Are you interested in the 2021 Chevy Blazer? We think you should be. It’s one of the most comfortable SUVs on the market, and it has several standard features we think you’ll love. If you don’t believe us, let’s discuss those key features now and see if they stand out to you.
1. The Car-Based Platform
SUVs are built from a truck-based platform. That’s why they’re large and in charge, and they can frequently handle modest tow loads of around 2,000 pounds. That’s much more than a car like a sedan or a coupe can handle – the best tow capacity we’ve seen on a sedan is 1,000 pounds. However, despite their spaciousness and towing ability, SUVs have one problem: they’re more difficult to handle because they’re bigger, tougher, and bulkier.
The Chevy Blazer, however, is a mid-size SUV that’s made from a car-based platform. It feels and handles more like a sports coupe. This means it’s more maneuverable, has enhanced responsiveness, and it’s great for cruising around tight corners and tackling twisting lanes. It’s all-around more comfortable to drive than your average SUV, and it has excellent steering dynamics that you’ll love. Despite all this, it has a strong V6 engine and lots of power in it.
2. It Can Tow Above Average
We stated above that SUVs are built from truck-based platforms, but they’re smaller, so they can only tow around 2,000 pounds. That isn’t true of the Chevy Blazer. The Chevy Blazer, when equipped with the most powerful engine, can tow a huge 4,500 pounds! We’ve seen very few SUVs that can handle this. Usually, the SUVs that can tow that much are the largest ones.
With a towing capacity of 4,500 pounds you can hit the beach with a boat, head into the wilderness with a small camper, or transport lots of heavy gear for work or personal projects. It’s an absolutely fantastic part of this powerful little SUV, and towing is made easier by one of the safety features we’re going to discuss in a moment.
3. Better Safety Than Competitors
While safety features feel like they should be standard, they’re often only available via paid upgrades. With the Chevy Blazer, that’s not true. For example, a rearview camera is standard. This is perfect for keeping an eye on your trailer and noting what the vehicles behind you are doing. You’ll also find a tire-pressure monitor, emergency braking, and rear-park assistance on all Chevy Blazer models.
If you’d like a few more safety features, you can acquire lane-keep assist and lane-change alerts by upgrading. You’ll also get a side blind-zone alert and, best of all, a forward-collision alert with this upgrade.
Come and see us at Van Bortel Chevrolet to test drive the Chevy Blazer. Select the trim you want, hit the open road, and see how well the key features work for you. If you find them as impressive as we do, come back and we can talk about getting you a Chevy Blazer of your own.
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