2022 Chevrolet Blazer
I get asked all the time to review the Chevy Blazer and now I think I know why. The exterior is so fun, sporty, and fresh—so, keep reading for a full car mom review of this five passenger midsize SUV!
Before we dive in, here’s what’s new for 2022:
Two-tone roof available on LT (with available Midnight/Sport Edition or Redline Edition) and RS
Refreshed look on Premier, with new wheels, as well as dark front and rear lower fascias, rockers and wheel moldings
Exterior colors: Nitro Yellow Metallic and Blue Glow Metallic
Enhanced Convenience Package available for Premier
Trailering package for 2.0L-equipped models: standard with AWD and available with FWD
Exterior
Alright, let’s start with the color. It’s called red hot and I. Am. Into. It. I just think it’s really fun and a little different, plus the black accents give it a really sharp look. The front has thin headlights and a super simple grill (with blackout badging). I’m also pretty into the subtle hood lines.
The side features black wheels and some fun B L A Z E R badging (yep, double spaced… just like that). The black roof rails complement the wheels well, too. There are some great black elements on the back, and wraparound headlights.
Overall, I think the harsh lines and black accents give the whole thing a really young, and sporty look.
Interior
Front
I’m actually going to start this time by hitting on a few safety features. One thing I love about Chevy cars is that they come with Chevy Assist. Basically, Chevy Assist = great crash prevention technology. Think: automatic emergency braking, pedestrian alert, back up camera, collision warning, and a blind spot indicator. I love that they prioritize these features.
Okay, moving on to the driver’s seat. The door is super simple and the cupholder works fine for a cup. There’s an additional little ledge that can hold your phone (or something). The seats are pretty comfortable but they’re also a little shallow—like, my knees aren’t supported by the chair at all. The head clearance is good, too.
There’s no digital dash, but there is an 8 inch color display. One thing to note: Chevy displays are so basic (but, they’re the same across the board…so, you’ll get the same one in a Blazer that you’d get in a top of the line Tahoe). Although there’s not much to it, it is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible, which is a must have for me in any new vehicle. It’s convenient, sure, but I also kind of consider it a safety feature at this point. Using CarPlay or Auto is basically like using your phone itself, which I know you know how to do, so it limits how distracted you are.
I like that they pulled the climate control buttons out, but they’re under this weird overhang thing, and maybe it’s because of my height but I straight up just can’t see them from the driver’s seat—don’t love that. That being said, the vents are cool, quick, and easy to use.
There’s a nice cubby for your cell phone, two good cupholders, a USB and USB-C, and a center console that’s not bad at all for this size vehicle.
Second Row
I see you, Blazer! This thing has some of the best in class clearance with a rear-facing seat installed (and great head and knee clearance for myself, too)! The anchor situation is industry standard—lower anchors on either outboard seat and tether anchors across the bench. I wish the middle seat was a little wider, but it’s a comfortable space for two passengers or two carseats. There are door cup holders, two additional cup holders, and a USB and USB-C for your backseat passengers.
Trunk
The trunk fits a single Bob fairly well, which is great since that’s one of the bigger single strollers out there. I’d actually say this is a really good size trunk for this type of vehicle. There’s a power tailgate and a little cargo space under the floor (but it also holds the spare tire). It’s not much but it’d be great for, you know, the sweaty cleats and dirty jerseys of the world.
The Blazer is super simple, but also really functional. I think it’s a great option if you’re looking for a five passenger midsize SUV.
