2026 Chevrolet Blazer: Monroe Buyers Guide

Where the Blazer fits

Chevrolet sells a lot of SUVs, so it helps to know which slot the Blazer fills. It's the mid-size, two-row choice: bigger than an Equinox, without the third row and the length of a Traverse. Chevrolet lists seating for five and up to 64.2 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats folded, which is the number to keep in your head if you haul strollers, hockey bags, or a week of Costco runs. The styling leans sporty, with a low roofline and a wide grille, so it reads more like a sharp commuter than a minivan alternative.

The lineup is short and easy to follow. Three trims, one standard engine, and one optional engine that's tied to a single trim. If you've ever tried to decode a trim ladder with eight rungs, this one is pleasantly quick.

Choose your trim

Engines, drive wheels, and fuel economy

Under the hood of every trim sits a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The 3.6-liter V6 is the alternative, at 308 horsepower and 270 lb-ft, and you can only get it on the RS. Both engines use a 9-speed automatic and both are happy on regular unleaded, so there's no premium-fuel surcharge at the pump.

The EPA rates the 2.0-liter turbo at 22 city, 29 highway, and 25 combined mpg with front-wheel drive, and 22, 27, and 24 with all-wheel drive. The V6 trades some efficiency for muscle: 19, 26, and 22 with front-wheel drive, and 18, 25, and 21 with AWD. One detail that gets glossed over is that AWD isn't a single uniform system. The 2LT and 3LT use Chevrolet's standard AWD, while an RS built with AWD (or any V6 build) gets Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD. Towing follows the engine as well, at up to 3,250 pounds with the 2.0-liter and up to 4,500 pounds with the V6 and the available Trailering Package.

Living with a Blazer in Monroe

Monroe drivers split into a few camps. Some commute down WA-522 toward Bothell and the I-405 corridor, some head west to Everett and the Boeing plant, and plenty never leave the Snohomish Valley except for weekend trips up US-2 toward Stevens Pass. A Blazer handles all of those without drama. Front-wheel drive is plenty for wet pavement, which is what most Snohomish County winters actually deliver. If your plans include the pass in January, or a back road up toward Wallace Falls that nobody bothers to plow, AWD is worth ticking on the order sheet, and you'll still want traction devices in the back for the days when the highway signs say so.

Fair season is a different kind of test. When the Evergreen State Fair fills the streets around town, a rear liftgate and folding rear seats make the parking-lot shuffle less annoying, and the 3LT and RS add power operation to the liftgate. It's a small thing, but small things are what you notice in year three.

What Speedway Chevrolet buyers say

The dealership's Google profile shows a 4.7-star average across 1,145 reviews, and many of the people who wrote them name the team members who helped. A few of those comments follow.

On the Blazer itself, Richard G. wrote that he "Was treated very well" and finished with "Love my 2024 Blazer." Sharon K. bought a certified pre-owned Blazer and said, "I am very pleased with how things are going with my Certified pre-owned 2020 Chevy Blazer. Shane took my call and got me in for a test drive." She added that "Damon did the research and found a rate that I could work with." Both names are on the dealership's own staff page: Shane Hagans in sales and Damon Brown in finance. Another buyer, Brett D., purchased a new Chevy truck and 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."

Keep going

If you already know your trim, jump to the 2LT, 3LT, or RS guide. The pricing and leasing guide walks through what Washington sales tax adds in Monroe, and the service and repair guide covers upkeep. When you're ready to look at actual vehicles, Speedway Chevrolet's new inventory and new Chevy specials pages are the places to start, and the dealership has a page for the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer as well. The store is at 16957 West Main Street in Monroe, near the roundabout by Monroe High School, and hours and directions are on the site.

Questions Blazer shoppers ask

Is the 2026 Chevy Blazer a good SUV?

It's a well-equipped mid-size SUV for the money, with heated seats, remote start, wireless smartphone projection, and a full suite of Chevy Safety Assist features even on the base 2LT. Whether it's the right one for you comes down to a test drive, because the seating position, the cargo space, and how the 2.0-liter turbo feels on your usual commute are things a spec sheet can't settle.

Is the 2026 Blazer bigger than the 2026 Equinox?

Chevrolet places the Blazer a size class above the Equinox, so you should expect a roomier cabin and more cargo space. The Traverse sits above both and adds a third row. Sitting in an Equinox and a Blazer on the same afternoon is the quickest way to see the difference for yourself.

How much does a 2026 Chevrolet Blazer cost?

The 2LT starts at $34,300 MSRP, the 3LT at $39,700, and the RS at $43,600, each plus a $1,995 destination charge. That puts the starting figures at about $36,295, $41,695, and $45,595 before taxes, title, and fees. The pricing and leasing guide shows the Monroe tax math.

Is Chevy discontinuing the Blazer?

Chevrolet hasn't announced an end to the gas-powered Blazer. Industry reporting indicates there won't be a 2027 model year, so the 2026 carries forward, with a larger update expected around 2028. In practical terms, a new 2026 Blazer is the current model.

What's the difference between the Blazer and the Blazer EV?

They share a name and not much else. The Blazer in this guide is gas-powered with 2LT, 3LT, and RS trims, while the Blazer EV is a separate all-electric model with its own trims, pricing, and infotainment system. If you're cross-shopping, treat them as two different vehicles.