GM re-introduced the Chevrolet Blazer for the 2019 model year as an all-new midsize crossover utility vehicle (CUV). Based on the standard-wheelbase GM C1 platform shared with the GMC Acadia and first-gen Cadillac XT5, the new Chevrolet Blazer features a new look highlighted by sharp geometric lines, a high belt line and a very aggressive fascia. There are five different trim levels on offer, each of which carries its own unique styling elements, so we’re breaking them down with this new Chevrolet Blazer visual comparison guide.
Note that this comparison applies to both the 2019 model year and 2020 model year Blazers, as both are identical in terms of exterior styling. Additionally, for the sake of consistency, each trim level is finished in Summit White paint and does not include optional equipment beyond that introduced by each trim level.
Trims
The new Chevrolet Blazer is offered in five trim levels. From base to range-topping, the five trims are:
- L (1L0)
- 1LT/2LT
- 3LT
- RS (1RS)
- Premier (oHD)
Front
The new Chevrolet Blazer lineup offers three different front fascia configurations differentiated by the front grille and the front bowtie badge.
2019 Chevrolet Blazer L (1L0)
2019 Chevrolet Blazer 1LT/2LT
2019 Chevrolet Blazer 3LT
2019 Chevrolet Blazer RS
2019 Chevrolet Blazer Premier
| Trim | Grille | Bowtie Badge | Lower Facia Insert |
|---|---|---|---|
| L (1L0) | Black Blazer-signature horizontal 4-bar | Gold | Silver |
| 1LT/2LT | Black Blazer-signature horizontal 4-bar | Gold | Silver |
| 3LT | Black Blazer-signature horizontal 4-bar | Gold | Silver |
| RS (1RS) | High-gloss black RS-signature hexagonal | Black | Black – connected with grille |
| Premier (0HD) | Black Premier-signature horizontal 4-bar with Bright Chrome accents and header bar | Gold | Silver –Â trim specific |
Profile
The new Chevrolet Blazer lineup offers five different profile configurations differentiated by six elements: the wheels, side roof rails, door handles, window tint, sideview mirror caps, and lower door moldings.
2019 Chevrolet Blazer L (1L0)
2019 Chevrolet Blazer 1LT/2LT
2019 Chevrolet Blazer 3LT
2019 Chevrolet Blazer RS
2019 Chevrolet Blazer Premier
| Trim | Wheels | Roof Rails | Door Handles | Window Tint | Mirror Caps | Lower Door Molding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L (1L0) | 18-inch Bright Silver aluminum | None | Body color | No | Black | Black |
| 1LT/2LT | 18-inch Bright Silver aluminum | None | Body color | Yes | Body color | Black |
| 3LT | 18-inch Bright Silver aluminum | Black | Body color | Yes | Body color | Black |
| RS (1RS) | 20-inch Dark Android aluminum | High-Gloss Black | Body color | Yes | Body color | High-Gloss Black |
| Premier (0HD) | 20-inch Medium Android aluminum | Silver | Body color w/ chrome accents | Yes | Body color | Body color |
Rear
The new Chevrolet Blazer lineup offers three different rear end configurations differentiated by four elements: the lower fascia, rear bowtie badge, the insert just below the liftgate, and the exhaust treatment.
2019 Chevrolet Blazer L (1L0)
2019 Chevrolet Blazer 1LT/2LT
2019 Chevrolet Blazer 3LT
2019 Chevrolet Blazer RS
2019 Chevrolet Blazer Premier
| Trim | Rear Bowtie Badge | Insert Below Liftgate | Lower Fascia | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L (1L0) | Gold | Black | Black/Silver | Dual with round tips |
| 1LT/2LT | Black/Silver | Gold | Black/Silver | Dual with round tips |
| 3LT | Gold | Black | Black/Silver | Dual with round tips |
| RS (1RS) | Black | High-Gloss Black | High-Gloss Black with Black diffuser | Dual with rectangular tips |
| Premier (0HD) | Gold | Body Color | Body color/Silver | Dual with bright tips integrated into fascia |
About The New Chevrolet Blazer
Following the previous Blazer’s departure from the U.S. market in 2005, Chevrolet re-introduced the nameplate for the 2019 model year. The new Chevrolet Blazer is a total ground-up redesign, slotting into the midsize crossover utility vehicle (CUV) segment with brand-new styling language similar to that of the Chevrolet Camaro.
Inside, the new Chevrolet Blazer offers a wide variety of cabin personalization options, as well as Chevrolet’s first Cargo Management System, which is standard equipment on the RS and Premier trim levels. Seating for five passengers is also standard.
Models equipped with the 3.6L engine option also get a new Hitch Guidance system, which combines with the optional Hitch View feature to make trailering easier. Further highlight features includes an automatic heated steering wheel, automatic heated and ventilated front seats, and optional heated outboard rear seats. Adaptive Cruise Control and a Rear Camera Mirror are offered on the RS and Premier. For the 2020 model year, the Blazer gets optional LED headlamps.
