What to Expect With the 2020 Chevy Blazer RS

Chevrolet has a full line of sport utility vehicles that have been designed to meet the needs of drivers across the country. One of the most versatile is the 2020 Chevy Blazer. This sporty, midsize SUV is perfect for those who don’t want to choose between style and substance. This is because the 2020 Chevy Blazer delivers on both. From its aerodynamic, clean lines to its drivability and durability; this is one SUV that shows you can get a combination of style and performance. Its roomy, luxurious interior is perfect for you and your four passengers, with plenty of room in the trunk for all of your stuff.

The Blazer comes in many trims, but the RS Package may represent the best value for the money, providing all the luxury and infotainment features you want with the performance, dependability, and safety features you need. With a base MSRP of $40,600 for the 2020 Chevy Blazer RS with front-wheel drive, it comes at a price that won’t break the bank or bust your budget. If you are in the market for a 2020 Chevy Blazer, then stop by our dealership at 9673 Kings Auto Mall Road in Cincinnati. At McCluskey Chevrolet, we love the Chevy Blazer and would love to help you find one that meets your needs.

Performance and Drivetrain

The 2020 Chevy Blazer RS has exceptional performance, making it one of the most fun to drive SUVs in its class. It features a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine that is both strong and efficient. It can produce up to 308 horsepower at and 270 lb-ft of torque, making it capable of towing up to 4,500 pounds. This engine is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, giving you maximum control over your Blazer RS.

The front-wheel driver Blazer RS can provide an estimated 19 MPG in the city and up to 26 MPG on the highway. This excellent fuel efficiency is achieved in part by the use of variable valve timing, spark ignition direct injection, and the stop/start technology. This allows the engine to automatically stop when the brake pedal is pressed at a red light and then restart as soon as you release the brake. Not only will this reduce fuel consumption, but it will also reduce your Blazer’s emissions.

The 20-inch dark android machined-face aluminum wheels of the Blazer RS are paired with all-season tires, providing you with a strong and smooth ride. The Blazer has a 112.7-inch wheelbase, giving you handling and cornering you need to get you out of any tight spot. The 2020 Blazer RS is also available with advanced twin-clutch all-wheel drive for an additional $3,000. A small price to pay if you live in a temperate area susceptible to snow, sleet, and ice.

Luxurious and Roomy Interior

One of the first things you will notice about the Blazer RS is its interior. Black perforated leather-appointed seating surfaces with red accents dominate and will immediately catch your attention. This is complemented by a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The front seats are also heated, giving you and the other front-row passengers extra comfort on cold winter mornings.

Once you step back from the door, you will see just how roomy the Blazer RS is. There is fully 107.8 cu.ft. of passenger volume in the Blazer’s interior, so you and your passengers will never feel cramped. Front row passengers will enjoy 39.8 inches of headroom, 41 inches of legroom, 59.1 inches of shoulder room, and 55.6 inches of hip room, while rear-seat passengers will have plenty space with 38.6 inches of headroom, 39.6 inches of legroom, 58.6 inches of shoulder room, and 54.2 inches of hip room.

This spaciousness carries over to the trunk, which provides up to 30.5 cubic feet of cargo space. If you need more, the rear seats can easily fold down to provide an amazing 64.2 cubic feet of cargo space, plenty of room for anything you need to get around.

Once you step outside your 2020 Blazer RS, you will see how the designers at Chevrolet carried the interior design touches out to the exterior of the vehicle. There is a custom black mesh grille with a black Chevy bowtie emblem that is only available on the Blazer RS. This theme continues throughout the vehicle, with numerous black exterior appearances. This gives the Blazer RS a unique sporty appearance unlike any of the other Blazer trims.

One of the fun features of the Blazer RS is the hands-free gesture liftgate on the trunk. You have probably seen those advertisements where the people appear to be kicking under the liftgate, and then it automatically opens? Well, this is the feature you have seen. You can open or close the liftgate by having the key fob on your person and then placing your foot under the rear bumper. It is as simple as that. This is especially helpful if you have your hands full and need access to the trunk. In addition to the foot motion, you can also open the trunk by using the button on the key fob, pressing the liftgate button inside the Blazer RS, or pressing the touchpad on the exterior liftgate handle. Whichever way you choose to do it, you will be hard pressed to find an easier and more convenient way of opening the liftgate.

Plenty of Standard Safety Features

The 2020 Chevy Blazer RS comes equipped with plenty of standard safety features. The vehicle features seven airbags, an HD rear vision camera, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, a LATCH system for car seats, LED daytime running lights, OnStar and Chevrolet Connected Services, rear child security door locks, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control, and a tire pressure monitoring system with tire fill alert.

Several advanced safety features come standard on the Blazer RS. Lane change alert with side blind zone alert can help you avoid collisions when changing lanes. The system provides you with side-mirror visual alerts to let you know if there is a vehicle in your blind zone when you are about to change lanes. Rear cross traffic alert is extremely helpful when you are backing up, particularly out of a space at a busy parking lot. The system will alert you by audible sounds and directional pulses if there is something behind you. It also displays warning triangles in the HD rear vision camera to show you if there is an obstruction or other vehicle when you are in reverse. Finally, the Blazer RS is equipped with rear park assist. This provides you with distance alerts, which is extremely helpful when you are backing into a parking space.

Advanced Infotainment to Enhance your Driving Experience

Like most of today’s vehicles, the 2020 Chevy Blazer RS features an infotainment system. However, this one is unlike so many run-of-the-mill systems featured on other cars. That is because the Blazer RS features the highly advanced and user-friendly Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus System with Navigation. This system’s 8-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen allows you to scroll between its navigation, connectivity, information, and entertainment features. The navigation is enhanced with voice recognition, making it easy for you to navigate with a simple voice command instead of a risky, touch-oriented system.

In addition, the system provides Bluetooth audio streaming for up to two devices, has Cloud connections, and is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable for compatible devices. The same voice command approach for the navigation is also used for phone calls, simplifying that procedure. There are plenty of USB charging ports in the Blazer RS for you and your passengers, and the Infotainment 3 System can turn your SUV into a mobile 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot. For sound, it is really hard to beat the 6-speaker audio system on the Blazer RS. Finally, the Blazer RS comes with a free trial subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio and SiriusXM 360L. Enjoy over 150 channels of varied programming on SiriusXM and test the limits of the sound system of your Blazer RS.

Wherever you go, you will find that the features on the RS package on your 2020 Chevy Blazer makes driving so much fun and luxurious, that you will probably never want to leave your vehicle.