![]() ![]() As standard, the Blazer RS comes with leather upholstery and power-adjustable and heated front seats. The overall build quality feels nice and solid and the leather-surfacing on the dashboard and door panels along with the contrast red-stitching, adds a premium flavor into the cabin. The furious Mini also gains from its smaller 2.0-liter turbo engine which packs the right blend of power and efficiency. No wonder, being the lightest in the competition here, the Mini Countryman JCW offers a class-leading 26 MPG combined fuel economy. Especially, with a fun and sporty package like the Blazer RS.Īmong the segment rivals here, the Blazer RS is almost as economical as the Volvo XC60 and the Ford Edge ST. ![]() Even with a naturally-aspirated 3.6-liter V6, the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer RS returns a healthy 22 MPG combined fuel economy which is the class-average and surely livable with. Surprisingly though, despite being the lightest here, the Mini Countryman JCW fails to impress.ĭespite its higher performance adrenaline, the Blazer RS stands strong and confident on the daily-driving promises of its segment. Thanks to Ford’s bigger set of brakes and effective weight distribution. Among the competition though, the Ford Edge leads the pack with its shortest 108 feet stopping distance from 60-0 MPH. Surprisingly, even the heaviest of the lot, the Volvo XC60 is more efficient in terms of braking compared to the Blazer RS. Though the braking distance is not the best in class, the RS stays planted with no signs of fade or nose-dive even under hard braking.Īmong the competition here, the Blazer RS sits at the bottom of the table in terms of braking performance. In emergency braking conditions, the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer RS stops from 60-0 MPH in 126 feet. The brake pedal feels responsive and confident with a good amount of firmness and bite into it. In terms of braking, the Blazer RS comes with ventilated discs and ABS at all four corners. 2021 Chevrolet Blazer RS Braking Performance The steering has a good weight and feedback and is precise enough to keep the RS pointed in the right direction. At higher speeds though the RS seems very confident and showcases good high-speed maneuverability. Now because of the sportier suspension, city comfort does get compromised to some extent with interactions with smaller obstacles at lower speeds reflecting inside the cabin. It gets 40% stiffer springs which keep it firm and composed be it on a straight highway or twisty sections.Ģ021 Chevrolet Blazer RS SUV ride and handling Although it's not as sporty as a Mini JCW Countryman but offers a good balance between comfort and athleticism. How well does the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer RS handle?īe it city driving or some quick highway fun, the Blazer RS’s dynamic capability never fails to impress. Moreover, there’s no questioning JCW’s racing pedigree. The Mini on the other hand is the lightest among the lot here aces the acceleration test carrying the least hp count at 301. Both the Ford and Volvo benefit from their added power and torque although marginally. In reality, the RS is the slowest among the pack here which is led by the Mini Countryman JCW’s blistering 0-60 run of 4.4 seconds.Įven the other two rivals, the Ford Edge ST and Volvo XC60 T6 are quicker to 0-60 than the Chevy. While that figure does seem promising for a midsize crossover, but on paper. On an open stretch, the punchy V6 engine is capable of pushing the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer RS from 0-60 MPH in just 6.3 seconds. The 9-speed automatic transmission never misses a beat too and the exhaust note seems somewhat tweaked and sounds more like a pony car than a crossover. Every time you indulge in a quick highway passing, the linear torque delivery comes in clean and strong. Power comes in quick and smooth during initial take-offs and the engine loves being pulled. With 308 hp on tap, the Blazer RS packs adequate power for its sporty business. If you still need more, an enhanced “Convenience and Driver Assistance Package II” and “Driver Confidence package II” are also available with the Blazer RS. However, for its price, the RS comes aptly loaded with performance upgrades and everyday creature comforts. Unique black grille and black exterior accentsĮnhanced 8.0-inch infotainment with NavigationĪs a standalone trim, there’s not much to fiddle around the Blazer RS. Available with standard FWD, the prices for the 2021 Blazer RS kick in at $40,800 while the AWD model is priced at $43,700. ![]() Even on the outside, blacked-out exterior accents, unique rims, and RS badging help it stand out. Considered as a standalone performance model, the Blazer RS gets a standard 3.6-liter V6 along with stiffer springs for optimal performance. As the sportiest Blazer on offers, the RS gets some unique composition and thus stands apart from other trims in its lineup. ![]()
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