Under the hood, the new Chevrolet Blazer offers two engine options. The standard powerplant is the naturally-aspirated 2.5L four-cylinder LCV, which produces 193 horsepower and 188 pound-feet of torque. Above the LCV is the naturally-aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX, which produces 308 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Chevrolet recently announced it would add a third option to the list with the 2020 model year changeover, specifically the turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder LSY, which slots between the LCV and LGX, producing 230 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. All three engine options mate to the GM 9-speed automatic transmission.
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Comments
Cool. Now it just needs a trim level that doesn’t look like a crossover.
Nothing Blazen about it. Not bad looking if you like glorified mini wagon. RS still translates Rally Sport ?
RS now stands for Really Slow !?!?
It is ok not to be a fan of the CUV popularity but it is not going away.
The trend in the 70’s for small cars took off and it took GM decades to catch up, At least GM is spot on with this trend and has reaped the needed profits.
Those who can not accept Change need to get a grip as these models are not going anywhere. They are getting great mpg and are offered in sizes to fit any need.
As for performance they are not lacking now and are actually getting faster. The Blazer here is a 0-60 in 6 seconds and 14 seconds in the quarter mile. Those are respectable times for any vehicle let alone something that can actually haul things and people.
Handling wise with the electronic suspension and tuned to sport mode these vehicles are more touring sedan than hauler.
The split is 40 front 60 rear on the transfer case and it feels very good in traction.
If you want more they have a Camaro.
The bottom line is this is where the money and volume is.
I am more a truck or car guy but the wife now loves here Acadia. Here past cars were Grand Prix Comp G and a Bonneville SSEI that she loved the handling and power in. But today she had more power and the ability to haul more than just A$$.
I was indifferent when we bought it but I have come to understand why people love these.
So you can piss and moan and get left behind or be honest and understand this is where the money is.
It is a crime cars like the Lecrosse rot on the Lots but it is just not their time anymore as the world moved on. Utility plays a big roll anymore.
Just be grateful the the dust buster mini vans never caught on.
Uh huh. So giving this generic crossover the Blazer name was a good idea?
Give me a break, wife drives a Volvo xc60 R design with 3.2 L that’s a cross over, not the unblazer. I owned 2 different Blazer at least they had options for a man 4×4 V8 and a manual 4 or even 5 speed. You do remember old school dependably no plastic that’s what is here to stay. Love 4 Wheel Parts is the option?
Did I say I do own a ZL1, 3500HD Z71 4×4 long box gasser, etc.
So?
If that is what It takes to be a man you need. To seek professional help.
The reality is no one is going to make a full size 2 door V8 SUV. The Bronco is going to have no V8 option and may only have 4 doors.
The coming Jimmy May have two doors as well the possible K5 but no V8.
If they had put the Blazer Name on the 4 door V6 body on frame you would complain about that too.
Sorry you have joined the minority. I have been there for a while but I get it. My preferences don’t make money anymore so I have learned to deal with it.
I do understand too that if the boring stuff does well they will put money in low volume fun things. So I cheer on the boring as it is what leads to the low volume fun.
It is how things really work.
scott3, did you know that when a person thinks everyone around them needs to seek professional help its usually themselves that do !
I’m ok with the SUV craze, but I also think GM needs some sedans, and they do have some sedans.
Just like your opinion, mine is that GM can’t sell a large enough number of sedans do to the competition.
For some reason GM cant get the right mix of design – drivetrain ( platform ) – and reliability.
If it wasn’t for the truck tax or whatever you want to call it, and the China market GM would be broke already again.
There are ALOT of sedans on the market and on the roads, just NOT GM !!
Now I know you will have a long list of know it all excuses right from the mouths of GM, but most of the automotive world see them as they are – promises, excuses, and blame !!!
There are a lot more NOT GM on the road today then GM !
Now I would rather drive a RWD or RWD/AWD vehicle, but I’m ok with the 60% Rear 40% front of the new GM SUV stuff for the average !
But that is what GM is now, Blah – Average, average or below get up and go, average or below interior, average or below design, and for sure average or below customer experience !!
So you take your GM is ALWAYS right and the best opinion, that’s your choice.
My GM opinion is, the SUV craze was brought on by a sedan that became to small and hard to get into by an increasingly large population or haul anything, thus SUV.
But WHY cant GM compete in every category ?
GM trucks, Average Blah, not a leader !
GM luxury, Average Blah, not a leader !
GM performance, Average Blah, not a leader !
GM reliability, Average Blah, not a leader !
GM customer experience, Average Blah, not a leader !
GM is, yes I said IS getting better on some stuff. But NOT enough !
And if everyone ordering and spending were like you, GM would NEVER improve ANYTHING, because you think GM is ALWAYS doing the right thing.
