2023 Chevy Blazer
The Chevy Blazer is a midsize SUV capable of offering you a lot. It has an impressive performance, and it offers you many standard safety and technology features. This vehicle has seating for five, so it can offer you passenger space, as well as cargo space. There is a lot to love about this vehicle. This in-depth review of the 2023 Chevy Blazer will take a look at the different features and technologies that this vehicle offers you, as well as the different updates for the 2023 model year. Check it out, and reach out to us at Betley Chevrolet if you have any questions about this vehicle.
What’s New for 2023?
The Chevy Blazer has received some upgrades for the 2023 model year. This vehicle has some styling updates to the exterior of the vehicle, including some new wheel designs and new paint options. You also get the 10-inch infotainment system standard across all trims for the 2023 model. Also, wireless device charging is available on all the trims, as well.
Performance and Engine Options
First, let’s take a look at what’s under the hood of the Chevy Blazer. This vehicle has two available engine options. Check out what those are, as well as fuel efficiency, towing capacity, and more below.
- Turbocharged 2.0-liter engine – The base engine for the 2023 Chevy Blazer is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine gives you 228-horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Fuel efficiency for this engine is estimated at around 22 city and 29 highway miles per gallon.
- 3.6-liter V6 engine – Your more powerful engine option is a 3.6-liter V6 engine option that produces 308-horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. This engine can be expected to get around 19 city and 27 highway miles per gallon in terms of fuel efficiency.
Both of these engine options are paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. There is front-wheel drive standard, but all-wheel drive is an option.
When it comes to towing, the Chevy Blazer has the ability to tow up to 4,500 pounds when it has the V6 engine and the trailering package. With the four-cylinder engine and trailering package, you have a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Without the trailering package, this vehicle can only tow 1,500 pounds. As you can see, this SUV has a lot to offer you in terms of performance and capability. Check out what other features it has to offer below.
Exterior
This SUV measures 16 feet long and has a curb weight ranging from 3,907 to 4,310 pounds. The exterior of the 2023 Chevy Blazer has some styling upgrades. This vehicle features a larger front grille, new LED headlights, new LED tail lights, and new LED daytime running lights. You also have the ability to get some great exterior paint colors on your Chevy Blazer; you get color options like Sterling Gray Metallic, Fountain Blue, Copper Bronze Metallic, and Radiant Red Metallic.
The RS model of the Blazer offers you a unique style and design, as well. With this model, you can get an exclusive paint color which is Nightshift Blue and an exclusive RS grille. The RS model also has features like heated power outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, 20-inch all-season Blackwell tires, front and rear black bowtie emblems, and a hands-free power liftgate.
Interior
The inside of this SUV has seating for five people on standard cloth upholstery. This vehicle does have some available interior upgrades like leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.
In terms of cargo space, the 2023 Blazer has 30.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind its rear seats. If you fold down that rear set of seats, you get 64.2 cubic feet of cargo space. You also have an electronic locking glove box in the Blazer.
Technology Features
Next, let’s check out what the 2023 Blazer has to offer you in terms of technology features. Check out the details of these features below.
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment – New for the 2023 model, you have a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system for your Chevy Blazer. This makes it easier to see all your information and easily access music, apps, and more.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Connect your smartphone to your vehicle with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This gives you easy access to smartphone apps and more through your vehicle’s infotainment system.
- Bluetooth – You can talk on the phone hands-free through your vehicle with the Bluetooth capability. This can keep you safer because you are able to keep your hands on the wheel.
- Wi-Fi hotspot – Stay entertained and connected on the go with the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. This can turn your Chevy Blazer into an entertainment hub or even a mobile office.
- Wireless device charging – For 2023, you also have wireless device charging available in this SUV. This can offer plenty of added convenience because you don’t have to remember to bring a phone charger or buy a car charger for your vehicle.
- Amazon Alexa – Having Amazon Alexa gives you the ability for added convenience. This capability in your Chevy Blazer allows you to remotely lock or unlock your vehicle by asking Alexa to do so. You can also use Alexa to remotely start your vehicle to warm up your SUV on a cold morning.
- Remote start and remote keyless entry – You also get remote keyless entry and remote start with your vehicle. Your remote keyless entry works when you approach your vehicle with the key fob, if you get close enough, the vehicle will unlock by the proximity of the key fob. This means you don’t have to pull your keys out of your pocket or bag.
- Navigation system – Never get lost again with a built-in navigation system in your Chevy Blazer. This will display your location and can give you directions to wherever you are going.
Those technology features make up a very tech-savvy Chevy Blazer. They can help keep you connected and entertained while on the road. There are also some pretty great safety technology features that you can learn more about below.
Safety
The 2023 Blazer is built to be safe for you. This vehicle performs well in crash tests, and it also has some active driver assistance technologies that can help try to prevent a collision from occurring in the first place. The driver assistance features can include options like a rearview camera, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, teen driver, a rear seat reminder, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring, a rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and parking sensors. Check out some of these safety features in greater detail below.
- Teen Driver – You can help your young driver improve their driving with the Teen Driver safety system. This system allows you to put things like speed and geographic limits on your young driver. There are also features like Buckle to Drive that don’t let the vehicle go into drive until the driver is buckled up. You can also get a ‘report card’ on their driving to help them learn and improve.
- Rear Seat Reminder – This safety feature exists to help prevent pets and children from being left inside a vehicle when you leave it. If it detects something in the rear seat, it will alert you before you leave your vehicle to check that rear seat.
- Pedestrian Detection – This safety feature uses cameras and sensors to detect if there are pedestrians in your path. If there are pedestrians detected, it alerts you so that you can apply the brakes and keep everyone safe.
- Lane Keep Assist – Lane keep assist helps to keep your vehicle from unintentionally drifting out of its lane. If it catches you drifting out of your lane, it can make minor steering corrections to keep your vehicle in the lane.
These safety features can look out for you and your loved ones while you are on the road. The active driver assistance features can potentially prevent a collision from occurring in the first place.
As you can see, the 2023 Chevy Blazer has a lot of features to love. This small SUV is a great option for many. You can get outstanding performance, a nice interior, plenty of technology and safety features, and so much more. If you have questions about this vehicle, reach out to us at Betley Chevrolet. We will be happy to help answer any questions you have about our Chevy vehicles.