The current generation of the Chevrolet Blazer has been on offer since early 2019. Up until now, customers had to choose between two naturally aspirated engines, but a turbocharged option becomes available soon.
Right now, you can buy your own Blazer with a 2.5-liter engine rated at 195 hp (145 kW) and 255 Nm (188 pound-feet) of torque. If you need more power, you can opt for a 3.6-liter version with 312 hp (233 kW) and 366 Nm (270 pound-feet) of torque. Both come bundled with nine-speed automatic transmission.
The new engine is called the LSY. It is a turbo-four unit currently used in the GMC Acadia, where it produces 234 hp (174 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque, as well as in the Cadillac XT4, XT5, and CT5, where it churns out 241 hp (180 kW) at the same 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque.
Like the 3.6L naturally aspirated V6, the new unit supports AWD. The V6 is currently available in all trim versions, but Chevrolet says it will limit it to the RS and Premier trims later on.
Blazer’s sibling, the Equinox, will be receiving a similar update in the coming fall. It will get the same turbo engine, but drop the 1.6-liter diesel with 139 hp (103 kW) and 325 Nm (240 lb-ft) from the lineup completely because of low market demand.