2026 Chevrolet Blazer

The 3LT is where the Chevrolet Blazer starts to feel less like a basic midsize SUV and more like something you actually look forward to driving every day. This new 2026 Blazer 3LT is finished in Sterling Gray Metallic with a Jet Black perforated leather interior, and it lands right in that sweet spot between the simpler 2LT and the more aggressive RS. Sterling Gray works especially well on the Blazer. The color shows off the sharp body lines, slim LED lighting and wide stance without making the design too busy. Roof rails and 18-inch aluminum wheels keep the exterior clean and upscale, while the Blazer's low roofline gives it a sportier shape than the traditional boxy SUV. Inside is where the jump to 3LT really starts to matter. You get perforated leather seating, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver's seat and a power-adjustable front passenger seat. This particular Blazer also has the power sunroof, which opens up the otherwise dark Jet Black cabin and gives it a much more premium feel. Remote start and dual-zone automatic climate control make it easy to get comfortable before you ever leave the parking lot. A 10.2-inch HD touchscreen handles the infotainment side of things, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto keeping maps, music, calls and messages easy to reach without plugging your phone in every time you get behind the wheel. The layout is straightforward, the controls are where you expect them to be, and the Blazer still feels like it was designed around the driver instead of around a giant screen. Power comes from Chevrolet's 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. It makes 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, which gives the Blazer good low-end response for merging and everyday driving. Chevrolet rates the FWD version at up to 29 MPG highway, so you get genuine midsize-SUV room without automatically taking on full-size-SUV fuel consumption. The Blazer is also refreshingly honest about what it is. Chevrolet did not cram in a tiny third row just to add another line to the brochure. Instead, you get comfortable seating for five, sliding rear seats, a 60/40 split-folding second row and up to 64.2 cubic feet of cargo space. The programmable power liftgate makes loading groceries, luggage, golf clubs, sports equipment or a stroller easier, and you can slide or fold the rear seats depending on whether passenger room or cargo room matters more that day. Safety equipment is strong as well. Chevy Safety Assist includes Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator and IntelliBeam automatic high beams. The standard Driver Confidence Package adds Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Park Assist. What makes this particular 3LT worth looking at is the balance. Sterling Gray Metallic, perforated leather, heated seats, po