2023 Chevrolet Blazer Features Tweaked Styling, Better Tech

Chevy’s mid-sizer sees a handful of thoughtful updates ahead of an EV version arriving next year.

Chevrolet on Tuesday revealed the updated 2023 Blazer. The mid-sized crossover has been on sale since 2019, and these updates should keep it fresh in the face of new and improved competitors.

If you’re a fan of the existing Blazer, good news: the Bow Tie folks haven’t messed with the formula a whole lot. The headlights have managed to become even thinner, and now stretch further towards the center of the front fascia. There’s a change-up to the grille surround as well, which now extends into the foglight surrounds, at least on the RS trim Chevy featured in the press release. Updated LED taillights, a handful of new paint colors, and a variety of new wheel designs, ranging from 18 to 21 inches, wrap up the exterior changes.

Inside, Chevrolet is dropping a larger 10.0-inch touchscreen on top of the dashboard, and it’s standard on all trims. This update also adds wireless mirroring functionality for both Android and Apple phones. Speaking of wireless, a Qi pad is standard on the RS and Premier trims, and optional on the LTs. Chevy will continue to offer a 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot, as well. There’s a new interior leather treatment called “Nightshift Blue,” though the company provided zero pictures of it.

On the driver assist front, automated emergency braking (with pedestrian detection), forward collision alert, lane-keep assist with lane departure warning, and auto high beams are all standard. Previously, only Premier and RS buyers could option up adaptive cruise control; for 2023, it will be available on all trims.

As before, the Blazer will come with one of two engines, both hooking up to a nine-speed automatic. In America, the 2.0-liter, 228-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder will serve as the base engine for the 2LT, 3LT, and Premier; the 308-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 will be optional on 3LT and Premier, and standard on RS. Front-wheel drive is standard on all trims, with two different AWD systems available, including a unique system for the RS.

Chevrolet’s press release made no mention of the upcoming electric Blazer (BlazEr?), which the company confirmed last month. While that one shares a name with this SUV, it will run on the dedicated Ultium platform, and arrive next spring.