them as Standard.
BMW and others are already switching to laser lights. LED is being phased out already haha.
Well that would be for Cadillac. I agree with you. Cadillac should have Laser Lights as an option
GM Beancounters are always just last to allow GM to compete with features.
It sucks and is diluting GM in todays Market.
LED matrix are not even legal stateside, laser? Keep dreaming
If I read this correctly, only the headlamps will be a LED option since the DRL and tail lamps are already LED. This leaves the turn signals will remain incandescent bulbs.
I hope that won’t be the case but we all know how GM Beancounters work.