NOT SO !!!
Did you know that most who post on forums often have no clue of the real world?
GM has had a number of sedans but few buy. Toyota and Honda are cutting production of sedans because fewer are buying.
The days of competing in everything are cost prohibitive anymore. The key is to focus on what makes the most on investment.
If you have not noticed many companies are now to the point in relying on their competitors just to survive or bring a low volume model to market. This is not because they want to it is because cost are so staggering they have to.
FYI you know I am not GM is always right. My scathingly comments on Cadillac have even been complimented by you.
I call what is good good bad bad and move on.
I wish cars were the way forward but the public thinks otherwise and that is just how it is not my personal wish.
The truth is most people reading the web site here know better too but would rather not get in an argument with someone unable to grasp truth.
The reality is we do have some very informed people here but they post much less than their counterparts.
In fact you and those like you kill more threads than help due to irrational thoughts.
Toyota sees roughly 25,000 Camry’s each month. Honda is down but still much in demand. Chevrolet or Buick should be able to take on Nissan or Ford–each of whom make money in the segment regardless of Ford quitting the segment in an effort to boost stock price by emulating FCA Jeep/Ram.
lifelonggmowner made some good points. You don’t need to diminish people who disagree with you as uneducated. It makes you look so insecure.
Toyota has implemented cuts in production in Kentucky and added cost cuts. Sales continue to decline.
Honda has cut third shift in Marysville and production of the Civic in England.
The only reason is they have market share as they were at the top. Those under them have much less rum to fall. Ford is cutting car sales Buick’s as fine as they are rot on the lots. Nissan was worried PSA was cutting them out as they hold little value to them.
The truth Ford has limited money and they need to put their money were the highest returns are on investment. If you are going to invest $3 billion do you do it in the car that sells 100k units or you invest in the CUV that would sell 259k units and growing.
As for questioning people’s knowledge just pointing out why the thinking is flawed. I can assure you I am very secure so your psychology here need not apply.
The bottom line is it’s about the money. MFGs can not afford to do it all anymore by themselves. They need to go use on the highest performing products in profits and volumes. Those with the greatest rate of return on investment will get the funding and investment. Those with declining sales or falling return on investment are at risk.
Right now the market is driving product as buyers today want affordable vehicles that are comfortable, get decent mpg, reliable, safe and has utility. This has become the front line vehicle that contains the best features of a Minivan, SUV,Sedan all in one package.
That could change again or just continue to evolve as it has for the last 40 years.
…and also Toyota is bringing it big time with a greatly expanded plant in Oshawa for the RAV4 expansion, a city we we seemed to have abandoned of late. The SUV platform is going nowhere in the US.
However, China still looooves a sedan, and truthfully, GM makes for more money there than in the US by a wide margin. Here’s a taste from Gm China media: “GM has 11 joint ventures, two wholly owned foreign enterprises and more than 58,000 employees in China. GM and its joint ventures offer the broadest lineup of vehicles and brands among automakers in China. Passenger cars and commercial vehicles are sold under the Baojun, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jiefang and Wuling brands. In 2018, GM delivered more than 3.6 million vehicles in China. More information on General Motors in China can be found at GM Media Online.
Feel free to check out this link for sales comparison by country: https://www.statista.com/statistics/304367/vehicle-sales-of-general-motors-by-country/
3 problems with this “Blazer”. #1 The name, if it were called just about anything else, it would get a better reception. #2 it’s only made in Mexico and came along at the same moment Mary Barra was announcing the….”no allocation” and loss of thousands of jobs in Lordstown, Baltimore, etc…. #3 The price. GM very often now “builds in” the inevitable $5-6-7K+ rebates/discounts with inflated sticker prices. (see Blazer RS @ north of 50 large)
Just love the Blazer of yesteryear ! Good luck with the new ?
The LT series trim needs a better grille, the current one belongs on a L model which it unbelievably shares with. The LT trim is presumably their high volume leader, it deserves it’s own grille.
Really love the look of the new Blazer think i will buy one…
Let’s us know how much you like your unblazer 5 miles after warranty runs out ! Can’t wait to hear from you lol .
I will gladly let you know and i will even let you know before it runs out if you must know….
C’mon Guys . . . cool your jets . . . for chrissakes. How many posts long would this thread be if GM had named it the Scoundrel or the Stalwart or the Vanguard or . . . some such nonsense?
a rose by any other name is still a rose as the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer looks very much like every other 2019 Chevrolet Blazer as it’s virtually impossible to distinguish one from another.
here goes dumb GM again still confusing the buyer with different levels ,, I think I figured it to be 7 , are they sure it that’s enough ..maybe it should be 12 . But what is even worst its a foreign built Chevy thanks GM for putting AMERICAN workers out of work and putting foreigners in other countries to work ..
Remember some people do get confused easier than most ..lol…