2026 Chevrolet Blazer RS: Monroe Buyers Guide

Why the RS stands apart

Look at the grille and the wheels first. The RS wears black bowties and black exterior accents, plus 20-inch wheels, and from a block away it's obviously the sporty one. The suspension is sport-tuned, which is the part you feel only when you turn into a roundabout a little quicker than usual (Monroe has one right by the high school, if you want to test that). Inside, an 8-inch digital driver display, ambient interior lighting, and a heated steering wheel sit on top of everything the lower trims offer, and Bose premium audio with navigation comes with the package.

Because the RS inherits the 3LT's comfort items, a power liftgate included, it's the most complete Blazer on the order sheet. The liftgate here is the gesture type, so a quick motion under the bumper can open it when your hands are full.

The V6 question

Here's what shoppers ask about most. A 3.6-liter V6 is available on the RS only. It produces 308 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque, compared with 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft from the turbo four, and it lifts the towing rating from 3,250 pounds to 4,500 pounds when the Trailering Package is added. The EPA numbers reflect the extra power: 19 city, 26 highway, and 22 combined with front-wheel drive, and 18, 25, and 21 with AWD. The turbo four, by contrast, earns 22, 29, and 25 with front-wheel drive, and 22, 27, and 24 with AWD. Both burn regular unleaded and both pair with a 9-speed automatic.

The honest advice is that the standard turbo four is already the engine most Blazer buyers live with. The V6 makes sense for someone who tows a small boat or camper, or who just enjoys the extra punch merging onto US-2. Ask the dealership about current pricing for the engine upgrade, since it changes what you pay on top of the RS MSRP.

Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD

An RS built with AWD (or any Blazer that has the V6) uses Chevrolet's Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD system, and that's different from the simpler setup on 2LT and 3LT models. Twin-clutch hardware at the rear axle is meant to sharpen handling response on the road. For Monroe-area driving, where a wet on-ramp is a more likely test than a snowy hill, that's a quiet bonus, and the system is there when an icy morning on US-2 shows up too.

What Speedway Chevrolet buyers say

Reviews tend to praise the sales and finance team more than any single vehicle. Brett D., after buying a new Chevy truck, wrote that "Jeff, Steve and Damon were great to work with for our purchase; Scott and Nate in Service along with Omar in parts have been very easy to work with as well." All six names are on the dealership's own staff page. A Blazer owner, Richard G., closed his review with "Love my 2024 Blazer." The dealership holds a 4.7-star average across 1,145 reviews.

Questions about the RS

Is the Blazer RS faster than the other trims?

Not by default. The RS starts with the same 228-horsepower turbo four as the 2LT and 3LT. It becomes noticeably quicker when you choose the 308-horsepower V6, which is available only on this trim.

What does the RS add over the 3LT?

Black exterior accents and black bowties, standard 20-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, a gesture-operated power liftgate, an 8-inch digital driver display, Bose premium audio with navigation, a heated steering wheel, and ambient interior lighting.

How much can a Blazer RS tow?

Up to 3,250 pounds with the 2.0-liter engine and up to 4,500 pounds with the V6 and the available Trailering Package.

How much is the Blazer RS with destination?

The RS starts at $43,600 MSRP. With the $1,995 destination charge the figure is about $45,595 before taxes, title, and fees. See the pricing and leasing guide for the tax math in Monroe.

See it in person

Walk through the other trims in the 2LT guide and 3LT guide, or go back to the 2026 Blazer overview. Speedway Chevrolet's new inventory page shows what's available now, and the Chevrolet special offers page lists current promotions.